Broadway Shows Running in March 2026

March in New York City brings the first hints of spring; enjoy longer days, a little more sunshine, and a fresh wave of excitement on Broadway. As the city starts to thaw, FOURTEEN new productions begin previews, and audiences will be flocking to see the shows everyone will be talking about all year. It’s the perfect time for a weekend getaway, a spring break splurge, or a just-because theater night. See the plays and musicals beginning performances, what’s closing soon, and what’s lighting up the stage all month long.

Broadway Shows Starting in March 2026

Death of a Salesman

Death of a Salesman is led by Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf at the Winter Garden Theatre, directed by Joe Mantello. In Arthur Miller’s Pulitzer Prize–winning classic, we follow Willy and Linda Loman as their faith in the American Dream begins to fracture under the weight of disappointment, ambition, and illusion. The play remains one of the most enduring works in the American canon. Now, two of Broadway’s most popular performers step into these iconic roles.

Starts performances: March 6

Dog Day Afternoon

Dog Day Afternoon brings the tension of 1972 New York City to the stage in a gripping new adaptation written by Stephen Adly Guirgis and directed by Rupert Goold, inspired by the classic Sidney Lumet film. Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach take on the roles of Sonny and Sal, two desperate men whose attempted bank robbery spirals into a media spectacle. The production plays at the August Wilson Theatre and unites a Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright with a two-time Olivier Award–winning director. Drawn from astonishing true events and powered by a dynamic creative team, Dog Day Afternoon promises to be one of the season’s most talked-about events.

Starts performances: March 10

Giant

Giant arrives at the Music Box Theatre following its acclaimed West End run, bringing Mark Rosenblatt’s gripping drama to Broadway under the direction of Nicholas Hytner. John Lithgow stars as Roald Dahl, portraying the celebrated author at a moment of public controversy and personal reckoning. The production was a major awards success in London, earning three Olivier Awards, including Best New Play, Best Actor for Lithgow, and Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Elliot Levey. Both Lithgow and Levey reprise their performances for the Broadway engagement

Starts performances: March 11

Becky Shaw

Becky Shaw comes to Broadway, bringing Gina Gionfriddo’s razor-sharp comedy to a wider audience under the direction of Trip Cullman. What begins as a well-meaning blind date arranged by friends quickly spirals into an evening of romantic misfires. The play previously had hit runs off-Broadway and in London. Now, this smart and satisfyingly uncomfortable comedy makes its long-awaited Broadway debut.

Starts performances: March 18

Cats: The Jellicle Ball

Cats: The Jellicle Ball, choreographed by Omari Wiles and Arturo Lyons and directed by Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch, begins performances at the Broadhurst Theatre in March 2026. This bold new reimagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s beloved classic brings his iconic score into the vibrant world of ballroom dance culture. Having already enjoyed a celebrated downtown run, this electrifying production transforms the familiar Broadway favorite into something entirely new—while honoring the magic that made it a classic.

Starts performances: March 18

The Fear of 13

The Fear of 13 arrives at Broadway’s James Earl Jones Theatre following a hit run on London’s West End. Written by Lindsey Ferrentino and directed by David Cromer, this gripping new play stars Adrien Brody in his Broadway debut opposite Tessa Thompson, both reprising their performances. The drama examines justice, doubt, and the human cost of a broken system. With two screen stars at the height of their powers—Brody, known for The Pianist and The Brutalist, and Thompson of Westworld, Creed, and Passing— The Fear of 13 promises a tense, thought-provoking night in the theatre.

Starts performances: March 19

The Rocky Horror Show

The Rocky Horror Show brings its cult-classic thrills to Studio 54 in a bold new staging directed by Sam Pinkleton, with book, music, and lyrics by Richard O’Brien. This gleefully subversive musical follows sweethearts Brad and Janet after their car trouble leads them to the castle of Dr. Frank-n-Furter. Featuring songs like “Time Warp” and “Touch-a, Touch-a, Touch-a, Touch Me,” and led by a starry cast including Luke Evans and Juliette Lewis, The Rocky Horror Show invites audiences to dress up, sing along, and surrender to its outrageous, camp fun.

