Best Broadway Shows on Monday

& 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 or 7:30pm 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.”

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.”

Hell’s Kitchen plays at the Shubert Theatre and offers 7pm Monday night performances. Inspired by the childhood of Alicia Keys and featuring her iconic music, the musical follows 17-year-old Ali who is searching for a place to belong. Brought to life with amazing choreography, meet Ali’s family, friends, and teachers as well as the neighborhood that shaped her.

Oh, Mary!, written by Cole Escola and directed by Sam Pinkleton, plays at the Lyceum Theatre and offers 7:30pm Monday performances through August. Come see one of the most popular shows on Broadway! This comedy follows Mary Todd Lincoln, a drunk and an aspiring cabaret singer, whose husband Abe is embarrassed by her antics. The New York Times called it, “one of the best crafted and most exactingly directed Broadway comedies in years.”

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.”