Here’s where those groundbreaking performers are now.
See what’s in store for the second half of the 2025-2026 Broadway season.
Big, bold, and fiercely alive.
A delightful new romantic comedy
Brian Stokes Mitchell, Heather Headley, Boyd Gaines, Karen Ziemba, + more.
A brilliant transfer of the West End’s hit Olivier-winning production.
Miss Piggy and her Muppet friends cameo in Rob Lake Magic.
The class of 2000 marked a turning point in how Broadway told its stories.
Actors, Artists, and True Fans
The chandelier, the romance, the mystery — unforgettable.
A Costume Spectacular Inspired by This Season’s Hits
ART on Broadway delivers laughs as big as the A-list cast.
Hope and the Chaos of Creation
(And Down Into The Netherworld)
A glorious revival of a musical masterpiece that is always timely, but remarkably so in 2025.
These are the numbers that stopped shows, broke rules, and redefined what movement could mean on stage.
Art, at its most fearless, can move hearts and minds.
Top ways to get discount Broadway tickets
A Broadway production that hits back, with all the feelings attached.
From a cult-favorite musical rising again to an intimate family drama, the fall season promises variety and impact.
Mike talks about what it really means to hold a show together.
Your Broadway night deserves more than just a quick bite.
We sat down with Casting Director Peter Van Dam to talk about his journey from actor to casting.
It’s wedding season! Where better to draw inspiration for your first dance than Broadway?
The 2025 calendar shows why New York’s theatre scene remain a magnet for stars who could easily continue working in film or television.
Broadway has always drawn inspiration from the written word. What could be the next page to stage musical?
What happened to the original cast after they bid farewell to Uganda?
Here’s a look at a few who have successfully built careers in both Broadway and Hollywood.
Nothing stirs the pot in musical theatre quite like a good love triangle.
September is all about transition, reflection, and reclaiming your spotlight.
There’s something about a Broadway heartbreak song that hits differently than any other kind of musical theatre moment. Here are 12 songs that burn, break and boldly define the emotional moments.
Between blockbuster revivals, high-profile debuts, daring comedies, and nostalgic musicals, this year’s lineup offers something for everyone.
It’s time for some astrology, Broadway style.
Adam Guettel and Tina Landau’s Floyd Collins—based on the true story of the Kentucky cave explorer—receives its long-awaited Broadway premiere
This year’s class of nominees includes some historic firsts and notable exceptions to the rule, worth a shoutout.
With two new entries to the list this season, we are looking back at the history of these portrayals of music icons.
A wild western true story gets the folk rock treatment
Kimberly Belflower’s new play gives a 21st-century take on Arthur Miller’s The Crucible through the lens of a Georgia high school classroom’s study of the classic.
Let’s take a look at where the stars of this moving production are now.
There are a lot of Broadway milestones worth celebrating this year!
Glengarry Glen Ross is here to remind us that there’s room for any kind of theater at the Palace—and sometimes, a good well-timed insult can hurt as much as a high note.
Let’s take a look through history and shout out some of the best title songs in Broadway musicals over the years.
Idina Menzel swings and sings from the treetops in Broadway’s new tree-centric musical, Redwood. With a soaring pop-infused score by Kate Diaz, Menzel stuns in this emotionally charged production. She’s joined by standouts Zachary Noah Piser as her late son and Khaila Wilcoxon as a Redwood botanist and fellow tree lover, both delivering powerhouse performances […]
Plays used to aim for open-ended runs, hoping to join the rarefied air of the longest-running shows. But in recent seasons, a new trend has emerged: plays aren’t sticking around forever anymore.
With so much hitting the New York boards in the next three months, we are narrowing the pack to the things we can wait the least to see!
His wide range is no doubt a result of his lengthy Broadway career leading up to his role in Maybe Happy Ending.
Here are some of the most exciting new performers to grace the stage in the 2024-2025 Broadway season!
Audra McDonald is turning in another masterclass performance on the Broadway stage, this time filling the shoes of Gypsy’s iconic stage mom Mama Rose at the Majestic Theatre. In George C. Wolfe’s new revival, Joy Woods and Jordan Tyson play Louise and June, respectively, shining as blindingly brightly as their showbiz characters, alongside Danny Burstein’s […]
Let’s look ahead here to 2025, where an astonishing 11 musicals are currently scheduled to begin performances
Small town living may not be for everyone, but Our Town’s exploration of humanity remains universal.