Starts performances: March 26

Titanique

Titanique comes to Broadway with a deliriously funny twist on Titanic, retelling the saga of Jack and Rose as only Céline Dion could. Blending parody with pop diva worship, this international sensation transforms the epic romance into a laugh-out-loud spectacle powered by Dion’s biggest hits. Titanique has become a word-of-mouth phenomenon that promises an evening of high notes, high camp, and unsinkable entertainment. Original cast members are joined by Jim Parsons, Deborah Cox, and Melissa Barrera for the Broadway run!

Starts performances: March 26

Beaches, A New Musical

Beaches, A New Musical pairs Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett in a stage adaptation of the beloved novel and hit movie about an enduring friendship. Spanning three decades, the story traces two women as they navigate ambition, heartbreak, loyalty, and the bonds that refuse to break. Directed by Lonny Price, with a book by Iris Rainer Dart and Thom Thomas, music by Mike Stoller, and lyrics by Dart, the production brings a fresh theatrical lens to a familiar favorite. Vosk, celebrated for her powerhouse turns in Wicked, Fiddler on the Roof, and Finding Neverland, returns to the stage in a role that promises big vocals and even bigger emotion.

Starts performances: March 27

Fallen Angels

Fallen Angels revives Noël Coward’s comedy with razor-sharp timing and irresistible charm. Under the direction of Scott Ellis, Kelli O’Hara and Rose Byrne play two sophisticated women thrown into comic chaos when a former lover reenters their lives. O’Hara, a Tony Award winner admired for The King and I, South Pacific, and The Bridges of Madison County, joins forces with Byrne, whose scene-stealing work in Bridesmaids, Neighbors, and Platonic makes her a perfect fit for Coward’s biting wit.

Starts performances: March 27

The Lost Boys

The Lost Boys transforms the cult-favorite vampire film into a high-octane stage musical at the Palace Theatre. Featuring a book by David Hornsby and Chris Hoch, music by The Rescues, and direction by Tony winner Michael Arden ( Parade, Maybe Happy Ending), the show follows two brothers who move to the mysterious town of Santa Carla and discover it’s crawling with teenage vampires.

Starts performances: March 27

Joe Turner’s Come and Gone

Joe Turner’s Come and Gone brings August Wilson’s powerful drama to the Barrymore Theatre in a new staging directed by Debbie Allen and starring Taraji P. Henson and Cedric the Entertainer. Set in 1911 Pittsburgh at a Black boardinghouse run by Seth and Bertha, the play centers on a mysterious lodger and his daughter whose arrival stirs long-buried pain and hope among the residents. One of Wilson’s most celebrated works in his American Century Cycle, the story explores identity, migration, and the search for belonging in the years after emancipation.

Starts performances: March 30

The Balusters

The Balusters brings suburban satire to the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre in a new play by David Lindsay-Abaire, directed by Kenny Leon. What begins as a simple neighborhood association debate over adding a stop sign to a charming street corner quickly spirals into chaos. Lindsay-Abaire, the Pulitzer Prize winner behind Rabbit Hole and Kimberly Akimbo, is known for blending humor with emotional depth, while Tony winner Leon, celebrated for A Raisin in the Sun, Fences, and Purlie Victorious, brings his eye this comedy about control, civility, and how small issues can expose big divides.

Starts performances: March 31

Proof

Proof arrives on Broadway with a starry pairing as Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri make their Broadway debuts in Thomas Kail’s production of David Auburn’s Pulitzer Prize-winning drama. The play follows a brilliant but troubled young woman grappling with her late father’s mathematical legacy and questions about her own mind. Cheadle, known for Hotel Rwanda, his role as Rhodey in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and series like House of Lies and Black Monday, shares the stage with Edebiri, the Emmy-winning breakout from The Bear, Theater Camp, and Bottoms.

