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. Stranger Things: Hawkins turns Broadway Upside Down
New York is about to turn Upside Down! Travel back in time to Hawkins before Eleven arrived; young Joyce Maldonado and Jim Hopper wonder how their lives are going to play out. But when mysterious Henry Creel arrives, there’s an irreversible shift in the fabric of this small town... Direct from the West End, this smash-hit stage prequel to the Netflix series is a triumph of theatrical imagination and innovation that brings blockbuster buzz to Broadway.
3. Real Women Have Curves: an uplifting musical with heart
First Gen Mexican-American Ana Garcia must decide between familial obligations or following her dreams in this inspiring new musical based on Josefina López's critically acclaimed film and play of the same name. You won’t want to miss this “upbeat crowd-pleaser” (New York Times) as it transfers to Broadway this April following a critically acclaimed run at the A.R.T. With an award-winning creative team including songs by Latin Grammy winner Joy Huerta, Real Women Have Curves is a joyous celebration of family, ambition and being yourself. Book now!
4. The Pirates of Penzance: the comic opera reimagined!
This Gilbert & Sullivan classic never fails to raise a laugh, and now Broadway crowds can enjoy it in a whole new way - set in New Orleans! Ramin Karimloo, Jinkx Monsoon and David Hyde Pierce star in this fun-filled version of the story, which sees bumbling police officers chasing shipmates as young lovers fight to be together. Perfect for opera fans or complete newcomers, this is a raucous night of entertainment in NYC.
5. Punch: a powerful drama about remorse and redemption
This gutwrenching 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”, “Gimmie Gimmie Gimmie” 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.
