Like turkey, Chicago is a classic. A staple. The one thing you can always count on when you’re filling your plate — or your New York itinerary.

Chicago has razzle-dazzled Broadway for nearly 30 years and counting, and the plot — about a housewife who turns a murder into her ticket to stardom — is meaty. It’s juicy. Just like the perfect Thanksgiving turkey.

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The most maximalist stuffing recipes burst not only with bread, but berries, nuts, veggies, herbs, and more. If that’s your thing, the glitzy megamusical Moulin Rouge! is your ideal show.

There are as many chart-topping songs in Moulin Rouge! as ingredients in homemade stuffing: The star-crossed romance of writer Christian and showgirl Satine unfolds with over 40 pop hits from the 1940s to the 2010s.

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Sweetness is the name of the game with both cranberry sauce and the feel-good fan-favorite Mamma Mia! But the side dish is not all sweet — you also get a little tartness, and Mamma Mia! has that, too. Sophie doesn't know who her dad is and Donna has to wrestle with her past, but through the power of family and ABBA music, everything works out.

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Mashed potatoes are another staple, much like Wicked, which has been a Broadway hit for over 20 years. And like the musical, mashed potatoes are more complex than you might think. Anyone who enjoys a twist on a classic mashed potato — like adding garlic, cheese, or bacon — will appreciate the musical's fresh take on Elphaba, aka The Wicked Witch of the West, and Glinda the Good Witch from The Wizard of Oz.

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Sweet potatoes are comforting and, well, sweet, especially when topped with toasted marshmallows or pecans. And like a sweet potato casserole, Maybe Happy Ending will warm your heart.

It's your average boy-meets-girl story, except boy and girl are humanoid androids looking for a new warranty on life. Robots and romance may sound like an odd combo — much like sweet potato, marshmallow, and pecan — but this Tony-winning Best Musical has proven an unlikely hit.

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The current Broadway revival of Oedipus, a modern adaptation of the classic Greek tragedy set on an election night, is perfect for the person who reaches for the green beans first. If you don't mind a show known for being unsavory (that's not a dig; it's got some dark themes), Oedipus is the play for you.

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Like mac and cheese, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) is a little cheesy, but proudly so. It's also rich and crowd-pleasing. The musical is both a homage to and a spoof on rom-com flicks, following two wedding guests whose first encounter at the airport turns into a 48-hour romp across NYC.

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Many people don't fully appreciate Brussels sprouts until they’re older, when they learn how to prepare them just right to bring out all their flavor. If you can appreciate that kind of transformation, you’ll love the story of Aladdin, a big-hearted street urchin who transforms into a prince.

Plus, if you loved the Aladdin movie as a kid, you’ll be delighted to know that the musical turns the tale into a lavish spectacle that’s just as captivating for adults.

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If you always look forward to a comforting, universally popular staple like dinner rolls, then what better show than MJ, a show filled with classic Michael Jackson music? You’ll hear all his greatest hits like “Thriller,” “Billie Jean,” and “Bad” as you watch his journey to becoming the King of Pop.

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Mashed turnip is an enigma. The first time you had it, you might have thought it was sweet potato and were met with an unexpectedly sharp taste. Similarly, Little Bear Ridge Road follows two estranged family members who can't help but be bitter and harsh even as they're trying to give each other another chance.

Like turnips, these characters are an acquired taste, but their story is a simple yet profound one. And what better time than Thanksgiving for a show about family and connection?

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Like this comedy play's title character, pumpkin pie is the center of attention come dessert time. It's not competing with a dozen other side dishes on your Thanksgiving plate. If apple pie is classic Americana, then pumpkin pie is Oh, Mary!, a zesty and off-the-wall take on the life of former first lady Mary Todd Lincoln.

Also, if you like your pie a la mode, ice cream features prominently in Oh, Mary! We won't spoil how.

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If you opt for a main dish like a tofurkey or a turducken rather than a traditional bird, you like the unconventional. And Operation Mincemeat is pretty unique: It tells the true story of how Allied forces successfully used a disguised, stolen corpse to divert German soldiers during WWII. Oh, and did we mention it's a musical comedy?

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