Songs You Know! The Best Jukebox Musicals on Broadway

Last updated July 22, 2024 by Broadway.com Staff

Illustration: Jillian Goeler

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
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
MJ
Hell's Kitchen
Illinoise

& Juliet

Now in performances. Cast Includes: Lorna Courtney, Betsy Wolfe

& 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!

Lorna Courtney, Betsy Wolfe, Justin David Sullivan band Melanie La Barrie in *& Juliet*
(Photo: Matthew Murphy)

Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Now in performances. Cast Includes: Derek Klena & Courtney Reed

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!

Courtney Reed and Derek Klena in *Moulin Rouge! The Musical*
(Photo: Matthew Murphy)

MJ

Now in performances. Cast Includes: Elijah Rhea Johnson

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!

Elijah Rhea Johnson 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. Get tickets!

Jersey and Ali hug — Shoshana Bean and Maleah Joi Moon in the off-Broadway production of *Hell's Kitchen*
(Photo: Jeremy Daniel)

Illinoise

Now in Performances

Sufjan Stevens' Grammy and Oscar-nominated album Illinois is brought to the Broadway stage in a dance-centric theatrical event, featuring new arrangements ranging in style from DIY folk and indie rock to marching band and ambient electronics. Get tickets!