Starts performances: March 31

Broadway Shows Closing in March 2026

All Out: Comedy About Ambition

All Out: Comedy About Ambition is the new comedy from the team that brought us All In: Comedy About Love. This one is all about personality, ego, and success and featured a lineup of some of todays' most popular comedians, including Ray Romano, Nicholas Braun, Jenny Slate, Mike Birbiglia, and Wayne Brady.

Closing Date: March 8

Bug

Bug, written by Tracy Letts and directed by David Cromer, plays at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. This psychological thriller has had hit runs in Chicago, Off-Broadway, and London and follows a small-town woman whose life is changed when she meets a stranger. As they get to know each other, the line between reality and delusion blurs.

Closing Date: March 8

Broadway Plays Running in March 2026

Every Brilliant Thing

Every Brilliant Thing, written by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe and directed by Jeremy Herrin and Macmillan, arrives at Broadway’s Hudson Theatre starring Daniel Radcliffe. What began as an intimate monologue later evolved into a full-length play performed by Donahoe, and it has gone on to enjoy acclaimed runs at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Off-Broadway at the Barrow Street Theatre, in London’s West End, and in more than 80 countries worldwide.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is the 2018 Tony Award winner for Best Play and remains one of Broadway’s biggest draws, carrying the Wizarding World saga into a new generation. Set years after the original story, the play centers on Albus Potter and Scorpius Malfoy as they navigate friendship, expectation, and the legacy of Hogwarts. Tom Felton is currently back on stage as Draco Malfoy, a role he famously originated in the blockbuster film series!

Oh, Mary!

Oh, Mary! reimagines Mary Todd Lincoln as a woman with a flair for melodrama and a thirst for the spotlight—drinking heavily, taking acting lessons, and pushing Abraham Lincoln to the brink with her cabaret-star dreams. After a smash Off-Broadway engagement, this comedy has become one of the season’s most talked-about and in-demand tickets. John Cameron Mitchell and Simu Liu currently star as Mary and Mary's Teacher.

Stranger Things

Stranger Things: The First Shadow explores the early days of Hawkins in a gripping stage prequel to the Netflix phenomenon. Set years before the events of Stranger Things, the play uncovers clandestine experiments, unexpected alliances, and the sinister forces that first began to seep into the town. Sharp-eyed fans will also catch Easter eggs that connect directly to the show’s final season on Netflix.

Broadway Musicals Running in March 2026

& Juliet

& Juliet flips the script on Shakespeare’s heroine, imagining her forging her own path to a soundtrack of chart-topping hits by Max Martin. Bursting with pop anthems, sharp comedy, and plenty of heart, this high-energy musical is a jubilant ode to independence and second chances.

Aladdin

Aladdin invites audiences into a dazzling world of magic carpets, sweeping romance, and larger-than-life Broadway spectacle. Based on the beloved Aladdin, this family favorite features cherished songs, a scene-stealing Genie, and nonstop theatrical enchantment.

Buena Vista Social Club

Buena Vista Social Club brings the spirit of Havana to Broadway, inspired by the landmark Buena Vista Social Club. Rich with storytelling and alive with irresistible rhythms, the production is a vibrant celebration of Cuban culture, memory, and music that moves both heart and hips.

Chess

Chess makes a triumphant return in a new revival directed by Michael Mayer and starring Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, and Nicholas Christopher. Set against a backdrop of Cold War tension, the musical intertwines political rivalry and romantic entanglement, powered by its soaring, ABBA-inflected score.

Chicago

Chicago stands as one of Broadway’s longest-running and most iconic hits. With its iconic choreography, sultry score, and biting satire, this Chicago-inspired stage classic still knows how to razzle dazzle.

