Well, everyone seems to have said the most well-known ones (except Avenue Q) and the other proven classics. Here are some of the modern best shows, I think. Hopefully someone will go see one of them, musical theatre is wonderful entertainment ^_^
Spring Awakening: It won 8 Tony's, including best new musical. Absolutely amazing, don't see it with your kids it would incredibly awkward.
Avenue Q, the absolutely hilarious story of life told by puppets.
Young Frankenstein, new musical starring Sutton Foster (Millie from Thoroughly Modern Millie, Jo from Little Women); haven't seen it yet, heard it's great. Good luck getting tickets!
Wicked, the story of how the good witch became good and the wicked witch became wicked; amazing music.
Spamalot, Monty Python & the Holy Grail on Broadway! Funny as hell.
The Drowsy Chaperone, great musical, not one of my personal favorites.
Spelling Bee "Ehhwhaaa? At a spelling beee?" Love it.
A Chorus Line, I haven't personally seen but the girlfriend has. great dance musical!
Those are some good ones. Other ones that you might want to try are proven you'll-like-them-shows such as Rent, Les Mis, Phantom of the Opera, and The Lion King. I recommend The Little Mermaid if you have children, as well. Hope that helps! Contact me if you want anymore information:)
- The Weaponsmith
Edit: Formatting and Drowsy Chaperone link.
Edited, Oct 26th 2007 3:34pm by GoblinWeaponsmith