Celebrating Women's History Month with Broadway's Greatest Female Anthems

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Broadway is celebrating Women's History Month with a playlist of 100 iconic songs that showcase female empowerment, performed by some of the greatest leading ladies in the industry. This playlist is all about girl power, featuring songs from musicals like Suffs, The Color Purple, Legally Blonde, Hamilton, Rent, Ragtime, Dreamgirls, Waitress, 9 to 5, Shrek, Little Women, Anastasia, Frozen, Hairspray, Once Upon a Matress, Aida, My Fair Lady, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Seussical, and many more. These musicals have become an integral part of Broadway history, with their powerful female characters and storylines continuing to inspire audiences today.

The celebration of Women's History Month on Broadway is not limited to just one playlist. Several musicals, including Lempicka and Suffs, are set to debut this spring, featuring strong female leads and storylines that highlight the struggles and triumphs of women throughout history. Lempicka, which opens at the Longacre Theatre, tells the story of Tamara de Lempicka, a woman ahead of her time, while Suffs, which opens at the Music Box Theatre, is a musical about the trailblazing women who fought for the passing of the 19th amendment. These women have paved the way for future generations, and their stories continue to inspire and empower audiences today.

For those who want to explore more of Broadway's rich history, there are numerous resources available. From studying the music of different decades, including the 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, and 2010s, to checking out favorite overtures, opening numbers, 'I Want' songs, act 1 finales, act 2 openers, 11 o'clock numbers, and finales, there is something for everyone. Additionally, resources like Broadway 101, Broadway 201, Broadway 301, Broadway 401, and Never on Broadway provide a comprehensive look at the basics of Broadway and its history.

Some of the notable musicals featured in the playlist include:

• The Color Purple
• Legally Blonde
• Hamilton
• Rent
• Ragtime
• Dreamgirls
• Waitress
• 9 to 5
• Shrek
• Little Women
• Anastasia
• Frozen
• Hairspray
• Once Upon a Matress
• Aida
• My Fair Lady
• Seussical

These musicals have become an integral part of Broadway's history, and their music continues to inspire and empower audiences today. Whether you're a longtime fan of Broadway or just discovering its magic, there's something for everyone in this celebration of Women's History Month.