Top Broadway productions represent the most popular live theater experiences in New York City. This guide highlights award-winning plays, long-running audience favorites, critically acclaimed productions, and today's most in-demand Broadway shows. Compare schedules, theaters, ticket prices, and upcoming performances to plan your Broadway visit.
Top Broadway Plays
Discover Broadway's most popular plays and shows in New York City.
Explore the top Broadway plays and shows currently performing in New York City. Compare award-winning productions, audience favorites, schedules, theaters, ticket prices, and upcoming performances to find the best Broadway experience for your visit.
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Upcoming Events
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First Event
$66
Lowest Price
$286
Average Price
Top Broadway Rankings
Ranked by the number of scheduled performances and production longevity.
| # | Broadway Show | Upcoming Shows | Prices | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 394 | Tickets from: $81 Average price: $598 | View Schedule | ||
| 2 | 338 | Tickets from: $88 Average price: $329 | View Schedule | ||
| 3 | 323 | Tickets from: $62 Average price: $237 VIP from: $410 | View Schedule | ||
| 4 | 299 | Tickets from: $79 Average price: $287 | View Schedule | ||
| 5 | 291 | Tickets from: $76 Average price: $482 VIP from: $455 | View Schedule | ||
| 6 | 289 | Tickets from: $64 Average price: $286 VIP from: $524 | View Schedule | ||
| 7 | 289 | Tickets from: $82 Average price: $341 VIP from: $478 | View Schedule | ||
| 8 | 287 | Tickets from: $128 Average price: $468 VIP from: $592 | View Schedule | ||
| 9 | 266 | Tickets from: $87 Average price: $328 | View Schedule | ||
| 10 | 252 | Tickets from: $97 Average price: $255 VIP from: $433 | View Schedule | ||
| 11 | 226 | Tickets from: $69 Average price: $188 | View Schedule | ||
| 12 | 218 | Tickets from: $81 Average price: $221 VIP from: $478 | View Schedule | ||
| 13 | 193 | Tickets from: $58 Average price: $246 VIP from: $478 | View Schedule | ||
| 14 | 192 | Tickets from: $51 Average price: $211 | View Schedule | ||
| 15 | 185 | Tickets from: $64 Average price: $247 VIP from: $546 | View Schedule | ||
| 16 | 184 | Tickets from: $81 Average price: $349 | View Schedule | ||
| 17 | 182 | Tickets from: $11 Average price: $288 VIP from: $478 | View Schedule | ||
| 18 | 171 | Tickets from: $39 Average price: $252 VIP from: $501 | View Schedule | ||
| 19 | 161 | Tickets from: $92 Average price: $617 | View Schedule | ||
| 20 | 147 | Tickets from: $89 Average price: $338 VIP from: $546 | View Schedule | ||
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Editor's Picks
Our favorite Broadway productions right now.
