Broadway musicals based on movies

Hollywood has been one of Broadway's richest sources of stories. Disney turned animated hits like The Lion King, Aladdin, and Frozen into stage spectacles, while comedies such as Legally Blonde, Hairspray, and Kinky Boots gained brand-new scores. Some film musicals made the trip too, like Singin' in the Rain, and others came from unexpected places, such as the horror comedy Beetlejuice.

Each show below links to a full guide with the plot, the song list, and the main characters. It is a handy way to compare a favorite movie with its stage version, or to find the musical version of a film you already love before you see it live.

39 musicals on this list.