New York City Broadway Shows Out Now
It’s that time of year, theatergoers — Broadway shows are playing in New York City! Whether you’re a lover of drama or a fan of musicals, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Experience the excitement and charm of live theater as you travel through NYC’s immense theater district filled with big blocks, bright lights, and more than enough entertainment options to choose from. From the classic “The Phantom Of The Opera” to newer hits like “Hamilton,” this season promises nights filled with laughter, tears, and everything in between. So snap up your tickets now and get ready for an unforgettable night out at one (or many) of the fabulous Broadway shows out now!
Want to know what to wear? Here’s our guide.
Broadway shows out now — Hamilton
Hamilton, one of the most popular shows in Broadway history, re-opened at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on West 46th Street on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. The sung-and-rapped-through musical covers Alexander Hamilton’s life through the American Revolution and the country’s earliest years.
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Broadway shows out now — Wicked
On the same day Hamilton reopened, Wicked returned to the Gershwin Theatre on West 51st Street where it’s run since 2003. Theatergoers can see the story of Glinda and Elphaba, which has grown into Broadway’s fifth-longest-running production, several nights a week with regular matinee performances.
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Broadway shows out now — Chicago
Chicago in New York? Sure, why not? The second longest-running musical in Broadway shows history (it trails only The Phantom of the Opera) is currently playing at the Ambassador Theatre on West 49th Street. Angelica Ross makes her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart with Amra-Fayne Wright as Velma and Brandon Victor Dixon as Billy Flynn.
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Leopoldstadt
Tom Stoppard returns to Broadway with his critically acclaimed, Olivier Award-winning Best Play. Set in Vienna, the play takes its title from the Jewish quarter. This passionate drama of love and endurance begins in the last days of 1899 and follows one extended family deep into the heart of the 20th century. Full of his customary wit and beauty, Stoppard’s late work spans fifty years of time over two hours.
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Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Moulin Rouge! The Musical can be found at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre on West 4th Street. The show, which has run on Broadway since November 2018, reopened on Friday, September 24. The jukebox musical now stars Ashley Loren as Satine and Derek Klena as Christian, who fall in love in the Montmartre Quarter of Paris at the dawn of the 20th century. Moulin Rouge is an adaptation of the 2001 film directed by Baz Luhrmann and features popular contemporary songs rearranged to fit its setting.
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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Return to Hogwarts with Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, an inventive play that picks up the Wizarding World’s story 19 years after the events of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. The play reopened at the Lyric Theatre in Times Square on Friday, November 12. The current Broadway version of the show has been condensed into a 1-part performance, which differs slightly from the 2-night original version of the show that fans in London can still catch in the West End.
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The Book of Mormon
The Book of Mormon returned to the Eugene O’Neill Theatre on West 49th Street on Friday, November 5. The hit musical, which was written by South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, has been satirizing the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints since 2011.
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Hadestown
Greek mythology fans can travel to the underworld with Orpheus in Hadestown, which won Best Musical and Best Original Score at the 73rd Tony Awards. Hadestown plays at the Walter Kerr Theatre on West 48th Street and was one of the first Broadway shows to return when it reopened in September 2021. The musical, which features music from singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell, combines the classic Greek myths of Orpheus and Eurydice and Hades and Persephone.
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SIX — Broadway shows out now
SIX took the West End by storm when it opened in 2019. A retelling of the story of Henry VIII’s 6 wives, this pop concert-esque show is now running on Broadway at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre. Like it was in London, it’s currently a hot ticket so be sure to get your seats early. If you can’t make it to the theater, check out SIX’s music so you can sing along at home to the catchy tunes.
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The Lion King
See another Disney movie come alive with The Lion King on Broadway. Following the plot of the film, the show focuses on Simba, a young cub who earns the title of the king of the pride lands. When his evil uncle wrongly blames Simba for his death, he runs away and meets a meerkat named Timone and a warthog named Pumba.
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MJ The Musical — Broadway shows out now
Michael Jackson’s life transforms on the Broadway stage in MJ The Musical. The show follows Michael behind the scenes as he prepares for his 1992 Dangerous World Tour. Throughout the musical, audiences will see moments from his life that transformed his career. Myles Frost stars as MJ while Christian Wilson and Tavon Olds-Sample play younger versions of the superstar. MJ will have you singing and dancing, featuring over 30 songs from Michael Jackson’s career.
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Broadway shows out now — Aladdin
The Disney musical, Aladdin, continues on the Broadway stage. Like the movie, the musical tells the story of a poor young man who is granted 3 wishes by a genie in a lamp. When he decides to use the wishes to woo Princess Jasmine, chaos ensues. Audiences can bop along to the songs that include hits like “Friend Like Me,” and ballads like “A Whole New World.”
