Set in the days after September 11, 2001, Come From Away tells the true story of 7,000 passengers stranded in the small town of Gander, Newfoundland, when U.S. airspace closed. Premiering on Broadway in 2017, the musical became a global hit for its message of kindness, community, and resilience. In this episode of Broadway Now, we explore how Come From Away turned a moment of fear into a story of hope, and why its songs of compassion continue to resonate around the world.

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Since its debut in 2003, Wicked has become one of the most beloved and successful musicals of all time. But in the last decade, its cultural impact only deepened, with new generations discovering Elphaba and Glinda’s story of friendship, power, and destiny. In this episode of Broadway Now, we revisit Wicked’s enduring magic, its record-breaking run, and why “Defying Gravity” still gives audiences chills nearly two decades later.

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Irreverent, outrageous, and wildly successful, The Book of Mormon shocked Broadway when it opened in 2011 and became one of the most talked-about musicals of the last decade. Created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone (South Park) along with Robert Lopez (Frozen, Avenue Q), the show skewered religion, faith, and Broadway conventions with equal bite. In this episode of Broadway Now, we explore how The Book of Mormon turned shock humor into box-office gold, its record-breaking run, and the debates it continues to spark.

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Winner of the 2022 Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, A Strange Loop broke barriers with its raw, meta-theatrical story of a Black queer writer struggling to write a musical about a Black queer writer writing a musical. With biting humor, vulnerability, and honesty, Michael R. Jackson’s groundbreaking show redefined what Broadway could be. In this episode of Broadway Now, we dive into the bold voice, daring structure, and cultural impact of one of the most original musicals of the decade.

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Inspired by Alanis Morissette’s groundbreaking 1995 album, Jagged Little Pill brought raw rock energy and contemporary drama to Broadway in 2019. With themes of family, addiction, identity, and resilience, the show used Morissette’s iconic songs — from You Oughta Know to Ironic — to tell a new story that resonated deeply with modern audiences. In this episode of Broadway Now, we explore how Jagged Little Pill turned a classic album into a Tony Award–winning musical about pain, healing, and the power of truth.

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Based on Baz Luhrmann’s dazzling 2001 film, Moulin Rouge! The Musical exploded onto Broadway in 2019 with a mash-up score of over 70 pop songs, lavish sets, and spectacular energy. In this episode of Broadway Now, we explore how the show reimagined a beloved movie for the stage, its celebration of romance and excess, and why it became a Tony-winning hit that brought the spirit of the Parisian cabaret to Broadway.

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Part pop concert, part history remix, Six reimagines the six wives of Henry VIII as modern pop divas competing for the spotlight. With sharp humor, bold costumes, and a soundtrack that blends Beyoncé, Adele, and Ariana-inspired hits, Six became a global sensation after its 2019 Broadway debut. In this episode of Broadway Now, we explore how Six turned history into a girl-power anthem and gave the queens the chance to tell their stories in their own voices.

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Blending Greek mythology with folk, jazz, and New Orleans soul, Hadestown reimagined the ancient story of Orpheus and Eurydice for modern times. Written by Anaïs Mitchell and debuting on Broadway in 2019, the show won eight Tony Awards and captivated audiences with its haunting music and timeless themes of love, loss, and hope. In this episode of Broadway Now, we follow the journey of Hadestown from a concept album to a Broadway triumph that redefined myth for a new generation.

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