Shubert Alley

I adore all musicals on Broadway,

A whole world erupting in song and dance.

My beloved melodious mainstay,

Whether drama, comedy, or romance.

My absolute favorite is Les Mis,

Based on Victor Hugo’s classic novel.

Claude-Michel Schönberg, a musical whiz,

While Fantine dies, Thernardiers grovel.

I’m also quite partial to Chicago,

With Kander and Ebb’s murderous matrons.

Set in the 20’s, rather long ago,

Long-running show with numerous patrons.

The Producers, Fiddler on the Roof,

42nd Street, Grease, The Lion King.

And Spamalot, a Monty Python spoof,

Whenever I hear them, can’t help but sing.

Carousel, Gypsy, Oklahoma too,

Annie, Cats, and, of course, South Pacific.

So many choices, what’s a girl to do?

Each and every one is terrific.

There’s also Wicked and A Chorus Line,

West Side Story, Phantom, and Cabaret.

Great lyrics and music, soundtracks divine,

That I could listen to every day.