Broadway shows & tickets in September 2027
September is a good prompt to look beyond the title you already know. Compare established productions with anything newly announced for your dates, while keeping previews, openings, and confirmed performances distinct.
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.
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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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Let curiosity lead the shortlist
Start with a subject or style that interests you: a drama about complicated relationships, an inventive musical, or a comedy with a distinctive voice. Read the premise before the publicity. If a production is new to you, look for clear information about its staging and intended audience. You can make a confident choice without already knowing the songs or the cast.
Verify the transition around Labor Day
A long-weekend visit needs date-specific planning. Check that year's holiday dates and the exact show schedule, including any afternoon option you hope to use. Do not assume the calendar repeats unchanged from the summer. If you are fitting theater into a business trip, choose a performance that leaves room after your last commitment and confirm how you will reach the venue.
Give a second show a different shape
For a longer stay, pair a large musical with a play or an Off-Broadway production that offers a different kind of experience. Check both addresses before arranging dinner or transportation. A smaller auditorium is not automatically nearby, and the category alone does not establish ticket price or access. Let variety come from the actual work and the room, with enough time between performances to appreciate each one.
YOUR QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
A few things worth knowing
Are new fall productions always open by September?
No. Announced previews and opening dates vary. Confirm the production's actual schedule for your visit.
Can I see Broadway on Labor Day?
Check the particular show and date. Do not infer a performance from the holiday or a standard weekly pattern.
What makes a good second show on a September trip?
Consider a different tone, form, or venue from your first choice, while checking travel time and practical suitability.