While the show must go on, at every point in a musical, the curtain must come down. Crafting a musical’s finale is an art form in its own right—in one number, a show must wrap up both the story’s plot and the show’s emotional heart at the same time.
From classics like A Chorus Line’s “One: Reprise” to Hadestown’s “We Raise Our Cups,” celebrate Broadway with these 25 musical closers, and be sure to share your favorite finales!
Chicago Playbill - June 1975
Tina: The Tina Turner Musical Playbill - Opening Night
In the Heights Playbill - Opening Night
Sunset Boulevard Playbill - Opening Night, Nov 1994
42nd Street Playbill - Oct 1980
Kinky Boots Playbill - Opening Night
Dreamgirls Playbill - Sept 1983
Sunday in the Park with George Playbill - May 1984
"Rose's Turn" Gypsy
The Light in the Piazza Playbill - Opening Night
Moulin Rouge Playbill - Opening Night
Les Miserables Playbill
Company Playbill - Dec 1970
Avenue Q Playbill - Opening Night
A Chorus Line
SpongeBob SquarePants Playbill - Opening Night
On Your Feet! Playbill - Opening Night
Hadestown Playbill - Opening Night
The Prom Playbill - December 2018
The Cher Show Playbill - Opening Night
Kiss of the Spider Woman Playbill - Opening Night, May 1993
Waitress Playbill - Opening NIght
Guys and Dolls Playbill - June, 1951
The Lion King Playbill - Sept 2006
Funny Girl Playbill - May 1964
