Comedy Shows NYC

Q: What are the best comedy shows in New York right now?

Top comedies to see on Broadway include Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing , starring Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell. Tony Award winner Jamie Lloyd’s ( Sunset Boulevard ) bubbly, celebratory production is a crowd-pleasing take on the original rom-com! Other popular comedies you can book tickets for include The Play That Goes Wrong Off-Broadway - a slapstick tour-de-force about an amateur theatre company trying to stage a murder mystery - and the darkly farcical Oh, Mary! , which retells the story of Mary Todd Lincoln with a brilliantly off-beat twist.

Q: What are the best comedy shows for families?

The Play That Goes Wrong is suitable for older children, and is a real crowd-pleaser thanks to its high-energy slapstick. If you want a show aimed specifically at families, try Broadway shows for kids like Disney’s Aladdin , which has familiar songs and fun characters including the Genie. New musical Paddington , based on the Michael Bond books and films, is also full of funny moments to charm young kids and their parents.

There’s plenty of drama on Broadway, but don’t worry - if you want to laugh, look no further! Some of New York’s longest-running and most popular shows are comedies, with something to suit every sense of humour. From slapstick and farce to witty political satire, check out the list of comedies on and Off-Broadway below.

& Juliet on Broadway

Join Juliet as she shapes her own destiny in this hilarious jukebox musical, packed with producer Max Martin’s greatest hits.

Blue Man Group: A New Holiday Surprise on Broadway

The iconic Blue Man Group make their Broadway debut in this festive show, featuring their trademark silent comedy and explosive drumming.

Billy Crystal 860 on Broadway

Tony and Emmy-winning comedian and actor Billy Crystal brings his new solo show, losing his home in the Palisades fires, to NYC.

The Book of Mormon on Broadway

From the wickedly irreverent brains behind South Park, this shocking, hilarious musical tells the story of two hapless Mormon missionaries.

Much Ado About Nothing on Broadway

Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell star as squabbling lovers in Shakespeare’s comedy, directed by Tony and Oliver winner Jamie Lloyd.

Six the Musical on Broadway

Divorced, beheaded…Live! Join Henry VII’s embattled wives as they step out of the history books and into the spotlight on Broadway.

Oh, Mary! on Broadway

Discover the true(ish) story of Mary Todd Lincoln in Cole Escola’s hit comedy, starring SNL's Bowen Yang.

The Rocky Horror Show on Broadway

Jake Shears stars as Frank-n-Furter in this wild and wicked new staging of cult-classic musical

Schmigadoon! on Broadway

A quarrelling couple get trapped in a Golden Age musical in this stage adaptation of the hilarious Emmy-winning musical comedy TV series.

Little Shop of Horrors

The cult classic musical spreads its stems Off-Broadway in a fantastic, Drama Desk Award winning revival.

Jamie Allan's Amaze

Jamie Allan’s Amaze blends innovative illusions with personal storytelling, putting the magic directly into the audience’s hands.

Slam Frank

This boundary-pushing, dark satire follows a theatre company who reimagine the story of Anne Frank as an intersectional hip-hop musical.

Katsura Sunshine's Rakugo

Witness a culturally rich fusion of Japanese comic storytelling and comedy with Katsura Sunshine's Rakugo. Now in its seventh year in NYC.

Operation Mincemeat on Broadway

God, that’s brilliant! The Olivier Award-winning British musical about a corpse that tricked Hitler sets up a new HQ on Broadway.

School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play on Broadway

A "smashing 80 minutes in the theatre" (WhatsOnStage) arrives at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre for a limited season this fall.

The Imaginary Invalid on Broadway

Tony winner Bill Irwin adapts and stars in this side-splitting revival of Moliere’s satirical comedy about a hypochondriac’s hijinks.

A Kidman Carol

Visited by the ghost of Nicole Kidman, Cate Blanchett must change her ways to save Hollywood in this camp take on the Dickens classic.

Broadway and New York Comedy Shows

Enjoy the physical hilarity of a slapstick farce, or settle in for a night of witty repartee in a classic rom-com; comedy shows in NYC are a fun way to unwind after a day of sightseeing or a day in the office.

There’s plenty to choose from on Broadway and Off-Broadway, including funny plays, musical comedies and dark satires. Hit musicals like The Book of Mormon have been making audiences laugh for years, while family-friendly shows like Disney’s Aladdin are an opportunity to laugh together.

Ready to tickle your funny bone? See comedy shows in NYC tonight, or book further ahead for something to look forward to. And if you need help choosing a seat, read reviews from real theatregoers, compare prices, and book your next Broadway trip with confidence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Top comedies to see on Broadway include Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing, starring Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell. Tony Award winner Jamie Lloyd’s (Sunset Boulevard) bubbly, celebratory production is a crowd-pleasing take on the original rom-com!

Other popular comedies you can book tickets for include The Play That Goes Wrong Off-Broadway - a slapstick tour-de-force about an amateur theatre company trying to stage a murder mystery - and the darkly farcical Oh, Mary!, which retells the story of Mary Todd Lincoln with a brilliantly off-beat twist.

The Play That Goes Wrong is suitable for older children, and is a real crowd-pleaser thanks to its high-energy slapstick. If you want a show aimed specifically at families, try Broadway shows for kids like Disney’s Aladdin, which has familiar songs and fun characters including the Genie.

New musical Paddington, based on the Michael Bond books and films, is also full of funny moments to charm young kids and their parents.

Most Broadway shows are plays and musicals, not live shows by comedians, but stand-up is sometimes available to book. Comedians might bring new solo shows to larger NYC venues for a limited season; recent names include Billy Crystal and Mike Birbiglia.