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Upcoming Broadway Shows 2026–27:
New Musicals, Plays & Revivals

Track new Broadway shows coming to NYC — what is in previews, what opens next, and what is announced for the 2026–27 Broadway season.

🎭 Fall 2026 ❄️ Winter 2027 🌱 Spring 2027 📋 TBA

This is the dedicated hub for upcoming Broadway shows: new Broadway shows that are announced, in previews, or opening later in the 2026–27 season. It tracks new musicals, plays, revivals, first-preview dates, opening nights, theaters and the ticket-planning decisions that matter before a production is fully open. For shows already running, start with the main Broadway shows hub.

The 2026–27 Broadway season is one of the more ambitious in recent memory. The fall slate alone brings a genuinely star-packed revival of Other Desert Cities, a reinvention of the world’s longest-running musical, a new Clifford Odets revival with Danny Burstein and Jessica Hecht, Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell in Shakespeare, and Rosamund Pike making her Broadway debut. Use this page to track what’s coming, when it’s opening, and how to plan around it.

A standing reminder: upcoming Broadway information changes. Dates, theaters, casts, and ticket availability can shift before previews begin. Always verify with the official show site, the theater box office, or Broadway.org before buying tickets or making travel plans.

Last checked October 10, 2026: Upcoming Broadway dates, theaters, casts, preview schedules, opening nights, ticket availability, runtimes, age guidance, and venue policies can change before performances begin. Before buying tickets or making travel plans, confirm the latest details with the official show site, the theater, Broadway.org, the ticketing provider, the MTA, and any restaurant or hotel you plan to use.
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Upcoming Broadway Shows Opening Soon: Fall 2026

These are the key new Broadway shows beginning performances or still in previews this fall. This list is organized by first performance or preview date, which makes it useful for visitors searching for Broadway shows opening soon. Shows that are already fully open belong on the current Broadway shows hub.

Samuel J. Friedman Theatre · Play · Opened Sept 28 · Extended through Nov 15
Now Playing
Todd Haimes Theatre · Play / Molière adaptation · Bill Irwin · Runs through Nov 22
Now in previews
Hudson Theatre · Play Revival · Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Ed Harris, Allison Janney · Opens Oct 18
Previews Sept 29
Imperial Theatre · Billy Crystal solo show · Opens Oct 21 · Limited run through Jan 3, 2027
Previews Oct 1
Vivian Beaumont Theater · Aaron Sorkin revival · Bradley Whitford, Tom Blyth · Opens Oct 29
Previews Oct 8
James Earl Jones Theatre · New Musical · Solea Pfeiffer, Liisi LaFontaine · Opens Nov 8
Previews Oct 15
Booth Theatre · Bruce Norris play · Directed by Joe Mantello · Opens Nov 15 · 12-week run · Ages 17+
Previews Oct 17
Hayes Theater · Musical · Broadway premiere · Opens Nov 16 · Through Feb 7, 2027
Previews Oct 22
Winter Garden Theatre · Play Revival · Tom Hiddleston, Hayley Atwell · Opens Nov 19
Previews Oct 31
Ethel Barrymore Theatre · New Play · Pulitzer Prize finalist · Opens Nov 9 · Through Jan 10, 2027
Previews Nov 2
Broadhurst Theatre · Holiday Engagement · Andrew Rannells, Megan Hilty, Tituss Burgess · Opens Nov 18 · Through Jan 3, 2027
Previews Nov 4
Music Box Theatre · New Play · Rosamund Pike Broadway debut · Opens Dec 1
Previews Nov 10
Shubert Theatre · New Musical · Raúl Esparza · Opens Dec 6
Previews Nov 10
Al Hirschfeld Theatre · Magic & illusion show · 90 min · Ages 5+ · Limited engagement through Jan 3, 2027
Begins Nov 11
Lunt-Fontanne Theatre · Holiday engagement · 90 min, no intermission · Ages 3+ · Opens Nov 17 · Through Jan 3, 2027
Previews Nov 12
St. James Theatre · New Musical · The Dolly Parton musical · Opens Jan 19, 2027
Previews Dec 7
Samuel J. Friedman Theatre · Play Revival · Danny Burstein, Jessica Hecht, Jeremy Shamos · Opens Jan 7, 2027
Previews Dec 15

Calendar refreshed October 10, 2026. Broadway schedules change frequently; verify your performance date with the official production or theater before purchasing tickets.

