What’s New On Broadway? | Best Theater in NYC
Most theatergoers around the world know where some of the best new theater can be found: New York City. Times Square. The Great White Way. Broadway. Many of the most beloved productions get their start on Broadway, a theater hub where audiences witness incredible musicals and plays all year long.
Looking to catch a Broadway production in NYC this season? Here, theatergoers will find a rundown of the best musicals and plays currently showing on Broadway. Here is the Best New Theater in NYC, a short guide to the city’s best upcoming musicals and plays.
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BOOP! The Musical
Now showing at the Broadhurst Theatre is BOOP! The Musical, which welcomes the iconic Betty Boop to the stage for the first time. Sporting her iconic style, her sassy and strong persona, and her trademark voice, BOOP! is a lively and fun (for the whole family) production.
BOOP! The Musical is about Betty Boop leaving her black-and-white universe for an in-color adventure in the city. With a book by Bob Martin, music by David Foster, and Jerry Mitchell as director and choreographer, BOOP! is a top-notch musical-comedy the whole family can enjoy this year on Broadway.
The run time for BOOP! The Musical is 2 hours and 30 minutes with one intermission.
Just in Time
Tiny award-winning actor Jonathon Groff is back on Broadway this spring as Bobby Darin, a legendary singer who quickly sprung from teen sensation to global superstar status. From a young age, Bobby Darin knew he would not live a very long life, but he certainly lived his to the fullest. Just in TIme will include iconic Bobby Darin hits including “Beyond the Sea,” “Mack the Knife,” “Splish Splash,” and “Dream Lover.”
Just in Time is developed and directed by Tony Award winner Alex Timbers (Moulin Rouge). Come learn about this once-in-a-lifetime talent, portrayed by one of the best theater and film actors living today, at the Circle in the Square Theater beginning June 10.
The run time for Just in Time is 2 hours and 30 minutes, including one intermission.
Operation Mincemeat
This summer at the John Golden Theater, fans have the opportunity to see the West End sensation Operation Mincemeat. A melange of humor, action, and spy thriller, Operation Mincemeat tells the incredible, unlikely, and hilarious tale of how a covert operation turned the tide of WWII.
This Tony-nominated new musical, vying to become a classic in the theater cannon, is an intellectual wartime romp completely unlike anything you’ve seen on Broadway before. Head to the John Golden Theater to see what everyone is talking about, this summer, with performances beginning June 10.
The run time for Operation Mincemeat is 2 hours and 30 minutes, including one intermission.
Real Women Have Curves
Based on the play by Josefina López, which inspired the iconic hit HBO film, comes Real Women Have Curves the musical. This funny, inspiring new musical follows Ana García, who dreams of leaving her home in East Los Angeles. Ana works in the garment district, and when a massive unprecedented order of 200 dresses comes through, she has to make a choice between her own ambitions, her mother’s expectations, and her community’s needs.
Directed by Tony award winner Sergio Trujillo, Real Women Have Curves is one of the brightest beams shining on Broadway today. Catch the show at the James Earl Jones Theatre from now through October 5.
The run time for Real Women Have Curves is 2 hours and 20 minutes, including one intermission.
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Gypsy
Not only is Gypsy receiving a star-studded revival, but filling the role of musical theater’s most famous stage mother is none other than Audra McDonald. The winner of more competitive Tony Awards than any other performer in history, we can’t think of a better fit than Audra McDonald for the storied role of Rose.
First staged in 1959, Gypsy is based on the memoir of Gypsy Rose Lee—a dancer reflecting on the relationship she had with her mother. We can’t wait to see how Audra McDonald brings this “deeply flawed and brilliantly alive character” to life, this year, at the newly-renovated Majestic Theater.
The run time for Gypsy is 2 hours and 40 minutes with one intermission.
Oh, Mary!
The dark comedy, instant hit production Oh, Mary! has now been extended through September 28, 2025. Written by and starring Cole Escola as a miserably oppressed Mary Todd Lincoln in the weeks leading up to her husband’s assassination, this new play has brought deep irreverent joy to Broadway this year.
Delightfully twisted and dubbed as a hilarious take on history, Oh, Mary! surprised many unsuspecting theatergoers this year. We are glad many more audiences will get a chance to see this show. TickPick has incredible deals on Oh, Mary! tickets but we suggest getting them soon.
The run time for Oh, Mary! is 80 minutes long, with no intermission.
Maybe Happy Ending
This offbeat and captivating new musical is one of the most interesting productions to come to Broadway this year. Maybe Happy Ending, starring Darren Criss (Little Shop of Horrors) alongside Helen J Shen, unravels a strange love story between two uncanny characters. Winner of the Richard Rodgers Award, Maybe Happy Ending is finally getting the Broadway treatment it deserves.
Maybe Happy Ending has been brought to the Belasco Theatre stage by some known greats in the industry: visionary director and Tony Award winner Michael Arden (Parade, Once on This Island), scenic design by Dane Laffrey (A Christmas Carol) and book, music, and lyrics by the internationally acclaimed duo Will Aronson and Hue Park.
Maybe Happy Ending will be up at the Belasco from now through January 18, 2026. Get your Maybe Happy Ending Tickets soon, before they climb even higher in price.
The run time for Maybe Happy Ending is 100 minutes, no intermission.
& Juliet
Coming of age jukebox musical & Juliet has been extended through the end of the year. Based on a series of “what if” scenarios that replace the tragic ending to Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, this bubbling musical forges a light-hearted twist one on of the saddest love stories ever written.
