The first musical performance in Indonesia was the night train in 1956.
Many Indonesian musicals are adapted from famous films, such as Laskar Pelangi and what's up with love?
Kartini The Musical is the first musical that tells the story of Indonesian historical figures, namely Raden Ajeng Kartini.
Musical Sun made in 2018 broke the record as the longest musical in Indonesia, with a duration of 4 hours.
Many Indonesian musicals combine traditional elements such as regional dances and gamelan music.
Javanese musical opera made in 2006 is considered a major achievement in the Indonesian musical industry because it won an award at the Cannes Film Festival.
Some famous Indonesian musical theaters include Musical Nusantara Theater, Jakarta Musical Theater, and Musical Theater of the Nation.
Not ordinary love is the most widely staged Indonesian musical, with more than 500 times the show since it was first staged in 2005.
Musical Train Kencana made in 2012 raised the theme of Majapahit history and won an award at the Asian Theater Festival.
Musical Indonesian also often presents famous stars as the main actor, such as Titi DJ and Afgan in the musical love is never the same.
