Unmissable Upcoming Broadway Shows 2025
Find out what’s new on Broadway and get ready for world-class entertainment with tickets to the most exciting openings this year. There’s no better feeling than snapping up a seat at the most talked-about shows in town, and the newest Broadway musicals and plays offer a fantastic variety of entertainment that’s as diverse as NYC itself - revivals of classics, dynamic new work, and even one-person performances.
Several celebrities are returning to tread the boards in 2025, so the next 12 months are set to be some of the most exciting yet and you will want to book ahead! Below, we have highlighted the biggest and most hyped shows coming to Broadway and Off-Broadway so you don’t miss out on the best entertainment New York City has to offer.
Several celebrities are returning to tread the boards in 2025, so the next 12 months are set to be some of the most exciting yet and you will want to book ahead! Below, we have highlighted the biggest and most hyped shows coming to Broadway and Off-Broadway so you don’t miss out on the best entertainment New York City has to offer.
1. Dead Outlaw: quirky corpse caper comes alive on Broadway
Bumbling, boozing bandit Elmer McCurdy struggles to find much meaning in his life - but when he is unexpectedly killed in a police shoot-out, his corpse goes on grand adventures in this quirky, “95% true” new musical, told with both dignity and dark humour. A high-energy ensemble bring this macabre, tongue in cheek and raucously rockabilly show to life. Following a sell-out, award-winning run Off-Broadway, Dead Outlaw transfers to the Longacre Theatre this spring. Beg, steal or borrow a ticket!
2. The Queen of Versailles: champagne, cavier and Chenoweth!
Wicked diva Kristen Chenowith and White Lotus Star F. Murray Abraham head up this sparkling new musical about a mega-rich family who are determined to follow their American dream, no matter the cost. Based on the award-winning documentary of the same name, Wicked songwriter and composer Stephen Schwartz’s musical follows the Siegals as they embark on a project to construct the largest private home in America - until the 2008 recession hits. Bitingly funny and heartbreaking in turn, you won’t want to miss this dazzling new musical.
3. Call Me Izzy: Jean Smart stars in sensational solo show
Hack’s star Jean Smart is a one-woman tour de force in this darkly comic solo show. Isabelle feels trapped in her unhappy marriage and her rural Lousiana trailer park, until a creative writing class offers her a way out. A story of resilience, imagination and the power of telling your own story, the hilarious and hopeful Call Me Izzy marks Smart’s return to Broadway after 25 years. You won’t want to miss what promises to be the theatrical event of the summer.
4. Joy: a truly joyous new musical
From struggling single mom to QVC queen of clean, join Joy on a thrilling journey of innovation, determination and resilience. When Joy invents the miracle mop, she just wants to share her idea with the world. But when a greedy corporation is determined to squash her idea, Joy must fight for what’s right. Starring Waitress’s Betsy Wolfe, and based on the remarkable true story of inventor and entrepreneur Joy Mangano, this brand new musical promises to bring a bit of Joy to Broadway this summer - book now!
5. Punch: a powerful drama about remorse and redemption
This gut-wrenching drama from Olivier-winning, Emmy and Tony-nominated playwright James Graham (Ink, Finding Neverland) transfers to Broadway this fall, following a sell-out, critically acclaimed runs in Nottingham and London. Troubled teenager Jacob is on a whirlwind night out, fuelled by booze, drugs, and girls - until one punch changes the course of his life forever. Based on a heart-breaking true story, Punch explores remorse, redemption and the power of Restorative Justice. Set an alert today for tickets to this powerful new play from one of the UK’s most accomplished playwrights.
6. Mamma Mia!: the iconic ABBA musical goes again!
Broadway’s longest-running jukebox musical returns for a strictly limited run this fall! On a beautiful Greek island, Sophie is about to get married. She longs for her dad to walk her down the aisle - but has no clue who he is! When Sophie uncovers three potential papas, she invites them to the wedding; chaos ensues and old flames reignite when her mother Donna is confronted with her exes! This iconic musical is full of ABBA classics including “Dancing Queen”, “Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!” and “The Winner Takes it All”!
7. Lost Boys: the cult-classic movie becomes a musical with bite
Set to premiere in spring 2026, The Lost Boys follows brothers Michael and Sam Emerson as they move to a new town - that just happens to be riddled with vampires! While Sam falls in with some self-proclaimed vamp hunters, Michael is seduced by a mysterious gang of “Lost Boys” and develops an unnatural craving for blood… This brand-new musical adaptation of the cult-classic movie is one of our most highly anticipated Broadway shows. Set an alert today for when tickets go on sale - it promises to be bloody brilliant!
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Want to be one of the first people to hear the latest gossip about new Broadway shows? The SeatPlan team keeps an enthusiastic ear out for theater news, and above is just a taste of confirmed Broadway openings over the next 12 months. But there are a huge number of musicals and plays that haven’t yet found a home in New York that you should know about too.Audience favorites like Moulin Rouge and Back to the Future prove that movies and TV series can become some of the most entertaining new Broadway musicals around. Luckily, there are more in the pipeline: Thelma & Louise, The Queen’s Gambit and La La Land are all in development.
West End transfers have become a major success; SIX and & Juliet are just two examples. There’s more to add to your wishlist with London’s longest-running play, Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap, primed for a Broadway premiere that’s 70 years in the making! Other shows coming to Broadway via London include Rob Madge’s My Son’s a Queer (But What Can You Do?), which has already played an acclaimed Off-Broadway season.
If seeing stars on Broadway is your favorite hobby, bookmark this page for updates on upcoming shows with award-winning actors. As Tony Awards season gets closer, expect even more casting announcements that will have you happily parting ways with your dollars.
For more news about the best shows coming to Broadway and Off-Broadway, set an Alert on our production pages and we’ll let you know when tickets are available.
