Top Broadway Shows - Running in Summer 2026

Aladdin is currently running at the New Amsterdam Theatre and was nominated for five Tony Awards including Best Musical in 2015 and James Monroe Iglehart won the Tony Award for Best performance by a Featured Actor in a Musical for his role as the Genie. Based on the beloved Disney film, this show follows Aladdin as he meets Princess Jasmine, rubs a magic lamp, and finds a way to make all his dreams come true. Deadline said, “Aladdin the stage musical has an enthusiasm and joy that makes for quality family-friendly Broadway entertainment.”

Hadestown won 8 Tony Awards including the Tony Award for Best Musical in 2019. With music and lyrics by Anais Mitchell, it also won the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album. This Broadway musical tells the myths of Persephone and Hades, and Orpheus and Eurydice. The Chicago Sun-Times said Hadestown “is positively heavenly – from its brilliant score to its haunting tale and powerhouse cast.”

Hamilton won 11 Tony Awards including the Tony Award for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2016. With book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Hamilton follows founding father Alexander Hamilton and blends show tunes, hip hop, and R&B as it traces Hamilton’s life as a young man through marriage, war, politics, and his ultimate death at the hands of Aaron Burr. The New York Times said, “Yes, it really is that good.” See it in person at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in New York City or the show has also been filmed and can be watched on Disney Plus.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child won the Tony Award for Best Play in 2018. Written by Jack Thorne based on the original story by J.K. Rowling, John Tiffany and Jack Thorne, this play begins 19 years after the book series and follows Harry Potter’s son, Albus, who attends Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The New York Times called the play “as magical as any spell or potion.”

Maybe Happy Ending plays at the Belasco Theatre and follows Helperbot Oliver, a retired robot who loves jazz records. When he meets another robot, Claire, both of their lives will change forever. Original musicals are a rare thing on Broadway, and Maybe Happy Ending has a totally original story - and it won the Tony Award for Best Musical in 2025! BroadwayWorld called it “marvelous…not to be missed…it’ll leave you both eager and afraid to assess your own relationship to love.”

Moulin Rouge! won 10 Tony Awards including the Tony Award for Best Musical in 2020. Based on the Baz Luhrmann film of the same name, the musical follows the poet Christian as he falls in love with cabaret singer Satine in the famous Moulin Rouge cabaret in Paris. The show features popular songs like Sia’s “Chandelier,” Rihanna’s “Diamonds,” Katy Perry’s “Firework,” and Lorde’s “Royals,” and The New York Times called it “spectacular.”

Six was nominated for five Olivier Awards in 2019 when it played on London’s West End. This musical about the six wives of Henry VIII was meant to open on Broadway the day the pandemic shut down Broadway theaters in 2020, and finally opened in October 2021. Variety said, “this show is as sharp and shiny as a sequined stiletto heel and couldn’t have come at a better time…this ‘Six’ is a solid ‘10’ for joy.”

The Book of Mormon won 9 Tony Awards including Best Musical in 2011. Written by “South Park'' creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker, with music and lyrics by Robert Lopez (also known for co-writing the songs for the movie Frozen), The Book of Mormon follows Latter-Day missionaries Elder Cunningham and Elder Price who are sent to Uganda on a mission to spread their faith. Time Out New York’s 5-star review called it, “the most exuberantly entertaining Broadway musical in years.”

The Outsiders, with a book by Adam Rapp with Justin Levine, music and lyrics by Jamestown Revival (Jonathan Clay and Zach Chance), and direction from Danya Taymor, is based on the novel by S.E. Hinton and the Francis Ford Coppola film. Playing at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre after its run at the La Jolla Playhouse, the musical follows Ponyboy Curtis, Johnny Cade, and their friends and family in a rivalry between the Greasers and the wealthier Socs. BroadwayWorld called the adaptation “an impressive new musical, with a talented cast, dynamic performances, and choreography." It won the Tony Award for Best Musical in 2024.

Wicked won Tony Awards for Best Scenic Design, Best Costume Design and Idina Menzel won the Tony Award for Leading Actress in a Musical in 2004. Based on the book by Gregory Maguire, “Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West,” Wicked follows the story of green-skinned Elphaba and the more popular Galinda on paths that will end with one being called “The Good Witch” and the other “Wicked.” The New York Times calls it “the defining musical of the decade” and there is a movie adaptation currently in development.

