With compelling performances and a company that embodies the musical’s infectious spirit, The Wiz makes a triumphant return to Broadway.
The Wiz is back on Broadway in 2024! The new production stars Wayne Brady as The Wiz alongside Nichelle Lewis, making her Broadway debut in the star-making role of Dorothy. The production started a national tour in 2023 and has now landed at its new home, the on Broadway! The musical has been a cultural […]
Let’s embark on this lyrical journey through Jeremy Jordan’s illustrious Broadway career until now.
Thornton Wilder’s OUR TOWN, Directed by Kenny Leon, Starring Jim Parsons, Zoey Deutch, Katie Holmes, and More!
With performances that illuminate the complex social dynamics at the heart of Ibsen’s melodrama, An Enemy of the People is as provocative and timely as ever.
In celebration of Easter, let’s take a look at some of the representations of Jesus Christ on the Main Stem!
This production delivers a thrilling experience, blending nostalgia with innovation, making it a must-see for both fans and newcomers alike.
With nuanced performances that breathe new life into a modern classic, Doubt makes for a thought-provoking night at the theater.
A riveting portrait of family dysfunction and prejudice, Appropriate is not to be missed. Now running at the Belasco Theatre.
So now is the perfect time to catch up with the stars who have dazzled us over the years in this groundbreaking show.
From the works of great Irish playwrights like George Bernard Shaw and Sean O’Casey to contemporary productions like “The Ferryman” and “Hangmen” Irish theatre has made a significant impact on the Broadway stage.
Here’s a roundup of the current must-see Broadway shows adapted from books
It is an absolutely packed spring ahead on Broadway, with 18 new plays and musicals set to open in March and April ahead of the cutoff date for this year’s Tony Awards!
The nonprofit raises funds from theater designers, asking them to donate just one week’s worth of royalties a year, and then distributes the funds to early career designers from marginalized backgrounds.
Through her work as a circus designer, Shana Carroll strives to tell deeply human stories.
From stirring speeches to moments of vulnerability, these performances have brought history to life in uniquely theatrical ways.
As owners of the only Black-owned merch company on Broadway, Gloster and McLain hope to convey their distinct perspective in the merchandise they design.
In celebration of Valentine’s Day, here are some of our very favorite love songs from the musical theater canon.
We all know that theater is a labor of love. But some of Broadway’s brightest stars have taken that to heart more than others…
Pam MacKinnon is a prolific New York theater artist, with years of directorial experience on Broadway and off, as well as across the country.
Bennett finally fulfilled his dream of being on Broadway when he joined the cast of Spamalot as Sir Robin on January 23rd.
Since her Off-Broadway debut with 2004’s Well at the Public Theater (which she would restage for Broadway two years later), Silverman has helmed five Broadway and over 30 Off-Broadway productions.
At once a love story and a harrowing portrait of addiction.
Last chance! Don’t miss these plays and musicals with final performances coming up soon.
Boritt has designed the set of over 30 Broadway productions, earning two Tony Awards (from six nominations), and two Drama Desk Awards (from eight nominations) in the best scenic design category.
From romance-centered musicals to intense classic dramas and one-person spectacles, the next couple of months promise a diverse roster of new Broadway offerings.
An urgent story of faith and family, Prayer for the French Republic is a thought-provoking and necessary production.
Over the years, various productions have paid homage to his legacy through impersonation, invocation, and references.
We recently spoke to Max about his inspirations, from Martin McDonagh to AI Instagram influencers, and how the production hopes to bring new audiences to the Off-Broadway space.
Come along, dancing queens, as Broadway’s Best Shows dives into the careers of the original Broadway cast over 22 years later.
2-for-1 Broadway tickets for performances Jan. 16-Feb. 4! Here is our list of some of the best shows available for this season’s offer.
Highlighting the work of Thomas Schall, a veteran fight director with over 100 Broadway credits to his name.
Come with Broadway’s Best Shows as we look into the careers of the original Broadway cast since their departures from the show.
In this interview with lead performer and composer Patrick Olson, we explore the creative process behind this idiosyncratic event, that’s a little bit David Byrne, a little bit Carl Sagan, and even a little bit Woodstock.
Are intermissions a thing of the past?
Prepare to be enthralled as we navigate some of the exceptional performances that have defined the essence of Broadway in the year 2023.
A riveting portrait of family dysfunction and prejudice, Appropriate is not to be missed.
Broadway’s Best Shows explores the original cast members and where they’ve been in the more than 15 years since.
A musical guaranteed to pull on your heartstrings.
There’s something out there for every type of theater kid this holiday season (of love)…
Shining a spotlight on the best all-around productions Broadway had to offer this year. And who better to make the top 10 picks than the site titled Broadway’s Best Shows?
Broadway’s Best Shows is taking a delightful stroll down the memory lane of his Broadway career, relishing each note, dance step, and standing ovation.
As Thanksgiving approaches, why not infuse a touch of Broadway magic into your familial feast?
Here’s a glimpse into some of Broadway’s best touring shows that are currently captivating audiences from coast to coast (and beyond).
