Planning a Broadway date? Our best Broadway shows collection has all the top shows across different categories like classics, kid-friendly shows, play and more. Get the best seats by planning your Broadway trip in advance! Even if you're a resident New Yorker, this round-up is all you need to stay updated on all the best Broadway shows 2017.
- January 2018
- February 2018
- March 2018
- April 2018
- January 2018
- February 2018
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- April 2018
January 2018
Planning a trip to Broadway in January? Our Broadway shows in January 2018 collection will guide you to the perfect show.
- New Arrivals
- Closing Soon
- First Broadway Experience
- Kid-Friendly Shows
- Critically Acclaimed Shows
- Plays
- Off-broadway Shows
- Comedies
New Arrivals
Broadway has new shows coming up every month. Wondering which show is making its Broadway debut in January 2017? We have the answers.
Join John Lithgow as he creates an intimate evening with equal measures of humor and heart in this one-man show. Stories By Heart evokes memories of family, explores and expands the limits of the actor’s craft, and masterfully conjures indelible characters from classic short stories by Ring Lardner and P. G. Wodehouse. The show opens on January 18th 2018.
American Airlines Theatre
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Closing Soon
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Adapted from Roald Dahl’s timeless tale, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is the perfect show to watch with your kids. Charlie, the lead character, is resilient, selfless, and honest, qualities that you would love to pass down on your kids. Even from a technical perspective, the show is bright, cheery, and magical - everything a kid would enjoy.
Lunt Fontanne Theatre
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Nutcracker Rouge is a delightful reimagining of the beloved Nutcracker tale topped with a sensual and opulent flair that will warm your soul this winter season. This Off-Broadway production is a Burlesque confection of music, circus, dance and sumptuous design. Prepare to lose yourself in the pleasurable display of gorgeous and decadent winter entertainment, including a thrilling opera performed by Shelly Watson.
Theater XIV
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Comprising of a whopping crew of 90 dancers, 62 musicians, 32 stagehands and two casts of 50 young students from the School of American Ballet, George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker has captivated people from around the world year after year. Apart from its soul stirring background score, the play is also known for its elaborate stage elements, intricate lightings and thought provoking strands that make the viewing experience an extraordinary one.
David H. Koch Theater
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Starring Amy Schumer in her Broadway debut, Meteor Shower is the latest in Steve Martin’s repertoire of rib-tickling comedies. The story follows a dinner party gone awry. As the two couples find themselves in a marital freefall, the situation escalates when smoldering space rocks tear through the sky. The shows opens on November 29, 2017.
Booth Theatre
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Miss Saigon is an epic love story set amidst the Vietnam War and its aftermath. The story follows 17-year-old Kim and American G.I., Chris. After being separated at the end of the war, Kim goes on an epic 3-year journey of survival to find her way back to Chris, who has no idea he’s fathered a son.
Broadway Theatre
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First Broadway Experience
Your first time watching a Broadway show should be an experience worth cherishing. There are good shows aplenty and budget preferences and personality types too have to be considered before you make a pick. We get that, which is why our diverse collection of classic Broadway shows for that quintessential first theatre experience will catch your fancy.
Based on the life and times of America’s founding father, Alexander Hamilton, the show geniusly blends history and rap verses like never before. Offering a whole new Broadway experience, it’s no wonder tickets sell out months in advance. If you’re planning on watching this Broadway blockbuster, start planning today!
Richard Rodgers Theatre
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Jazz. Prohibition-era Chicago. A Crime Thriller. If any of these caught your attention, Chicago, based on the 1926 play of the same name, is what you should be watching for your first Broadway experience. Featuring show-stopping tunes like “All That Jazz”, this story will keep you glued to your seat. With elaborate dance numbers, Chicago is one of Broadway’s best.
Ambassador Theatre
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A modern twist on The Wizard of Oz, Wicked has been defying standards and gravity (if you know what we mean) for more than a decade. With the perfect balance between catchy yet meaningful songs, and the sort of behind-the-scenes wizardry that only a stage show allows, this musical is fantasy tale that echoes human sentiments.
Majestic Theatre
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If an offbeat romance with a generous helping of mystery and a dash of fantasy excites you, The Phantom of the Opera, the longest-running Broadway show ever (!), is where you should be at. Join the elusive Phantom and Christine, a young soprano, as they engage in a torrid, unconventional romance, backed with some iconic songs like the Music of the Night.