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Funny Girl — Broadway shows out now
Beanie Feldstein stars as Broadway actress Fanny Brice in the revival of Funny Girl. In the musical that made Barbra Streisand a Broadway legend, Funny Girl follows the autobiographical story of Fanny Brice and her tumultuous relationship with her gambling husband Nicky Arnstein. The cast also features Ramin Karimloo, Jane Lynch, and Jared Grimes. You’ll hear classics like “Don’t Rain On My Parade” and “I’m The Greatest Star.”
Glee star Lea Michele is currently starring as the Funny Girl herself Fanny Brice. Tony nominee Tovah Feldshuh is playing the role of Mrs. Brice.
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& Juliet — Broadway shows out now
What would Romeo & Juliet be like if Juliet hadn’t died on that fateful day along with Romeo? In this jukebox-style musical, Juliet goes on a quest to find herself. Simultaneously, she might fall in love along the way. The show features songs from artists Taylor Swift and Celine Dion.
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Some Like It Hot
Revisit one of the greatest Hollywood comedies with Some Like It Hot — a zany, high-energy romp featuring two friends as they flee danger and find love in wild, unexpected places. With quick wit and plenty of music to keep you humming along, this production is sure to bring endless laughter! Don’t miss your chance for an unforgettable night at the theater.
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Life of Pi — Broadway shows out now
Experience the incredible journey of Pi and four unlikely companions as they battle to stay alive in an unforgiving sea. Follow their gripping story of survival when Life of Pi — adapted from Yann Martel‘s Man Booker Prize-winning novel that has sold over fifteen million copies worldwide — comes to the stage this season! Stranded on a lifeboat with his 455lb Bengal tiger, join them for a remarkable voyage filled with hope against all odds.
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Grey House
A couple crashes their car in the mountains during a blizzard and finds refuge in an isolated cabin. The hosts’ hospitality is odd and their accommodations peculiar, leaving the couple questioning their own senses. As the days pass, the couple becomes increasingly uncertain of what’s real and why that sound in the walls continues to grow louder.
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The Thanksgiving Play — Broadway shows out now
The hilarity and poignancy of Larissa FastHorse‘s satirical masterpiece The Thanksgiving Play is coming to Broadway! Directed by Tony Award winner Rachel Chavkin, the play exposes America’s most prolific myths in a brutally funny manner. As an ensemble of good-natured theater artists try their hand at producing a culturally aware school pageant for the holiday season, they find themselves tangled in uproarious confusion and controversy.
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Summer, 1976
Starring Laura Linney and Jessica Hecht, Summer, 1976 is a beautiful story about two women in Ohio who develop an unexpected and profound friendship. Over the course of one summer during the Bicentennial celebration, Diana — an independent artist with her own children — and Alice — a naïve yet free-spirited housewife — come to understand more deeply their respective struggles with ambition, motherhood, and intimacy. In doing so they each find the courage within themselves to seek greater independence than ever before imagined.
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Shucked — Broadway shows out now
Experience the sidesplitting roller coaster of Shucked, a new musical fable about an unlikely hero’s fight for his small town! Grammy Award winners Shane McAnally and Brandy Clark have crafted a toe-tapping score with a Tony Award-winning book by Robert Horn (Tootsie) to accompany this hilarious journey. Directed by Jack O’Brien (Hairspray), join the cast in this corn-fed adventure of Americana as we discover what lies at the heart soil of our hero’s hometown.
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Peter Pan Goes Wrong
Peter Pan Goes Wrong is a show that truly brings the phrase ‘slapstick’ to life! Three of Mischief company’s creative geniuses, Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, and Henry Shields have crafted an ambitious production filled with split-second timing and daring stunts. Follow alongside the Cornley Drama Society as they endeavor to stage J.M Barrie’s beloved classic — if only someone could figure out how to make it all work in time for them to reach Neverland…
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New York, New York — Broadway shows out now
From the creators behind classics like Cabaret and Chicago comes New York, New York — an all-new musical featuring music composed by Tony Award-winning duo John Kander & Fred Ebb with additional lyrics courtesy of record-breaking hitmaker Lin Manuel-Miranda. Directed by acclaimed Tony winner Susan Stroman, this show is sure to be a must-see!
