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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- Back to the Future The Musical
- Sweeney Todd – Josh Groban & Annaleigh Ashford
- Shucked Musical Comedy
- Some Like it Hot Musical
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- Chess – Aaron Tveit and Lea Michele (through May 3, 2026)
- The Fear of 13 – Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson (through July 12)
- Dog Day Afternoon – Jon Bernthal & Ebon Moss-Bachrach (Mar 10 – July 12, 2026)
- Every Brilliant Thing – Daniel Radcliffe (Feb 21-May 24)
- Proof – Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle (March 31+)
- Come and Gone – Taraji P. Henson and Cedric "The Entertainer" (March 30-July 12)
- Giant – John Lithgow (March 11-June 28)
- Death of a Salesman – Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf (March 6 +)
- Just in Time – Matthew Morrison
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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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