Top 10 Broadway Shows with the Best Choreography

[@MsMojo]

Which Broadway show do YOU think has the most impressive choreography? Let us know below, and be sure to also check out our video of the Top 30 Hardest Broadway Dance Routines EVER - kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKq6aGyrp8ald5o

[@elisa_lily]

Check out some performances from Broadway Miscast (Gavin creel and Aaron tveit doing Maureen and Joanne from Rent is great,has millions of views,just like the one from Jonathan Groff) Broadway Cares and Easter Bonnet (original Spring awakening cast does songs from Grease,in a hilarious way) maybe with all the performances there's a list somewhere.❤

[@impossibleego]

Chicago. Not Cats. Like wtf were you thinking?

[@karolinaayesha2191]

Lion king

[@allih8021]

Man, I got a little emotional watching a much younger Jerry Orbach sing "Lullaby of Broadway". He was so brilliant.

[@debbielane1564]

There's even a younger Jerry Obrach being Billy Flynn in Chicago, but we don't get to hear him sing, Yes that's him with a mustache with the girls with the fans.

[@allih8021]

@@debbielane1564 I caught that too! So cool. But it was hearing him sing that really got me. ❤️

[@lydwinaofschiedam2685]

I have only seen Jerry Orbach in non-musical movies or TV. I didn’t know he could sing - but he certainly can!!

[@staceyspringer8549]

It is strange that you didn’t name all the choreographers who put together these moves. Fosse is great but the others deserve love too!

[@allys744]

How to succeed in business without trying. The choreography in “brotherhood of man” remains one of my favorite broadway songs and dance routines. They performed at the Tony’s and Macys parade and I’ve never forgotten it. And they all sings while pulling off those dance moves; it’s amazing. Radcliffe is a little firecracker of a man

[@darthstarkiller1912]

The "West Side Story" choreography is legendary. The dance in the gym is still awesome.

[@lydwinaofschiedam2685]

No one better than Jerome Robbins.

[@margarethoughton]

Great. Now I have "All That Jazz" stuck in my head.

[@AsakundwiSiphoro]

Hamilton. That REWIND sequence was so perfect and smooth and in Yorktown their movements are just full of action.

[@jonelrobinson582]

Yes! That Rewind sequence was fire!

[@shaldana]

It was amazing for sure, but this video is about the entire show, not one song. Hamilton, for all it's awesomeness, isn't known for being complicated in its choreography.

[@allisonbergh4429]

@@shaldanaI beg to differ! The ensemble is hard at work almost the entire time, adding subtext to most songs. The choreo won a Tony, and for good reason

[@seantlewis376]

Nice list. I love dance shows! You could easily put together Top Ten Bob Fosse Choreographies.

[@eduardoj3314]

Matilda, Hamilton, Hairspray… also spectacular!

[@SiennaGomez-u2c]

I legit wish I could go to watch Newsies in person especially if it means I get to see Jeremy Jordan❤

[@allih8021]

DITTOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO. I would have killed to see him as Jack Kelly.

[@SiennaGomez-u2c]

@@allih8021 ikr!?❤️

[@sarahpalazzo1504]

I had that privilege twice. It was Epic. Saw him in Waitress, Little Shop of Horrors and The Great Gatsby too. I may have a problem.

[@SiennaGomez-u2c]

@@sarahpalazzo1504 lucky I really wish I got to see him on Broadway I seriously wish varian from Tangled got the spin-off he deserved especially if it meant we get to hear a varian okay Jeremy Jordan sing again he truly is amazing ❤️

[@tjohns25]

And Ben Fankhauser ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jillweber7467]

The revival of Carousel had magnificent choreography. And I always loved the dancing in Cabaret

[@jcjc9799]

Contact. The Girl in the Yellow Dress is something I cannot forget.

[@davidcattin7006]

I saw it at Lincoln Center and loved it! I could watch that number every day!

[@RichardWheeler-kw7mk]

Nothing beats the old Busby Berkely productions. I'm trying to get all these old films. Talk about amazing choreography!

[@elisa_lily]

For Anything goes you should have used the performance Jonathan Groff did for Broadway Miscast in 2013,he is AMAZING, and funny as hell ❤😂🤴

[@tjohns25]

Not even an honorable mention for Hairspray? Wild 😳

[@rami_ungar_writer]

I've seen a couple of the ones in the honorable mentions, and they are amazing. Most recently, I saw MJ the Musical, and it. Was. INSANELY GOOD!

[@debbiethomas517]

Great shows some I loved and some I didn’t know well. I truly enjoyed this. Thank you.🙏 🙏

[@Izza599]

Hamilton? They were amazing, maybe didn't use any traditional dancing styles but the choreography helped move the storyline!

[@rachelleanonymous2740]

In the heights is so good too!!! Needed a mention

[@xBeautifulDisgrace]

West Side Story will always have a special place in my heart, same with Matilda and A Chorus Line!

