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Broadway Jukebox: 100 of Broadway's Saddest Songs

Break out the tissues and get ready for a good cry.

By: Mar. 09, 2024
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Are you still hurting? When the weather is dreary and things aren't going your way, sometimes all it takes is a good cry to get you through the day. BroadwayWorld is here to help with 100 of musical theatre's saddest songs. Whether it brings you happy or sad tears, this playlist is guaranteed to open the floodgates.

Enjoy songs from musicals like: Les Miserables, Aida, The Bridges of Madison County, Ragtime, Rent, Miss Saigon, Hamilton, Next to Normal, Falsettos, Little Women, The Secret Garden, Evita, and more!

Did we miss one of your favorites? Tell us which sad Broadway song stands out to you.

Want more showtunes? Study up on Broadway history with music from the 1940s1950s1960s1970s1980s1990s2000s2010s and 2020s. Check out our favorite OverturesOpening numbers'I Want' songsAct 1 finalesAct 2 openers11 o'clock numbers, and Finales. And study up on the basics of Broadway with Broadway 101, Broadway 201, Broadway 301, Broadway 401, and Never on Broadway.

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