THE BEST OF THE DECADE:
The Broadway Top 40 Countdown:
# 30 - 21
MUSIC and LYRICS by Wayne Kirkpatrick and Karey Kirkpatrick
SUNG by Brad Oscar and Company
Our second entry from this show is a doozy of a production number! No matter what you thought of the show itself, this valentine to that thing we love, the musical, is terrific fun.
MUSIC by Imogen Heap
This toe-tapper is eclipsed only by what is going on when it plays at the Lyric Theatre each night. The whole score for this play is really remarkable.
MUSIC and LYRICS by Anaïs Mitchell
SUNG by the Company
In a score full of gems, this jazzy song evokes mood, setting and theme all at once.
MUSIC by Matthew Sklar LYRICS by Chad Beguelin
SUNG by Beth Leavel
A showstopper that knows it is one, and belted out in full diva mode by one of Broadway's great women.
MUSIC and LYRICS by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul
SUNG by Ben Platt and Company
I know many of you would put this song much higher up your own list. But make no mistake, we love this rousing anthem and act one closer.
MUSIC and LYRICS by David Yazbek
SUNG by Laura Benanti
Definitely part of the Patter Songs Hall of Fame, this song is a riot, gloriously performed by the great Laura Benanti.
MUSIC by Tom Kitt LYRICS by Brian Yorkey
SUNG by Idina Menzel as Liz
One of the best 11 o'clock numbers of recent memory, delivered by one of the greats of the 21st century.
MUSIC and LYRICS by Irene Sankoff and David Heim
SUNG by the Company
A great opening number that covers a lot of ground - all the characters on the ground, all the background needed to get us up to speed. And that staging!
MUSIC and LYRICS by Dave Malloy
SUNG by Josh Groban and the Company
A wondrous way to end a wondrous musical. Powerful and moving. Come back soon, Josh!
MUSIC by Matthew Sklar LYRICS by Chad Beguelin
SUNG by Angie Schworer and Caitlin Kinnunen
The awesome act two opener was a great tribute to Bob Fosse, with a great message, and showstopping performances.
NEXT WEEK: Numbers 20-19!
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