Upcoming Broadway Musicals

New musicals, revivals, and musical adaptations announced or in previews for the 2026–27 season.

Previews Oct 15
OpensNovember 8, 2026
TypeNew Musical
RuntimeAbout 2 hr 15 min · One intermission
Ages10+ recommended

The first new musical of the 2026–27 season. Solea Pfeiffer and Liisi LaFontaine star as Mary and Martha Clarke, Black twin sisters in 1893 Texas who pass as white and turn outlaw to save their family’s home, with Grammy winner Ledisi as their mother, Tallulah. Music by Ross Baum, book and lyrics by Angelica Chéri — the sisters’ great-great-niece — directed by Stevie Walker-Webb.

Developed as Gun & Powder, with a 2020 premiere at Signature Theatre and a 2024 production at Paper Mill Playhouse. An open run, so there’s no closing-date pressure — but no rush or lottery program had been announced as of September 25. For where to sit, see the James Earl Jones seating guide.

Full show guide →

Verify details before purchasing · Details may change during previews

Previews Oct 22
OpensNovember 16, 2026
TypeMusical Revival

The world’s longest-running musical makes its Broadway premiere, reimagined by original writer Tom Jones around a new central couple, Matt and Lewis, with the two fathers rewritten as mothers. Directed by Christopher Gattelli, with Ruthie Ann Miles, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer and Zane Phillips as El Gallo. The Fantasticks ran Off-Broadway for 42 years and never played Broadway until now. Limited run through February 7, 2027.

Full show guide →

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OpensJanuary 19, 2027
TypeNew Musical · Open Run
DirectorBartlett Sher
AgesMay be inappropriate for 8 and under

The Dolly Parton musical. Her life story told in her own words and songs, from “Jolene” and “I Will Always Love You” to new music she wrote for the stage. Book by Dolly Parton and Maria S. Schlatter. Katie Rose Clarke, Carrie St. Louis and Norah Nunes play Dolly at three stages of her life, with John Behlmann as Carl Dean and Gabriel Ebert as Porter Wagoner.

The show premiered in Nashville in 2025, and opening night falls on what would have been Parton’s 81st birthday. An open run with tickets on sale into late 2027. For where to sit, see the St. James seating guide.

Full show guide →

Verify details before purchasing · Details may change during previews

Dreamgirls
Announced · Fall 2026
TheaterTBA
TypeMusical Revival
DatesFall 2026 — details TBA

A revival of one of Broadway’s landmark musicals — music by Henry Krieger, book and lyrics by Tom Eyen. Directed by Camille A. Brown. Theater and full casting not yet confirmed. One of the most-watched announcements of the 2026–27 season.

Theater and dates not yet confirmed — verify all details before making plans

Evita
Previews Feb 27, 2027
OpensMarch 25, 2027
DirectorJamie Lloyd

Starring Rachel Zegler. Following Jamie Lloyd’s acclaimed London West End production. The same director as Much Ado About Nothing, returning to Broadway in the same season with a very different production. Rachel Zegler’s Broadway debut in the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical.

Verify all details before purchasing

More New Broadway Musicals Coming in 2027

The 2027 musical slate continues with Warriors, Purple Rain, The Sound of Music, Paddington The Musical and The Full Monty, alongside Evita. Dates and theaters can continue to shift as the season develops, so use the 2027 calendar below and verify with the official production before booking travel.

Upcoming Broadway Plays

New plays, classic revivals, and star-driven dramas for the 2026–27 season. The fall play slate is unusually strong — more star-driven limited runs than typical, several with genuine awards-season trajectories.

RunSept 25–Nov 22, 2026
StarringBill Irwin · Rachel Bloom

Bill Irwin returns to Molière as both star and adapter in Roundabout’s new production, directed by Brandon J. Dirden. The official running time is 90 minutes with no intermission.

