Johnny Hebda: Best Broadway Musicals of All Time

Best Broadway Musicals of All Time

Top 100 by Johnny Hebda

It is impossible to make a completely objective list.  But I used the following formula in determining this list.  I am interested to hear your opinions or if you feel I missed a show that should be included or if a show seems out of order.  Here is the formula that I used:

10 things taken into consideration:

1. How Long the Show ran on Broadway/Ticket Sales (20% weight)

1. The Phantom of the Opera

2. Cats

3. Les Miserables

4. Chicago

5.  A Chorus Line

6. The Lion King

7. Oh Calcutta

8. Beauty and the Beast

9. Rent

10. Mamma Mia

2. Awards received (ie. Tonys, Drama Desk, Pulitzer, etc.) (10%)
1. Tony Awards Won: Producers (12)
2. Notable Pulitzer Prizes: How to Succeed.., South Pacific, A Chorus Line, Sunday in the Park with George, Rent, Next to Normal (2 not included for poor showings in other categories)
3. Olivier Awards Won: 5- Guys and Dolls, Sunday in the Park with George, She Loves Me; 4- Hairspray, Billy Elliot, Sweeney Todd, Carousel, Spring Awakening
4. Oscars for Best Picture: West Side Story, My Fair Lady, The Sound of Music, Oliver!, Chicago      
5. Drama Desk: The Wiz, A Chorus Line, Annie, Sweeney Todd, Evita, The Pirates of Penzance,
6. New York Drama Critics Circle Awards
7.  Outer Critics Circle Awards

3. Revivals on Broadway of Show (10%)

Porgy and Bess (7), ShowBoat (6), Guys and Dolls (5), Brigadoon (4), Carousel (4), Fiddler on the Roof (4), Gypsy (4), Man of LaMancha (4), Oklahoma (4), Pal Joey (4), Peter Pan (4), West Side Story (4)

4. How often it is produced annually (20%)

5. Survey Results among 1500 randomly sampled participants in 3 age categories (10%)

Ages 10-19: 1. Wicked  2. The Wizard of Oz  3. Annie  4. The Phantom of the Opera 5. Les  Miserables

Ages 20-49: 1. The Phantom of the Opera 2. Les Miserables 3. Oklahoma 4. The Sound of Music 5. Grease

Ages 50 +: 1. The Sound of Music 2. The Phantom of the Opera 3. The Wizard of Oz 4. Guys and Dolls 5. West Side Story

6. Whether the musical was made into a Movie (5%)

7. Survey of 500 Theatre & Musical Theatre College Students (5%)

1. Guys and Dolls 2. Oklahoma 3. Gypsy 4. The Phantom of the Opera 5. Wicked

8. Survey of 100 College Professors at High Ranking Theatre Programs (10%)

1. Gypsy 2. Sweeney Todd 3. Sunday in the Park with George 4. A Chorus Line 5. Oklahoma

9. Notable/Memorable Songs/Recognizable Melodies (5%)

1. The Wizard of Oz 2. The Sound of Music 3. Guys and Dolls 4. Grease 5. Annie

10. Survey of 100 Community & Regional Theatre Artistic Directors (5%)

1. The Sound of Music 2. Oklahoma 3. The Wizard of Oz 4. West Side Story 5. Guys and Dolls

And here is the final list...

