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.

The Book of Mormon: Satire, Shock, and Success

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.

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

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.

Jagged Little Pill: Rock, Rage, and Redemption

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.

Based on Baz Luhrmann&rsquo;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.

Moulin Rouge! The Musical: Truth, Beauty, Freedom, Love

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.

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 Beyonc&eacute;, 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.

Six: The Queens Take the Stage

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.

Blending Greek mythology with folk, jazz, and New Orleans soul, Hadestown reimagined the ancient story of Orpheus and Eurydice for modern times. Written by Ana&iuml;s 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.

Hadestown: The Road to Hell and Back

In 2016, Dear Evan Hansen brought the struggles of loneliness, anxiety, and the search for connection to the Broadway stage. With songs like Waving Through a Window and You Will Be Found, the musical gave voice to a digital generation facing silence and longing for recognition. In this episode of Broadway Now, we explore the origins of the show, its emotional impact, the debates it sparked, and why it remains one of the most powerful musicals of the last decade.

In 2016, Dear Evan Hansen brought the struggles of loneliness, anxiety, and the search for connection to the Broadway stage. With songs like Waving Through a Window and You Will Be Found, the musical gave voice to a digital generation facing silence and longing for recognition. In this episode of Broadway Now, we explore the origins of the show, its emotional impact, the debates it sparked, and why it remains one of the most powerful musicals of the last decade.

Dear Evan Hansen

In 2015, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton redefined Broadway with hip-hop, R&B, and a cast that reflected the America of today. In this episode of Broadway Now, discover how a biography became a cultural revolution, how cabinet debates turned into rap battles, and why Hamilton won not only Tonys and a Pulitzer but a permanent place in history. From the Richard Rodgers Theatre to Disney+, this is the story of the musical that changed everything.

In 2015, Lin-Manuel Miranda&rsquo;s Hamilton redefined Broadway with hip-hop, R&amp;B, and a cast that reflected the America of today. In this episode of Broadway Now, discover how a biography became a cultural revolution, how cabinet debates turned into rap battles, and why Hamilton won not only Tonys and a Pulitzer but a permanent place in history. From the Richard Rodgers Theatre to Disney+, this is the story of the musical that changed everything.

Hamilton

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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