Full show guide →
TypePlay · MTC Production
WriterJocelyn Bioh · Dir: Whitney White

Jocelyn Bioh’s buoyant and biting comedy about Ghanaian school girls competing in a beauty contest — originally produced Off-Broadway at MCC Theater in 2017. Directed by Whitney White. Manhattan Theatre Club production at the Friedman. It opened September 28 and has been extended through November 15.

Full show guide →

Verify details before purchasing

Previews Oct 1
OpensOctober 21, 2026
Limited ThroughJanuary 3, 2027
Runtime1 hr 40 min · No intermission

Billy Crystal returns to Broadway in a new one-man show about family, friendship, luck and loss, told through the Pacific Palisades home his family lived in for 46 years. Directed by Scott Ellis, with music by Marc Shaiman. It’s a solo play in a 1,457-seat musical house, so centered seats matter more than close ones.

Full show guide →

Limited run through Jan 3, 2027 · Verify details before purchasing

Previews Oct 8
TheaterVivian Beaumont Theater
OpensOctober 29, 2026
Limited ThroughJanuary 10, 2027

Aaron Sorkin’s courtroom drama returns to Broadway starring Bradley Whitford and Tom Blyth, directed by Michael Arden. The Lincoln Center location makes this a different night-out plan from the Theater District houses.

Full show guide →

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Previews Oct 17
OpensNovember 15, 2026
ClosesJanuary 10, 2027
Runtime2 hr 25 min · 1 intermission

Bruce Norris’s play, winner of the New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award for Best Play, arrives on Broadway in a strictly limited 12-week engagement directed by Joe Mantello. K. Todd Freeman and Francis Guinan return from earlier productions, joined by Thomas Sadoski and Liza Colón-Zayas. Official guidance restricts the production to audiences 17 and older because of mature content.

Full show guide →

Age 17+ advisory · Verify current details before purchasing

OpensNovember 9, 2026
ClosesJanuary 10, 2027
WritersMoisés Kaufman · Amanda Gronich

Tectonic Theater Project’s Pulitzer Prize finalist reaches Broadway after its Off-Broadway run at New York Theatre Workshop. It’s a documentary play built from real events: in 2007, an album of photographs of Auschwitz SS staff off duty reached an archivist at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. Kaufman directs, and Kathleen Chalfant and Michael Cerveris lead the company.

It’s a limited run of 80 performances, and running time and age guidance haven’t been posted yet. The Barrymore’s mezzanine is stairs-only, so book the orchestra if steps are a concern. See the Ethel Barrymore seating guide.

Full show guide →

Limited run through Jan 10, 2027 · Verify details before purchasing

OpensNovember 18, 2026
ClosesJanuary 3, 2027
DirectorJerry Zaks

Joe Landry’s adaptation plays the Capra classic as a live 1940s radio broadcast, with the cast at studio microphones, sound effects made live on stage, and holiday carols along the way. Andrew Rannells, Megan Hilty, Tituss Burgess, Harry Hamlin and Lisa Rinna lead the company.

It’s a nine-week holiday engagement, and the December dates will go first. Running time and age guidance haven’t been posted yet. For a voice-driven show like this, center orchestra or front mezzanine center beats deep side seats; see the Broadhurst seating guide.

Full show guide →

Holiday run through Jan 3, 2027 · Verify details before purchasing

Previews Jan 5, 2027
OpensJanuary 27, 2027
ClosesFebruary 28, 2027
DirectorKamilah Forbes

Starring: Tony winners Kara Young and Ruben Santiago-Hudson. Dominique Morisseau’s new play for Roundabout is set in the last record shop in the Bronx, where a rising DJ fights to keep the music alive and hip-hop and jazz collide across generations. The production includes live DJ sets.

It’s an eight-week winter run, and runtime hasn’t been posted yet. Roundabout’s Hiptix program ($30 for ages 18–40) covers the show. For where to sit, see the Todd Haimes seating guide.

Full show guide →

Limited run through Feb 28, 2027 · Verify details before purchasing

The Imaginary Invalid, A Few Good Men, Downstate, School Girls, Other Desert Cities, Here There Are Blueberries, It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, Inter Alia, Much Ado About Nothing, and Awake and Sing! make fall 2026 an unusually play-heavy stretch of the 2026–27 Broadway season.