Majestic Theatre
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Based on the Hollywood hit movie, follow the story of wannabe rockstar, Dewey Finn, who poses as a substitute teacher in a prestigious prep school. Upon discovering his students’ musical talents, Dewey enlists them in an outrageous rock band competition. With an insane rock score by Andrew Lloyd Webber, this show is a guaranteed good time.
Winter Garden Theatre
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Join John Lithgow as he creates an intimate evening with equal measures of humor and heart in this one-man show. Stories By Heart evokes memories of family, explores and expands the limits of the actor’s craft, and masterfully conjures indelible characters from classic short stories by Ring Lardner and P. G. Wodehouse. The show opens on January 18th 2018.
Barrymore Theatre
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Kid Friendly Shows
Given how inclusive the Broadway community is, you can bet there are plenty of family-friendly shows for a fun day out with your kids. From fawning over the delightful stage production to quietly singing along to the closing number with your kids, our top-picks for kid-friendly shows guarantee a good time and then some!
Adapted from Roald Dahl’s timeless tale, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is the perfect show to watch with your kids. Charlie, the lead character, is resilient, selfless, and honest, qualities that you would love to pass down on your kids. Even from a technical perspective, the show is bright, cheery, and magical - everything a kid would enjoy.
Lunt Fontanne Theatre
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Who doesn’t love the iconic “A Whole New World”, set to Aladdin whisking Jasmine away on his magic carpet for a ride around the world. Imagine this recreated live on stage, with an actual hovering carpet and actors belting out the movie’s beloved songs! This and many other magical moments make Aladdin the perfect show for kids and adults alike.
New Amsterdam Theatre
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Broadway’s third longest-running show and the highest grossing production to date, The Lion King is a colorful production, full of life. An enchanting show for children and full of nostalgia for adults, this coming of age story is one the theater’s most spectacular shows. With handmade props and stellar production design, enter jungle atmosphere we all know and love.
Minskoff Theatre
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Masterfully blending the past and the present, Anastasia is the spirited tale of rediscovery and connecting with your roots. Chronicling the life of Anya, an amnesiac orphan trying to rediscover her past, Anastasia has all the elements of a kid-friendly show, from a fantastical plot to the kind of cheery optimism kids can relate to.
Broadhurst Theatre
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The times are dark as SpongeBob and the rest of Bikini Bottom are facing total annihilation of their undersea paradise. With mountains of chaos everywhere and all hope seeming to be lost, the most unexpected of heroes rises to save the day. Brought to you by Tina Landau, the show officially opens on December 4, 2017.
Barrymore Theatre
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Critically Acclaimed Shows
“If the critics love it, it must be good!” Damn straight! Broadway critics can be pretty scathing when it comes to reviewing the countless shows that premiere on Broadway. And if they loved these shows and we bet you’ll too!
In a world where taking offence has become a day job, The Book of Mormon goes ahead and presents an outrageously hilarious comedy about the quirks and intricacies of Mormon culture. A certified Tony winner from the masterminds behind South Park, the show is satire and black comedy at its best.
Eugene O'Neill Theatre
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A play about 38 planes landing in a Canadian town after the 9/11 attack, Come From Away is an emotional, uplifting story about the locals doing everything in their power to help the passengers. Creating waves in the theater world with its resounding message of camaraderie and kindness, the show has been winning the love of critics and audiences.
Gerald Schoenfeld
Theatre
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Bette Midler brings her brand of humor to the iconic Hello, Dolly!, a story about a matchmaker who falls in love with one of her clients. A light, breezy comedy, Hello, Dolly! Has won both critical acclaim and love from audiences across the globe. Catch the show through January 14, 2018 only.
Shubert Theatre
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Plays
Not in the mood for song and dance? We have an alternative that might just make you happy. With plays spanning genres like drama, comedy, and fantasy, you can experience theatre like it was meant to be enjoyed. Pure, unadulterated, and without any frills.
5 actors, one of whom is drunk, try to make their way through one of Shakespeare’s classic in this hilarious and offbeat play. The best part? The audience doesn’t know who on set is actually drunk. Head to this special show and we bet you will leave with a smile on your face.
The Lounge
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