Top 100 Broadway Musicals of All Time

1. The Sound of Music

2. The Wizard of Oz

3. Oklahoma

4. Guys and Dolls

5. The Phantom of the Opera

6. Gypsy

7. Les Miserables

8. How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

9. Annie

10. Wicked

11. West Side Story

12. Chicago

13. The Music Man

14. Grease

15. A Chorus Line

16. Sweeney Todd

17. Fiddler on the Roof

18. Annie Get Your Gun

19. Singing in the Rain

20. Carousel

21. My Fair Lady

22. 42^nd Street

23. Hello Dolly

24. South Pacific

25. Into the Woods

26. Damn Yankees

27. Man of La Mancha

28. Hair

29. Ragtime

30. The King and I

30. The Fantasticks

31. Rent

32. Miss Saigon

33. A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

34. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

35. Aida

36. Sunday in the Park with George

37. The Wiz

38. The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas

39. Bye Bye Birdie

40. The Book of Mormon

41. Evita

42. La Cage Aux Follies

43. The Producers

44. Jersey Boys

45. Oliver!

46. The Lion King

47. Memphis

48. Billy Elliot

50. Avenue Q

51. Thoroughly Modern Millie

52. Company

53. Little Shop of Horrors

54. Parade

55. Hairspray

56. Jekyll and Hyde

57. Spamalot

58. Anything Goes

59. Follies

60. The Light in the Piazza

61. Mamma Mia

62. The Secret Garden

63. Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

64. Spring Awakening

65. Big River

66. Pippin

67. The 25^th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

68. Porgy and Bess

69. The Scarlet Pimpernel

70. The Pajama Game

71. The Drowsy Chaperone

72. Pirates of Penzance

73. She Loves Me

74. 1776

75. Sweet Charity

76. Dreamgirls

77. Sunset Boulevard

78. Blood Brothers

79. A Little Night Music

80. Jesus Christ Superstar

81. Footloose

82. Dirty, Rotten Scoundrels

83. Next to Normal

84. Crazy for You

85. Beauty & The Beast

86. Newsies

87. Camelot

88. Mary Poppins

89. Seussical

90. Once on this Island

91. You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown

92. Brigadoon

93. The Last Five Years

94. Show Boat

95. Side Show

96. Assassins

97.Passion

98. Peter Pan

99. In the Heights

100. Urinetown

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References/Endorsements for Johnny Hebda

The following are various recommendations and endorsements for Johnny Hebda

“Johnny Hebda is the most driven individual I have worked with in my professional career. He consistently exceeds expectations and goals. Effective in expanding marketing programs and growing overall company revenue in a very short period of time. Ability to organize and develop marketing teams in several locations at once. Johnny is a structured individual and organized which allow other to succeed around him. He is a great asset to any company!” March 1, 2012

- Russell Davis (worked as a partner with Johnny at Eclipse Marketing, Pointe Pest Control and Incite Marketing)


“Johnny Hebda is one of the most talented people I know in the pest control industry. He knows the ins and outs, and knows how to run a successful company...There's no one who I would choose to sell pest control for over Johnny Hebda because he has the skill and history in the industry to create and oversee sales teams that WIN!!" April 7, 2011

- Parker Winder (worked as a Regional Manager for Johnny Hebda from 2009-2010)

“Johnny Hebda is one of the hardest workers I've ever seen. He is very goal oriented and sets out to accomplish tasks with precision and tenacity. Johnny successfully recruited, hired, trained, and managed a very large sales team for one of the largest pest control companies in the nation. Johnny was a pleasure to work with...I know that he will do well with whatever he endeavors to do in life.” March 14, 2011

- Greg Hunt (owner of Preventive Pest Control. He hired Johnny Hebda's marketing companies Hebda Corp and Incite Marketing for 2 years to put on sales for his company in 2009 and 2010.  Johnny Hebda helped Preventive Pest Control to have their 2 biggest sales years of all time consecutively)

“Johnny Hebda has a skill set that is off the charts. Johnny has been my supervisor for 3 years and I have been amazed at how he can bring people together to work towards common goals. Johnny takes care of his subordinates, and has always treated me more than fairly. He seriously works longer and is more dedicated than anyone I know. Johnny demonstrates his commitment to building a company by using his exceptional ability to influence others in an ever-positive sty le, reaping results along the way.” November 22, 2010

- Sean Radvansky (worked for Johnny as a Regional Sales Manager for 3 years at Hebda Corp and Incite Marketing)

“It is truly amazing to see what Johnny can accomplish in a very short period of time. He is master at what he does. I have never seen someone work harder.” November 19, 2010

- Tyson Kearns (COO of Preventive Pest Control, oversaw Johnny's marketing for PPC for 2 consecutive years in 2009-2010)

“Johnny Hebda has a very strong work ethic and is willing to put in the time, effort, sacrifice and resources necessary to reach company and personal goals. I found him to be very supportive and resourceful in helping the sales teams, myself, and others in the company to reach our goals and targets. Johnny can be counted on and trusted to lead and succeed!” March 1, 2012

- Jason Steward (worked for Johnny for 2 years as a Sales Manager at Eclipse Marketing in 2006-2007)

“Johnny Hebda is an approachable leader who is driven to accomplish all of his goals. He knows how to motivate his employees, and he is always willing to work with individuals on a personal level, as well as groups collectively. I greatly enjoyed my association with him." November 18, 2010

- Todd Jensen (worked as a Sales Manager for Johnny Hebda in 2009 and 2010)