Star-Driven Upcoming Shows

The 2026–27 season has an unusual concentration of star-led productions — Broadway debuts, returning favorites, and record-setters. These are the shows where the cast is as much the draw as the material.

Bill Irwin & Rachel Bloom

The Imaginary Invalid at the Todd Haimes Theatre. Irwin stars in and adapts Molière’s comedy, with Rachel Bloom as Toinette. Now in previews for a limited run through November 22.

Billy Crystal

860 at the Imperial Theatre. Crystal’s first new Broadway solo show since 700 Sundays, directed by Scott Ellis. Previews October 1, limited run through January 3, 2027.

Tom Hiddleston & Hayley Atwell

Much Ado About Nothing at the Winter Garden. Hiddleston’s first Broadway outing since Betrayal and Atwell’s Broadway debut, in Jamie Lloyd’s London-to-Broadway production. Closes January 10 — limited run. Buy early.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus & Ed Harris

Other Desert Cities at the Hudson Theatre. Plus Allison Janney, Lily Rabe, and Joe Keery. Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Joe Keery making Broadway debuts. Closes January 17.

Rosamund Pike

Inter Alia at the Music Box Theatre. Broadway debut for one of the most compelling screen actresses of her generation. In Suzie Miller’s new play direct from London.

Danny Burstein & Jessica Hecht

Awake and Sing! at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Burstein holds the record for most Tony nominations by a male performer. Hecht is one of the most respected stage actresses working.

Raúl Esparza

Galileo at the Shubert Theatre. One of Broadway’s finest actor-musicians in a new musical that premiered to strong reviews at Berkeley Rep.

Kara Young & Ruben Santiago-Hudson

Mix and Master at the Todd Haimes Theatre, previews January 5, 2027. Young, a back-to-back Tony winner, and Santiago-Hudson lead Dominique Morisseau’s new play in a Roundabout limited run through February 28.

Rachel Zegler

Evita at the Winter Garden, previews February 27, 2027. Broadway debut in Jamie Lloyd’s production of the Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice classic.

Star-Led Limited Runs Require Earlier Decisions

Every star-driven fall 2026 production on this list is a limited run with a confirmed closing date. Other Desert Cities closes January 17. Much Ado closes January 10. These are not open-run shows — once they close, they’re gone. If any of these productions interests you and you have flexibility on date, buying earlier rather than later gets you better seats at lower secondary-market prices.

Upcoming Shows by Theater

Knowing which theater a show is in shapes seat selection, neighborhood planning, transit, and dinner choices. Here are the key venues for fall 2026 upcoming productions.

Todd Haimes Theatre

Todd Haimes Theatre — The Imaginary Invalid began previews September 25 and runs through November 22, 2026. Bill Irwin stars in his new Molière adaptation, directed by Brandon J. Dirden. Next up is Mix and Master, Dominique Morisseau’s new play with Kara Young and Ruben Santiago-Hudson, from January 5 through February 28, 2027. The 740-seat house is especially suited to actor-driven plays; compare sections in the Todd Haimes seating guide.

Imperial Theatre

Imperial Theatre — Billy Crystal: 860 began previews October 1 and opens October 21. A wide, 1,457-seat musical house on West 45th Street hosting a one-man show, so center orchestra mid-rows is the pick, and the mezzanine is stairs-only with no elevator. See the Imperial seating guide.

Booth Theatre

Booth Theatre — 222 West 45th Street, beside Shubert Alley. One of Broadway’s more intimate houses, and the home of Downstate from October 17. See the Booth seating guide for section detail.

Samuel J. Friedman Theatre

Samuel J. Friedman Theatre — 261 West 47th Street, MTC’s Broadway home. Two upcoming productions: School Girls and Awake and Sing!. Both are MTC productions in a house well-suited to intimate drama. See the Friedman seating guide for section detail.

Ethel Barrymore Theatre

Ethel Barrymore Theatre — 243 West 47th Street. Here There Are Blueberries previews November 2 and opens November 9. A 1,058-seat house built for plays, with a step-free orchestra and a mezzanine that’s about 30 steps up with no elevator. See the Ethel Barrymore seating guide.

