Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Lyric Theatre
The wizarding world returns, with a new generation carrying the story.
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Oh, Mary!
Lyceum Theatre
Mary Todd Lincoln as the starting point for an outrageous theatrical invention.
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The Play That Goes Wrong
New World Stages / Stage 4
A murder mystery struggles to survive its own opening night.
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A Few Good Men
Vivian Beaumont Theater
Now in previews
A military courtroom drama about orders, loyalty, and the cost of asking questions.
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Awake and Sing!
Samuel J. Friedman Theatre
Upcoming production · First performance December 15, 2026
Three generations share a Bronx home and very different ideas of a better life.
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Here There Are Blueberries
Ethel Barrymore Theatre
Upcoming production · First performance November 2, 2026
A photographic discovery raises difficult questions about evidence and responsibility.
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Inter Alia
Music Box Theatre
Upcoming production · First performance November 10, 2026
A judge’s professional certainty meets a crisis close to home.
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Much Ado About Nothing
Winter Garden Theatre
Upcoming production · First performance October 31, 2026
Shakespeare’s battle of wit, attraction, and mistaken judgment returns to Broadway.
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Paranormal Activity
August Wilson Theatre
A couple’s fresh start becomes a live encounter with fear.
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School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play
Samuel J. Friedman Theatre
School hierarchy and beauty-pageant ambition collide in Jocelyn Bioh’s comedy.
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Make time for the whole experience
Look at the published running time and whether there is an intermission. A shorter play can be a focused evening, while a longer one may reward a less crowded itinerary. If the subject is intense, consider leaving space afterward for a conversation instead of immediately moving to another event. Check content guidance when choosing for a mixed-age group or anyone with specific preferences.
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A useful review explains what the production is trying to do and how its choices affect the audience. Look for that discussion rather than reducing your decision to a star rating. Confirm that the review concerns the current staging, not another version of the same text. Then compare available dates, seating descriptions, and the final total. A play is a live encounter with a particular production, so the details of this performance deserve attention.
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A few things worth knowing
Does a Broadway play have no music?
A play may use music or songs as part of its staging. Read the production description to understand its form and approach.
Are plays shorter than musicals?
Not necessarily. Check the published running time and intermission information for the specific production.
Will a named star appear at my performance?
Read current casting notices and any booking disclosures. Casting can change, so do not infer an appearance solely from a general promotional image.