The Lion King won 6 Tony Awards including Best Musical in 1998. The Lion King is based on the beloved animated Disney film and, with music by Elton John and lyrics by Tim Rice, includes songs like: “Hakuna Matata”, “The Circle of Life”, and “Can You Feel the Love Tonight.” It also has some of the most creative staging under the direction of Julie Taymor. The New York Times said, “There is simply nothing else like it. Suddenly, you’re 4 years old again, and you’ve been taken to the circus for the first time. You can only marvel at the exotic procession of animals before you: the giraffes and the elephants and the hippopotamuses and all those birds in balletic flight. Such is the transporting magic wrought by the opening 10 minutes of The Lion King.” This musical has become a global sensation, with a national tour in North America and international tours around the world.

Chicago won 6 Tony Awards including the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical in 1997. Set in Chicago in the 1920s, this musical follows cellmates Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly, and their lawyer Billy Flynn. The New York Times said of the production in 1997: “This production isn’t smoke and mirrors. It’s flesh and blood shaped by discipline and artistry into a parade of vital, pulsing talent. If there’s any justice in the world, audiences will be exulting in that parade for many, many performances to come.” They certainly have been.

Chess, with music by Benny Andersson (ABBA) and Björn Ulvaeus, lyrics by Tim Rice, and a new book by Danny Strong, runs at the Imperial Theatre. Michael Mayer directs this production, and the starry cast includes Aaron Tveit, Lea Michele, and Nicholas Christopher. Come watch the World Chess Championship, where the lines between the professional and personal start to blur. This is the second time Chess has been revived on Broadway, and the starry cast is already generating buzz. Fans are eager to see Aaron Tveit and Lea Michele back on stage!

Just in Time runs at the Circle in the Square Theatre with Jeremy Jordan starring as legendary singer Bobby Darin. Directed by Alex Timbers, the musical showcases timeless hits like “Mack the Knife,” “Splish Splash,” and “Beyond the Sea.” It tells the extraordinary story of Bobby Darin’s life and career, celebrating his immense talent and enduring legacy. This musical is proving to be popular with audiences of all ages. 

The Rocky Horror Show, with book, music and lyrics by Richard O’Brien and direction by Sam Pinkleton, plays at Studio 54. Featuring all your favorite songs like “Touch-a, Touch-a, Touch-a Touch Me” and “Time Warp,” this musical about an innocent couple who have a run-in with Dr. Frank-n-Furter when their car breaks down outside of a grand, old house is back to delight and scintillate audiences. Now starring Luke Evans, Juliette Lewis, Rachel Dratch, Amber Gray, Stephanie Hsu, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, and Andrew Durand!

Titanique sails onto Broadway with a starry lineup led by creators and performers Marla Mindelle and Constantine Rousouli, now joined by an exciting roster including Jim Parsons, Deborah Cox, and Melissa Barrera. This wildly entertaining hit flips Titanic into a campy, laugh-out-loud spectacle, retelling the love story of Rose and Jack through the unforgettable music of Céline Dion. A global sensation that has already conquered Off-Broadway and the West End, Titanique blends parody, pop concert energy, and over-the-top fun into one joyfully chaotic theatrical event.

Celebrity Autobiography, created by Eugene Pack and Dayle Reyfel, plays at the Shubert Theatre and stars a rating cast of celebrities. The entire evening is a 90-minute sendup of fame, with the stars reading excerpts of other celebrities’ over-the-top, oversharing, and often unintentionally hilarious autobiographies. The changing cast and surprise appearances keep the content fresh and ever-changing. No night is exactly the same! The cast includes Jeff Hiller, Jackie Hoffman, Scott Adsit, Molly Shannon, Mia Vardolas, Leslie Kritzer, Bobby Moynihan, and more!

Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf lead a revival of Death of a Salesman at the Winter Garden Theatre, directed by Joe Mantello. The production centers on the Loman family as they struggle to achieve the American dream. First premiering in 1949, the Pulitzer Prize–winning play remains one of Arthur Miller’s most enduring and influential works. With two of Broadway’s most acclaimed stage actors in the starring roles, this revival brings fresh life to one of the theater’s most iconic dramas.

Pulitzer Prize winner Stephen Adly Guirgis adapts Dog Day Afternoon for the stage, with direction by Olivier Award winner Rupert Goold at the August Wilson Theatre. Based on the classic film directed by Sidney Lumet, the production stars Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Sonny and Sal, whose desperate 1972 bank robbery spirals into chaos on the streets of New York City. Drawn from unbelievable true events, the gripping new play is already shaping up to be one of Broadway’s most in-demand tickets.