Hudson Theatre

Hudson Theatre — Other Desert Cities began previews September 29 and opens October 18. One of Broadway’s more intimate houses, well-suited to the family drama format of the play. See the Hudson seating guide before choosing sections.

Hayes Theater

Hayes Theater — The Fantasticks previews October 22 and opens November 16. At about 597 seats it’s Broadway’s smallest house, so center matters more than close. See the Hayes seating guide.

Music Box Theatre

Music Box Theatre — Inter Alia previews November 10. One of Broadway’s most intimate mid-size houses, ideal for actor-driven drama. Rosamund Pike in this room will be a precise, focused experience. See the Music Box seating guide.

Winter Garden Theatre

Winter Garden Theatre — Two upcoming productions: Much Ado About Nothing (previews Oct 31) and Evita (previews Feb 27, 2027). A large Broadway house that can accommodate both a reimagined Shakespeare and a full-scale Webber musical. See the Winter Garden seating guide.

Shubert Theatre

Shubert Theatre — Galileo previews November 10. One of Broadway’s most storied mid-size musical houses on West 44th Street. See the Shubert seating guide.

Broadhurst Theatre

Broadhurst Theatre — 235 West 44th Street, a few doors from the Shubert. It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play previews November 4, opens November 18 and plays through January 3, 2027. A 1,218-seat Shubert house with a deep orchestra and a stairs-only mezzanine, so book orchestra if steps are a concern. See the Broadhurst seating guide.

Al Hirschfeld Theatre

Al Hirschfeld Theatre — 302 West 45th Street, on the Hell’s Kitchen edge of the Theater District. Now You See Me Live plays an eight-week holiday engagement from November 11, 2026 through January 3, 2027, and Paddington The Musical follows from March 30, 2027. The mezzanine is stairs-only with no elevator, and illusion shows reward a centered seat. See the Al Hirschfeld seating guide.

Lunt-Fontanne Theatre

Lunt-Fontanne Theatre — 205 West 46th Street, between Broadway and Eighth Avenue. Blue Man Group: A New Holiday Surprise previews November 12, opens November 17 and plays through January 3, 2027. Warriors, the Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis musical, is expected to follow in spring 2027. It’s a big musical house, so for Blue Man Group a centered seat in mid-Orchestra or Front Mezzanine beats sitting close. See the Lunt-Fontanne seating guide.

St. James Theatre

St. James Theatre — 246 West 44th Street. DOLLY: A True Original Musical previews December 7 and opens January 19, 2027. One of Broadway’s great large musical houses, with no elevator: the mezzanine is 29 steps up and the balcony 76, so book orchestra if stairs are a concern. See the St. James seating guide.

James Earl Jones Theatre

James Earl Jones Theatre — WANTED previews October 15 and opens November 8. A mid-size, recently renovated house with elevator access to all three levels, though upper-level rows still have internal steps. See the James Earl Jones seating guide for section breakdowns before booking.

For all Broadway theaters, including seating guides for every house, see the full Broadway theaters hub.

Broadway Shows Coming in 2027

Search interest for the 2026–27 Broadway season extends well beyond the fall. These announced productions give visitors planning winter and spring trips a quick view of the next wave of new Broadway shows. Dates can move, so treat this as a planning calendar rather than a substitute for the official performance schedule.

Todd Haimes Theatre · Roundabout · Dominique Morisseau play · Kara Young, Ruben Santiago-Hudson · Opens Jan 27 · Through Feb 28
Previews Jan 5
Small Mouth Sounds
Broadway premiere · Julia Roberts, Paul Rudd, Sarah Paulson
Feb 18
Evita
Winter Garden Theatre · Rachel Zegler · Jamie Lloyd
Feb 27
Warriors
Lunt-Fontanne Theatre · New musical · Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis
Mar 2027
Purple Rain
New musical based on the Prince film and music
Mar 12
Gloria
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins play · Broadway premiere
Mar 17
The Sound of Music
Broadway revival · Rodgers & Hammerstein
Mar 23
Paddington The Musical
West End transfer · Broadway premiere
Mar 30
The Full Monty
Roundabout revival · Musical
Apr 3

When to Buy Tickets for Upcoming Broadway Shows

Announced Does Not Mean On Sale

Being announced does not mean tickets are broadly available. Most upcoming shows go through a subscriber/patron presale period before tickets open to the general public. If a show has an institutional producer like Manhattan Theatre Club or Roundabout, subscribers often have first access by weeks.