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[@BurrShotHam711Jenna]

Hamilton should be on this list, there's at least 3 songs that have incredible choreography, i've seen the musical twice and it was incredible (saw it in Detroit April 7th 2019 and Toronto May 20th 2023) Yorktown, Hurricane and Satisfied

[@lisahumphries3898]

I agree with these. Even though I’ve never heard of the first one. Hello Dolly! also has some good dancing.

[@MrCome4numb]

I saw "Newsies" on Broadway so i'm kind of partial to that show. The music and energy is amazing.

[@normairizarryni]

What about Six? The dancing is amazing!

[@taylorcapone2908]

i never really comment but i’m so happy to see illinoise get the recognition it deserves. one of the best bway shows i’ve ever seen honestly. from ben cook to multiple sytycd stars it was absolutely incredible. it’s a shame it isn’t running anymore

[@davidleedutton]

The original Bob Fosse production of Pippin probably had the best choreography I've ever seen in the theater. I saw it a little more than four years into its run, and it was still fresh and electric.

[@deadliftsanddisney]

Watched this just to make sure Newsies was on the list.

[@peternewell3570]

Cats is my favorite of all plays I could watch it all day long

[@samuelcollantes1175]

It's definitely none other than Cats. Happy thursday morning, Emily, take care and God bless you. Greetings from Colombia to you as well

[@brooklynnking6652]

I kept getting shocked to see shows so low but then as the list got higher, it made sense. You can't move anything down lower than it is!

[@kamsismith]

Grease was the first musical I thought along with MJ: The Musical.

[@SomeRandomNewsiesFan]

OMG I LOVE NEWSIESSSS

[@OpticalSorcerer]

I'd love a "books/shows/movies that would make great Broadway musicals" list.

[@Supbag2021]

So many to choose from. Carousel has some beautiful dance sequences and could have been on that list. And Crazy for you or Disney's Mary Poppins stage show and film.

[@MaryAnnAngros-fq9yy]

I can't believe your positionings!!

[@NancyVanSoest]

The 1970 production of "Purlie" is probably the most energetic opening number that I have ever seen in 60+ years of theatre going.

[@rellstyle3909]

“Some like it hot” had one of the most intricate dance numbers at the end of the show

[@chrisharris9643]

I think Matilda has some wonderful choreography, and it's even more impressive that half the cast is under 13

[@geweena]

Congratulations on making a whole video about choreography and only mentioning Bob Fosse and not naming all the other choreographers. Give them the credit they are due!! For those wondering about the creatives who made these incredible shows - here are some I know Illinoise- Justin Peck Anything Goes - most recently Kathleen Marshall An American in Paris - Christopher Wheeldon Billy Elliot - Peter Darling A Chorus Line - Michael Bennet & Bob Avian Newsies - Christoper Gatelli Cats - Gillian Lynne

[@sharioverend1618]

Thank you 😊

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[@pamelakibildis1177]

I personally think that Memphis The Musical Has The Best Choreography And It’s Not Talked About Enough It’s A Fantastic Musical 🎶 And I hope one day that MsMojo will mention it in a video about broadway musicals some day 🤞🏻🤞🏻

[@amystephenson4719]

Frankly, A Chorus Line has my favorite closing number of any Broadway show exactly because it epitomizes what a dance does to get a place in a show. And I am not a damcer.

[@MaryAnnAngros-fq9yy]

I was. I wanted to be a "gypsy" when I was a kid.

[@christopherneilstephens9306]

Where’s Oklahoma? The dream ballet sequence is iconic.

[@blackoutcoasters]

Matilda’s choreo is iconic

[@rabidsamfan]

Maybe Come From Away isn’t a dance show, but the choreography is amazing.

[@lydwinaofschiedam2685]

I’m a theater nerd. As soon as I saw the title of your video, I thought NEWSIES.

[@kenwang500]

Newsies, West Side Story and Pippin for sure!!!

[@tammylynnbeatricedoyle4500]

Chicago and Hamilton!

[@mariomenezes5974]

Billy Elliot was amazing on Broadway!

[@brynnsayers732]

Newsies ❤❤❤😮😮😮😮😮😮😊😊😊

[@marialschuler8414]

Spring Awakening and Rent

[@ma53jg]

"Cats" deserves the top spot on this great list - thanks!

[@carmensandiego3691]

Fiddler on the roof!

[@maileiakealoha5775]

My top 3 favorite musicals are cats, Chicago and Guys and Dolls

[@dvinedzine]

Cats my favorite, but so many excellent shows.

[@1960mikey]

Cats “Purr-fact” blend. The narrator missed a cool opportunity to Eartha Kitt deliver that line.

[@angelapajestka4660]

Singin' in the Rain should be on this list

[@johnwilson6336]

I think it’s left off because it wasn’t ever part of a Broadway show; it was only performed as part of a film. But you’re correct in that it was brilliant.

[@shanigribben9158]

Prince of Egypt really should be on here

[@katherinepicione7483]

What about "Contact?" Never gets the love

[@krob2445]

Agree and I wish they’d revive it!