Every Brilliant Thing, by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe and directed by Jeremy Herrin and Macmillan, arrives on Broadway at the Hudson Theatre. The production stars Mariska Hargitay in the acclaimed solo performance that follows one person’s lifelong attempt to catalogue every brilliant thing worth living for. The play first captivated audiences at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe before transferring to New York for a celebrated Off-Broadway engagement at the Barrow Street Theatre, where it was later filmed for HBO. After earning international praise and a West End debut in London, this intimate and deeply human piece now makes its long-awaited Broadway bow.

John Lithgow stars in Giant at the Music Box Theatre. the Olivier Award–winning drama follows Dahl as he confronts the fallout from a public controversy that threatens both his reputation and legacy. As tensions rise and loyalties are tested, Giant examines the complicated man behind some of the world’s most beloved children’s stories.

Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, written by August Wilson and directed by Debbie Allen, plays at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre and stars Taraji P. Henson and Cedric the Entertainer. Henson and Cedric lead this powerful revival set in a Pittsburgh boardinghouse in 1911, where a mysterious newcomer and his daughter disrupt the lives of its residents, stirring questions of identity, history, and belonging in one of Wilson’s most enduring works.

Proof, written by David Auburn and directed by Thomas Kail, stars Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri, who both bring major star power to this intimate story of brilliance and inheritance. Cheadle, known for Hotel Rwanda, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, House of Lies, and Black Monday, and Edebiri, beloved for The Bear, Theater Camp, and Bottoms, make their Broadway debuts in this moving play about a young woman grappling with her late father’s mathematical legacy and the fine line between genius and instability.

The Fear of 13, written by Lindsey Ferrentino and directed by David Cromer, plays at the James Earl Jones Theatre. The play has already had a hit run in London and stars two actors at the top of their game: Adrien Brody (The Brutalist, The Pianist) and Tessa Thompson (Westworld, Creed, Passing). This drama involves a police investigation and a man on death row and features stunning performances by its actors.

& Juliet won three Olivier Awards in 2020 including the Olivier Award for Best Musical. It made its North American debut in Toronto’s Princess of Wales Theatre in June 2022 and now plays on Broadway at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre. With a book by David West Read and music and lyrics by Max Martin, this musical reimagines Romeo & Juliet, asking what would happen if Juliet didn’t die at the end. This jukebox musical features songs like “I Want It That Way,” “Baby One More Time,” “Teenage Dream,” “Roar,” and “It’s My Life.” The Guardian said, “& Juliet packs a lot of fun into its sharp, witty story of self-discovery. Its best message? That bubblegum pop, far from being manufactured filler, is a worthy accompaniment to the greatest of storytellers.”

Buena Vista Social Club has a book by Marco Ramirez, choreography by Patricia Delgado and Justin Peck, and is developed and directed by Saheem Ali. After a hit run off-Broadway at the Atlantic Theatre, it now plays at the Schoenfeld Theatre. Get transported to Cuba in this musical featuring the iconic music and stories of Buena Vista Social Club! The music will have you dancing in your seat; The New York Times said, “the songs lend coherence and depth to the story with their exquisite harmonies, delirious polyrhythms and raw brass.”

Cats: The Jellicle Ball, choreographed by Omari Wiles and Arturo Lyons and directed by Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch, plays at the Broadhurst Theatre. This bold reimagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s beloved musical infuses his iconic score with the vibrant energy of ballroom culture, offering a Cats experience unlike any before. Following a successful downtown run, the production reinvents the classic into something fresh, electrifying, and just as enchanting.

Death Becomes Her heads to the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre after its hit run in Chicago. Based on the classic film from 1992, this musical comedy stars Megan Hilty (Smash), Jennifer Simard (Company), Christopher Sieber (Spamalot, Company), and Michelle Williams (Destiny’s Child). Hilty and Simard star as two lifelong frenemies who get a new lease on life when they meet a mysterious woman with a magical potion that promises to bring back their youth and beauty. BroadwayWorld says, “you’ll die from laughter…move over Witches of Oz. There’s a new pair of Broadway-Bound divas looking to stage a wicked fight for supremacy eight shows a week.”

Oh, Mary!, written by Cole Escola and directed by Sam Pinkleton, plays at the Lyceum Theatre after a hit run off-Broadway at the Lucille Lortel Theatre. Come see Mary Todd Lincoln – in the throes of alcoholism, mourning the loss of her would-be cabaret career, fighting with her husband, and flirting with her new acting teacher. The New York Times called this blast of a show, “silly, nasty, tasteless and, in the end, good theater – the kind of show that will leave you gagging, both in the sense that you’ll be losing your mind with joy, and that you might just be grossed out.” Come see the show everyone’s been talking about!

