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What musical had an all female cast?
Waitress
‘Waitress’ Becomes First-Ever Broadway Musical With All-Female Creative Team. The stage adaptation of the 2007 indie includes director Diane Paulus and composer Sara Bareilles behind the scenes.
Who is the most famous Broadway actress?
The Best Broadway Divas of All Time
- Ethel Merman. No performer embodies the spirit of the Great White Way more than the Ethel Merman, the Queens stenographer turned Broadway megaphone.
- Patti LuPone.
- Angela Lansbury.
- Gwen Verdon.
- Bernadette Peters.
- Liza Minnelli.
- Julie Andrews.
- Audra McDonald.
What are the top 3 musicals?
Broadway revenue (since 1982)
| Rank | Musical | Original production |
|---|---|---|
| Debut year | ||
| 1 | The Lion King | 1997 |
| 2 | Wicked | 2003 |
| 3 | The Phantom of the Opera | 1988 |
What are 5 musicals that have appeared on Broadway?
5 Most Popular Broadway Musicals Ever
- The Phantom of the Opera.
- Cats.
- Les Misérables.
- A Chorus Line.
- Oh! Calcutta.
What was the first Broadway musical with an all female creative team?
Sara Bareilles’ ‘Waitress’ is Broadway’s first musical with all-female creative team.
What is the first Broadway musical?
The Black Crook
A tiny production of the massive spectacle will coincide with the show’s 150th anniversary. On September 12, 1866, a happy accident occurred that changed Broadway forever.
Who is considered the queen of Broadway?
The term “Broadway royalty” has been used for a number of well known performers, but there is one clear and undisputed queen of them all: Bernadette Peters.
What is the most popular musical on Broadway?
The Phantom of the Opera
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| # | Title | Opening date |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | The Phantom of the Opera | January 26, 1988 |
| 2. | Chicago (1996 revival) | November 14, 1996 |
| 3. | The Lion King | November 13, 1997 |
| 4. | Cats | October 7, 1982 |
What female singer songwriter wrote all of the music and led an entirely female creative team to Broadway’s Waitress the musical?
The first screenplay Jessie Nelson ever wrote was about a group of waitresses, a job she herself held for 10 years.