Broadway Shows Running in November 2025

November is here, right in time for daylight savings. Set your clocks back, and ward off the darkness with the lights of the Great White Way! Two new shows are starting this month – a charming musical and the Broadway debut of an acclaimed play – and many others are just hitting their stride after starting performances in October.

See what's on Broadway all month long as well as shows that will get you ready for Thanksgiving!

Broadway Shows Starting in November 2025

Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)

Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York): This is a sweet, funny, and unexpected love story about Dougal, a Brit in NYC for his estranged father’s wedding, and Robin, the bride’s sister. When fate throws them together, hilarity, heart, and a little cake ensue in this charming ode to love, friendship, and the city that never sleeps.

Starts Performances: November 1, 2025

Marjorie Prime

Marjorie Prime is a thought-provoking, futuristic drama where AI “primes” recreate lost loved ones. As Marjorie interacts with these holograms, the play explores love, memory, and the delicate line between reality and artificial comfort. This show has a starry cast including Cynthia Nixon and June Squibb!

Starts Performances: November 20, 2025

Broadway Shows Closing in November 2025

Punch

James Graham’s Punch, directed by Adam Penford, runs at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre after an acclaimed run in London. Based on Jacob Dunne’s memoir Right from Wrong, this gripping new play follows a young man whose impulsive act changes his life forever. As he faces the consequences and seeks redemption, Punch delivers a powerful story of guilt, growth, and grace. Olivier Award–winner Graham returns to Broadway after Finding Neverland and Ink. Catch it before it closes on November 2!

Broadway Plays Running in November 2025

Art

Art: Bobby Cannavale, James Corden, and Neil Patrick Harris lead Yasmina Reza’s sharply observed revival. When one friend splurges on a piece of abstract art and another calls the purchase ridiculous, simmering tensions bubble up and their long-standing friendship begins to unravel.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: Winner of the 2018 Tony Award for Best Play, this imaginative continuation of the Wizarding World has become a long-running favorite on Broadway. The story jumps forward to a new generation, following Albus Potter and Scorpius Malfoy as they navigate friendship, parental expectations, and the complicated weight that comes with growing up in the shadow of Hogwarts’ history.

Liberation

Liberation: Written by Bess Wohl and directed by Whitney White, Liberation plays at Broadway’s James Earl Jones Theatre following its acclaimed run at Roundabout Theatre Company. This moving and often funny memory play follows a daughter’s journey to understand her mother, spanning decades and exploring the legacies that shape who we become. This play has received rave reviews, with The Wrap calling it, "The Year's Best Play."

Little Bear Ridge Road

Little Bear Ridge Road, written by Samuel D. Hunter, directed by Joe Mantello, and starring Laurie Metcalf and Micah Stock, makes its Broadway debut at the Booth Theatre after a critically acclaimed world premiere at Chicago’s Steppenwolf Theatre. Set in rural Idaho, the play follows a woman and her estranged nephew who are unexpectedly reunited, confronting old wounds and the ties that bind them. Time Out New York called it, "a gorgeous new drama."

Oedipus

Oedipus: Mark Strong and Lesley Manville star in Oedipus at Studio 54, following its acclaimed West End run. Directed by Robert Icke, this bold reimagining of Sophocles’ tragedy unfolds on election night, as a seemingly victorious candidate faces revelations that could unravel everything.

Oh, Mary!

Oh, Mary!: Mary Todd Lincoln drinks, takes acting lessons, and frustrates her husband Abe with her wish of becoming a cabaret star. After a hit Off-Broadway run, this irreverent production has rocketed to the top of the season’s must-see list.

Rob Lake Magic with Special Guests The Muppets

Rob Lake Magic with Special Guests The Muppets stars award-winning magician Rob Lake, who captured worldwide attention on America’s Got Talent. Having performed in over 60 countries, Lake is also a top magic and illusion consultant, lending his expertise to Broadway hits like Harry Potter, Aladdin, and Death Becomes Her. Now he brings his spellbinding illusions to Broadway and is joined by a few beloved friends, the iconic Muppets! This is a family-friendly show that’s guaranteed to delight audiences of all ages.

