Unmissable Upcoming Broadway Shows 2026
Find out what’s new on Broadway and get ready for world-class entertainment with tickets to the most exciting openings this new 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 2026, so the next 12 months are set to be some of the most exciting yet - you'll 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 all of the best entertainment New York City has to offer.
1. Kenrex: a breathtaking true-crime Western
This stunning solo show makes its off-Broadway debut, following critically acclaimed runs in London, co-written and performed by Olivier nominee Jack Holden, who tackles over half a dozen roles in a “virtuoso solo performance” (The Stage), accompanied by live music performed on stage. This story of a small town who seek to take justice against a criminal bully into their own hands is inspired by a jaw-dropping true story. You won’t want to miss it - secure your tickets today.
2. Magic Mike Live: steamy sensation takes NYC by storm
The heat is on this October as the steamy strip-show sensation comes to NYC. Based on the blockbuster Magic Mike movies, which were in turn based on Channing Tatum’s early career, this feel good show incorporates dancing, musical numbers, acrobatics and (fully consensual) audience interaction that will have you feeling hot under the collar! The custom-built, 360-degree venue guarantees you’ll get an eyeful of abs from every angle. Tatum produces and directs alongside an award-winning team - and hasn't ruled out making a sneaky cameo at some point (not guaranteed!).
3. New Born: Hugh Jackman leads premiere of new play
Emmy, Golden Globe, Grammy and Tony Award-winning actor Hugh Jackman leads the cast of this brand new play from critically acclaimed British playwright Ella Hickson (Oedipus, Wendy and Peter Pan). Three people’s very different experiences intertwine over the course of one evening in this new work from one of the UK's premier playwrights: a tree surgeon falls in love, a young woman searches for her friend in the wilderness, and a mother is consumed by a new-found friendship with a celebrity. Secure your tickets today
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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.
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