“It's been a pleasure working with Johnny, he is organized and has a very rare work ethic. Johnny started with AMP as a sales manager and with-in weeks became a regional sales manager. Johnny has recruited from scratch 5 or more offices fully staffed with solid sales reps. Johnny is a recruiting machine and is a great asset to any company he chooses to work with.” February 7, 2012



- Travis Stevens (worked as a Sales Manager under Johnny at AMP)

“Johnny has an enthusiasm and drive that is unmatched, and an amazing ability to gain the trust of those around him quickly. He is a hard worker but an efficient worker as well.” February 6, 2012

- Jesse Ranney (worked with Johnny at AMP Security)

“Johnny is a very hard worker who knows how to prioritize. He will get the job done and do it right. I would recommend working with Johnny to anyone.” February 6, 2012

- Tim Steflik (worked with Johnny indirectly while at AMP Security)

“I have worked either directly or indirectly under Johnny for the past three years at Incite Marketing. I know of no other person who is as self-motivated and driven to achieve success and out-do the competition. Johnny is an extremely focused and hard working individual, regularly sacrificing the personal comforts of relaxation, leisure, sleep, etc. for the benefit of his company and employees. He leads his marketing/sales company by example with his extraordinary talents in recruiting and sales, and has never required his employees to do more or work harder than he is willing to do himself.” October 4, 2010

- Adam Smith (worked as a Regional Manager for Johnny Hebda in 2008, 2009 and 2010)

“Johnny has tremendous vision and works incredibly hard to reach those goals. He is extremely driven and hard-workingand has had incredible successes so early in his professional career. Johnny is an asset to any organization that he belongs to” September 17, 2010

-     --Seth Rasmussen (worked as a Sales Manager for Johnny Hebda       in 2010)

“Johnny has one of the best work ethics I know. He accepts nothing but the best from himself and others and has the confidence to say anything he does will be a success. I've worked with him in tough sales settings, and he has shown the ability to adapt to new situations and change his style of work to be successful in any environment.” September 10, 2010

-      Mark Leonard (worked for Johnny Hebda for 2 years, currently as an Industrial Engineer at The Dannon Company)

“Johnny is passionate about succeeding and devout in accomplishing his goals. His work ethic is unsurpassed. He is a pleasure to work with because his optimism is uplifting, and he is constantly encouraging others and striving to help them succeed.Johnny is honest in all his dealings with those that work with him.” September 7, 2010

-     Ben Worthington (worked for Johnny Hebda for 3 years as a Sales Manager)

“Johnny is a highly skilled and very detailed leader. He works well with others and dedicates all of his time to improving himself and those around him. His selfless service allows for an environment of success and growth. He is a great listener with the ability to quickly see the issue and start the resolution process. He is always willing to help others with their issues and create a plan for step by step completion and results. He speaks well and presents himself in a professional manner that encourages open discussions. He requires those around him to increase in their capabilities and continually strive for excellence.” September 7, 2010

-      Scott Schwab (worked as a Regional Manager for Johnny Hebda) 

“Johnny is an excellent motivator. He is one of the most driven people I know - when he wants to get something done it will happen. Johnny taught me much of what I know about sales and I consider him a good friend.” September 7, 2010

- Jason Jordan (worked as a Sales Manager for Johnny Hebda for 3 years)

“Johnny is a an extremely hard worker. 1st in last out. He always hears all your concerns and does his best to ensure they are taken care of.” April 30, 2010

- Joel Ragar (Sales Manager for Johnny Hebda)

“Johnny is an excellent leader and has an incredible ability to motivate others around him. His is very driven and goal oriented. Not only is he a hard worker but Johnny is a smart worker. Because of that he will continue to see great success in his pursuits.” April 21, 2010

- K. Christian Evans (Worked as a Regional Manager for Johnny Hebda for 3 years) 

“Johnny has been a pleasure to work with so far, and I look forward to continuing working with him. He is a man of his word and always looks out for you.” April 19, 2010

-     Brett Burbank (Worked as a Sales Manager for Johnny Hebda in 2010)

“I had two great summers working for Johnny. In an industry rife with deception and hollow promises, I never worried about Johnny following through for his team. He's the type of guy that will work however hard he needs to and do whatever it takes to get the kind of results he's looking for. I have and would continue to refer anyone to Johnny if they're looking for a summer opportunity to make a lot of money as long as they're wiling to put in the work.No one knows sales like Johnny, but I would happily work with him again in any industry.” March 5, 2011

