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Nov 13, 2022 · 70+ Rock Musicals – The Full List of Shows. Whether you’re a producer of musical theatre, setting up your rep book, or simply looking for some new musicals to get into, it’s good to get familiar with what’s out there. And that’s why we’ve put together this full list of the best rock musicals for you below!
The following is a list of rock musicals organized chronologically by the start date of the original run. The author of the book, lyrics, and music of each piece is also noted. 1966 On the Flip Side on ABC Stage 67 by Burt Bacharach and Hal David; 1966 The Golden Screw by Tom Sankey
- Hedwig and The Angry Inch
- Lizzie: The Musical
- Cry-Baby
- Memphis
- Zombie Prom
- American Idiot
- Sing Street
- The Rocky Horror Show
- Grease
- Bare: A Pop Opera
Hedwig and the Angry Inch blew onto the Broadway scene in 2014, delighting audiences with its stars (Neil Patrick Harris and Lena Hall) and running away with the Tony for Best Revival of a Musical. True fans know that Hedwig had a long life before then; it premiered off Broadway in 1998 and got a movie adaptation in 2001. This beloved musical tackl...
The axe-wielding Lizzie Borden is fine fodder for a rock musical — murder, mayhem, and women in period costumes? We are in. Part rock concert, part musical, this unusual show features just four cast members. WIth its all-female cast and fantastic score, Lizzie: The Musicalperfectly captures the pent-up feminine rage of a more-repressed time. The me...
Just like the Johnny Depp movie it’s based on, Cry-Baby the musical is an underrated masterpiece. Sure, critics didn’t love the Broadway production — Ben Brantley called it a show in search of an identity — but this is a cult classic for a reason! If you’ve seen Grease, you know the plot: square schoolgirl meets delinquent greaser, and chaos ensues...
Memphis takes you back to the roots of rock music — it takes place in (you guessed it) Memphis in the 1950s, when Black rock and roll was starting to get airplay on radio stations around the country. The score is exuberant, and the story is heartbreaking, if a little ham-fisted. Definitely worth a listen! Music: David Bryan Lyrics: David Bryan, Jo ...
What happens when the boy you love dies and comes back as a zombie? This is the premise of Zombie Prom, a hilarious musical with a lovely 1950s rock score. The show centers around the good girl and the boy from the wrong side of the tracks — with a little bit of zombie civil rights thrown in for good measure. Music: Dana P. Rowe Lyrics: John Dempse...
What’s more rock ‘n roll than disaffected youth? American Idiot tells the story of three boys who are seeking meaning and a life beyond their safe, suburban roots. You’ll recognize the music from Green Day’s album of the same name. It makes a solid, and surprisingly engaging score — again, proving that rock translates well to the theater. The famil...
Sing Street is a stage musical based on the Irish movie; released in 2016, this little indie film developed a huge, passionate following. The musical version premiered to sold-out houses Off Broadway, but its debut on the Great White Way was delayed by the worldwide shutdowns in 2020. It’s a classic coming-of-age story about a boy, a girl, and a ba...
The Rocky Horror Show might be one of the most frequently produced rock musicals of all time. It premiered on the West End in 1973, and it hasn’t stopped since! If you can’t find a production, watch the 1975 movie version, The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Music, Lyrics, Book:Richard O’Brien
If you’re interested in musical theater, it’s probably safe to assume that you’ve seen Grease. This iconic American musical is a mainstay for high schoolseverywhere, and it’s no wonder; the retro-rock songs are near-perfect, and there isn’t a stinker among them. (Even “Mooning” is catchy!) Music, Lyrics, Book:Jim Jacobs, Warren Casey
Yes, it has “pop” in the name, but Bare: A Pop Opera is pretty heavy on the rock. (By comparison, Rent seems all-pop.) Plus, it’s excellent — certainly one of the more underappreciated musicals out there. This musical has a dedicated, cult-classic-style following, and it’s had a long string of performances around the world. A coming-of-age-story (s...
A rock musical is a musical theatre work with rock music. The genre of rock musical may overlap somewhat with album musicals, concept albums and song cycles, as they sometimes tell a story through the rock music, and some album musicals and concept albums become rock musicals.
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Jun 15, 2021 · 55+ Pop/Rock Musicals – The Full List of Shows. June 15, 2021. Whether you’re auditioning for musicals, setting up your rep book, or simply looking for some new musicals to get into, it’s good to get familiar with what’s out there. And that’s why we’ve put together this list of the most notable pop/rock musicals for you below ...
Dec 28, 2023 · 15 Best Rock Musicals - Music Industry How To. Elvis Presley. The Beatles. Pink Floyd. Prince. Some of the biggest artists and bands of all time have something in common – they’ve all starred in, or their music has appeared in rock musicals. Whether on the big screens, Broadway, Off-Broadway, or West End, the cultural impact of rock ...
Mar 30, 2024 · BroadwayWorld has pulled together 75 of our favorite rock songs from the musical theatre canon. Enjoy songs from musicals like: The Who's Tommy, Rock of Ages, Rent, Jesus Christ Superstar,...
