New York Broadway Theatre

All the essential information you need to know about the most popular performing arts theatres in New York City. Our guide will show you everything you need to know about each Theatre, before booking and planning your night:

Theatre information: From construction to the modern day, learn all about the theatres history and latest facilities.

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Moulin Rouge doesn’t just tell a story; it transports audiences to a world of glitz and glamor. Based on Baz Luhrmann’s 2001 movie, Moulin Rouge, and written by playwright John Logan, this dazzling musical holds a special place in the hearts of theatergoers across the globe.

Showings of Moulin Rouge! at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre on Broadway typically run for around 2 hours and 35 minutes, with an intermission during the show.

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Sunset Boulevard at the St. James Theatre in New York City is a critically acclaimed Broadway revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical, directed by Jamie Lloyd. Based on Billy Wilder’s 1950 film, it follows Norma Desmond, a silent film star, who becomes obsessed with a struggling screenwriter, in a tale of ambition, delusion, and Hollywood’s dark underbelly.

Garnering 11 Tony Award nominations in 2025, it’s a visually striking, emotionally intense revival that reimagines a classic for modern audiences.

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Step into the seductive world of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club, where decadence and desire collide in a dazzling Broadway revival. Set in the sultry underbelly of 1930s Berlin, this Tony Award-winning masterpiece immerses you in the infamous Kit Kat Club, a haven of hedonism amid looming shadows. Follow the enigmatic Emcee and the captivating Sally Bowles as they navigate love, ambition, and the unraveling of a society on the brink. With iconic songs like “Willkommen,” “Maybe This Time,” and “Cabaret,” the score by Kander and Ebb pulses with raw emotion and unforgettable energy.

Perfect for theatergoers craving a night of provocative storytelling and electric atmosphere, Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club is a must-see! Don’t miss your chance to experience this exhilarating revival—grab your tickets now and join the party at Broadway’s most intoxicating destination! Playing now at the August Wilson Theatre.

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The legendary Michael Jackson, one of the greatest entertainers of all time, is making a grand debut on Broadway! This exciting new musical, MJ, takes you on a journey into the heart of his artistry. It’s not just about his iconic moves and signature sound; it’s a deep dive into the creative genius that made him a legend. The story revolves around the making of his epic 1992 Dangerous World Tour.
If you’re guessing who the masterminds are behind this show, it’s none other than Tony Award®-winning Director/Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage. They’ve joined forces to bring you an unparalleled experience that showcases the collaborative spirit and creative brilliance that propelled Michael Jackson to legendary status.

If you’re a fan of Michael Jackson and his work, this musical is something you simply cannot miss out on. It’s going to be one of the best nights of your life as you relive some of the timeless hits by the late King of Pop. The cast definitely gives it justice and puts on a stellar performance! This Broadway musical is the closest you’ll ever get to another live show filled with the best songs, so grab your chance now. It’s running at the Neil Simon Theatre for a limited time, so you better secure your tickets before the show halts to a stop!

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Premiering in Chicago during the spring of 2024, Death Becomes Her is finally coming to Broadway this fall! The new musical will open at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre with its groundbreaking production. Directed and choreographed by Tony nominated director Christopher Gattelli, the musical is not only brimming with a star studded cast but also lead by an impressive creative team. Marco Pennette adapted the film’s storyline for this fantastic stage setting while Julia Mattison and Noel Carey deliver original music and lyrics with music supervision by Mary Mitchell-Campbell. Meanwhile, expect magnificent visuals thanks to Tony Award winning scenic designer Derek Mclane, Tony and Emmy Award winning costumer Paul Tazewell, Tony Award winning lighting designer Justin Townsend, and Tony Award-winning sound designer Peter Hylenski, among others. Makeup will be spearheaded by esteemed Joe Dulude II, a renowned make up designer known for his amazing work with Wicked, Beetlejuice and MJ The Musical.

Experience the classic hit film on the big stage as Death Becomes Her finally makes its phenomenal premiere at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre! This brilliant epic is guaranteed to have you laughing non-stop! Moreover, the musical is packed with massively catchy tunes and whole lot of charm.