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Fat Ham
Juicy, a young queer Southern college student, is faced with weighty questions of identity on his road to self-discovery. But this journey takes an unexpected turn when the ghost of his murdered father appears and requests avenging. Amidst chaotic family gatherings emerges a stirring exploration into love as well as how to receive joy in spite of the pain — topics both universal and personal for anyone seeking true liberation.
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Camelot
Set in the mythical kingdom of Camelot, Camelot is a timeless story about power, love, and democracy. Following King Arthur’s reign over Britain during The Once and Future King by T.H White, this Alan Jay Lerner & Frederick Loewe classic powerfully portrays romantic entanglements between passionate lovers juxtaposed against epic struggles for justice — all set to an iconic score featuring hits such as “If Ever I Would Leave You,” “What Do Simple Folk Do?” and the title track “Camelot” which has become immortalized throughout generations since its Broadway debut 1960!
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Kimberly Akimbo on Broadway
Kim is a bright and funny Jersey teen, who happens to look like a 72-year-old lady. And yet her aging disease may be the least of her problems. Forced to maneuver family secrets, borderline personalities, and possible felony charges, Kim is determined to find happiness. Even if it’s in a world where not even time is on her side.
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A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical
Neil Diamond‘s incredible journey from a humble Jewish, Brooklyn kid to one of the most beloved superstars in the world is a story unlike any other. A tale that spans five decades, Neil has felt both tremendous disappointment and joyous triumph during his time as a songwriter extraordinaire. Come witness this amazing transformation through an unforgettable musical experience filled with some of his greatest hits!
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The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window
Lorraine Hansberry invites us into Greenwich Village during the 1960s, where we get to know a diverse group of friends struggling to match idealistic dreams with reality. At the center of it all is Sidney and Iris Brustein (Oscar Isaac & Rachel Brosnahan), determined to see if their marriage — with all its passionate wit, petty cruelties, and challenging ideals—can survive. With a profound sense of humanity that still resonates today, Hansberry‘s sharp final work offers stunningly contemporary reflections.
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In the regal and picturesque kingdom of Belleville, its pristine fields enchant visitors, while its prince captivates all hearts. The townsfolk are nothing short of magnificent — except for one! That would be Cinderella; a troublesome peasant who is an unwelcome splash in their perfect paradise.
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Parade
Ben Platt and Micaela Diamond, both award-winning stars of the stage, join forces in an upcoming Gala presentation of Parade — a powerful musical by Tony Award winners Jason Robert Brown and Alfred Uhry. Drawing upon true events at the turn of twentieth-century Georgia, this heartbreakingly beautiful story follows Leo Frank — wrongfully convicted for murder — and his devoted wife Lucille as they navigate one man’s journey towards justice amidst prejudice. If you are looking for a stirring combination between legal drama and lilting pastoral lyricism all rolled into one unforgettable love tale then come along to witness history unfold when these two powerhouses hit the New York stage!
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Sweeney Todd
Audiences can now experience the classic Sondheim musical, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street in a thrilling new production. Directed by Tony Award-winning Thomas Kail (Hamilton) and choreographed by Olivier award winner Steven Hoggett (Once), this epic adaptation features Grammy nominee Josh Groban as title character Sweeney Todd and Tony award winner Annaleigh Ashford as Mrs. Lovett — accompanied by Jonathan Tunick‘s 26-piece orchestration from its original 1980 production!
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Good Night, Oscar
In Good Night, Oscar, Hollywood actor and concert pianist Oscar Levant, who was known for being the wittiest and most subversive guest on Jack Paar‘s The Tonight Show during the Golden Age of television, is brought to life by Sean Hayes. In 1958, when Paar has Levant on as a guest, audiences can expect unpredictability and hilarity from a man who once said, “There’s a fine line between genius and insanity, and I have erased that line.” In just 90 minutes, Levant leaves crowds howling with laughter and making censors scramble — leaving America just a little less innocent than before.
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Once Upon a One More Time
Once Upon a One More Time is a modern twist on classic fairy tales with the sensational hit tracks of Britney Spears. The musical stages an original story about what happens when iconic fairy tale heroines stumble upon The Feminine Mystique, transforming their views on “happily ever after” for good. At every book club meeting, the heroines discourse Grimm’s Fairy Tales, believing it is the only book ever written, but a rebellious fairy godmother introduces them to a new literary world. Brace yourself for the ultimate revisionist fairy tale that inspires you to feel stronger than yesterday.
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Prima Facie
Tessa, a young and brilliant barrister of working-class origins, has worked her way to the top, defending, cross-examining, and winning cases flawlessly. However, an unexpected event prompts her to confront the grey area where patriarchal law, burden of proof, and morals diverge.
