Top New York Musicals in 2026

Hailed as “lush, bewitching, and dazzling!” by the New York Times, seeing *The Great Gatsby* live on stage is the ultimate addition to any Big Apple itinerary. Secure your place at this theatrical extravaganza by booking your ticket in advance. You can choose from several different seating options according to your budget.

Take a break from land, crowds, and traffic on this New York City jazz cruise. Well-suited for travelers looking for a romantic evening activity, this cruise takes you away from the hectic city, as you're entertained by live music and entertainment. Plus, admire views of Lower Manhattan landmarks, including the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Financial District.

A New York Times Critics’ Pick, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) “delivers lavishly on laughter, escape, and fantasy.” Meet Dougal, an impossibly upbeat Brit who has just landed in New York City for the first time to attend the wedding of the father he’s never met. Meet Robin, the sister of the bride and a no-nonsense New Yorker with a lot of errands to do for the bride—including picking up the groom’s estranged son from the airport. These two strangers begin their journey together navigating New York City, secrets, and second chances. The Boston Globe proclaims, it’s “Irresistible! Clever, funny, and delightfully surprising!”

In 2007, a mysterious album of Nazi-era photographs arrives at the desk of a U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum archivist. The photographs aren’t like any that have been seen before. As curators unravel the truth behind the images, the album soon makes headlines and ignites a debate that reverberates far beyond the museum walls. Based on real events, Here There Are Blueberries tells the story of these historical photographs—what they reveal about the perpetrators of the Holocaust, and our own humanity. From Tectonic Theater Project (The Laramie Project), Here There Are Blueberries has been seen by audiences around the world and finally comes to Broadway for 80 performances only.

Direct from London’s West End, Jamie Allan’s Amaze is New York City’s must-see magic sensation. Bold, heartfelt, and unlike anything you’ve experienced before, Amaze blends 80s nostalgia with jaw-dropping, high-tech illusions to create a show that doesn’t just amaze - it moves you. Built around the audience and driven by story, Amaze weaves together theatrical storytelling, dazzling visual effects, mind-bending sleight-of-hand, and moments of pure wonder in an unforgettable experience for ages 5 and up. Currently the highest-rated magic show in New York City, Amaze has wowed critics and audiences alike, shattering box-office records and selling out runs in London’s West End. The Chicago Tribune hailed it as a “masterclass in magic,” The Times named it a Critic’s Pick, and even Penn & Teller were blown away: “You will love this show. We did!” Meet the magicians after the show! Tickets are limited - don’t miss the magic everyone is talking about!

Are monsters born... or made? The most Tony Award®-winning play of the year: critics hail Stranger Things: The First Shadow as "a jaw-dropping, must-see theatrical marvel" (Entertainment Weekly) that makes you ask "how the hell did they do this?" (The New York Times) over and over again. In 1959 Hawkins, Indiana, the Creel family seeks a fresh start—especially their teenage son Henry, who is eager to escape his troubled past. Everything changes when he meets Patty, a fellow outsider, and their budding romance gives Henry hope for the first time. But when a wave of shocking crimes strikes the town, Henry is forced to confront a terrifying truth: is something inside him that connects him to the horrors unfolding around him? Note: The play is set within the world and mythology. A good guide would be to check if you and your party are comfortable with the level of content within the TV show. Under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

How far would you go to get everything you ever WANTED? Texas, 1893 — Twin sisters Mary and Martha Clarke are on the run. As Black women who pass for white and hide in plain sight, they straddle a dangerous line between two Americas. When powerful forces close in to keep their family from claiming a future of their own, Mary and Martha are driven to desperate measures to save their mother and their family’s legacy. Forced to do the unthinkable in order to survive, the sisters fight for self-determination, dignity, and an inheritance long denied. Through it all, the Kinfolk, a vibrant chorus of ancestors, guide Mary and Martha forward on an odyssey of sisterhood, rebellion, and freedom. A soulful and dangerous new Broadway musical inspired by a Clarke family story carried for generations, Wanted is the epic tale of Mary and Martha: sisters, outlaws, legends. This New York Times Critic’s Pick has been hailed as “thrillingly original” with an “audacious and rollicking story.”

Set in the American South, Midnight follows twelve interconnected lives—six Black and six white characters—whose stories unfold through an exhilarating score that blends gospel, pop, R&B, rock, folk, opera, and contemporary musical theatre. As love, loss, prejudice, and hope collide, the boundaries that separate them begin to disappear, revealing a timeless truth: while we don’t choose the roles we’re born into, we do choose who we become. Filled with unforgettable music and breathtaking theatrical storytelling, Midnight invites audiences to imagine what life would look like if they had been cast in someone else’s role. At its heart, Midnight asks one unforgettable question: What if the life you inherited had belonged to someone else? By turning that question into an epic theatrical journey, Midnight explores empathy, identity, love, and redemption through a thrilling score that spans gospel, pop, R&B, rock, folk, opera, and contemporary musical theatre.

