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.

Inspired by Alanis Morissette&rsquo;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&rsquo;s iconic songs &mdash; from You Oughta Know to Ironic &mdash; 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&ndash;winning musical about pain, healing, and the power of truth.

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.