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What's Playing on Broadway Right Now — May 2026

Written by Bryan F | May 13, 2026 3:55:12 PM

 

Your Complete Broadway Show Guide

Updated May 2026 | 33 Shows Listed


Broadway's spring 2026 season is one for the record books. From Tony-contending new musicals to star-powered play revivals, the Great White Way is bursting with more energy and variety than it has seen in years. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned theatregoer, there has never been a better time to take your seat.

Below is a complete guide to every show currently running on Broadway. For more helpful information, please check out our Broadway Travel Guide


Newer Musicals

THE LOST BOYS
Palace Theatre | Opened: April 26, 2026 | Runtime: ~2 hr 15 min

A dazzling new musical adaptation of the iconic 1987 vampire cult film. Set in the sun-bleached boardwalks and shadowy comic shops of Santa Carla, California, this rock-charged production brings the undead to the Broadway stage in spectacular fashion — earning rave reviews and leading the 2026 Tony nominations.


SCHMIGADOON!
Nederlander Theatre | Opened: April 20, 2026 | Runtime: ~2 hr 30 min 

Based on the beloved Apple TV+ series, this original stage musical is a full-throated love letter to Broadway's golden age — complete with lush orchestrations, jaw-dropping choreography, and a knowing wink at every classic it celebrates. A multiple Outer Critics Circle winner and one of the season's most buzzed-about productions.


THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
Studio 54 | Opened: April 23, 2026 | Runtime: ~1 hr 50 min (no intermission) | Closes: November 29, 2026

Richard O'Brien's beloved cult classic returns to Broadway in a Roundabout Theatre Company production starring Luke Evans as the sensational Dr. Frank-N-Furter. Let's do the Time Warp again.


BEACHES
Majestic Theatre | Opened: April 22, 2026 | Runtime: ~2 hr 35 min | Closes: September 6, 2026

Based on the beloved 1988 film, this new musical follows the lifelong friendship of CC Bloom and Hillary Whitney — bold, funny, and deeply moving, featuring the iconic "Wind Beneath My Wings."


TITANIQUE
St. James Theatre | Opened: April 12, 2026 | Runtime: ~1 hr 40 min (no intermission) | Closes: September 20, 2026

The global smash parody musical reimagines the 1997 blockbuster through the magnificent lens of Céline Dion — deliriously funny, wildly inventive, and absolutely unsinkable.


RAGTIME
Vivian Beaumont Theater | Opened: October 16, 2025 | Runtime: ~2 hr 45 min | Closes: August 2, 2026

Lincoln Center Theater's acclaimed revival of the Tony-winning masterpiece. Set against the backdrop of turn-of-the-century America, it weaves together the stories of three families in a tapestry of breathtaking scope and power.


CHESS
Imperial Theatre | Opened: November 16, 2025 | Runtime: ~2 hr 40 min

A Cold War chess match becomes a romantic and political battleground in this electrifying revival of the ABBA-penned musical, starring Aaron Tveit in the most vocally demanding role of his career.


TWO STRANGERS (CARRY A CAKE ACROSS NEW YORK)
Longacre Theatre | Opened: November 20, 2025 | Runtime: ~2 hr 15 min

A charming West End transfer following two strangers who meet at a wedding and must navigate the chaos of New York City together. Warm, witty, and utterly delightful — a perfect date-night show.


OPERATION MINCEMEAT
Golden Theatre | Opened: April 10, 2025 | Runtime: ~2 hr 30 min

The riotously funny true story of the most audacious wartime deception ever attempted. In WWII, British intelligence hatched a plan to fool the Nazis using a dead body, forged documents, and sheer bravado.


JUST IN TIME
Circle in the Square Theatre | Opened: April 26, 2025 | Runtime: ~2 hr

Jonathan Groff delivers a star-making performance as Bobby Darin in this exhilarating bio-musical celebrating the life, talent, and turbulent journey of one of the great American entertainers.


CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL
Broadhurst Theatre | Opened: April 2025 | Runtime: ~2 hr

A visionary reimagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber's iconic musical, transported into the world of a Harlem ballroom competition. Bold, joyous, and exhilarating — this is CATS as you've never seen it.


BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB
Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre | Opened: March 19, 2025 | Runtime: ~2 hr 10 min

The Grammy Award-winning album and documentary come to life in this vibrant new musical, celebrating the extraordinary musicians of Cuba and the timeless rhythms that captivated the world.


DEATH BECOMES HER
Lunt-Fontanne Theatre | Opened: November 21, 2024 | Runtime: ~2 hr 10 min

Two bitter rivals discover the secret to eternal life — with gloriously chaotic results. This outrageous new musical comedy based on the cult classic film is a spectacular technical achievement wrapped in killer heels and killer comedy.


MAYBE HAPPY ENDING
Belasco Theatre | Opened: November 12, 2024 | Runtime: ~2 hr 10 min

A bittersweet love story between two retired helper robots in near-future Seoul. Quietly magnificent and deeply moving — one of the most original and emotionally resonant musicals to arrive on Broadway in years.


THE GREAT GATSBY
Broadway Theatre | Opened: April 25, 2024 | Runtime: ~2 hr 30 min

A jazz-age spectacular bringing F. Scott Fitzgerald's landmark American novel to life with immersive staging, lavish costumes, and a soaring pop-infused score. Old sport, you simply must see it.


THE OUTSIDERS
Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre | Opened: April 11, 2024 | Runtime: ~2 hr 30 min

S.E. Hinton's beloved coming-of-age novel reimagined as a stunning new musical. Raw, kinetic, and achingly beautiful — stay gold.



