Best Off-Broadway Shows Currently Running in NYC

The 25^th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, with book by Rachel Sheinkin, music and lyrics by William Finn, and direction by Danny Mefford, plays at New World Stages starring Philippe Arroyo, Justin Cooley, Lilli Cooper, Kevin McHale, and Jasmine Amy Rogers. Come watch a group of students compete to see who is the best speller in this hilarious, heartwarming musical.

Currently running through April 12, 2026.

Is there a discount for The 25^th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee? $49 rush tickets are available on Rush Telecharge, starting at 11am ET each day.

Heathers the Musical, with book, music, and lyrics by Kevin Murphy and Laurence O’Keefe and direction from Andy Fickman, plays at New World Stages after hit runs in LA, Australia, and in London's West End. Based on the film of the same name, the musical is set at Westerberg High and follows Veronica Sawyer who is just trying to get through high school. But her run in with the popular Heathers and the bad boy J.D. sets off a chain of events with bloody and explosive consequences. The New York Times said, “the musical is a fun romp with plenty of, ahem, killer tunes.”

Currently running through May 24, 2026.

Little Shop of Horrors has been enjoying a sold-out run at the Westside Theatre. This musical won the 2020 Drama League Award, Outer Critics Circle Award and Drama Desk Award for Best Musical Revival, and is delighting new and old fans alike. The show follows Seymour, a meek, nerdy shopkeeper with a crush on his co-worker Audrey, who is dating a sadistic dentist. Add in a ravenous, man-eating plant who helps Seymour change his fortunes, and you’ve got a recipe for a bloody good time. The New Yorker said, “The show succeeds beautifully, and everyone watching it and performing in it seems to be having a blast.” 

Is there a discount for Little Shop of Horrors? Try your luck at the digital ticket lottery for a chance to get $45 discount tickets.

A Christmas Carol, directed by Matthew Warchus and adapted by Jack Thorne from the Charles Dickens classic, comes to PAC NYC starring Michael Cerveris. This story about Scrooge being visited by ghosts who show him the past, present, and future has been told for generations, and this new adaptation will charm and delight you. The perfect show for the holiday season.

Currently running through January 4, 2026.

Is there a discount for A Christmas Carol? PAC NYC offers discounts for people under 30, first responders, students, educators, and people buying multiple shows at once.

Messy White Gays, written by Drew Droege and directed by Mike Donahue, plays at The Duke on 42^ndStreet. It’s brunch time in Hell’s Kitchen, and Brecken and Caden have invited all of their friends over to indulge…and they’ve also murdered their boyfriend and placed him in a credenza. What could go wrong?

Currently running through January 11, 2026.

Is there a discount for Messy White Gays? $39 rush tickets are available on the TodayTix App.

Anna Christie, written by Eugene O’Neill and directed by Thomas Kail, runs at St. Ann’s Warehouse starring Michelle Willians, Tom Sturridge, Brian d’Arcy James, and Mare Winningham. Sex workers, sea captains, forgiveness, and love – this play has something for everyone.

Currently running through February 1, 2026.

The Honey Trap, written by Leo McGann and directed by Matt Torney, plays at the Irish Repertory Theatre. Set in Belfast in 1979, two British soldiers talk with two Irish women at a pub. But romance soon turns dangerous – years later, one of the soldiers tells the story of what happened and decides to return to Belfast in search of answers. The New York Times says, “this is taut, suspenseful storytelling, the kind that leaves an audience rapt.”

Currently running through February 15, 2026.

Is there a discount for The Honey Trap? Join Irish Rep’s GreenSeats program to get access to $25 tickets if you’re under 40!

Drunk Shakespeare started in 2014 and follows 5 professional actors who meet as members of "The Drunk Shakespeare Society". One of them has at least 5 shots of whiskey and then they overconfidently attempt to perform a major role in a Shakespearean play. As the sober actors try to keep the drunk one in line and on script, things start to get out of hand. No two shows are alike, and drinks flow throughout – so keep the kids at home for this one, audience members need to be at least 21 to enjoy the antics! The New York Times says, “It offers considerably more fun than many Shakespeare productions, worth experiencing not to watch an actor get drunk, but to watch a cast juggle so many balls so adroitly.”

Is there a discount for Drunk Shakespeare? Click “buy tickets” below to see discounts on TodayTix. And if you’re in a group of 9 or more, use promo code GROUPDEAL when purchasing tickets to get 15% off.

The Play That Goes Wrong runs off-Broadway at New World Stages after its successful Broadway run. It’s the opening night of the play The Murder at Haversham Manor, but this acting troupe is about to see things go from bad to worse. From unconscious actors, dropped lines, and downright dangerous set mishaps, can they even get to the end of the play? Come see what The Daily Beast calls, “A Riotous Explosion of Comedy!”

Is there a discount for The Play That Goes Wrong? $35 lottery tickets are available on Rush.Telecharge.

Perfect Crime premiered in 1987 and is the longest running play in Broadway and Off-Broadway history. Perfect Crime is a funny and romantic thriller about a psychiatrist who may have killed her husband…until he suddenly turns up alive. This play follows the psychiatrist and the detective who tries to solve the case, and the many twists and turns will have you guessing until the very end. 

Is there a discount for Perfect Crime? Perfect Crime has student rush discount tickets available on each day of the performance on a first-come, first served basis at the box office.

Masquerade is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after tickets in town! Dress in black, white, or silver, and arrive with your own mask (or receive a complimentary one from the theater) as you step into the world of The Phantom of the Opera. Wander the grand opera house as Christine falls under the spell of the mysterious Angel of Music while rekindling her bond with childhood friend Raoul. From the glittering elegance of a masquerade ball to the shadowy depths of the Phantom’s underground lair, you’ll be swept away by the drama, romance, and the unforgettable melodies of Andrew Lloyd Webber.

Gazillion Bubble Show has run since 2007 and is a roughly 1-hour long show filled with magic, spectacular laser and lighting effects, and yes, literally gazillions of bubbles. What’s not to like? Great for kids, children under 2 can sit in a parent or guardian’s lap for a reduced price, and they even have birthday party packages available.

Speakeasy Magick runs at The Overlook Bar, is hosted by Todd Robbins and features a night of close up magic and prestidigitation. This show features a rotation of New York’s best magicians. BroadwayWorld called it, "one of the most original and entertaining nights out in the city."

Chamber Magic: Steve Cohen’s dazzling live show, performed weekly in an elegant salon in the Lotte New York Palace hotel, features conjuring, mind-reading, sleight of hand, and an astonishing trick called Think-A-Drink. A celebrity favorite, Cohen baffles guests with magic up close as he recreates parlor entertainment that characterized Manhattan in the early 20th century. BroadwayWorld said, “find out what over a half million people have already discovered…Cohen performs card tricks you won't see anywhere else. He has mastered the art of the classic sleight of hand, mind reading, and conjuring parlor entertainment.”