Broadway Classics
Musical theatre medley
A medley of iconic songs from the golden age of Broadway, featuring show-stopping numbers.
About This Theme
A Broadway medley recital lets you cherry-pick the best songs from across musical theatre history. This format works beautifully when you want to showcase different styles and give many students solo or featured opportunities. From the jazz hands of Chicago to the emotional power of Les Miserables, you can create a varied programme that keeps audiences engaged and excited.
A medley format gives you flexibility. You can choose songs that suit your students' strengths rather than trying to fit dancers into predetermined roles. Audiences enjoy the variety - they get hit after hit with no filler. Each song is a self-contained piece, so even if someone has to miss the show, sections can be adjusted.
Age Groups & Casting
Key Roles & Characters
Song Suggestions
Costume Ideas
Each number can have its own look, or you can unify with black bases and add character elements for each piece.
Chicago numbers need sleek black with fishnet stockings. Cats can incorporate cat elements without full costumes. A Chorus Line is iconic in gold costumes for One.
Consider quick-change options if transitioning between very different styles.
Staging & Set Ideas
Keep sets minimal to allow quick transitions. Lighting changes can transform the space between numbers more effectively than set pieces.
A general theatrical backdrop works well - perhaps curtains or a blank stage that lighting can adapt. Chairs for Chicago numbers, a line of mirrors suggested for A Chorus Line.
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