Star-Led Limited Runs: Buy Early

Other Desert Cities, Much Ado About Nothing, Inter Alia, and Awake and Sing! are all limited engagements with set closing dates. Once reviews land and word spreads, secondary market prices on good sections climb fast. For these shows specifically, buying early — even during previews — gets you better seats at better prices than waiting for post-opening availability. Holiday engagements are tighter still: It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play plays only nine weeks, and Blue Man Group: A New Holiday Surprise at the Lunt-Fontanne also closes January 3. December weekends for both will be the first to go.

Previews: Useful and Valid

Previews are public performances. The creative team may still make minor adjustments, but most preview performances are fully realized productions. For a star-driven limited run, preview tickets are often a practical path to seeing a show you might otherwise not get into at face value after opening. See the full when to buy Broadway tickets guide for a complete strategy by show type.

New Musicals: More Flexible

New musicals with open runs, like Galileo and WANTED, allow more flexibility. Midweek dates after opening tend to have better availability at lower secondary prices. Budget-sensitive buyers should look at Tuesdays and Wednesdays after the production settles in.

Rush and Lottery

Most Broadway productions run digital lotteries and day-of rush programs. For upcoming shows, lottery programs typically launch when regular tickets go on sale. Check the official show site or TodayTix app once tickets are broadly available. See the Broadway rush and lottery guide for full details.

Previews vs Opening Night

The distinction matters for planning — here is what it actually means for regular ticket buyers.

What Previews Are

Public performances before the official opening night. Full audiences, full cast, full production — but the creative team may still make changes between performances. Shows can and do adjust staging, pacing, or even songs during this period.

What Opening Night Is

The official press night. Critics attend, reviews are published, and the show is declared “open.” It is a milestone for the industry — but not necessarily the best night to attend for a regular ticket buyer.

For Regular Buyers

Most people care more about the specific date, the specific seat, and the specific price than whether their performance is a preview or post-opening. Early previews carry slightly more uncertainty; later previews are usually very close to the final form.

When to Choose Post-Opening

If you want the polished, reviewed, settled version of a production, choose dates two or more weeks after opening night. By then the show has found its rhythm, the cast is fully locked in, and the creative team’s changes are done.

How to Choose an Upcoming Broadway Show

Serious Theater Fan

Other Desert Cities, Inter Alia, or Awake and Sing!

All three are serious actor-driven plays with genuine artistic ambition. For documentary theater, add Here There Are Blueberries, the Pulitzer finalist built from a real Auschwitz photo album.

Star-Driven Ticket Buyer

Other Desert Cities or Much Ado About Nothing

The cast combinations in both are extraordinary by any measure. Tom Hiddleston and Julia Louis-Dreyfus in the same Broadway season is not something that happens often.

Musical Fan

Galileo, WANTED, or Evita

Three very different new or revival musical options. Galileo for something original and serious, WANTED for a new American story, Evita for a major revival with a star-making turn.

Date Night

Much Ado About Nothing or Inter Alia

Shakespeare’s romantic comedy in a modern Jamie Lloyd production, or a taut new drama from the writer of Prima Facie. Both make for a sophisticated, memorable evening.

First-Time Broadway Visitor

Verify fit before booking upcoming shows

Most upcoming fall 2026 shows are plays or serious dramas. First-timers wanting a classic Broadway musical experience should check the current shows hub for Wicked, Hamilton, or The Lion King. See the first-time visitors guide for more.

Families with Kids

Blue Man Group or Now You See Me Live

Most of the fall slate is adult drama, but the holidays bring two real family picks. Blue Man Group is recommended for ages 3+ and Now You See Me Live for 5+, and both run about 90 minutes with no intermission. For open-run options, see the Broadway for families guide.

Tony Watchers

Other Desert Cities, Inter Alia, Much Ado, Awake and Sing!

