Broadway's 2023-2024 Season: A Complete List of Musicals

Once Upon a One More Time runs at the Marquis Theatre with a book by Jon Hartmere and based on hit songs from Britney Spears. When a fairy godmother gives a group of fairy-tale characters The Feminine Mystique instead of their usual Grimm’s Fairy Tales, their perspectives and their lives are about to change. DC Theater Arts called it “a full-fledged, grade A, gold star success.”

Here Lies Love with book and music by David Byrne and Fatboy Slim, and lyrics by David Byrne, runs at the Broadway Theatre after a hit run off-Broadway at the Public Theater in 2013. This immersive musical follows Imelda Marcos, the former first lady of the Philippines, and is directed by Alex Timbers and choreographed by Annie-B Parson. The Hollywood Reporter called it “hugely good fun.”

Back to the Future ran at the Winter Garden Theatre after a hit run on the West End. Adapted for the stage by the original movie creators Bob Gale and Robert Zemeckis, with original music by Alan Silvestri and Glen Ballard, and directed by John Rando, The Evening Standard called the musical “enormous fun…a near-seamless slice of escapist entertainment.” The flying car was truly amazing!

Melissa Etheridge: My Window is an intimate, autobiographical solo show from Melissa Etheridge, blending storytelling with her signature rock music. Through a series of personal reflections and live performances, Etheridge looks back on her life, career, and the moments that shaped her, offering a raw and deeply personal glimpse into the artist behind the songs.

Merrily We Roll Along played at the Hudson Theatre starring Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff, and Lindsay Mendez. Transferring uptown after a hit run off-Broadway at New York Theatre Workshop, The New York Times said “Maria Friedman’s staging brings the intelligence of the songs fully alive…with Jonathan Groff, Daniel Radcliffe and Lindsay Mendez as the show’s central trio of backward-tumbling friends, it is perhaps for the first time perfectly cast.”

Gutenberg! The Musical plays at the James Earl Jones Theatre and stars Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells, together again for the first time since The Book of Mormon. Written by Scott Brown and Anthony King (Beetlejuice The Musical) and directed by Alex Timbers (Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Beetlejuice), The New York Times said, “Who knew that a musical about the life of the inventor of the printing press could have so many laughs” and called Brown and King “superb comic writers.”

Harmony, with music by Barry Manilow, book and lyrics by Bruce Sussman, and direction and choreography by Warren Carlyle, comes to the Barrymore Theatre after a sold-out run downtown. This musical tells the remarkable true story of The Comedian Harmonists, who were catapulted to fame in the 1920s and 30s, making dozens of films, selling out theaters, and becoming international superstars. Variety says the show has “a crackling, cracking-wise script…every element of ‘Harmony’ clicks in place like a gorgeous puzzle.”

Monty Python’s Spamalot played at the St. James Theatre after a hit run at the Kennedy Center. Based on the hit film Monty Python and the Holy Grail and back on Broadway for the first time since its original hit run in 2005, come see the Lady of the Lake, Knights of the Round Table, King Arthur and more! The New York Times called the original production, “resplendently silly…the best new musical to open on Broadway this season.”

How to Dance in Ohio, based on the HBO documentary of the same name, ran at the Belasco Theatre. The musical follows a group of autistic young adults as they prepare for a spring dance. The New York Times called the movie “a piercing documentary…[that] goes so much deeper than the corsage-and-boutonniere snapshot.”

Days of Wine and Roses ran at Studio 54 after a hit run at the Atlantic Theater off-Broadway. Starring Brian d’Arcy James and Kelli O’Hara, Days of Wine and Roses is adapted from the film of the same name and follows a couple in the 1950s as they build a family and struggle with addiction. The production has music and lyrics by Adam Guettel, book by Craig Lucas, and direction by Michael Greif. The Wrap called it, “one of the few great musicals of this century” with Brian d’Arcy James and Kelli O’Hara giving “truly awesome performances.”

The Notebook, based on the hit movie of the same name, ran at the Schoenfeld Theatre. With music and lyrics by Ingrid Michaelson, book by Bekah Brunstetter, and direction by Michael Greif and Schele Williams, the Chicago Tribune called this musical about an epic romance that spanned decades, “absolutely gorgeous” and “not to be missed.”