Oh, Mary! is a dark comedy about a miserable, suffocated Mary Todd Lincoln in the weeks leading up to Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. Unrequited yearning, alcoholism, and suppressed desires abound in this 80-minute one-act play that finally examines the forgotten life and dreams of Mrs. Lincoln, through the lens of an idiot (playwright Cole Escola). Declared “one of the best comedies in years” by The New York Times, “RuPaul’s Drag Race” winner Jinkx Monsoon* stars as Mary Todd Lincoln through September 28. Joining her are Oscar® and Emmy® Award nominee Kumail Nanjiani* (Marvel’s Eternals, The Big Sick), 2025 Emmy Award nominee Michael Urie (Apple TV’s Shrinking, Once Upon a Mattress), Jenn Harris (American Fiction, Elsbeth), and original cast member Tony Macht.

Experience Prince’s legacy live on stage at Broadway’s Majestic Theatre in Purple Rain, the electrifying new musical based on the Grammy®-winning album and Oscar®-winning film, featuring over 20 of his iconic hits, including “When Doves Cry,” “I Would Die 4 U,” “Take Me with U,” and “The Beautiful Ones.” Minneapolis, 1984. A new era of music television is creating overnight stars. A magnetic young performer known as “The Kid” seems like the perfect frontman to lead his bandmates to stardom. But when his past threatens everything he’s built, he’ll have to sing his way out of the darkness and into the spotlight where he belongs.

Becoming Miss Ghana 1986 would mean fame, fortune, and prosperity. At least, that’s what Paulina—the queen bee of Aburi Girls Boarding School—believes. When the pageant recruiter comes to school, Paulina and her crew pull out all the stops. But to their surprise, a new transfer student from America kicks the competition into a higher, far more personal gear. Arriving on Broadway for the first time nearly a decade after its Off-Broadway premiere, School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play reunites the powerhouse team behind Jaja’s African Hair Braiding—Tony Award-nominated playwright Jocelyn Bioh and Tony Award-nominated director Whitney White—for this bright, biting comedy.

Following an acclaimed, sold out run at London’s National Theatre and a smash-hit West End transfer, Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, Saltburn) brings her Olivier Award-winning “tour de force” (Metro) performance to Broadway in a “searing legal drama” (Guardian) from the writer and director of the global phenomenon Prime Facie. Jessica Parks is a maverick London Crowd Court judge; sharp, compassionate, and determined to change a system she knows isn’t always just. But her career exists inter alia (“among other things”) as she balances motherhood, friendship, and the elusive notion of having it all. So, when an unthinkable event rocks her finely tuned life, can she hold her family together – or will everything fall apart?

Reimagined by the visionary Tony Award®-winning director Jamie Lloyd, Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary Evita returns to Broadway, starring Rachel Zegler, who won the Olivier Award for her acclaimed portrayal of Eva Perón in the West End. Evita features an iconic score, including “Don’t Cry For Me Argentina,” “Oh What a Circus,” “Another Suitcase in Another Hall,” and the Oscar®-winning “You Must Love Me.” Fueled by ambition and passion Eva Perón rose from poverty to become the most powerful woman in Latin America. A symbol of hope for many Argentines, her star shone brightly as she captured the nation’s heart and divided its soul.

Military lawyer Daniel Kaffee is known for his wit, charm, and uncanny talent for closing cases before they ever get to trial. When assigned to defend two young Marines accused of murder, his typical strategy is upended by Lt. Commander JoAnne Galloway, a sharp attorney determined to prove the men’s innocence. But the evidence soon leads them to a cover-up, putting them on a collision course with the entire chain of command. Starring Emmy Award® winner Bradley Whitford (The West Wing, The Handmaids Tale) and Tom Blyth (The People We Meet on Vacation, The Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes), and directed by six-time Tony Award® winner Michael Arden (Maybe Happy Ending), A Few Good Men shows the cost of following your conscience in a system built on secrecy and obedience—and asks us to choose the truth anyway. Gripping, high-stakes, and ultimately hopeful, it reminds us that a country’s ideals are only as strong as our willingness to stand behind them.

Galileo is the electrifying and explosive new Broadway musical about the man whose discoveries rocked our universe. When luminary Galileo (four-time Tony Award® nominee Raúl Esparza) peers into the heavens, what he sees challenges humanity’s understanding of the world. Unwilling to deny the truth, Galileo finds himself in a fight with the most powerful institution on Earth. As his trusted confidant Barberini (Drama Desk Award nominee Jeremy Kushnier) ascends to power, friendship leads to betrayal, and the dreams Galileo has envisioned for himself and for his brilliant daughter Virginia (Tony® nominee Joy Woods) begin to slip away. Belief, ambition, and love pull the trio out of orbit, each confronting what they’re willing to sacrifice for what matters most.