[@CliveStaplesElvis]

The choreography in Something Rotten is anything but rotten! I was hoping it would make the list.

[@richarddeleon8601]

How to Succeed in Business is my #1

[@mistybenjamin9009]

Hamilton. Mrs. Doubtfire.

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

Merci

[@kershabeaver3312]

Chicago

[@charleneevans5848]

cats will always be my favorite. saw it 3 times

[@jenniferstout4780]

Cats seriously is an amazing show. My daughter is a dancer and performed in Cats for 9 shows recently. It was so good!!

[@alexysautumnelf]

Who did she play? I was Jemima for my cast's production of CATS.

[@tarapelcher3102]

14:27 i❤ cats the musical

[@amandaredden1922]

I wish "dames" (1934) was a play in west end.

[@AsianPotatoe82]

What About Tina the musical and Dreamgirls

[@Betty-qz5zd]

Cabaret!

[@rogergreenberg1205]

Top 10 broadway reality shows?

[@johnsimonelli1699]

Cats, are you kidding?!

[@sarahramsey9454]

les mis rent la boheme legally blonde annie oliver! into the woods

[@LeeBeeDeeTree51]

Cats as number 1? Um....no.

[@lugriffin1942]

Only Broadway show I ever walked out of

[@mikejason5621]

Dammit make a video about baritones for God sakes please

[@SomeRandomNewsiesFan]

WHERE WAS GATSBY

[@asherbh_sings]

Hairspray

[@bernardachour614]

"Cats" better than Bob Fosse ? C'mon, guys, this can't be serious...

[@KelleyNicholson]

Stomp is amazing it should've made the countdown. I hate CATS lol

[@aleksandrakettner905]

❤❤

[@christopherbush9027]

Please tell me you were either drunk or high when you did this. A Chorus Line at 6 is just plain blasphemy and not giving any love to Crazy For You which took innovative choreography to an entirely different level is just wrong. This is why people love to goof on your Broadway lists so much…

[@brucesall1442]

West side story 1961

[@jubis-juj]

Cats!

[@carlozabbia1157]

Cats, Cabaret, and Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.

[@elphbwckd212]

To not mention the choreographers in a video about dance is an absolute disgrace. FAIL

[@keikannachan]

Hamilton Cabaret Matilda

[@greatfilmmaker]

Cats really. You know what?That's all?I'm gonna say

[@geraldineclarke5434]

You didn't give us the names of the choreographers!!!! Sad.

[@leesauer6695]

I was amazed and disappointed that none of the Agnes DeMille work (mostly for Rogers and Hammerstein) was included. It was completely revolutionary. Like many of the commenters, I was outraged you didn't acknowledge the names of the choreographers. And like at least one other, I was extremely unhappy that the choreography of the original production was discussed as you showed the work of a different choreographer in a revival. This could and should have been much better. Not your best work.

[@EmilySimmons-h7n]

Hamilyon

[@TabrisFruLar]

Cats in lace number one?!?!?!? Moulin Rouge only gets an honorable mention?!?!? Newsies is waaaaay too low in this list. Deserves way more recognition. This list sucks.

[@prof.neilfeinstein898]

There's so much wrong with this video, mostly relating to the Fosse shows. He choreographed the original Chicago. Ann Reinking choreographed the revival in the style of Fosse. The Pippin you showed was not Fosse's Pippin, and you didn't even show the opening number of the original with the hands, which is iconic. And Cats as #1? Oklahoma should be #1. Stop pandering to the lowest common denominator and do a serious theater analysis for these videos.

[@prof.neilfeinstein898]

And where was Sweet Charity? That was Fosse's most iconic choreography.

[@MaryAnnAngros-fq9yy]

A Chorus Line should be No. 1! Dance is in the TITLE, for God's sake!

[@SusanSloate]

Loved most of your picks, HATED your #1. It's wonderful to watch great dancing on Broadway; I'm just not convinced that CATS is the ultimate. And not having been too up on the Broadway scene in recent years, when I saw you'd picked MJ, I thought, "Somebody made a musical about Michael Jordan??"

[@impossibleego]

You guys really have a hard on for Weber, don’t you? In no universe is the choreography for that abysmal show “Cats” better than the choreo for “Chicago”. That being number 1 just completely discredited your list. Move along with your Weber obsession, please. So sick of seeing you guys always praise his god awful productions.

[@lkaz6086]

Illinoise is laughably bad. Eminently mockable choreography. I rewatched 42nd Street (Original 1980 Broadway cast) to cleanse my memory of Illinoise.

[@elphbwckd212]

Totally agree about Illinois. Laughable bad choreo and the vocalist they chose does not have a voice worthy of the Broadway stage, especially when they are the only one singing. It made for a hugely disappointing production all around.

[@phillipgalan660]

Cats sucks. And thechoreography is less impressive than any of the tap sequences displayed in this video..

[@DennisPanek-j9b]

Hamilton is the biggest OVERATED play ever. BORING and far TOO long