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Q: What are the longest-running musicals on Broadway?

Globally known musical, Chicago , is recognized as the longest-running American musical on Broadway in history! The hit musical has been wowing hundreds of thousands of theatergoers since its 1996 Broadway revival and has hosted many stars, including Pamela Anderson, Patrick Swayze, and more. Other long-running musicals in New York include The Lion King , which has been running since 1997, and Wicked , which has been captivating audiences since 2003.

Broadway is famous for its line-up of incredible, dazzling musicals that stand the test of time and have been wowing theatergoers for centuries. Audiences from around the globe have been flocking to the New York theater district for years and it’s easy to see why. From award-winning hits like Hamilton to sensational musicals for the whole family, such as Disney’s Aladdin, there’s something for everyone.

Grab tickets to a Broadway musical and you’ll be in for a few hours of unforgettable entertainment. Audiences are wowed by the storylines and songs that are guaranteed to get stuck in their head! It's easy to see why tickets to a musical are a must when visiting the city.

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The Lion King on Broadway

Disney’s revolutionary hit is still drawing some of the biggest crowds in NYC more than 25 years since it opened, and is one of the top musicals on Broadway for families and adult theatergoers alike. The Lion King proved that stage adaptations of animated films could craft their own identity, with stylised puppets and ingenious staging breathing life into the wild plains of the Serengeti. Featuring the top songs from the film, this is Broadway at its most exhilarating, no matter your age.

Death Becomes Her on Broadway

Worried about wasting your youth? We know a Broadway musical that’ll laugh the years away in camp, spooky style. This big stage adaptation of Death Becomes Her stars Megan Hilty and Jennifer Simard as feuding frenemies who are determined to take their grudge beyond the grave, with help from a mysterious woman who holds the secret to eternal youth. Sassy, funny and supernatural, make sure you’re in the audience for one of the year’s most exciting new shows.

Wicked on Broadway

Take a peek behind the curtain and discover the untold story of the Witches of Oz in Broadway’s smash-hit musical. Best for age 8+.

Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway

Baz Luhrmann’s revolutionary film is transformed into a theatrical extravaganza, featuring a chart-topping, decadent pop playlist.

Elf The Musical on Broadway

Join Buddy the Elf as he spreads Christmas cheer in this modern holiday classic! The perfect festive show for families on Broadway.

Hadestown on Broadway

Anaïs Mitchell’s Tony Award-winning mythic musical takes audiences on a hell-raising, heart-breaking journey to the underworld.

Sunset Boulevard on Broadway

Olivier Award winner Nicole Scherzinger stars in Jamie Lloyd’s “landmark” (Time Out) revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical.

Hamilton on Broadway

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hugely popular, Tony Award-winning rap musical retells the story of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton.

A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical on Broadway

Hear jazz royalty Louis Armstrong’s music and story live on Broadway at this captivating new musical, starring James Monroe Iglehart.

& Juliet on Broadway

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

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.

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.

Aladdin on Broadway

Journey on a magic carpet into Disney's sensational, jaw-dropping musical, inspired by the world of Arabian Nights. Best for age 8+.

MJ the Musical on Broadway

Discover the secrets behind the King of Pop’s dizzying stardom, set to his greatest hits, as this new musical moonwalks onto Broadway.

Cabaret on Broadway

Enter the Kit Kat Club and be immersed in 1930s Berlin in this immersive revival, starring Adam Lambert and Auli’i Cravalho.

Once Upon a Mattress on Broadway

Tony Award winner Sutton Foster stars as Princess Winnifred in the hit musical comedy, back on Broadway for the first time since 1996.

Tammy Faye on Broadway

The story of televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker becomes a hit new musical, with songs from Elton John and Jake Shears.

The Last Five Years on Broadway

Experience a poignant Broadway musical with Adrienne Warren and Nick Jonas, directed by Whitney White. Don’t miss out!

Chicago on Broadway

Broadway’s longest-running American musical wows with sizzling choreography and show-stopping musical numbers.

Little Shop of Horrors

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

Titanique

Climb aboard the Ship of Dreams - the iceberg has nothing on Céline Dion in this musical parody of Titanic!

Back to the Future the Musical on Broadway

Hop in the DeLorean and set your watches to Broadway time: the classic sci-fi movie is now an eye-popping musical.

The Notebook on Broadway

Fall in love with Nicholas Sparks’ gorgeous love story all over again with this new musical, featuring songs by Ingrid Michaelson.

