We are a Broadway loving family! Living in New York City, we get access to the best performances in the world. The Tony Awards are here and of course, we follow the Tony Award nominations to see all of the shows we can. There are long time classics we often enjoy rewatching along with revivals and new works that come to town. Some of the best Broadway shows of all time have been revivals, which are amazing! We love a good heartwarming story on stage and enjoy seeing these shows go on national tour so the rest of the country can enjoy them as well. These are our favorite shows on Broadway running at the moment! Get ready to purchase tickets, seats are flying!
This Broadway debut is the musical adaptation of the popular book we all read growing up. The choreography is outstanding and I found myself not wanting it to end. It’s a coming of age story about people living in a world that does not accept them. Running two and a half hours, anyone aged 10 and up can see this amazing piece at the Broadway theater. If you’re seeing a show for the first time or looking at season tickets, this is the best new musical to add to your list with an original score.
We all know and love this musical, so getting to see it live again is something I look forward to each time the original musical comes back. The starry cast opens the show with vibrant dancing and voices and if you’re making a list for upcoming Broadway shows to see over the holiday season, I suggest adding this to it! Musical theater history fans and the New York Times both rave about this show. Grab some tickets and head over to the Broadway theatre to see the tale of two Vaudeville murderesses tell their story.
This is a brand new Broadway musical featuring Idina Menzel in a leading role, where she plays a powerful environmental activist navigating personal and societal challenges. The show intertwines themes of nature, family, and social change, with a focus on the preservation of the world’s ancient forests. Menzel’s soaring vocals and emotional depth promise to bring a captivating and heartfelt performance to the stage, drawing audiences into a story of love, loss, and hope for the future.
This is a show a lot of people have been raving about over the past year. Season ticket holders were flocking to see it and I can absolutely see why! It was a new works when it appeared on stage. This musical intertwines greek mythic tales so if you are a fan of greek mythology you will find this to be a great show and incredibly interesting to check out!
This Broadway adaptation brings F. Scott Fitzgerald’s iconic novel to life with dazzling visuals and a contemporary theatrical twist. The immersive production transports audiences to the glitz and glamour of the Roaring Twenties, capturing the novel’s themes of love, wealth, and tragedy. With its stylish set design, evocative music, and intense performances, the show offers a fresh, captivating take on the timeless story. It’s a really fun story to follow and I personally loved the costumes dazzling on the Broadway stage.
Here we have an emotional musical that brings the classic 1950 film to the stage with stunning performances and powerful music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. The story follows faded silent film star Norma Desmond, who dreams of a comeback, leading to a dark and dramatic exploration of fame and obsession. With its iconic songs like “With One Look” and “As If We Never Said Goodbye,” the actors capture the grandeur and tragedy of Hollywood’s golden age. I feel like this is a tale that changes broadway history and really make its mark on the stage.
Gypsy is a bold musical that tells the story of Rose, an ambitious stage mother determined to make her daughters famous, set against the backdrop of the vaudeville circuit. With a powerful score by Jule Styne and Stephen Sondheim, it features iconic songs like “Everything’s Coming Up Roses” and “Let Me Entertain You.” The show is best known for its compelling characters, particularly the larger-than-life portrayal of Rose, and its exploration of dreams, sacrifice, and the price of fame. It’s one of the most popular shows in town and with new productions, it gets better every time I see it!
This is a very vibrant musical set in 1930s Berlin, where the decadence of the Kit Kat Klub contrasts with the rising political tensions of pre-World War II Germany. With a memorable score by John Kander and Fred Ebb, the show features iconic songs like “Willkommen” and “Maybe This Time,” blending dark themes with dazzling performances. The production is known for its bold staging and its exploration of love, freedom, and the consequences of turning a blind eye to the world around you. It has musical numbers we all know as long time broadway fans and you are sure to have an unforgettable night when you go see one of the best broadway musicals.
This is a brand new dark, comedic Broadway musical adaptation of the 1992 cult film, following the rivalry between two women who seek eternal youth and beauty through a dangerous, supernatural elixir. Filled with extravagant costumes, campy humor, and over-the-top performances, it explores themes of vanity, obsession, and the lengths people will go to preserve their appearance and power. We recently saw it for the first time and will be going back to see it again!