Water for Elephants, based on the best-selling book of the same name by Sara Gruen, played at Broadway’s Imperial Theatre with music and lyrics by PigPen Theatre Co., book by Rick Elice, and direction from Jessica Stone. Water for Elephants follows a young man who jumps a train and finds himself building a new life with a traveling circus, and Arts ATL called the production at the Alliance Theatre “an up-tempo, family-friendly show.”

The Who's Tommy, featuring music from The Who’s 1969 album “Tommy” including songs like "Pinball Wizard," "The Acid Queen," and "We're Not Gonna Take It," came to Broadway after a sold-out, hit run at Chicago's Goodman Theatre. Directed by Des McAnuff, who directed the original Broadway production in 1993, The Chicago Tribune called this revival “a ready-for-prime-time stunner” that “explodes with life.”

The Outsiders is a gritty, emotionally charged Broadway musical based on the novel of the same name, following Ponyboy Curtis and his tight-knit group of “Greasers” as they navigate class conflict, loyalty, and the search for identity in 1960s America. With a folk and rock-infused score and raw, physical staging, the show captures the intensity of teenage brotherhood and the harsh realities of growing up on the outside. It won the Tony Award for Best Musical and is still running on Broadway today!

The Wiz comes to Broadway’s Marquis Theatre after a national tour. Amber Ruffin provided additional material to this production of the musical with a book by William F. Brown, music and lyrics by Charlie Smalls, direction from Schele Williams, and choreography by JaQuel Knight. Come see a whole new version of The Wizard of Oz! DC Theater Arts said it, “enthralls with its mind-bending projections, slick choreography, standout performances, and hip-hop flavor…Schele Williams directed standout performances of the Tony Award-winning musical with its mix of rock, ‘70s funk, gospel, soul, and a dash of hip-hop. The Wiz is what a musical is supposed to be.”

Suffs played at the Music Box Theatre after a sold-out run off-Broadway at the Public Theatre. With book, music, and lyrics by Shaina Taub, direction from Leigh Silverman, and choreography by Mayte Natalio, Suffs begins in 1913 and follows the women’s rights movement and the suffragists as they pursue the right to vote. The Wrap called the off-Broadway production a “tour-de-force suffragette musical” and “rousing entertainment.”

Hell’s Kitchen is inspired by the life and music of Alicia Keys and set in 1990s Manhattan. The story follows a teenage girl coming of age in a vibrant, chaotic neighborhood as she navigates family, first love, and finding her voice. Driven by Keys’ iconic songs and new music, the show blends powerful vocals with dynamic choreography to create a heartfelt, uplifting portrait of growing up and chasing your dreams in New York City. The musical ran for several years on Broadway and closed in early 2026.

Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club transformed the August Wilson Theater into an intimate nightclub in 1930s Berlin. As the Emcee welcomes audiences into the sultry world of the Kit Kat Club, the story follows nightclub singer Sally Bowles and American writer Cliff Bradshaw against a backdrop of political unrest. Eddie Redmayne and Gayle Rankin starred.

The Heart of Rock and Roll, based on the music of Huey Lewis and the News, ran at Broadway’s James Earl Jones Theatre. The musical has a book by Jonathan A. Abrams, story by Tyler Mitchell and Jonathan A. Abrams, direction by Gordon Greenberg, and choreography by Lorin Latarro. The show is set in the 1980s and includes iconic songs like “Do You Believe in Love,” “Hip to Be Square,” “If This Is It,” and “The Heart of Rock and Roll” as it follows musician-turned-office worker Bobby and his boss Cassandra. BroadwayWorld called it, “bright and sparkling with optimism…an entertaining musical comedy that promises the audience a good time while delivering on the promise of the power of love.”

Illinoise was a genre-defying Broadway dance musical set to the music of Sufjan Stevens, where storytelling unfolds almost entirely through movement rather than dialogue. Directed and choreographed by Justin Peck, the show follows a group of friends gathered around a campfire, sharing coming-of-age stories about love, loss, and growing up. Dreamy, intimate, and visually striking, Illinoise feels closer to a contemporary dance piece than a traditional Broadway musical.

The Great Gatsby is a musical adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel, bringing the glamour and heartbreak of the Roaring Twenties to life through a soaring, jazz- and pop-infused score. The story follows millionaire Jay Gatsby as he throws extravagant parties in pursuit of his lost love, Daisy Buchanan, blending romance, ambition, and illusion. Big, bold, and visually opulent, the production leans into classic Broadway spectacle while capturing the era’s decadence and longing. And it's still running on Broadway today!