Long-Running Musicals


WICKED
Gershwin Theatre | Opened: October 30, 2003 | Runtime: ~2 hr 45 min

Now in its third decade on Broadway, the untold story of the witches of Oz remains the city's most spectacular and enduring musical event.


HAMILTON
Richard Rodgers Theatre | Opened: August 6, 2015 | Runtime: ~2 hr 55 min

Lin-Manuel Miranda's revolutionary masterpiece about the life of American Founding Father Alexander Hamilton — told through hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway. The show that changed everything.


THE LION KING
Minskoff Theatre | Opened: November 13, 1997 | Runtime: ~2 hr 45 min

Julie Taymor's breathtaking production of Disney's epic saga remains one of Broadway's all-time greatest spectacles. A multigenerational classic now in its 29th year.


CHICAGO
Ambassador Theatre | Opened: November 14, 1996 | Runtime: ~2 hr 30 min

The longest-running American musical in Broadway history. Murder, greed, corruption, exploitation — and razzle dazzle.


HADESTOWN
Walter Kerr Theatre | Opened: April 17, 2019 | Runtime: ~2 hr 30 min

Anaïs Mitchell's gorgeous retelling of the Orpheus and Eurydice myth, set in a Depression-era New Orleans with roots music and gut-punch lyricism.


MOULIN ROUGE!
Al Hirschfeld Theatre | Opened: July 25, 2018 | Runtime: ~2 hr 30 min | ⚠ Closes: August 30, 2026

A spectacular adaptation of Baz Luhrmann's iconic film. A love story set in the bohemian world of Paris's most famous cabaret, packed with beloved pop songs. Last chance to see it — closing August 30.


MJ THE MUSICAL
Neil Simon Theatre | Opened: February 1, 2022 | Runtime: ~2 hr 30 min

A dazzling tribute to the King of Pop, featuring over 25 of Michael Jackson's greatest hits performed live.


& JULIET
Stephen Sondheim Theatre | Opened: November 17, 2022 | Runtime: ~2 hr 40 min

What if Juliet didn't die? This pop-packed jukebox musical featuring the songs of Max Martin asks the big questions through irresistible music.


SIX
Brooks Atkinson Theatre | Opened: October 3, 2021 | Runtime: ~1 hr 20 min (no intermission)

Henry VIII's six wives step out of the history books and into the spotlight in this electrifying 80-minute pop concert musical.


ALADDIN
New Amsterdam Theatre | Opened: March 20, 2014 | Runtime: ~2 hr 20 min

Disney's beloved classic comes to life in a production full of magic carpets, genie wishes, and spectacular stagecraft.


THE BOOK OF MORMON
Eugene O'Neill Theatre | Opened: March 24, 2011 | Runtime: ~2 hr 20 min

Trey Parker, Matt Stone, and Robert Lopez's irreverent Tony-winning musical about two Mormon missionaries sent to Uganda. Still the funniest show on Broadway.



Plays (Spring 2026)



DEATH OF A SALESMAN
Winter Garden Theatre | Opened: April 9, 2026 | Runtime: ~2 hr 50 min | Closes: August 9, 2026

Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf lead this landmark new production of Arthur Miller's defining American tragedy. Decades on, Willy Loman's story has never felt more urgent or more devastating.


FALLEN ANGELS
Todd Haimes Theatre | Opened: April 19, 2026 | Runtime: ~2 hr | Closes: June 7, 2026

Kelli O'Hara and Rose Byrne star in this Roundabout Theatre Company production of Noël Coward's wickedly witty comedy — two women whose idyllic weekend is upended by the imminent arrival of an old shared flame.


DOG DAY AFTERNOON
August Wilson Theatre | Opened: March 30, 2026 | Runtime: ~2 hr 15 min | Closes: July 12, 2026

Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach star in this gripping stage adaptation of the classic 1975 crime film. A pressure-cooker drama set during a catastrophically botched Brooklyn bank robbery.


GIANT
Music Box Theatre | Opened: March 23, 2026 | Runtime: ~2 hr 30 min | Closes: June 28, 2026

John Lithgow leads this sweeping adaptation of Edna Ferber's monumental Texas saga — spanning generations, vast ranches, and the forces that shape a nation.


EVERY BRILLIANT THING
Hudson Theatre | Opened: March 12, 2026 | Runtime: ~1 hr 25 min (no intermission) | Closes: June 28, 2026

Tony winner Daniel Radcliffe stars in this intimate, audience-interactive one-man show — a funny, tender, and profoundly life-affirming evening about finding beauty in the world.


BECKY SHAW
Hayes Theater | Opened: April 6, 2026 | Runtime: ~1 hr 50 min | Closes: June 14, 2026

Gina Gionfriddo's darkly comic drama about love, marriage, and the catastrophic consequences of one ill-fated blind date. Smart, sharp, and unsettlingly funny.




PLANNING YOUR BROADWAY VISIT


→ Book tickets well in advance for hot new shows like The Lost Boys, Schmigadoon!, and Death of a Salesman — these productions are selling out fast. Or join a Broadway Exclusive Group Trip


→ Many shows offer rush tickets, digital lotteries, and standing room options on the day of performance. Check each show's official website for details. Or learn more here


TKTS booths in Times Square and the South Street Seaport sell same-day discount tickets for select shows — a great option for longer-running productions.


→ Moulin Rouge! has announced it will close August 30, 2026. If you've been waiting, now is the time to go.


→ Ragtime closes August 2, 2026. This acclaimed Lincoln Center revival has been extended once — don't miss your final chance to see it.



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This guide is updated regularly based on official Broadway listings. Last updated: May 2026.

Always confirm show details directly with the theatre before your visit.