Most Broadway shows in New York City have eight performances a week: One each evening from Tuesday – Saturday, plus an afternoon matinee on Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday. Sunday evenings and Mondays in Broadway theater are “dark” – the lights are off and no one is performing. But what if you’re only in town on Monday? Do you have to miss all the fun? Luckily there are a few shows that have performances at off times. Here’s what you can see!
& Juliet plays at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre and often offers 6:30pm performances on Sunday evenings. This hilarious comedy that reimagines Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet has songs by Max Martin and a book by David West Read. Jam-packed with tunes like “Roar,” “It’s My life,” “…Baby One More Time,” “It’s Gonna Be Me,” and “Since You Been Gone,” & Juliet has been playing to sold out audiences since its Broadway premiere in 2022.
Aladdin plays at the New Amsterdam Theatre and has performances at 6:30pm on Sunday nights in addition to its 1pm matinee. Aladdin is based on the classic Disney film of the same name and follows Aladdin when he meets a magical Genie and has the chance to make all his dreams come true. The sets, costumes, and a truly amazing magic carpet make this Broadway show a family friendly hit!
The Book of Mormon plays at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre and has performances at 7pm on Sunday nights in addition to its matinee. Following Mormon missionaries as they attempt to spread their faith in Uganda, The Guardian said, “The Book of Mormon is funny, it’s fun, the sets and music are excellent, and, most of all, it’s smart as hell.”
Chicago has performances at 7pm on Sunday nights in addition to its 2pm matinee. This production opened in 1996 and is one of the longest-running musicals on Broadway. Following Roxie Hart, Velma Kelly, and the inhabitants of the Cook County Jail, this Broadway musical continues to wow audiences from all over the world. It was made into an Oscar-winning film of the same name starring Renee Zellweger, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Richard Gere.
Moulin Rouge! The Musical! often has performances at 5pm on Sunday evenings. Based on the film of the same name, this Broadway show plays at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre and follows poet Christian and his relationship with cabaret actor Satine at the famous Moulin Rouge in Paris. Winner of 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical, The New York Times said the show “offers a party, and a playlist, for the ages.”
Oh, Mary! plays at the Lyceum Theatre and has a 5pm performance on Sunday evenings. This hilarious show follows Mary Todd Lincoln and her dreams of becoming a cabaret star as she fights with her husband and gets close with her new acting teacher. Variety said, “Cole Escola’s ‘Oh, Mary!’ is the best kind of stupid: a broad, wildly funny comedy that spits in the face of American history and uses it as joke fodder for some endlessly campy humor…the play is a masterclass in comedy.”
Six has performances at 7pm on Sunday nights in addition to its 2pm matinee. Following the six wives of Henry VIII, this historical remix has all the energy and fun of a pop concert and won the Tony Award for Best Original Score in 2022. Variety said “This ‘Six’ is a solid ‘10’ for joy.”
The Lion King plays at the Minskoff Theatre and often has 6:30pm performances on Sundays in addition to its matinee. Based on the Disney movie of the same name, The Lion King has been playing to sold out houses since 1997 and shows no signs of slowing down. With remarkable puppetry, amazing vocals, and a heartwarming story for the whole family, The Lion King has roared its way into the musical theater canon.
Wicked plays at the Gershwin Theatre and has 7pm performances on Sunday nights. Come see Elphaba and Glinda as they enter Shiz University. What starts as animosity soon turns to friendship until one of them is called “good” and the other one “wicked.” Wicked is one of the most popular musicals in the world, and it’s now being turned into a major motion picture. See where it all began on Broadway!
A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical has performances on Monday evenings at 7pm. Starring Tony Award-winner James Monroe Iglehart as Louis Armstrong, this musical follows his life and career and includes hit songs like “When You’re Smiling” and “What a Wonderful World.” This musical plays at Studio 54 after a hit run in Chicago and has a book by Aurin Squire.
Cabaret plays at the August Wilson Theatre and often has performances at 7pm on Monday nights. Adam Lambert and Auliʻi Cravalho star as the Emcee and Sally Bowles in this iconic production that Variety called “ravishing…[a] high-style revival that cuts to the bone.” Take a seat at the Kit Kat Club in 1920s Berlin…and don’t forget to come early to enjoy the pre-show!
Chicago has a 7pm evening performance on Mondays. Playing at the Ambassador Theatre, this long-running musical has been running since 1996. Filled with Fosse-inspired dance numbers, this crowd-pleaser tells the story of Roxie Hart, Velma Kelly, and the Cook County Jail and is still thrilling audiences today. The New York Times called it “a musical for the ages.”
Six has performances at 7pm on Mondays. Playing at the Lena Horne Theatre, this show about Henry VIII’s six wives has become a sensation. The Guardian called it “explosively joyful” and the Broadway album surpassed 6 million streams in its first month.
The Great Gatsby has a 7pm performance on Mondays. This production based on the famous novel of the same name by F. Scott Fitzgerald follows Jay Gatsby, Daisy Buchanan, and Nick Carraway in 1920s New York. The New York Times says it “leads with comedy and romance…[and] is a lot of Jazz Age fun.”
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