Water for Elephants on Broadway

Discover a spectacular new musical as Sara Gruen’s circus-based romance novel opens on Broadway, directed by Tony nominee Jessica Stone.

The Outsiders on Broadway

The incredible story that touched a generation’s hearts is adapted into a groundbreaking new musical, with songs by Jamestown Revival.

Suffs on Broadway

Shaina Taub’s hit new musical about the 1913 women’s rights movement hits Broadway after its sold-out premiere at the Public Theater.

Hell's Kitchen on Broadway

A breathtaking new coming-of-age musical, set in the familiar streets of NYC. Inspired by and featuring songs from Alicia Keys.

The Great Gatsby on Broadway

Jeremy Jordan and Eva Noblezada star in this dazzling musical, based on Fitzgerald’s Jazz Age novel. It’s the biggest party on Broadway!

Maybe Happy Ending on Broadway

Direct from South Korea, Broadway's whimsical musical stars Darren Criss and Helen J Shen. Don’t miss this enchanting robot romance!

Swept Away on Broadway

Starring John Gallagher, Jr. and Stark Sands, this gripping musical follows shipwreck survivors seeking redemption and forgiveness.

Gypsy on Broadway

Sondheim’s Gypsy with Audra McDonald is a stunning Broadway revival. Experience this iconic musical’s fresh take on ambition and family.

Redwood on Broadway

After an acclaimed premiere in California, Idina Menzel returns to Broadway with this original musical, directed by Tina Landau.

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.

Buena Vista Social Club on Broadway

This scorching new musical tells the moving true story of the artists behind the best-selling, Grammy Award-winning album of the same name.

BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical on Broadway

Discover BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical on Broadway - an enchanting journey of color, music, and self-discovery.

Smash on Broadway

Broadway here I come! The long-awaited stage adaptation of hit musical TV show Smash comes to the Imperial Theatre.

Just in Time on Broadway

Jonathan Groff returns to Broadway to play Bobby Darin in this swinging new jukebox musical about the legend behind the music.

Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends on Broadway

Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga star in a new musical tribute to Sondheim at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre on Broadway.

Floyd Collins on Broadway

Floyd Collins, the acclaimed musical by Adam Guettel and Tina Landau, debuts on Broadway at the Vivian Beaumont Theater.

Real Women Have Curves: The Musical on Broadway

This uplifting and inspiring new musical, about body positivity and the immigrant experience, comes to Broadway.

Frequently Asked Questions

Broadway has a lot to offer: from quirky jukebox musicals like & Juliet to heartfelt, magical stories like Wicked, there’s something for everyone. You can browse our listings above to see what musicals are currently booking in New York.

If you’re unsure what musical to book tickets for, our in-house theatre experts have carefully created a list of the Best Broadway Musicals this year. Our theatre specialists are always on the lookout for the best of the best on Broadway and have included some fan favorites, long standers, and Broadway debuts, so there’s something for everyone!

If you’re looking to take the whole family to the theater, there’s plenty that Broadway has to offer. Disney has made their mark in the theater world, with classic movies being made into on-stage productions. For kids and adults alike, be transported to the fictional city of Agrabah with Disney’s Aladdin or watch in awe as Simba becomes King of Pride Rock with Disney’s The Lion King tickets. Other family-friendly musicals for older children include Back to the Future, based on the well-known classic movie, and SIX, the song cycle that brings Henry VIII’s six wives to the Broadway stage!

There’s a whole host of new musicals heading to Broadway before the end of this year, with West End productions coming across the pond and new shows premiering in the Big Apple. Don't miss London’s acclaimed Tammy Faye musical which transfers to New York following its sold-out world premiere. Based on the life of televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker and featuring music by Elton John and Jake Shears, this is a must-see!

Other big openings include Darren Criss and Helen J Shen in a brand new sci-fi rom-com Maybe Happy Ending; dark comedy Death Becomes Her; and new jukebox biopic A Wonderful World, about the life and legacy of Louis Armstrong.

If you’d like to find out what else is coming to Broadway and book your tickets early, why not catch up on our guide of Unmissable Upcoming Broadway Shows this year?

Globally known musical, Chicago, is recognized as the longest-running American musical on Broadway in history! The hit musical has been wowing hundreds of thousands of theatergoers since its 1996 Broadway revival and has hosted many stars, including Pamela Anderson, Patrick Swayze, and more.

Other long-running musicals in New York include The Lion King, which has been running since 1997, and Wicked, which has been captivating audiences since 2003.

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