High School Musicals - Most Popular Choices?

I hope you all are doing well. I've been wondering, what are the 50 most popular high school musicals performed? I'm really into theater and am curious about trends in school productions across the country. If you performed in your school's play or musical, which ones were they?

I don't have an ordered list of the top 50 most commonly performed musicals in high schools. However, I can provide a list of some shows that are continuously popular based on their accessibility, relevance to teenage actors, and audience appeal.

Broadway licensing companies periodically release lists of the most frequently produced high school musicals. These often include:

1. "Guys and Dolls"

2. "Grease"

3. "Into The Woods"

4. "The Little Mermaid"

5. "Beauty and the Beast"

6. "The Addams Family"

7. "Les Misérables"

8. "Shrek the Musical"

9. "Little Shop of Horrors"

10. "The Sound of Music"

11. "Peter Pan"

12. "High School Musical"

13. "The Music Man"

14. "Cinderella"

15. "Hairspray"

16. "Annie"

17. "Footloose"

18. "Chicago"

19. "Oklahoma!"

20. "Mamma Mia!"

That's just 20, but it gives you some idea. In general, high schools typically choose classic musicals due to their popularity and family-friendly themes. They also often have ensemble casts, which allows for more participation.

Please note that the selection of a musical for school production invariably depends on numerous factors including the cast's range and skill level, budgeting, set design feasibility, and more. Schools may also wish to tackle fewer-known or newer works to deliver unique experiences. Always interesting to see the collection of musicals high schools choose to display their talent!