Best Broadway Shows to See in New York Right Now (2025 Guide)

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From the magic of Wicked 💚 to the electrifying MJ The Musical ⚡, and chaotic laughs in Drunk Shakespeare 🍸 — this roundup hits the must-sees, hidden gems, and crowd-pleasers for every kind of theater lover.

🕺 MJ The Musical
Get inside the creative genius of Michael Jackson. This electrifying Broadway show blends iconic music, incredible choreography, and behind-the-scenes storytelling.
⏱️ 2 to 3 hours of goosebumps.
💸 Starts at $112.
✔️ Recommended by 90% of travelers.

💚 Wicked
This Broadway classic retells the story of the witches of Oz like you’ve never seen before. Flying monkeys, an Emerald City glow-up, and that one song you’ll be humming for days.
⏱️ About 2 to 3 hours.
💸 From $138.
✔️ Loved by 95% of travelers.

🎭 Drunk Shakespeare
Five actors. One of them very drunk.
It’s Shakespeare… like never before. Expect improv, surprises, and lots of laughs.
⏱️ 1 to 2 hours.
💸 Just $45.
✔️ Rated 4.8 with 600+ reviews.

🦁 The Lion King
A Tony-winning spectacle that brings the Pride Lands to life. Beloved by kids and adults alike.
⏱️ 2 to 3 hours.
💸 Tickets around $140.
✔️ 91% approval from global travelers.

😂 The Play That Goes Wrong
A perfectly awful stage performance by a hilariously bad drama troupe.
⏱️ 2 hours of pure mayhem.
💸 From $102.
✔️ 96% of travelers recommend.

🍸 The Great Gatsby Musical
A dazzling retelling of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic — lush, bewitching, and full of sparkle.
⏱️ 2 to 3 hours.
💸 Starts at $75.
✔️ 94% would see it again.

❤️ Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Think glamour, romance, and every chart-topping anthem mashed into one epic Broadway night.
⏱️ 2 to 3 hours.
💸 From $99.
✔️ 94% loved it.

🕌 Aladdin
Dazzling costumes, flying carpet scenes, and Broadway at its Disney best.
⏱️ 2 to 3 hours.
💸 Around $98.
✔️ Recommended by 96% of families.

🇺🇸 Hamilton
A hip-hop-fueled story of America’s founding fathers — with unmatched energy and storytelling.
⏱️ 2 to 3 hours.
💸 Tickets from $150+.
✔️ 92% would go again in a heartbeat.

🎟️ Broadway Behind the Scenes Tour
Peek inside rehearsal studios and learn how Broadway magic is made.
⏱️ 2 hours.
💸 From $61.
✔️ Rated 4.8 across the board.

00:00 Intro
00:15 MJ The Musical
00:39 Wicked
00:58 Drunk Shakespeare
01:18 The Lion King
01:37 The Play That Goes Wrong
01:55 The Great Gatsby Musical
02:11 Moulin Rouge! The Musical
02:30 Aladdin
02:48 Hamilton
03:07 Broadway Behind the Scenes Tour

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