The & Juliet book was co-written by Swedish pop songwriter Max Martin. The musical numbers, all originated from songs Martin co-wrote, are twists on known pop singles such as “I Want It That Way,” “… Baby One More Time,” “Teenage Dream,” and more.
Looking for a good time and a turn on a classic? & Juliet is the production for you. Snag your & Juliet Tickets today and catch performances from now through February 2026.
The run time for & Juliet is 2 hours and 30 minutes, with one intermission.
Sunset Blvd.
The sensational revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s classic musical Sunset Boulevard has finally arrived to the St. James Theatre. The new productions stars singer and actress Nicole Scherzinger as Norma Desmond, who received a 6-minute standing ovation after a dazzling opening night performance.
Sunset Blvd. has been coined one of the most spectacular revivals of the decade. Brought to audiences by famed British director Jamie Lloyd, this rendition of Sunset Blvd. is unlike any other iteration of the production to come before it.
With an incredible leading cast to bring even more depth and monstrosity to these iconic characters, this revival is about to go down in history. Fans will have to see for themselves, and we suggest they snag their Sunset Blvd. tickets soon. Sunset Blvd. will show from now through July 2025.
The run time for Sunset Blvd. is 2 hours and 35 minutes, with one intermission.
Hell’s Kitchen
The new musical, Hell’s Kitchen, is a coming of age New York City story inspired by the music and lyrics of Alicia Keys. Hell’s Kitchen follows a 17-year-old Ali, raised by her overprotective and loving mother, on the brink of discovering her passion for music.
Led by a powerhouse cast, and fueled by old favorites and new songs by Alicia Keys, Hell’s Kitchen has become one of the most entertaining shows on Broadway. Fans can catch Hell’s Kitchen at the Shubert Theatre from now through November 2, 2025. TickPick is a great place to find cheap Hell’s Kitchen Tickets, but we suggest getting them soon.
The run time for Hell’s Kitchen is 2 hours and 30 minutes, with one intermission.
What’s coming to Broadway later this year?
Mamma Mia!
ABBA fans, rejoice! The revival of Mamma Mia! is arriving to the Winter Garden Theatre—where it originally premiered in 2001—with an opening night set for August 14. Sun-kissed and hilarious, this beloved tale set on a Greek island paradise is about to get the Broadway treatment yet again. This time, with direction from Phyllida Lloyd. Returning as the choreographer is Anthony Van Laast, the same man who held this incredibly important role in 2001. Fans, get ready for the Mamma Mia you’ve grown up singing and dancing to for the past two decades. Theater greatness is about to return to the Winter Garden Theatre this summer.
The Queen of Versailles
Based on the 2012 documentary of the same name, The Queen of Versailles arrives to the St. James Theatre beginning October 8. Starring Kristin Chenoweth as Jackie Siegel, The Queen of Versailles follows the Mrs. Florida billionaire as she takes you through her mansion, the largest private home in America and inspired by the Palace of Versailles. Theater fans, you don’t want to miss this Emmy award-winning actress return to broadway to perform this incredible, real-life inspired role.
Best Broadway Shows For Kids
Aladdin
Dates: Now – TBA
Now dubbed “the biggest party on Broadway” is Disney’s Aladdin. From the award-winning music, to the Swarovski crystal-laden costumes, to the special effects magic carpets swirling the stage, Aladdin is simply a must-see experiences for theater goers of all ages.
Now up at the New Amsterdam Theatre on West 42nd street, Aladdin has quickly become one of the most sought out shows on Broadway. With Academy award-winning songs like “Friend Like Me,” Aladdin will continue to soar into our hearts all season long.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Dates: July 12, 2022 – TBA
Hogwarts welcomes you home, or rather, to the Lyric Theatre to witness an original new chapter in the Potterverse. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, now boldly redesigned into a one-night event, is set 19 years after Harry, Ron, and Hermione save the wizarding world. Fans of the Harry Potter series would be remiss to skip out on their chance to see what, after the final book installment, happens next.
Winner of 6 Tony awards, including Best Play, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is a must-see Broadway show. We suggest gathering all of the Harry Potter fans in your life and embark together on an unmissable night of magic.
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The Lion King
Dates: Now – TBA
Are you a theater fan, with kids, who hasn’t seen The Lion King on Broadway? It’s time for you to join the 110 million fans who’ve witnessed the dazzling visual and musical phenomena. Based on the beloved 1994 film, The Lion King continues to herald the best onstage production, and the best actors on Broadway, for an unforgettable performance.
This year, head to the Minskoff Theatre to enjoy Tony award-winning director Julie Taymor’s rendition of The Lion King on Broadway. Now celebrating 20 years on stage, The Lion King endures the NYC theater scene with its timeless entertainment for the whole family.
Wicked
Dates: Now – TBA
If you have yet to see one of Broadway’s legendary shows, Wicked, we can’t imagine a better time than this performance season. Now with even more high-tech stage production, visuals, and special effects, Wicked has solidified its status as one of the biggest draws on Broadway.
Are you a novice theater fan, looking for some whole family fun? Wicked is a sure ticket to an amazing night on The Great White Way. Head to the Gershwin Theater this season for your chance to see what all of the Wicked mania is about.
How to Buy Cheap Broadway Tickets
There has been an increase in popularity when it comes to Broadway, with all-new productions and voices entering the theater scene. With a revitalized energy moving within the theater realm, ticket prices have reached new heights. But good deals on theater tickets can still be found, if you know where to look.
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