Fifty Key Stage Musicals

Robert W. Schneider is an associate professor of musical theater, literature, and criticism as well as serving on the faculty of Pennsylvania State University’s Musical Theatre department.Shannon Agnew is a freelance director working with industry professionals and students to create creatively affirming, socially responsible, and innovative theatrical experiences. As a writer, she creates theater for young audiences and docu-drama shows to raise awareness of LGBTQ+, feminist, and social justice issues.

• 1. The Black Crook by Sebastian Trainor2. HMS Pinafore by Richard and Rupert Holmes3. The Merry Widow by Andrew Child4. Shuffle Along by Jerrell L. Henderson5. Show Boat by Benjamin Nissen 6. Of Thee I Sing by Laura Frankos 7. Anything Goes by Scott Miller8. Porgy and Bess by Isaiah Wooden9. The Cradle Will Rock by Johanna Pinzler10. Pal Joey by Laurence Maslon11. Oklahoma by Kevin David Thomas12. Guys and Dolls by Thomas S. Hischak13. The Threepenny Opera by Lauren Mack14. My Fair Lady by Peter Filichia15. West Side Story by Jennifer Delac16. Gypsy by Robert W. Schneider17. The Fantasticks by David Arthur18. Hello Dolly by Phillip Fazio19. Fiddler on the Roof by Beth Burrier20. Cabaret by Bruce Kimmel 21. Hair by Wes Drummond22. Promises, Promises by David Spencer23. Company by Rick Pender24. No No Nanette (1971) by Robert W. Schneider25. The Wiz by David Ward 26. A Chorus Line by Ron Fassler27. Annie by Charles Kirsch28. Sweeney Todd by Alison Morooney29. Ain’t Misbehavin by Richard Dueñez Morrison30. Dreamgirls by Bill Russell31. Cats by Stephen Mo Hanan 32. La Cage Aux Folles by Robert W. Schneider33. Les Miserables by Robert Meffe34. The Phantom of the Opera by Susan Russell35. Miss Saigon by Jeanmarie Higgins36. The Secret Garden by Elizabeth Bonjean37. Falsettos by Jack Lechner38. Beauty and the Beast by Eden Hildebrand 39. Grease (1994) by Mark Madama40. Rent by Jordan Dragutsky41. Seussical by Nathan Brewer42. The Producers by Kasey RT Graham43. Mamma Mia by Malcolm Womack44. Wicked by Lauren Haughton Gillis45. Jersey Boys by Jamie Buxton46. In The Heights by Devon Hunt47. Next to Normal by Joe Dziemianowicz48. Fun Home by Courtney Laine Self49. Hamilton by W. Jerome Stevenson50. Dear Evan Hansen by Frederick D. Miller