The Prom is a musical with music by Matthew Sklar, lyrics by Chad Beguelin, and a book by Beguelin and Bob Martin.^[1] The musical made its world premiere at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia in 2016 and premiered on Broadway at the Longacre Theatre in October 2018.

The show played the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta from August 18 to September 25, 2016. Casey Nicholaw is the director and choreographer, with sets by Scott Pask, costumes by Ann Roth and Matthew Pachtman, lighting by Kenneth Posner and sound by Peter Hylenski.^[2][3]

The show began previews at the Longacre Theatre on October 23, 2018, with an official opening on November 15, 2018.^[4][5][6]

The musical opens with the PTA of a school board in Indiana announcing their cancelling prom due to a student (Emma) wanting to bring her same sex partner to prom and the fear of legal action if they only ban her. Meanwhile on Broadway Elenor!: The Elenor Roosevelt story celebrates its opening night with its lead cast members Dee Dee, Barry and Angie (Changing Lives). The musical is bashed by the New York Times due to the cast not understanding the characters since they are too self involved. To improve their image the actors decide to take up "a cause" to appear selfless. They team up with two other actor friends, Trent Oliver, who is an actor and Juilliard graduate down on his luck but has just been cast in the non-equity tour of Godspell and Angie, a life long chorus girl who just quit her job of 20 years in the musical Chicago after the producers never let her go on for the role of Roxie Hart. After searching on twitter they find Emma’s story and they decide to go to Indiana to help (Changing Lives Reprise).

Back in Indiana Emma is facing severe bullying due, but she reminds herself to breathe and that not every one is this cruel (Just Breathe). The principle Mr.Hawkins, an ally of Emma's informs her that he has spoken to the States Attorney and that he believes they have a good shot. The school holds a meeting with the PTA to discuss having the prom, as they begin to make progress Dee Dee, Barry, Angie and Trent barge in with protests signs to support Emma. Dee Dee reminds everyone what a good person she is for doing this while claiming that this isn't about her humiliating Emma (It's Not About Me). After the meeting it is revealed that the girl Emma wants to take to prom is Alyssa a popular but closeted cheerleader and the daughter of the head of the PTA. The two argue as Alyssa blames Emma for all the publicity around the prom but Emma reassures her that she didn't want this either and that she just wants to be with her (Dance with You). The actors attempt to hold a rally to inspire action for Emma but can only book the halftime show at a monster truck rally. They perform along with the christian choir about acceptance (The Song About Acceptance).

Following this the State's Attorney rules that the school must hold a prom. Emma thanks the actors and Mr.Hawkins and Dee Dee go to applebees to celebrate.With the prom back on students begin to "prompose" to each other. Emma officially asks Alyssa to this new prom and she agrees promising to come out to be with her. (You Happened) At Applebees Mr.Hawkins a huge fan of Dee Dee's tells her how much he inspires her (We Look to You). Barry helps Emma get ready for prom and reveals he didn't have the opportunity to go to prom either. Meanwhile across the town other teens prepare for the prom as well. (Tonight Belongs to You). As Emma waits outside the gym she asks Barry to walk her in because she is nervous. As they enter they realize that the gym is empty. Mr.Hawkins enters and reveals that the PTA put on another prom across town and this one just for Emma as required by law. Dee Dee panics that this fake prom will be bad press for her. Emma calls Alyssa who tells her she knew nothing about the other prom. Emma asks her to come and be with her but she refuses to come out. Devastated Emma runs out of the gymnasium asking all the actors to just go home. (Tonight Belongs to You Reprise)

Following the fake prom the media frenzy around the whole event increases. The actors encourage Emma to step up and become the face of the story but she is too scared. Angie encourages her by teaching her about Zazz (Zazz). Dee Dee returns to talk to Mr.Hawkins who berates her for being so self centred. She performs his favourite song by her to make it up to him and vows to begin thinking of others (The Lady's Improving). Trent decides that he may be able to change the minds of the youth of the town due to his background as a christian and time with the christian youth choir. He confronts a number of the students about how they and their family's break the word of the bible every day and how hypocritical they are being. He encourages them to follow "love thy neighbour" above all (Love Thy Neighbour).

Alyssa calls Emma to apologize, telling her about all the pressure her mother puts on her to be perfect and that she blames her for her father leaving. Emma is unable to accept her apology and they break up (Alyssa Greene). The actors book Emma a T.V appearance but she refuses telling them that she has her own plan to control the narrative and change minds. Convinced her plan will work and that they will be able to have a prom for everyone Emma asks Barry to be her date so that he is finally able to fulfil his dream. Barry overjoyed agrees as he recounts his own experience missing prom the first time (Barry's Going to Prom). Emma uploads a video of her singing with her guitar about her struggles and longing for acceptance but how despite that she is proud of who she is and won't hide any, inspiring other LGBT people in the area and across the country to comment their support for her and how it has helped them (Unruly Heart). The video goes viral, forcing the school to reconsider. The actors want for Emma to finally have a prom but the school doesn't have the money for it in the budget.

The actors all donate what they including Dee Dee who donates $10,000. The PTA is furious over the possibility of a new prom but the students voice their support for an inclusive prom having their minds changed by Trent. The school seeing how good Trent is with the kids offers him a position as a drama teacher. Alyssa outs herself to her mother in front of the school causing her mother and the PTA at large to back down. Mrs.Greene is devastated but begins to become more open and agrees to listen to her daughter. The school puts on another more inclusive prom and LGBT couples from around the area come along with the straight school couples. Emma and Alyssa finally get their dance and share a kiss (It's Time to Dance),

• ​The Prom​ at the Internet Broadway Database
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