Broadway Shows Running in May 2026

Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire teams up with Tony-winning director Kenny Leon for The Balusters, a sharply observed suburban comedy at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. What starts as a neighborhood dispute over a stop sign escalates into a hilarious and painfully recognizable battle. Expect biting humor, escalating absurdity, and the kind of arguments that feel all too real.

Closing: May 24, 2026

Pulitzer finalist Gina Gionfriddo finally brings her razor-sharp comedy to Broadway after acclaimed productions Off-Broadway and overseas. Directed by Trip Cullman at the Hayes Theater, Becky Shaw begins with a seemingly harmless blind date and spirals into an increasingly uncomfortable examination of relationships, manipulation, and modern manners. Patrick Ball and Madeline Brewer lead a cast navigating one of the funniest and most cringe-inducing social disasters on Broadway.

Death of a Salesman returns to Broadway in a major new revival directed by Joe Mantello and starring Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf. Miller’s landmark American drama follows traveling salesman Willy Loman as he wrestles with failure, ambition, and the collapsing promise of the American Dream. Playing the Winter Garden Theatre, this production pairs two legendary stage actors with one of the most influential plays ever written.

Inspired by the unforgettable 1975 film, Dog Day Afternoon drama stars Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as two desperate men attempting a Brooklyn bank robbery gone horribly wrong. Written by Stephen Adly Guirgis and directed by Rupert Goold, the production captures the gritty energy of 1970s New York while exploring media spectacle, public pressure, and human desperation. Audiences looking for edge-of-your-seat Broadway drama should keep this one on their radar.

Every Brilliant Thing arrives on Broadway after years of international acclaim, with Daniel Radcliffe starring in the production at the Hudson Theatre. Written by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe, the deeply personal piece began as an intimate solo performance before becoming a worldwide phenomenon. Balancing humor, audience interaction, and emotional honesty, the play explores mental health, family, and the small joys that make life meaningful. Mariska Hargitay takes over the role on May 26!

Noël Coward’s sparkling comedy returns in a glamorous Broadway revival starring Kelli O'Hara and Rose Byrne. Directed by Scott Ellis, Fallen Angels follows two married women thrown into panic when an old flame unexpectedly reappears. The comedy remains a deliciously funny portrait of friendship, romance, and social chaos.

Following its award-winning London run, Giant comes to Broadway with John Lithgow reprising his acclaimed performance as author Roald Dahl. Written by Mark Rosenblatt and directed by Nicholas Hytner, the play examines Dahl during a turbulent public controversy. Winner of three Olivier Awards including Best New Play, Giant combines sharp writing with a towering central performance.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is still one of Broadway’s biggest theatrical spectacles and continues to enchant audiences at the Lyric Theatre. Set years after the original saga, the story follows Albus Potter and Scorpius Malfoy as they navigate friendship, family pressure, and dangerous magic. Fans of the films will especially want to catch Tom Felton returning to the role of Draco Malfoy on Broadway.

August Wilson’s towering drama returns to Broadway in a production directed by Debbie Allen and starring Taraji P. Henson and Cedric the Entertainer. Set in a Pittsburgh boardinghouse in 1911, Joe Turner's Come and Gone is set in the aftermath of slavery and the Great Migration and is widely considered one of Wilson’s greatest works. This revival brings renewed attention to a cornerstone of the American theater canon.

Oh, Mary! continues its meteoric rise from downtown sensation to Broadway smash hit. This outrageous comedy imagines Mary Todd Lincoln as a chaotic aspiring cabaret star with theatrical dreams and absolutely no interest in behaving properly. Now starring Maya Rudolph in the role of Mary, it's equal parts historical parody and camp comedy, and the show has become one of Broadway’s hottest tickets.

David Auburn’s Pulitzer Prize-winning drama returns to Broadway in a production directed by Thomas Kail. Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri make their Broadway debuts in the emotionally charged story of a young woman struggling with grief while facing questions surrounding her late father’s mathematical legacy. Blending family drama with intellectual mystery, Proof remains one of the most acclaimed American plays of the 21st century.