Stranger Things

Stranger Things: The First Shadow: Travel back to the moment everything started in this electrifying prequel to Stranger Things. Set long before the events of the Netflix phenomenon, the play dives into Hawkins’ buried past, revealing secret experiments, unlikely alliances, and the first hints of the sinister force that will one day upend the town. With familiar faces in their younger years and new characters caught in a growing storm, this stage thriller invites fans to witness the origins of the darkness that changed Hawkins forever.

Waiting for Godot

Waiting for Godot: Samuel Beckett’s landmark play comes to the Hudson Theatre in a bold new staging from director Jamie Lloyd. Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter reunite on stage, trading the phone booth for Beckett’s barren landscape as they embody two companions passing time while waiting for the elusive Godot. Their much-anticipated comeback together, decades after the Bill & Ted films, gives this revival a fresh spark that has Broadway buzzing.

Broadway Musicals Running in November 2025

& Juliet

& Juliet flips the script on Shakespeare’s greatest love story! What if Juliet didn’t die and instead hit the road to find herself? set to a killer soundtrack of pop hits by Max Martin (think Britney, Katy Perry, and Backstreet Boys), it’s a hilarious, high-energy celebration of second chances, self-discovery, and the joy of rewriting your own ending.

Aladdin

Aladdin: Take a magic carpet ride with this dazzling Disney favorite! Packed with jaw-dropping sets, showstopping numbers, and that unforgettable Genie, Aladdin has been wowing Broadway for years. A perfect pick for families and anyone who believes in wishes coming true.

Beetlejuice the Musical

Beetlejuice the Musical: It’s back on Broadway for a third hauntingly good run, and audiences still can’t get enough! Based on Tim Burton’s cult-classic film, this wildly funny musical follows Lydia, a teen mourning her mother’s death, who moves into a new home that’s already occupied…by a ghostly couple and one chaotic demon named Beetlejuice. Say his name three times and let the madness begin!

Buena Vista Social Club

Buena Vista Social Club: Cuba’s iconic rhythms light up Broadway in Buena Vista Social Club! Inspired by the legendary album, this vibrant new musical blends irresistible music, heartfelt storytelling, and Havana heat. Get ready to sway in your seat.

Chess

Chess: Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, and Nicholas Christopher lead the cast of Chess at the Imperial Theatre. Directed by Michael Mayer, this highly anticipated revival sets the iconic Cold War–era story in a world where strategy and passion collide. Two rival grandmasters face off for victory, and for love, in a game where politics and betrayal are as powerful as the moves on the board. With music by ABBA’s Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus and lyrics by Tim Rice, it’s a dramatic showdown you won’t want to miss.

Chicago

Chicago: Razzle dazzle ’em! Chicago is the longest-running American musical on Broadway for a reason: killer choreography, sharp wit, and enough sequins to blind the jury. Murder, fame, and all that jazz? Guilty as charged.

Death Becomes Her

Death Becomes Her: Immortality never looked this good—or this twisted. Death Becomes Her brings the cult-classic dark comedy to Broadway with glitz, glam, and a deadly dose of diva behavior. It’s drop-dead fabulous.

Hadestown

Hadestown: Welcome to Hadestown, where love battles fate and the music is pure fire. This Tony-winning hit turns the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice into a soul-stirring folk-jazz musical that will sweep you off your feet and into the underworld.

Hamilton

Hamilton: This mega-hit is created by Lin-Manuel Miranda and tells the story of Alexander Hamilton and the founding fathers. Leslie Odom Jr. reprises his role as Aaron Burr through November 23rd, making it one of this month's hottest tickets!

Hell’s Kitchen

Hell’s Kitchen: Inspired by Alicia Keys’ life and music, Hell’s Kitchen pulses with heart, soul, and girl-power energy. It’s a coming-of-age story set to anthems that’ll make you want to sing out loud and chase your dreams.

Just in Time

Just in Time: Jonathan Groff stars in Just In Time, a swinging new musical about the legendary Bobby Darin. From teen idol to timeless performer, it’s a vibrant, music-filled journey through fame, love, and the beat of a man determined to make every moment count.

Mamma Mia!