Death Becomes Her

Death Becomes Her transforms the cult favorite Death Becomes Her into a big, brash Broadway musical comedy. Packed with spectacle and sharp laughs, it follows two glamorous rivals whose quest for eternal youth leads to outrageous, supernatural consequences.

Hadestown

Hadestown reimagines ancient mythology as a spellbinding modern fable. This Tony-winning musical intertwines the love stories of Orpheus and Eurydice with Hades and Persephone, blending folk, jazz, and blues into a haunting theatrical experience.

Hamilton

Hamilton by Lin-Manuel Miranda continues to reshape the Broadway landscape. Fusing hip-hop, R&B, and classic musical theater, it chronicles the life of Alexander Hamilton in a way that remains electrifying and culturally resonant.

Just in Time

Just in Time stars Jonathan Groff as legendary entertainer Bobby Darin. Tracing Darin’s meteoric rise and unforgettable hits, the musical captures the charisma and drive of a performer who defined a generation—catch Groff before he departs the role in March.

Maybe Happy Ending

Maybe Happy Ending is the Tony Award-winning romance about two robots discovering how to love and dream against the odds. Tender, whimsical, and surprisingly profound, this original musical has quickly become one of Broadway’s most popular new works.

MJ the Musical

MJ the Musical takes audiences behind the scenes with Michael Jackson at the peak of his fame. Featuring more than 25 iconic songs, this electrifying jukebox musical spotlights the artistry, ambition, and influence of the King of Pop.

Moulin Rouge!

Moulin Rouge! dazzles with opulent design, contemporary pop hits, and sweeping romance. Inspired by the film set at Paris’s famed Moulin Rouge, the musical follows a passionate love story fueled by art and ambition. After a celebrated years-long run, Moulin Rouge! finally closes later this year, so catch it while you can!

Operation Mincemeat

Operation Mincemeat turns a daring real-life World War II deception into a one-of-a-kind musical comedy. Following the ingenious British intelligence plot known as Operation Mincemeat, this inventive hit blends history with irreverent humor.

Ragtime

Ragtime returns in a sweeping revival that captures America at a pivotal crossroads. Featuring a stirring score and interwoven stories of hope and upheaval, the production is led by powerhouse performances from Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, and Brandon Uranowitz and is so popular it has already extended through the summer.

Six

Six reclaims the stories of Henry VIII’s wives, transforming them into modern pop divas in a high-octane concert-style spectacle. Blending history with empowerment and humor, it’s a bold, crowd-pleasing hit.

The Book of Mormon

The Book of Mormon remains one of Broadway’s most outrageously funny sensations. From the creators of South Park, it follows missionaries Elder Price and Elder Cunningham on a mission to Uganda in a musical that’s been delighting audiences for over 14 years.

The Great Gatsby

The Great Gatsby is bursting with Jazz Age glamour and stars Jeremy Jordan as the enigmatic Gatsby. This lavish adaptation of The Great Gatsby brings F. Scott Fitzgerald’s tale of longing and excess to life.

The Lion King

The Lion King is a landmark achievement in modern theater, renowned for its groundbreaking puppetry and unforgettable score by Elton John and Tim Rice. This breathtaking adaptation of the beloved The Lion King continues to captivate audiences of all ages.

The Outsiders

The Outsiders adapts S. E. Hinton’s classic novel The Outsiders into a popular new musical. Driven by a rock score, it explores brotherhood, identity, and survival.

Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)

Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) is a sharp and heartfelt romantic comedy set in New York City. Centered on a chance meeting, and one very important cake, this charming new musical delivers culture clashes, unexpected sparks, and plenty of laughs.

Wicked

Wicked revisits the land of Oz from a fresh perspective, charting the unlikely friendship between two young witches whose destinies diverge. With music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, this Broadway blockbuster has also been adapted into films directed by Jon M. Chu, extending its legacy far beyond the stage.

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