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Songs You Know! The Best Jukebox Musicals on Broadway

Last updated Nov. 20, 2025 by Broadway.com Staff
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Among the many offerings on Broadway are what are known as jukebox musicals. These shows feature songs from well-known musicians and bands, either telling their own life stories or creating the soundtrack of a new narrative. From rock to pop and beyond, find out which musical is best for you!

What You'll Learn About

& Juliet

Now in performances. 

& Juliet flips the script on the greatest love story ever told, all set to the pop anthems of songwriter and producer Max Martin! You'll hear hit after hit in this upbeat and empowering musical, including Kelly Clarkson's "Since U Been Gone,” Katy Perry's “Roar,” The Backstreet Boys' “Larger Than Life,” and many more. Get tickets to & Juliet on Broadway!

Gianna Harris in & Juliet
(Photo: Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade)

Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Now in performances. 

Baz Luhrmann's revolutionary film comes to life in Moulin Rouge! The Musical! Head to a world of splendor and romance, of eye-popping excess, of glitz, grandeur and glory and prepare for a spectacular spectacular soundtrack featuring some of pop music's biggest hits including Katy Perry's "Firework," Elton John's "Your Song" and many more. Get tickets to Moulin Rouge! The Musical! on Broadway!

Meg Donnelly and Christian Douglas in Moulin Rouge on Broadway
Meg Donnelly and Christian Douglas in Moulin Rouge! The Musical
(Photo: Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade)

MJ

Now in performances. 

Michael Jackson's unique and unparalled artistry has arrived on Broadway, telling the story of his 1992 Dangerous World Tour set to his greatest hits including "Beat It," "Billie Jean," "Thriller," Man in the Mirror," and more. Get tickets to MJ on Broadway!

Matte Martinez strikes a pose as MJ on Broadway
Matte Martinez in MJ
(Photo: Matthew Murphy)

 

Hell's Kitchen

Now in Performances.
Concrete jungle where dreams are made of! A new musical inspired by the life of, and featuring music and lyrics by, 15-time Grammy winner Alicia Keys. Follow Ali as she steps out of her New York City apartment and finds the world, all set to Keys' epic songs such as "Empire State of Mind," "Fallin'," and more. Get tickets to Hell's Kitchen on Broadway!!

 

Jersey and Ali hug
Jessica Vosk and Maleah Joi Moon in Hell's Kitchen
(Photo: Marc J. Franklin)

 

Just In Time


Now in Performances.
Tony Award winner Jonathan Groff stars as the legendary Bobby Darin in this immersive new biomusical that turns Broadway's Circle in the Square Theatre into an intimate nightclub. Get ready to hear "Splish Splash," "Beyond the Sea," "Mack the Knife," "Dream Lover" and more! Get tickets to Just In Time on Broadway!

 

Jonathan Groff in Just In Time
(Photo: Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman)

 

Buena Vista Social Club


Now in Performances.
Inspired by true events and featuring a world class Afro-Cuban band, this new musical transports audiences to Cuba as it brings the GRAMMY® Award-winning album of the same name to thrilling life—and tells the story of the legends who lived it.  Buy tickets to Buena Vista Social Club on Broadway

 

the cast of Buena Vista Social Club gathers around a piano
The cast of Buena Vista Social Club
(Photo: Matthew Murphy)

Mamma Mia!


Now in Performances; Closes February 1, 2026

Here we go again! ABBA's greatest hits, including “Dancing Queen,” “The Winner Takes It All,” “Money, Money, Money,” and “Take a Chance on Me,” are all featured in this feel-good celebration of love, family and friendship. Catch the musical's Broadway return during its limited run! Get tickets to Mamma Mia! on Broadway!

Jalynn Steele, Christine Sherrill and Carly Sakolove in Mamma Mia!
(Photo: Joan Marcus)
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