Another great comedy that everyone will enjoy is TBOM. The Book of Mormon is one of the most hilarious Broadway shows I’ve ever seen. The writers did a great job with the script and it has amazing music! I would say this is the perfect show to go to with friends after dinner and drinks or with family members who are of age, since there are some parts that aren’t so appropriate. This is a popular one and the tickets fly! This is a popular one and the tickets fly! Do you prefer an evening show or matinee?
For those with kids, this is a great one! It’s such a classic, feel good musical. The costumes amaze me every time I see them and the talent is unmatched! Gather your family and friends and watch the circle of life come to life on stage! It’s a great time and you can get some of the best seats since it’s been one of the best shows on Broadway! If you’re new to seeing shows, this is a great first Broadway experience to have! Let me tell you a little secret, any seat here is worth it!
How could I do a Broadway shows roundup and not mention Hamilton?! This show is amazing to say the least! I’m sure you’ve all heard about it or possibly had the opportunity to see it on Disney Plus, but there really is no greater experience than seeing a live performance. Those magical memories stick with us forever. The tickets are at fantastic prices these days compared to pre pandemic, so you’re going to want to get any that you can find! Lin Manuel Miranda is a genius! It’s one of the most popular Broadway musicals and for obvious reasons. They bust through the box office with ticket sales all the time. The story of Alexander Hamilton is told through rap, music and dancing in this Broadway production. They changed the world of performing arts here while telling history in this Tony Award winner on Broadway.
This show has been on for awhile and we deem it as a classic that needs to be seen! Okay, tell me we all have heard of this one?! I think the best word to explain this musical is the spectacular! It’s based on the movie and takes place in Paris. It’s a love story like no other, that will have you completely wrapped up in it! Gather your friends and enter the romantic, glitzy world of Moulin Rouge!
The show for every audience is the one based on the cult classic series. Are you or your kids Harry Potter fans? This is the show for you! Not only is this a really cool show just with all of the magic stunts they have, but it originally was split into 2 parts, so you would have 2 different shows to see. But since the pandemic, they felt it was safest to just make the show a little longer and put both parts together. They anticipate it will run about 3 and a half hours!
This is a classic musical! If you’re a theatre fan, you know this one too well! If you’re not, let me tell you, you will be mesmerized by a Venus Fly Trap plant on stage! There’s a love story intertwined with this plant madness and it’s been around for quite a few years. The music is so catchy, you will probably be singing it for a few weeks after you see it, but I promise it’s worth it! Jeremy Jordan is back through the middle of September and he’s great to see!
This is a show everyone is raving about! If you haven’t heard of Six, let me just tell you this is the “it” show of the year! Everyone is talking about how amazing it is and it’s all around. The costumes, music and vibes are all there and it’s one I highly recommend bringing friends to.
Dance fans, you have to see this one! Calling all Michael Jackson fans and even if you aren’t you will enjoy this one! It’s all about his life and rise to fame. The dancing is superb and the music is obviously amazing! Running about 2 and a half hours, this is the perfect show to see.
Whether you have kids or not, we all need to see this show. We all know and love this show and it is always such a feel good musical! I got the chance to see one of the performers who plays Aladdin sing at an event recently and just from that, I can tell the show is amazing! This is a great one to bring your kids to, since it’s Disney and it’s a classic story! Broadway plays are a great way to spend a rainy day with kids this spring, if you are looking for some good times and not getting stuck indoors.
Based on the classic Romeo and Juliet tale, this story is all about what Juliet would’ve done if she hadn’t ended it all for Romeo. It’s a second chance at life and love all told through popular pop anthems.
This is one of the longest running Broadway shows and with good reason! It’s a classic and it will always be a great show with a fantastic meaning behind it. This is a fun one to bring the family and friends to, or even go by yourself, if you want! The music is catchy and the show itself is a blast. With the new movie recently released and part 2 on it’s way, this is a good time to get tickets before it gets harder to see!
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