Broadway today: the musicals currently playing in New York (updated January 2026)
01/03/2026
Broadway: Musicals 2026 currently playing in New York
If you’re planning a night on Broadway and want to play it safe, here’s an updated selection of musicals currently playing that are scheduled to continue beyond January/February — making them more reliable options when planning a trip in advance.
Note: at the bottom, you’ll also find a short “closing soon” section featuring shows ending between late January and early February, so you can avoid them (or catch them while you still can).
The great classics (always in high demand)
- The Lion King – Minskoff Theatre
- Wicked – Gershwin Theatre
- Hamilton – Richard Rodgers Theatre
- Chicago – Ambassador Theatre
- The Book of Mormon – Eugene O’Neill Theatre
- Aladdin – New Amsterdam Theatre
Pop musicals and contemporary blockbusters
- & Juliet – Stephen Sondheim Theatre
- Moulin Rouge! The Musical – Al Hirschfeld Theatre
- MJ The Musical – Neil Simon Theatre
- The Great Gatsby – Broadway Theatre
- Hadestown – Walter Kerr Theatre
- SIX: The Musical – Lena Horne Theatre
New hits and “insider picks” (but extremely popular)
- The Outsiders – Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre
- Hell’s Kitchen – Sam S. Shubert Theatre
- Maybe Happy Ending – Belasco Theatre
- Operation Mincemeat – John Golden Theatre
- Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) – Longacre Theatre
- Ragtime – Vivian Beaumont Theater
- Buena Vista Social Club – Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre
- Death Becomes Her – Lunt-Fontanne Theatre
Closing between January and early February (avoid if you want a “safe” choice)
- Beetlejuice – Palace Theatre (closing in early January 2026)
- Mamma Mia! – Winter Garden Theatre (closing in early February 2026)
Practical tips for choosing the right show
- If it’s your first time on Broadway: choose a classic (Wicked / The Lion King / Hamilton).
- If you want a big “wow effect” and large-scale production: Moulin Rouge! / & Juliet / MJ.
- If you’re looking for something more original or part of the “new Broadway scene”: The Outsiders / Hell’s Kitchen / Maybe Happy Ending.
Want to better understand what the Theater District is, where Broadway is located, and how to navigate between historic theaters and walking routes? Broadway, New York: complete guide to the Theater District
Last updated: January 2026.
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