![]() In Finishing the Hat, Stephen Sondheim modestly describes this trembling torch song as “less an homage to, than a theft of” George Gershwin’s “The Man I Love.” Even so, it has become one of his best-loved and most concertized tunes. RECOMMENDED: Full listing of Broadway musicals Either way, you’ll get an earful of tunes that are sure to stir your heart. ![]() Maybe you’ll find one to add to your karaoke rotation. Maybe they’ll introduce you to a new Broadway show to put on your list of must-sees. You may not be familiar with all the entries on this list, but trust us: You’ll love them. (And sorry, jukebox musicals and movie adaptations: Only songs written for the stage are eigible.) With that in mind, we've come up with these 50 Broadway bangers: a mix of classic musical-theater numbers from 1927 through today. Many of these come from the best Broadway musicals the Great White Way has ever known to narrow the field a bit, we've limited ourselves to a single song per show. ![]() It’s nearly impossible to create a list of something so subjective, but we’re here to try. But which are the very best Broadway songs-the ones that endure through the years because they not only stick in our heads but also capture some essense of the genre? There’s nothing quite like seeing a legendary show tune performed live in a great Broadway musical, but you can always satisfy your craving for emotion-filled performance by cranking up a cast recording or binge-watching clips on YouTube. ![]()
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