Mamma Mia! Here we go again! The ultimate feel-good musical, Mamma Mia! pairs ABBA’s greatest hits with a sun-soaked story of love, laughter, and identity. Come see what started the global franchise.

Maybe Happy Ending

Winner of the 2025 Tony Award for Best Musical, Maybe Happy Ending is a quirky, heart-tugging original musical that is sweet, smart, and totally unexpected. Audiences have fallen in love these robots who find an unlikely connection and go on a whirlwind journey chasing their dreams.

MJ the Musical

MJ the Musical follows Michael Jackson as he prepares for a world tour. Featuring over 25 of Michael Jackson’s biggest hits, it’s a thrilling behind-the-scenes look at the genius, the moves, and the music that changed everything.

Moulin Rouge!

Moulin Rouge!: Enter a world of splendor and sparkle at Moulin Rouge!, where pop anthems and passion collide. With jaw-dropping visuals, epic mashups, and more glitter than you can handle, it’s a fever dream of love and spectacle.

Operation Mincemeat

Operation Mincemeat: The British comedy sensation hits Broadway! Operation Mincemeat tells the (mostly) true story of how a wild WWII deception plan fooled the Nazis with sharp wit, fast-paced fun, and a perfectly absurd sense of humor.

Ragtime

Ragtime: Epic, emotional, and soaring with unforgettable music, Ragtime paints a portrait of America at the turn of the century, when dreams collide and the rhythms of change reshape the nation. A powerful Broadway classic returns starring Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, and Brandon Uranowitz.

Six

Six: Divorced, beheaded, live! The six ex-wives of Henry VIII reclaim their crowns in Six, the pop-concert musical that’s rewriting history with sass, sequins, and serious girl power. Long live the queens!

The Book of Mormon

The Book of Mormon: From the creators of South Park comes Broadway’s wildest comedy. The Book of Mormon is outrageously funny, surprisingly heartfelt, and packed with showstoppers you’ll never get out of your head. No wonder it's been running since 2011!

The Great Gatsby

The Great Gatsby: The party’s roaring again! The Great Gatsby brings F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Jazz Age masterpiece to musical life with glitter, romance, and a score as dazzling as Daisy’s smile. Old sport, this one’s a spectacle. Jeremy Jordan returns to play Gatsby starting November 10!

The Lion King

The Lion King: A Broadway legend that roars with heart. The Lion King transforms the Disney classic into a stunning theatrical experience. It's bursting with color, rhythm, and the Circle of Life. Perfect for families and first-timers!

The Outsiders

The Outsiders: Stay gold. The Outsiders brings S.E. Hinton’s coming-of-age classic to the stage with raw emotion, a soaring rock score, and the timeless story of brotherhood and belonging. Powerful, gritty, and unforgettable.

The Queen of Versailles

The Queen of Versailles: Kristin Chenoweth returns to Broadway in The Queen of Versailles! Directed by Michael Arden, with a book by Lindsey Ferrentino and music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, the musical is based on the hit documentary of the same name. Chenoweth stars as Jackie Siegel—a mother, billionaire, and pageant queen—whose ultimate ambition is to build a sprawling, extravagant home modeled after the Palace of Versailles.

Wicked

Wicked: Long before Dorothy dropped in, two witches met in Oz. Wicked tells the unknown story of Glinda and Elphaba with showstopping songs, spellbinding spectacle, and a friendship that changed everything.

Drama, Dysfunction, and Family: The Best Shows for Thanksgiving

To keep the fighting on stage and away from your dinner table, check out the hilarious Art starring Neil Patrick Harris, Bobby Cannavale, and James Corden. Or for a frenemy-ship to last the ages, get tickets for Death Becomes Her.

If you're looking for a show to see with parents, you can't do better than Just In Time starring Jonathan Groff, and mothers and daughters should flock to Liberation, all about a daughter trying to understand her mother.

Upcoming Shows

Looking to see what's coming to Broadway in December and in 2026? Check out our article about Upcoming Broadway Shows or read our article about Celebrities on Broadway to find out when stars like Daniel Radcliffe and Luke Evans hit Broadway and Off-Broadway stages.