The 11 o'clock number is the theatre term for that big, show-stopping song that happens late in Act 2, usually sung by a major character that comes to a realization. They have this name because the song would often occur around 11 o'clock. These songs often are some of the most well-known songs from a… The post Broadway Songs to Celebrate 11 O'Clock Numbers appeared first on Broadway Direct.
SOURCE: Broadway Direct at 12:40AM on September 1, 2020