Broadway shows & tickets in August 2027
August planning works best with a clear priority: the show you want, the people you want to share it with, and a day that leaves enough energy to enjoy it. A relaxed itinerary can make one performance feel like a full occasion.
Performance listings checked October 25, 2026. Open a show calendar for current availability.
This selection includes shows with listed bookable dates in our catalogue. It is not a complete schedule of every Broadway production.
5shows to explore
Dolly: A True Original Musical
St. James Theatre
Upcoming production · First performance December 7, 2026
Dolly Parton’s life and songs become a new stage biography.
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Evita
Winter Garden Theatre
Upcoming production · First performance February 27, 2027
Ambition, image, and political power in Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical.
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Paddington The Musical
Al Hirschfeld Theatre
Upcoming production · First performance March 30, 2027
A bear looking for a home brings kindness and curiosity to a new musical.
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Purple Rain
Majestic Theatre
Upcoming production · First performance March 12, 2027
Prince’s music powers a stage story of ambition and a troubled past.
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Give a family trip a shared choice
If the show is part of a family vacation, let each person identify what they would enjoy. Compare music, comedy, story, and spectacle alongside running time and content guidance. A family category is a way to find candidates, not a substitute for checking age rules. Children and teenagers may respond to very different productions, even within the same household.
Read dates on limited engagements
For any production with a published closing date, verify that the performance you want is still within its announced run and has an actual booking option. A familiar title remaining in an article or search result does not establish current availability. If your travel dates are fixed, keep one alternative that interests you rather than treating a single unconfirmed listing as the entire plan.
Finish the day without overfilling it
Consider a lighter daytime activity before an evening performance, or choose a matinee followed by dinner. If you are leaving New York afterward, leave a generous interval for your return journey and any luggage collection. Resist placing the show between two inflexible travel commitments. The point of a summer theater visit is to settle into the performance, not to spend the final scene calculating the trip to the station.
YOUR QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
A few things worth knowing
Can I assume a show in the catalog is playing throughout August?
No. Check the production's current run information and the individual performance calendar.
How do I choose a show for children of different ages?
Compare the younger child's admission and suitability needs with everyone's interests. A shared preference and manageable running time help narrow the options.
Can I book a matinee before leaving New York?
Only if your travel schedule allows a comfortable buffer for the show, theater exit, luggage, and the onward journey.