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.

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&rsquo;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.

From Hamilton to Dear Evan Hansen, from Hadestown to Six, Broadway’s last decade redefined what a musical could be. Broadway Now dives into the shows that shook theater, blending hip-hop with history, pop with politics, and myth with modernity. Each episode tells the story of one musical — its origins, creators, cultural impact, and why audiences around the world still can’t stop singing along.

From Hamilton to Dear Evan Hansen, from Hadestown to Six, Broadway&rsquo;s last decade redefined what a musical could be. Broadway Now dives into the shows that shook theater, blending hip-hop with history, pop with politics, and myth with modernity. Each episode tells the story of one musical &mdash; its origins, creators, cultural impact, and why audiences around the world still can&rsquo;t stop singing along.

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A Strange Loop: Big, Black, and Queer on Broadway

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.

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.

Come From Away: Humanity on 9/11’s Forgotten Story

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.

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&rsquo;s story of friendship, power, and destiny. In this episode of Broadway Now, we revisit Wicked&rsquo;s enduring magic, its record-breaking run, and why &ldquo;Defying Gravity&rdquo; still gives audiences chills nearly two decades later.

Wicked: Defying Gravity Again

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.

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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