Broadway Shows in New York by Category

…which NYC Broadway Show should you see?

Broadway shows in New York are one of our city’s most exciting activities and are a must-do for almost everyone visiting and living in New York! Since there are usually 39 Broadway Shows playing at any given time, the choices can sometimes be overwhelming. The NYC Insider Guide is here to highlight the best shows in each category, along with half price tickets (when available) so you can choose the best show at the best price for your visit. Not sure what’s best for kids? Want to see which Broadway Shows are starring Celebrities? Read on…

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Celebrities on Broadway

  • McNealRobert Downey Jr. (Sept 5-Nov 4, 2024)
  • Our TownJim Parsons, Katie Holmes & Zoey Deutch (Sept 17 2024 – Jan 19, 2025)
  • Left on TenthJulianna Margulies & Peter Gallagher (Sept 26 2024 – Open Run)
  • RedwoodIdina Menzel (Jan 24, 2025 – Open Run)
  • Good Night, and Good LuckGeorge Clooney (Spring 2025)
  • OthelloDenzel Washington & Jake Gyllenhaal (Spring 2025)
  • All In: Comedy About LoveJohn Mulaney (Dec 11, 2024-January 12, 2025) w Renée Elise Goldsberry (December 11-30). Lin-Manuel Miranda (Jan 14- Feb 16, 2025) w Andrew Rannells (January 14-26), Jimmy Fallon (January 28-February 2) ++
  • Audra McDonald will take on the legendary role of Rose in Gypsy this fall.
  • Scherzinger will bring her acclaimed performance as Norma Desmond in Sunset Boulevard to Broadway this fall.

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NYC Broadway Plays

Harry Potter on Broadway

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - 2018 TONY Award Winner Best Play

Returns Nov 12, 2021 as a 1 Act/ 1 Ticket Play. It was always difficult being Harry Potter and it isn’t much easier now that he is an overworked employee of the Ministry of Magic, a husband, and father to three school-age children. While Harry grapples with a past that refuses to stay where it belongs, his youngest son Albus must struggle with the weight of a family legacy he never wanted. Previews March 16, Opens April 22, 2018. (Ages 10+).


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