All four are plausible Tony-season players for the 2026–27 awards. A season this rich in serious plays typically generates strong acting nominations across categories.

Something Different

Now You See Me Live or The Fantasticks

Now You See Me Live is a 90-minute illusion show built around the Four Horsemen concept; The Fantasticks is the world’s longest-running musical making its Broadway premiere in a newly reimagined production. Two very different alternatives to a conventional Broadway musical or drama.

Plan the Full Broadway Night

The show is the anchor. Everything else — timing, dinner, transit, hotel — gets built around it. For upcoming shows especially, locking the date and section before planning the rest of the evening gives you the most flexibility.

Step 1: Pick the Show and Date

For limited-run star-driven shows, do this before you plan anything else. The date determines the night. For open-run musicals, you have more flexibility to find the right combination of date, section, and price first.

Step 2: Check the Theater Location

Different theaters sit in different spots in the Theater District. The Hudson is on 44th Street near the East Side of the district. The Music Box is on 45th. The August Wilson is on 52nd. The Samuel J. Friedman is on 47th. Each location shapes which restaurants are walkable, which subway lines are closest, and how post-show movement feels. Check the specific theater guide before planning dinner.

Dining Before the Show

Hell’s Kitchen along 9th and 10th Avenues is the strongest pre-theater dining zone for most Broadway theaters — better value than the immediate Times Square cluster, a short walk from most houses. The best pre-theater restaurants guide and the restaurants near Broadway hub cover specific options. Plan to be seated no later than 90 minutes before curtain.

Transit and Hotels

The subway is almost always the right call for Broadway. See how to get to a Broadway show and subway to Broadway for full transit guidance. If driving, see parking near Broadway. For out-of-town visitors, hotels near Broadway and where to stay for Broadway weekends cover the full range of options. Book hotels early for peak fall and holiday-season dates.

Neighborhoods Around the Shows

The Theater District is the core. Hell’s Kitchen is the best dining zone to its west. Times Square is immediately east — useful for transit but chaotic for dinner. Bryant Park and Midtown South are slightly further but offer a different energy for pre-show or post-show.