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Wicked, the Musical, is the very start of the history of the land of Oz! Come and see how it all began, for everything is not as it seems in the land of Oz. Wicked is a story of friendship and betrayal, alliance and rivalry, a story of how things could have been so, so different. A tale of how two young girls could change so much in themselves, and the land beyond. So much happened before Dorothy dropped in.

The story of Wicked really begins, before the famous Dorothy and the land of Oz, with the young Elphaba and Galinda at Shiz University, and how their rivalry turns into an unlikely friendship, with both girls joining the same sorcery class and both fall in love with the Winkle Prince Fiyero Tigelaar, played by Kyle Dean Massey. The Girls go off to meet the Wizard of Oz, played by Michael McCormick, Oh the wonderful Wizard of OZ, only to discover that he is a fraud and not a wizard at all. Elphaba runs away, prompting the Wizard and Madame Morrible, played by Nancy Opel, to spread a rumour that she is a Wicked Witch. Branded the Wicked Witch of The West, Elphaba finds herself now opposed to Galinda, who has been re-named Glinda The Good Witch and defender of Oz against The Wicked Witch of The West.

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THE LION KING has been a multi award winning production since opening on Broadway in November 1997. In 1998, it won six Tony Awards for Best Musical, Best Scenic Design (Richard Hudson), Best Costume Design (Julie Taymor), Best Lighting Design (Donald Holder), Best Choreography (Garth Fagan) and Best Direction of a Musical, making Taymor the first woman in theatrical history bestowed with the honor. THE LION KING has also earned more than 70 major arts awards including the 1998 NY Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Musical, the 1999 Grammy for Best Musical Show Album, the 1999 Evening Standard Award for Theatrical Event of the Year and the 1999 Laurence Olivier Awards for Best Choreography and Best Costume Design.

THE LION KING is a dramatic coming of age story. The young Simba, a prince among animals, spends his days in the sprawling Savanah watching his father, Mufasa, the King of the jungle, while doing as little as possible. But tragedy strikes when Simba’s evil uncle, Scar, assassinates Simba’s father. Simba flees into the jungle leaving everything and everyone he’s ever known behind. But all is not lost, Simba discover two unlikely friends out in the jungle and together they strike out to retake the pride-lands back from the evil Scar. Simba must take on this formidable enemy and fulfill his destiny to become the King of the jungle. A vibrant and exciting tale from the great creatives at Disney, THE LION KING is a story of love and redemption that nobody should miss!

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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, originally released on July 31. The play opens during the epilogue of Deathly Hallows with Harry Potter, Head of Magical Law Enforcement, and his wife Ginny Potter, sports editor of The Daily Prophet, sending their son Albus Severus Potter on his way for his first year of Hogwarts. There, Albus meets up with Rose Granger-Weasley, daughter of Ron and Hermione as well as Scorpius Malfoy. Albus makes a surprising friendship with Scorpius, despite their parents serving as nemesis and rivals to one another.

But the surprises don’t stop there when Albus Severus Potter breaks tradition and is sorted into House Slytherin alongside his friend, Scorpius.

Both children are then forced to contend with bullying, as Albus struggles to match up with his famous family name and Scorpius deals with unproven rumors of being the son of the vile Lord Voldemort.

The story goes on to tell an emotional tale as Harry Potter struggles to help his son with his issues, Albus grows frustrated with living in his father’s shadow, and anger and hurt that broken tempers can cause. Then, when Time Travel enters the story, events take turns that will leave you at the edge of your seats.

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With the gentle tip of the hat to J.M. Barrie’s immortality-tinged Peter Pan stories, The Lost Boys: a New Musical delves into the tale of the Emerson family who recently relocated to Santa Carla in search of a new life. Here, while recently divorced mother Lucy tries desperately to piece her life back together, her two teenage sons, Michael and Sam, meet the Frog brothers, self-proclaimed vampire hunters. The two boys get drawn into the dark underworld of bikers – but the real question remains: what really happens in Santa Carla when night falls? 

The Lost Boys: a New Musical will captivate you, wrap its arms around you, and firmly plant its fangs in your throat with its creative storytelling, soaring melodies, and haunting themes – and you’ll become one of them, whether you want to or not! 

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