Whether you’re auditioning for musicals, setting up your rep book, or simply looking for some new musicals to get into, it’s good to get familiar with what’s out there. And that’s why we’ve put together this list for you! The most notable musicals set in the 1990s are included below.
By the way, there are a few other musicals out there that are set in the 1990s. But I’ve made sure to only include ones that also have cast albums available online for your convenience!
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Musicals Fully Set in the 1990s
Big
Music: David Shire Lyrics: Richard Maltby Jr. Book: John Weidman
Musical Type: Pre-Contemporary (1996)
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Clinton
Music/Lyrics: Paul Hodge Book: Michael Hodge, Paul Hodge
Musical Type: Contemporary (2012)
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Cruel Intentions
Music: Various Book: Roger Kumble, Lindsey Rosin, Jordan Ross
Musical Type: Contemporary/Jukebox (2015)
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High Fidelity
Music: Tom Kitt Lyrics: Amanda Green Book: David Lindsay-Abaire
Musical Type: Contemporary (2006)
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Uncrackers
Music/Lyrics/Book: Dan Goggin
Musical Type: Pre-Contemporary (1998)
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Silence!
Music/Lyrics: John and Al Kaplan Book: Hunter Bell
Musical Type: Contemporary (2005)
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The Band’s Visit
Music/Lyrics: David Yazbek Book: Itamar Moses
Musical Type: Contemporary (2016)
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Tick, Tick… BOOM!
Music/Lyrics/Book: Jonathan Larson
Musical Type: Pre-Contemporary/Contemporary (1990/2001)
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When Midnight Strikes
Music: Charles Miller Lyrics/Book: Kevin Hammonds
Musical Type: Contemporary (2007)
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Musicals Partially Set in the 1990s
Allegiance
Music/Lyrics: Jay Kuo Book: Marc Acito, Jay Kuo
Musical Type: Contemporary (2012)
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Amelie
Music: Daniel Messi Lyrics: Daniel Messi, Nathan Tysen Book: Craig Lucas
Musical Type: Contemporary (2015)
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Diana: The Musical
Music/Lyrics/Book: David Bryan, Joe DiPietro
Musical Type: Contemporary (2019)
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Elegies for Angels, Punks and Raging Queens
Music: Janet Hood Lyrics/Book: Bill Russell
Musical Type: Pre-Contemporary/Song Cycle (1989)
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Fun Home
Music: Jeanine Tesori Lyrics/Book: Lisa Kron
Musical Type: Contemporary (2013)
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John & Jen
Music/Book: Andrew Lippa Lyrics/Book: Tom Greenwald
Musical Type: Pre-Contemporary (1995)
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On Your Feet!
Music/Lyrics: Gloria Estefan, Emilio Estefan, Miami Sound Machine Book: Alexander Dinelaris Jr.
Musical Type: Contemporary/Jukebox (2015)
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Rent
Music/Lyrics/Book: Jonathan Larson
Musical Type: Pre-Contemporary (1996)
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The Boy From Oz
Music/Lyrics: Peter Allen Book: Nick Enright, Martin Sherman
Musical Type: Pre-Contemporary Jukebox (1998)
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The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin
Music/Lyrics/Book: Kirsten Childs
Musical Type: Contemporary (2000)
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Author: Stacy Karyn
Stacy Karyn is the founder of Theater Trip, author of The Thespian’s Bucket List, and creator of The Cast Album List. She has a TESOL drama certificate, a BA in theater, and has worked and interned with Broadway and Off-Broadway theaters.