Feminism in Broadway Musicals from Late 90s to Early 2000s Musicals since the 2000s have actually been dominated by women; women onstage and women offstage, as both bystanders and fans. However, there are numerous moments of empowerment of female that go unnoticed by audience members. From comical musical like 9 to 5, to solemn musicals like Violet, women are portrayed as fighting for what they want despite their fear and insecurities. Women are empowered through these musicals. The widely-known musicals Hairspray, and a top aspirant for female empowerment, tackles issues related to feminism that range from body image to segregation. One of the most underrated musicals, Caroline, or Change, follows Caroline who faces many difficulties