FAQ: Upcoming Broadway Shows

What Broadway shows are coming soon?
What are the biggest upcoming Broadway shows?
The most anticipated productions include Other Desert Cities — Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Ed Harris, and Allison Janney; Much Ado About Nothing — Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell in Jamie Lloyd’s production; Inter Alia — Rosamund Pike’s Broadway debut; Galileo — Raúl Esparza in a new musical; WANTED — the season’s first new musical, starring Solea Pfeiffer and Liisi LaFontaine; Awake and Sing! — Danny Burstein and Jessica Hecht in Clifford Odets’ landmark revival; and the Dreamgirls revival. Verify details before purchasing.
What new Broadway show starts next?
As of October 10, 2026, the next new Broadway production to begin performances is WANTED at the James Earl Jones Theatre on October 15, followed by Downstate at the Booth Theatre on October 17 and The Fantasticks at the Hayes Theater on October 22. The holiday engagement It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play begins at the Broadhurst on November 4.
Are upcoming Broadway shows already selling tickets?
It depends on the show. Many fall 2026 productions have tickets on sale broadly. Others, like Awake and Sing!, may still be in subscriber/patron presale phases. Check the official show website or theater box office directly for current status. Do not rely on this page for real-time ticket availability.
What is the difference between Broadway previews and opening night?
Previews are public performances before the official opening night when press reviews are held. The creative team may still make adjustments during previews. Opening night is when the show is officially declared open and reviews are published. For most regular ticket buyers, the difference is minor — both are full public performances with the complete cast and production.
Should I buy tickets during Broadway previews?
Preview tickets can offer better availability and sometimes lower secondary market prices than post-opening performances. For star-driven limited runs, previews may be the only practical way to get good seats before demand spikes after reviews. The trade-off is a slightly less settled production. Later previews — two or more weeks in — are usually very close to the final form.
Are upcoming Broadway dates final?
Not always. Preview dates, opening nights, theaters, and casts can change before a show opens. Always verify the current status with the official show website, the theater box office, or Broadway.org before purchasing tickets or making travel plans.
How early should I buy tickets for a new Broadway show?
For star-driven limited runs — Other Desert Cities, Much Ado About Nothing, Inter Alia, Awake and Sing! — buy as early as possible once tickets are broadly available. For open-run musicals, you have more flexibility. See the full when to buy Broadway tickets guide for strategy by show type.
What upcoming Broadway musicals are announced?
Upcoming Broadway musicals include WANTED, The Fantasticks, Galileo, DOLLY: A True Original Musical and Evita, with Warriors, Purple Rain, The Sound of Music, Paddington The Musical and The Full Monty among the major announced 2027 musical productions. Verify current dates and theaters before booking.
What upcoming Broadway plays are announced?
Upcoming Broadway plays include School Girls, The Imaginary Invalid starring Bill Irwin, Other Desert Cities starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus, A Few Good Men starring Bradley Whitford and Tom Blyth, Downstate, Much Ado About Nothing starring Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell, Here There Are Blueberries by Moisés Kaufman and Amanda Gronich, It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play starring Andrew Rannells and Megan Hilty, Inter Alia starring Rosamund Pike, and Awake and Sing!. Verify all dates before purchasing.
What upcoming Broadway revivals are announced?
Upcoming revivals include Other Desert Cities (previews September 29), The Fantasticks reimagined as a gay love story (previews October 22), Much Ado About Nothing in Jamie Lloyd’s production (previews October 31), Awake and Sing! (previews December 2026), and Evita starring Rachel Zegler (previews February 27, 2027). The Dreamgirls revival is also announced for fall 2026.
Are upcoming Broadway shows good for first-time visitors?
Some are, some aren’t. The fall 2026 upcoming slate is dominated by serious plays and actor-driven drama — excellent for theater fans but not always the right first-Broadway experience for visitors expecting a big musical spectacle. First-timers should check the current shows hub and the first-time Broadway visitors guide for recommendations that fit their group.
Should families buy tickets for upcoming Broadway shows before age guidance is posted?
No. Families should wait until official age and content guidance is confirmed before purchasing upcoming show tickets. Content can change between announcement and opening night. Check the official show website for guidance before booking for children. Two holiday engagements have already posted guidance: Blue Man Group: A New Holiday Surprise is recommended for ages 3 and up, and Now You See Me Live for ages 5 and up.
Where should I eat before an upcoming Broadway show?
Hell’s Kitchen along 9th Avenue and the Theater District offer the strongest pre-theater dining options for most upcoming shows. The specific best neighborhood varies slightly by theater — check the theater guide for your specific show and see the restaurants near Broadway and pre-show dining guides for recommendations.
Where should I stay for a Broadway trip?
Hotels in the Theater District and Midtown West are most convenient for all upcoming Broadway shows. Times Square area hotels are within walking distance of every show on this page. See the hotels near Broadway guide and where to stay for Broadway weekends for options at every price level. Book early for fall and holiday-season dates.

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From ticket timing and seating to dinner reservations and hotels — these are the guides that help you turn an upcoming show into a complete evening.

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All Current Broadway Shows

Every show currently running on Broadway — musicals, plays, and limited engagements — with practical guides for each.

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When to Buy Broadway Tickets

For upcoming shows — especially star-driven limited runs — timing your purchase right makes a significant difference in price and availability.

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First-Time Broadway Visitors Guide

Not sure which upcoming show fits your group? The first-timer guide helps you match show type — musical, drama, revival — to your preferences.

First-timer guide
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Broadway Seating Guide

Orchestra, mezzanine, front or back — where you sit shapes the experience. This guide breaks down sightlines and seat value across Broadway houses.

Seating explained
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2026 Tony Award Winners

This season’s winners set the bar the fall openings are chasing. See what won, and which Tony winners are still running.

Tony winners
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Best Broadway Shows — Fall 2026

The fall season’s strongest picks by visitor type, from star-led limited runs like Other Desert Cities, 860 and Much Ado About Nothing to the long-running hits worth prioritizing.

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Best Pre-Theater Restaurants NYC

Most upcoming shows are in the Theater District or nearby. These are the restaurants that reliably get you fed and out the door before curtain.

Pre-show dining
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