Set decades before the events of the Netflix series, Stranger Things: The First Shadow uncovers the dark beginnings of Hawkins, Indiana. The theatrical prequel dives into government experiments, supernatural danger, and the town’s earliest encounters with forces from the Upside Down. This production blends blockbuster special effects with creepy sci-fi storytelling tailor-made for both new and longtime fans.

Following a hit West End engagement, The Fear of 13 arrives on Broadway starring Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson. Directed by David Cromer, the prison-set drama examines the justice system through an intense, character-driven lens. With two acclaimed screen actors reprising their London performances, the production is proving to be a hot Broadway ticket.

& Juliet flips Shakespeare upside down by asking what would happen if Juliet chose her own future instead of dying for Romeo. Fueled by hit songs from legendary songwriter Max Martin, the musical mixes pop anthems, comedy, romance, and empowering reinvention into one of Broadway’s biggest crowd-pleasers.

This show-stopping Disney production transforms the New Amsterdam Theatre into a dazzling version of Agrabah complete with flying carpets, lavish costumes, and beloved songs from the animated classic. Packed with family-friendly spectacle and an audience-favorite Genie, Aladdin remains one of Broadway’s go-to musicals for visitors and kids alike.

Beaches, A New Musical brings the beloved story of lifelong friendship to Broadway with powerhouse performances from Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett. Directed by Lonny Price, the musical follows two women over decades of love, loss, career struggles, and unwavering loyalty. Fans of emotional Broadway dramas and soaring vocals should expect plenty of tears along the way.

Buena Vista Social Club is inspired by the legendary Cuban music ensemble Buena Vista Social Club, and this vibrant musical fills Broadway with the rhythms and storytelling traditions of Havana. Blending live music with a richly emotional narrative, the production celebrates memory, artistry, and the enduring power of performance across generations.

Cats: The Jellicle Ball gets a thrilling reinvention with and places Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical inside the world of ballroom culture. Directed by Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch with choreography by Omari Wiles and Arturo Lyons, the production became a downtown sensation before transferring to Broadway. It’s bold, stylish, and unlike any version of Cats audiences have seen before.

Cold War politics, romantic tension, and one of musical theater’s most beloved scores collide in Chess. Directed by Michael Mayer, this new revival stars Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, and Nicholas Christopher. Featuring music by the ABBA team of Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, Chess remains one of Broadway’s most passionate cult favorites.

More than two decades after its Broadway revival began, Chicago still delivers its signature mix of jazz-age glamour, cynical humor, and iconic choreography. With classic numbers like “Cell Block Tango” and “All That Jazz,” the long-running hit continues to attract audiences looking for pure Broadway razzle dazzle.

Death Becomes Her is based on the cult comedy film of the same name and turns vanity, rivalry, and immortality into outrageous musical theater. Combining supernatural comedy with Broadway spectacle, the show follows two women whose obsession with eternal youth leads to hilariously disastrous consequences.

Hadestown reimagines Greek mythology through a hypnotic blend of folk, jazz, blues, and New Orleans-inspired music. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Musical, Anaïs Mitchell’s acclaimed work intertwines the tragic love story of Orpheus and Eurydice with the stormy relationship between Hades and Persephone.

Created by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Hamilton permanently changed the landscape of musical theater. Combining hip-hop, R&B, and traditional Broadway storytelling, the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical chronicles the rise and fall of Alexander Hamilton while reshaping how audiences think about American history onstage.

Just in Time traces the meteoric career of singer and entertainer Bobby Darin through his greatest hits (including "Splash Splash" and "Mack the Knife") and personal struggles. Jeremy Jordan just took over the role, bringing fresh star power to this nostalgic jukebox musical.

Tender, funny, and quietly devastating, Maybe Happy Ending tells the story of two obsolete helper robots discovering friendship and unexpected love. The original musical became a word-of-mouth sensation thanks to its emotional storytelling, inventive world-building, and deeply human perspective on loneliness and connection.

MJ the Musical dives into the artistry and ambition of Michael Jackson during the creation of his Dangerous World Tour. Packed with legendary songs and astonishing choreography, the hit musical offers audiences a high-energy look at the creativity behind one of pop music’s biggest icons.