- Chris Taylor (sold 407 accounts as a First Year Sales Rep and managed for Johnny Hebda for 1 year after that)

  

“Johnny is one of the most effective recruiters I have ever met! Johnny pays attention to what people say and to what is important to them. He then follows through in multiple ways to fulfill those individual needs and desires. Johnny has an uncanny ability to keep things straight when working with many people. Remembering specific characteristics, strengths, networking connections and so forth is just a beginning for him. Johnny is a very smart individual and finds a way to get the things done he needs to.One of the nicest things about working with Johnny was knowing that if he was in charge of something it would get finished on time. He puts in the extra hours whenever he needs to.” June 6, 2010 

- Michael Stokes (Director of Sales Operations at Eclipse Marketing.  Worked with Johnny for 3 years) 

“Johnny and I worked together as business partners for 3 years developing several pest control companies. He has exceptional skill not only for finding and engaging talented key employess, but also for inspiring them to perform at their highest potential. Johnny has a unique capacity for taking on big projects and producing great results. During the years we worked together, his efforts led directly to the growth our business from a fledgling start-up to a multi-million dollar operation.” April 20, 2010

-     Rustin Diehl (Attorney, worked as partners with Johnny Hebda for 3 years)

“Johnny is incredibly hard working and able to do what he needs to in order to accomplish the goals he sets for himself. More than that,he is able to work with others to get them to accomplish what needs to be done as well.” March 26, 2011

- Scott Salmon (worked with Johnny Hebda as a missionary in the Canada-Halifax Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)

"Johnny was a focused and hard-working leader. He pushed me and other others to do their best and achieve our potential. I appreciate his dedication to his responsibilities and howhe raised the bar for goal-setting, both for himself and for those around him.” February 9, 2012



- Kevin Pomeroy (worked with Johnny Hebda as a missionary in the Canada Halifax Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)

“Johnny Hebda worked with me following my retirement from Alpine School District and my work with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints while living in Nova Scotia, Canada. He was very much involved in the work, dedicated to the work, accomplished a lot and returned to his home after her was honorably releasedfrom the 24 month responsibility. He has my admiration and support.” March 13, 2011

- Glade E. Giles (teacher, Alpine School District
worked with Johnny Hebda as a missionary in the Canada-Halifax Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints)

 “I studied with Johnny at Brigham Young University. He is a sincere person who works diligently to create quality work. I noticed he always went above and beyond when working on his projects for school, in addition to going the extra mile to pick up extra-curricular activities. His work ethic has enabled him to create new opportunities for his own career and the groups he is involved with.” March 14, 2011

- Jessica Montgomery (Professional singer, Journalist, ACS, 
studied with Johnny Hebda at Brigham Young University in the Music Dance Theatre Program)

Johnny Hebda named Entrepreneur of the Year at BYU

Check out this recent article where I was named Entrepreneur of the Year at BYU.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/2/prweb9189168.htm

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Johnny Hebda | StageAgent

Johnny Hebda | StageAgent

Need a Summer Job? Johnny Hebda is looking for experienced Sales Reps and Managers that want to join the team

www.workatamp.com

The summer is about 3 months away!  And a lot of great things are happening over at AMP!  The momentum is definitely going!

I am currently overseeing 5 sales teams throughout the East Coast.  And am looking for a few more experienced reps and managers.

If interested, please contact me at:

Johnny.Hebda@AMPSecurity.Com

Experienced Reps average over $50,000 in a summer and managers over $150,000

I will give you the training and support that you need to succeed!

Johnny Hebda's new website

One of my latest projects is my first attempt a creating a personal website.

So...over Thanksgiving, I have begun developing this.

I went to go daddy.com and purchased the domain and have launched the first draft.  This will be a work in progress.  Hopefully this will provide some good information about me and aid as the primary source for research.

It is: www.johnnyhebda.info

 Feedback or input is always appreciated.  This will a project a work on for the next few weeks in my "spare time" :)

Johnny Hebda joins AMP Security

Johnny Hebda has recently joined AMP Security and is recruiting sales reps for Summer of 2012.


AMP is one of the fastest growing alarm company in the United States.   Having experienced substantial growth for 4 years running.  Johnny is excited to be part of AMP's growth and expansion.  Anyone looking for a sales job should contact Johnny Hebda at: Johnny.Hebda@ampsecurity.com.

Currently we are hiring sales reps and managers for offices nationwide.

Check out our new brochure at www.workatamp.com