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Current Broadway Shows
Many of the current shows on Broadway are so popular that they've been running continuously for years.
Current Broadway Shows
Here at NYCTourist, you'll learn everything you need to know about current Broadway shows like The Lion King, Wicked, Phantom of the Opera, and Jersey Boys. Many of the current shows on Broadway are so popular that they've been running continuously for years. Our advice? Purchase your tickets in advance. Broadway show tickets and Broadway theatre tickets for popular shows sell out quickly, so don't delay! For discount tickets to Broadway shows, try the TKTS Booth in Times Square. Typically, TKTS Times Square offers day-of-performance tickets to popular Broadway shows at 25-50% off face value.
Below you'll find a list of all NYC Broadway shows appearing or scheduled to appear on Broadway in New York City. Unless noted, these Broadway shows have unlimited engagements and will likely run for years.
In the Heights was written by talented up-and-comer Lin-Manuel Miranda
Top Shows on Broadway NYC
Looking for a fun and memorable night on Broadway? Check out these current Broadway shows, two of the most popular shows on Broadway!
- Phantom of the Opera: With $5.1 billion of worldwide box office receipts, the Tony Award-winning Phantom of the Opera is the longest-running and most financially successful musical of all time. This famous Broadway show features outstanding performances, elaborate costumes, and an unmistakable score by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Charles Hart, and Richard Stilgoe. For longtime theatergoers and Broadway initiates, this popular Broadway musical is a must-see. Don't forget to bring tissues!
- In the Heights: Having debuted in 2008 to near-unanimous critical acclaim, In the Heights was written by talented up-and-comer Lin-Manuel Miranda while he was a sophomore in college. This current Broadway show features nuanced and heartfelt performances by a talented cast, breathtaking choreography, and a catchy, highly expressive score.
Check out Chicago the Musical, one of the best shows on Broadway.
More Current Broadway Shows
There's something for everyone on the Great White Way. If you're looking for dazzling choreography and catchy cabaret tunes, check out Chicago the Musical, one of the best shows on Broadway. If you're looking for awe-inspiring, adrenaline-pumping choreography and special effects, catch a performance of Spider-man Turn Off the Dark, a brand-new Broadway show featuring music by U2's Bono and The Edge. If you like rock 'n' roll, but superheroes aren't your cup of tea, experience the Broadway sensation that is American Idiot the Musical, which features the catchy pop-punk music of Green Day.
Of course, these are just a few of the current Broadway shows. Continue reading below for more!
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Anything Goes
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Lion King
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Mary Poppins
at the New Amsterdam Theater |
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Mamma Mia NYC
at the Winter Garden Theatre |
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Fuerza Bruta - Look Up
at the Daryl Roth Theater |
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Chicago
at the Ambassador Theatre |
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Spider-Man
at the Foxwoods Theatre |
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Billy Elliot
at the Imperial Theatre |
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Wicked at the Gershwin Theatre |
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Jersey Boys at the August Wilson Theatre |
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Want to treat the kids to a night of theater? Take them to one of these current Broadway shows.
Kid-Friendly Shows on Broadway NYC
Want to treat the kids to a night of theater? Take them to one of these current Broadway shows:
- The Lion King: One of the best kid-friendly Broadway musicals, The Lion King on Broadway is a musical spectacle like nothing you've ever seen. This oustanding Broadway production features elaborate costumes, gorgeous sets, and a memorable soundtrack by Elton John and Hans Zimmer. You'll be dazzled by the attention to detail and touched by the timeless story. Hakuna Matata!
- Wicked the Musical: Adapted from the best-selling 1995 novel by Gregory Maguire, Wicked the Musical tells the story of Elphaba, better known as the Wicked Witch of the West, and her best friend Glinda the Good Witch. This popular Broadway musical features music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and book by Winnie Holzman. Your kids will love it!
Already seen those? Take a look at these family-friendly Broadway shows: Mary Poppins Broadway and The Fantasticks Broadway.
Want more exciting Broadway shows?
Current Broadway Shows
Want more exciting Broadway shows? Think about attending a performance of Anything Goes Musical, a classic Broadway musical that first debuted in 1934. This highly anticipated Broadway production, due to debut in April 2011, will relate the comical adventures of those aboard an ocean liner bound from New York to London. Directed and choreographed by Tony Award-winner Kathleen Marshall, Anything Goes Broadway will feature sets by Derek McLane, costumes by Martin Pakledinaz, and lights by Peter Kaczorowski. Tony Award-winner Sutton Foster will star as singer Reno Sweeney.
Another current Broadway show is Billy Elliot the Musical. Billy Elliot the Musical has everything you loved about the 2001 film, from the music and dancing to the thick County Durham accents. This popular Broadway musical features a talented, Tony Award-winning cast and a toe-tapping score by Sir Elton John. Kids as young as eight will enjoy the story of Billy's triumph.