Moulin Rouge! is an extravagant Broadway musical that transforms the Al Hirschfeld Theatre into a glittering Paris nightclub. Featuring mashups of modern pop songs, lavish costumes, and sweeping romance, remains one of Broadway’s most visually spectacular productions.

Operation Mincemeat tells the unlikely true story behind a World War II espionage operation. Combining absurd humor with surprisingly emotional storytelling, the British hit turns one of history’s strangest military plans into a wildly entertaining Broadway experience.

Ragtime returns in an all-new revival led by Joshua Henry. Set at the dawn of the 20th century, the beloved musical weaves together intersecting stories about immigration, race, class, and the pursuit of the American Dream, all anchored by one of Broadway’s most soaring scores.

After becoming a cult favorite on Apple TV+, Schmigadoon! arrives on Broadway as a musical comedy overflowing with classic show tune energy and affectionate theater in-jokes. Starring Alex Brightman and Sara Chase, the story follows a modern couple trapped in a magical town where everyone behaves like they’re living inside a Golden Age musical. Expect big dance numbers, romantic chaos, and loving nods to Rodgers & Hammerstein-style classics, all filtered through a sharp contemporary sense of humor.

Six transforms the wives of Henry VIII into modern-day pop divas competing to tell their side of history. Blending concert energy, sharp humor, and catchy songs, the international smash hit has become especially popular with younger audiences and first-time theatergoers. Catch Dylan Mulvaney as Anne Boleyn through the end of this month!

The Book of Mormon remains one of Broadway’s biggest comedy hits. The musical follows two mismatched missionaries sent to Uganda, balancing outrageous satire with surprisingly sincere moments about faith, friendship, and belonging.

F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Jazz Age masterpiece comes alive starring real-life couple Reeve Carney and Eva Noblezada as Gatsby and Daisy. Overflowing with glamour, longing, and tragedy, The Great Gatsby captures the decadence and heartbreak at the center of the classic American novel.

The Lion King remains one of the most breathtaking theatrical experiences in the world. Directed by Julie Taymor and featuring music by Elton John and Tim Rice, the production is famous for its groundbreaking puppetry and visual storytelling. It’s also the highest-grossing entertainment title in history and one of the longest-running musicals on Broadway.

The cult vampire classic arrives on Broadway in a thrilling new musical staged at the Palace Theatre. Directed by Tony winner Michael Arden, with a book by David Hornsby and Chris Hoch and music by The Rescues, The Lost Boys follows two brothers who move to the mysterious California town of Santa Carla and discover it’s crawling with teenage vampires. Combining horror, comedy, rock music, and impressive stage effects, the adaptation aims to capture everything audiences love about the original film.

The Outsiders is based on S. E. Hinton’s beloved novel and brings the rivalry between the Greasers and Socs to Broadway with a contemporary folk-rock score. The emotional coming-of-age musical explores brotherhood, class conflict, and the struggle to find identity while growing up on the outside looking in.

This cult classic returns to Broadway at Studio 54 in a new production directed by Sam Pinkleton. Starring Luke Evans and Juliette Lewis, the gloriously weird musical follows Brad and Janet into the seductive chaos of Dr. Frank-N-Furter’s mansion. The Rocky Horror Show is one of the hottest tickets on Broadway and is worth the antici...pation.

Titanique hilariously reimagines the hit film Titanic through the music and imaginary narration of Celine Dion. What began as a downtown cult sensation has evolved into a global hit packed with camp, powerhouse vocals, and gleefully absurd comedy. The Broadway cast includes original company members alongside Jim Parsons, Deborah Cox, and Melissa Barrera.

Following a successful London run, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) brings its quirky romantic comedy to Broadway. Set across New York City and centered around an unexpected connection, the charming musical blends British humor, heartfelt romance, and a playful contemporary score into an ideal musical for date night.

Wicked continues to cast its spell as one of Broadway’s defining blockbusters. Featuring music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, the musical revisits the world of Oz through the friendship between Glinda and Elphaba long before Dorothy arrives. Renewed interest from the recent film adaptation directed by Jon M. Chu has only made tickets harder to get.