Thornton Wilder explored the search of finding the profound in the mundane. As Our Town graces the Broadway stage once more, under the skilled direction of Kenny Leon and featuring the standout talent of Jim Parsons, we’re reminded of the timelessness of Thornton Wilder’s work. First premiered in 1938, Our Town has not only stood […]
With a busy season ahead, Broadway’s Best Shows is here to keep you up to date on where to find the biggest stars on Broadway this fall!
Performer-turned-Director
Major political figures are lighting up the New York theater boards this summer with N/A, Suffs, Oh Mary!, alongside the continued run of Hamilton.
As the school year starts up again, let’s take a look at some of Broadway’s Best Shows set on college campus.
As we head into a very busy 2024-2025 Broadway season, we want to take a moment to celebrate the work of these fine performers.
In anticipation of the 2024 Broadway revival, let’s take a look at the history behind this classic play.
While she’s currently appearing in “Hell’s Kitchen” in a role for which she earned her second Tony nomination, here’s a breakdown of the Broadway roles that got her there.
Let’s take a look at some of Broadway’s Best Shows that take place in high school.
Let’s take a look at some notable Broadway two-handers from years past and the one ahead.
In light of the dueling Gatsby adaptations, let’s take a look at some noteworthy musicals that were based on works in the public domain.
The musical follows Oliver’s unexpected relationship with robot neighbor Claire as it blossoms from a friendship into something more.
Let’s take a look at the current Broadway productions that have won this coveted award in the past.
This season, Kara Young is nominated for Best Actress in a Featured Role in a Play for her performance in “Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch.”
This season, Amy Herzog is nominated for Best Play for her poignant work in “Mary Jane” and Best Revival of a Play for her adaptation of “An Enemy of the People.”
This season, Greif is nominated for Best Direction of a Musical for his work on “Hell’s Kitchen.”
This season, Leslie Odom Jr. is nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for his performance in “Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch.” Here’s a breakdown of the Broadway roles that got him there:
This season, O’Hara is nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical for her performance in “Days of Wine & Roses.” Here’s a breakdown of the Broadway productions that got her here!
That battle – between the most consequential, Democratic House Speaker and the fresh-faced, Puerto-Rican congressional newcomer from the Bronx – takes centerstage, literally, in the new Off Broadway play, “N/A.”
This season, Camille A. Brown is nominated for Best Choreography for her work on “Hell’s Kitchen.” Here’s a breakdown of the Broadway productions that got her here!
This season, Lindsay Mendez is nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical for her performance in “Merrily We Roll Along.” Here’s a breakdown of the Broadway roles that got her here!
This season, Liev Schreiber is nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play for his performance in “Doubt.”
This season, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer is nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical for her performance in “Spamalot.”
Through taut pacing and nail-biting suspense, these plays have kept audiences at the edge of their seats, eagerly anticipating the twists and turns that await them.
Through dance, these musicals push the envelope, showcasing movement as a vehicle for innovative storytelling.
From presidential campaigns to government scandals, there has been a wealth of political plays on Broadway in recent years.
Here is a recap of all the productions that have opened in this season, many of which are now competing for recognition at this year’s Tony Awards!
Whether you’re a New York local or planning your family’s very first trip to the city, it can be challenging to figure out which of Broadway’s bevy of options are right for the children in your life. The Broadway’s Best Shows editorial team has assembled our recommendations based on age group (5-10, 11-14, and 14-18), […]
With new productions of Othello and Romeo & Juliet already on the way for the 2024-2025 Broadway season, we look back at the recent revivals of some of the Bard’s most prominent works.
Across several decades, a relentless matriarch struggles to navigate her relationship with her two children in Mother Play, now playing at The Hayes Theater.
A new adaptation by Heidi Schreck, Uncle Vanya finds the humor and pathos in dysfunctional family relationships and breathes new life into Chekhkov’s classic.
A spirited cast breathes new life into the battle for women’s voting rights in Suffs.
If you had a good time at Grease and Mamma Mia, you’ll have a blast at “The Heart of Rock and Roll.” It’s hot fun in the Summertime!
Capturing one young woman’s struggle to find herself as an artist and as an individual, Hell’s Kitchen is a story of perseverance brimming with heart.
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
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.