Broadway Plays by Dates
Daily Updated Broadway Calendar
Broadway Performance Schedule
Upcoming performances from today's top productions.Upcoming Broadway Shows: 6,995
- Sep2020261:00 PMSunBest ValueWeekend EventStranger Things: The First ShadowMarquis Theatre - NY • 1,611 seatsMarquis Theatre - NY
10036, 211 West 45th Street New York, NY10036, 211 West 45th Street New York, NY, USFrom $66Avg. price ~ $286Tickets Available: 236View Tickets - Sep2020261:00 PMSunWeekend Event& JulietStephen Sondheim Theatre • 1,055 seatsStephen Sondheim Theatre10036, 124 West 43rd Street New York, NY10036, 124 West 43rd Street New York, NY, USFrom $131Avg. price ~ $471Tickets Available: 85View Tickets
- Sep2020261:00 PMSunWeekend EventThe Lion KingMinskoff Theatre • 1,621 seatsMinskoff Theatre10036, 200 West 45th Street New York, NY10036, 200 West 45th Street New York, NY, USFrom $94Avg. price ~ $321Tickets Available: 205View Tickets
- Sep2020261:00 PMSunHigh DemandWeekend EventHamiltonRichard Rodgers Theatre • 1,319 seatsRichard Rodgers Theatre10036, 226 West 46th Street New York, NY10036, 226 West 46th Street New York, NY, USFrom $271Avg. price ~ $1060Tickets Available: 57View Tickets
- Sep2020261:00 PMSunWeekend EventMaybe Happy Ending - A New MusicalBelasco Theatre - NY • 1,016 seatsBelasco Theatre - NY10036, 111 West 44th Street New York, NY10036, 111 West 44th Street New York, NY, USFrom $80Avg. price ~ $277Tickets Available: 209View Tickets
- Sep2020261:00 PMSunBest ValueWeekend EventAladdinNew Amsterdam Theatre • 1,702 seatsNew Amsterdam Theatre10036, 214 West 42nd Street New York, NY10036, 214 West 42nd Street New York, NY, USFrom $72Avg. price ~ $264Tickets Available: 227View Tickets
- Sep2020262:00 PMSunWeekend EventTitanique - MusicalSt. James Theatre • 1,710 seatsSt. James Theatre10036, 246 W. 44th Street New York, NY10036, 246 W. 44th Street New York, NY, USFrom $228Avg. price ~ $1161Tickets Available: 77View Tickets
- Sep2020262:00 PMSunWeekend EventSix The MusicalLena Horne Theatre • 1,069 seatsLena Horne Theatre10036, 256 West 47th Street New York, NY10036, 256 West 47th Street New York, NY, USFrom $87Avg. price ~ $282Tickets Available: 230View Tickets
- Sep2020262:00 PMSunWeekend EventChicago - The MusicalAmbassador Theatre - NY • 1,088 seatsAmbassador Theatre - NY10019, 219 W. 49th Street New York, NY10019, 219 W. 49th Street New York, NY, USFrom $108Avg. price ~ $228Tickets Available: 199View Tickets
- Sep2020262:00 PMSunWeekend EventSchool Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls PlaySamuel J. Friedman Theatre • 622 seatsSamuel J. Friedman Theatre10036, 261 West 47th Street New York, NY10036, 261 West 47th Street New York, NY, USFrom $130Avg. price ~ $255Tickets Remaining: 4View Tickets
- Sep2020262:00 PMSunWeekend EventRichard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror ShowRichard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror ShowStudio 54 - NY • 1,006 seatsStudio 54 - NY10019, 254 West 54th Street New York, NY10019, 254 West 54th Street New York, NY, USFrom $168Avg. price ~ $865Tickets Available: 41View Tickets
- Sep2020262:00 PMSunWeekend EventThe Book Of MormonEugene O'Neill Theatre • 1,108 seatsEugene O'Neill Theatre10019, 230 West 49th Street New York, NY10019, 230 West 49th Street New York, NY, USFrom $172Avg. price ~ $602Tickets Available: 47View Tickets
- Sep2020262:00 PMSunWeekend EventParanormal Activity - PlayVirginia/August Wilson Theatre - NY • 1,222 seatsVirginia/August Wilson Theatre - NY10019, 245 West 52nd Street New York, NY10019, 245 West 52nd Street New York, NY, USFrom $159Avg. price ~ $698Tickets Available: 92View Tickets
- Sep2020262:00 PMSunWeekend EventOperation MincemeatJohn Golden Theatre • 804 seatsJohn Golden Theatre10036, 252 W. 45th St. New York, NY10036, 252 W. 45th St. New York, NY, USFrom $74Avg. price ~ $320Tickets Available: 114View Tickets
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Why These Are the Top Broadway Productions
How we select Broadway's best productions.
Our rankings combine editorial review with measurable factors, including production longevity, audience demand, awards, critical recognition, performance frequency, ticket availability, and overall popularity.
Rather than relying on a single score, we evaluate multiple signals to help visitors discover Broadway productions that consistently stand out in NYC.
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