Celebrating the original cast of the spoof-filled musical and the careers they’ve enjoyed since.
Here’s how to watch the parade (especially the Broadway shows in the parade)
The Broadway revival of Spamalot opened at the St. James Theatre with a stellar cast who is having so much fun, you can’t help but have a great time
Broadway’s Best Shows is taking you on a journey through time to explore the rich history of tap dance on Broadway, highlighting shows and artists who have left an impact on the form.
A non-stop night of laughs!
In celebration of the annual spookfest Halloween, we’re throwing back to some of Broadway’s scariest offerings.
The collaborative genius of Stephen Sondheim and David Ives is evident in every note, every line, and every scene of Here We Are.
Highlighting the small but mighty group of women who composed for the stage in the 20th century.
A BROADWAY MASTERPIECE REIMAGINED!
Here’s our list of Broadway’s most exciting up-and-comers!
We are breaking down the top five most exciting new works coming to the Off-Broadway stage in the next couple of months!
Verdict: You’ll have a great time. Purlie not only emerges Victorious but this is a triumphant return to Broadway of a wonderful play.
Here’s our picks for what you should catch around New York City this fall!
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re taking a look at the history of Hispanic and Latinx theater artists on Broadway.
Here’s to a sweet year of theater-going ahead!
Here are our recommendations for where to eat dinner before a Broadway show on the cheap.
Here’s our recap of what those original cast members have been up to since starring in Hamilton, one of Broadway’s Best Shows.
As Labor Day approaches, when we acknowledge and honor organized labor’s contributions to this country, Broadway’s Best Shows is looking back at stories of the labor movement onstage.
The annual ceremony has been celebrating excellence in New York theater since 1947 and has made actors, creators, and shows themselves become household names.
We’re going to give you our best Broadway shows for 2023.
Talk about a legacy and a play with a timeless message.
Broadway Week is almost upon us, which means that you can now get 2-for-1 tickets to select Broadway shows for performances between September 4-17! (Yes, Broadway Week is actually two weeks long. Lucky us!)
Sometimes a musical leaves you with a tune you’re humming for weeks afterwards. But sometimes, you’ll remember a costume look for the rest of your life.
New shows come to town all the time. But there are those long-standing favourites that feel like they just belong in New York City.
Blurring the lines between theater and standup, these virtuosic performances brought comedians to the Great White Way.
If you had a blast with Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, and the rest of the Barbie movie crew, here are some Broadway musicals of yesteryear that might suit your fancy!
Just like in film, horror theater productions often use their thrills and chills as social critiques. Read on if you dare…
Broadway’s Best Shows is sharing some of the most exciting productions heading to the main stem in the coming months!
Which Broadway directors gave onstage performances before leaping to the other side of the table?
Jerry Zaks, Danny Burstein, Julie Benko, and Scott Ellis share their thoughts on the passing of this Broadway giant.
Celebrate the 4th of July weekend as we run through some of the top patriotic musicals in the can(n)on (get it?).
Now that summer has been officially kicked off, here are our five favorite Broadway shows set during the summer.
Broadway has long been a platform for diverse stories, and the LGBTQ+ community
The comedy will run at the Music Box Theatre with performances beginning September 7.
Some Broadway shows can’t be contained in just a proscenium stage.
Here are Broadway’s Best Shows’ picks for the season’s top numbers on the 2023 telecast.
Meet Kara Young, Tony-nominated actress from Manhattan Theatre Club’s COST OF LIVING.
Broadway’s Best Shows is here to remind you that no one is guaranteed a Tony, not even Aaron Tveit.
Meet David Stone, the Tony-nominated producer of KIMBERLY AKIMBO.
Meet Annaleigh Ashford, the Tony-nominated star of this season’s revival of SWEENEY TODD.
Meet Dane Laffrey & Lucy MacKinnon, the Tony-nominated scenic designers of A CHRISTMAS CAROL.
Let’s take a closer look at some of the best Broadway to movie musical adaptations of all time!
Meet Joshua D. Reid, the Tony-nominated sound designer of A CHRISTMAS CAROL. This year’s nomination for Best Sound Design of a Play marks Reid’s first Tony nomination after serving as an Assistant or Associate Sound Designer on 11 Broadway productions over the last decade. Some of Reid’s previous Broadway credits include AMERICAN PSYCHO, the 2017 […]
Taste your way through Times Square with these favorite haunts
Meet Tom Kitt, the Tony-nominated composer of this season’s ALMOST FAMOUS.
Tony-nominated actress from this season’s two-hander SUMMER, 1976
The Tony-nominated star of this season’s OHIO STATE MURDERS.
Over a hundred years of evolution have transformed vaudeville, burlesque, and operetta into the mature art form we know today as musical theater.
Director-Choreographer of SOME LIKE IT HOT!
Choreographer of KPOP and & JULIET
Costume Design for Ain’t No Mo’ and Good Night, Oscar
Director of COST OF LIVING
André Bishop, the Producing Artistic Director of Lincoln Center Theater
Nominee for Best Orchestrations