Operation Mincemeat arrives on Broadway at the Golden Theatre after an award-winning run on the West End in London. Winner of the Olivier Award for Best New Musical, the show was created by David Cumming, Felix Hagan, Natasha Hodgson, and Zoë Roberts of the theater company SpitLip. Set in the 1940s, this sharply witty musical dramatizes the astonishing true story of a daring plan to deceive Hitler with stranger-than-fiction stories and the help of a stolen corpse. Entertainment Weekly said the “irresistible musical farce brings British boldness and belly laughs to Broadway.”

Ragtime, with book by Terrence McNally, music by Stephen Flaherty, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, and direction from Lear deBessonet, comes to Lincoln Center Theater’s Beaumont Theatre. Starring Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy, and Brandon Uranowitz, and based on the book of the same name by E.L. Doctorow, Ragtime follows three families at the start of the 20^th century. The New York Times called the musical, “exhilarating…[and] about nothing less than the harmony and discord of America…[Joshua Henry is] a condensed classic; he blows the roof off your head.” The cast is already generating a lot of buzz, and it’s been over 15 years since Ragtime has been seen on Broadway. The show is overdue for a heralded return!

Schmigadoon!, featuring book, music, and lyrics by Cinco Paul, comes to Broadway’s Nederlander Theatre in a stage adaptation of the hit TV series. This affectionate parody of Golden Age musicals stars Alex Brightman and Sarah Chase, under the direction of Christopher Gattelli (Death Becomes Her, Newsies). Packed with humor, heart, and show-stopping numbers, it’s a joyful theatrical experience that's perfect for fans of the show and newcomers alike.

Stranger Things: The First Shadow is set in Hawkins, 1959 and takes audiences back to the beginning—before the events of the hit TV series. Familiar faces like Jim Hopper and Joyce Maldonado appear alongside new characters in this gripping prequel that reveals the origins of the Stranger Things universe. Directed by Stephen Daldry and co-directed by Justin Martin, the production features an original story by the Duffer Brothers, Jack Thorne, and Kate Trefry, with a script by Trefry. Now playing at the Marquis Theatre.

The Balusters, a new play by David Lindsay-Abaire and directed by Kenny Leon, is now playing at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. The story centers on a seemingly idyllic neighborhood thrown into chaos when a dispute over adding a stop sign at a quiet street corner spirals into a full-blown clash among residents. Lindsay-Abaire, the Pulitzer Prize–winning writer behind Rabbit Hole and Kimberly Akimbo, teams up with Tony Award winner Leon, who is celebrated for acclaimed productions like A Raisin in the Sun, Fences, Some Like It Hot, and Purlie Victorious, for this sharp and darkly comedic look at community tensions.

The Great Gatsby, with book by Kait Kerrigan, music by Jason Howland, lyrics by Nathan Tysen, choreography by Dominique Kelley, and direction from Marc Bruni, comes to the Broadway Theatre after its run at the Paper Mill Playhouse. Based on the novel of the same name by F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby is set in the 1920s and follows the enigmatic millionaire Jay Gatsby, socialite Daisy Buchanan, and Daisy’s cousin Nick Carraway. Nick is new to town and is invited with open arms into a world of extreme wealth and extravagant parties. But as he witnesses the relationship between Daisy and Gatsby deepen, things soon get out of hand. BroadwayWorld said of the New Jersey production, “This show is phenomenal, destined to become a treasured addition to American musical theatre.”

The Lost Boys, with book by David Hornsby and Chris Hoch, music by The Rescues, and direction from Michael Arden, runs at the Palace Theater. Based on the classic film of the same name, the musical follows a family that moves to Santa Carla, California and has a run-in with a group of teenage vampires. What follows is a story of adventure, brotherhood, and the family you choose. The Guardian called the film, “one of the great 80s kids-heroism movies, to put alongside ET: The Extra Terrestrial and The Goonies." Michael Arden won a Tony Award for his direction of Parade and also directed the popular productions Maybe Happy Ending and Once On This Island. The film itself is a cult classic, and fans are sure to find this adaptation to die for!

Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) follows Dougal and Robin as they—well, do exactly what the title says. Dougal, a cheerful Brit visiting New York City for the first time, has come to attend his estranged father’s wedding. Robin, the overworked sister of the bride, reluctantly becomes his companion for the day. What unfolds is a funny, touching, and utterly charming story about connection, love, and the magic of New York City.