The Trentonian (Trenton, NJ)

Broadway Musicals Debuts

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1. 1994: Based on an 18th century French tale about a man with an animalisti­c temper who commits a felony, but then his victim’s distress turns to Stockholm Syndrome turns authentic passion.

2. 1980: “The Show Must Go On” might’ve been the title of this meta musical, which was particular­ly poignant in its 2001 revival at the Foxwoods Theater adjacent to Times Square.

3. 1991: This musical takes place only 14 years before its original debut, and with a title character that is nothing short of a prostitute with a heart of gold.

4. 1997: This musical centers on a feline who claws to the top, and is the Tony Award winner outstandin­g set, costume and puppet design.

5. 1982: This musical, set in a back-alley city underworld, was built around an ensemble cast with characters like Bustopher Jones and Old Deutoronom­y.

6. 2002: This is a divine polymer solution as a movie turned musical turned movie, and it opens with the number “Good Morning Baltimore.”

7. 2001: Another movie turned musical turned movie, but this one opens with the number “Opening Night.”

Courtesy of The Democratic Republic of Trivia

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