11 O’Clock Number

Noun

A big, show-stopping number, usually performed by a major character late in Act 2.

Examples of 11 O’Clock Numbers:

  1. “Brotherhood of Man” from How to Succeed Without Even Trying
  2. “Sit Down You’re Rockin’ the Boat” from Guys and Dolls [watch below]
  3. “Memory” from Cats
  4. “I’m Here” from The Color Purple
  5. “Me and the Sky” from Come From Away
  6. “No Good Deed” from Wicked
  7. “Revolting Children” from Matilda

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