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Big scores and classic spectacle
Wicked blends contemporary musical-theatre ballads with a large fantasy production. The Lion King uses familiar film songs alongside additional material and percussion-driven staging. Aladdin is a useful option for groups who want big comic numbers and songs many people already know.
Jazz, folk and hip-hop
Chicago puts jazz and dance at the center, with a visible orchestra and a spare set. Hadestown uses a folk-and-jazz sound to tell the Orpheus and Eurydice myth. Hamilton moves between hip-hop, R&B and musical theatre. Follow the lyrics if you want to catch the details of its political arguments.
An intimate alternative
Maybe Happy Ending focuses on two retired helper robots in Seoul. It suits a visitor who wants a contemporary story with a smaller emotional scale and a shorter runtime. Check the current run and official schedule before planning around any of these picks.