Plays on Broadway | Book Tickets for Broadway plays in NYC

The many incredible plays on Broadway prove that New York theater is not just about musicals. Broadway plays can range from powerful, moving dramas to laugh-out-loud comedies, classical theatre and experimental performances. Plays in NYC offer a wide range of artistic experiences.

Many of the world’s best actors are drawn to the Great White Way, so plays in New York often feature some of the biggest stars on Broadway. From Marlon Brando first rising to fame in the Broadway debut of A Streetcar Named Desire up until Daniel Craig’s recent turn as the title character in Macbeth, plays on Broadway attract all manner of talent.

Visitors to the Big Apple owe it to themselves to experience the world-class drama on offer. See our listing of plays currently on Broadway to book tickets for your next theatrical adventure. If you need a little more help deciding, check out our curated list of the Best Plays on Broadway for top picks from the SeatPlan team.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Return to the Wizarding World with this enchanting sequel to the book series read by millions. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child takes place 19 years after the final book, when Harry's second son, Albus, is just starting at Hogwarts. Unbelievable stage effects and meticulous choreography bring the magic to life. The sheer spectacle and the appeal of a whole new Harry Potter story make it one of the most sought-after plays on Broadway.

The Shark Is Broken

This candid look behind the scenes of Jaws took the West End by storm and now arrives in NYC as one of the most exciting Broadway plays of the year. Written by and starring Ian Shaw, the real-life son of Robert Shaw, this moving and hilarious play depicts the awkward days stuck on a boat while the famous mechanical shark refused to work. Shaw plays his late father with remarkable honesty and authenticity.

I Need That

Danny DeVito is back on Broadway in Theresa Rebeck’s newest comic play about hoarding and letting go - opposite his daughter Lucy DeVito.

Appropriate

Sarah Paulson stars in Obie Award winner Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ acclaimed dark comedy about a tumultuous family reunion.

Danny and the Deep Blue Sea

Aubrey Plaza makes her stage debut in a searing revival of this quietly devastating two-hander about strangers who connect in a Bronx bar.

The Refuge Plays

Award-winning playwright Nathan Alan Davies’ latest intergenerational drama premieres Off-Broadway for a limited season.

The Cottage

A new farce inspired by Noel Coward hits New York, telling the story of a 1930s house thrown into chaos when an affair is revealed…

Purlie Victorious

Leslie Odom Jr. is back on Broadway in a revival of Ossie Davis’ comedy about a preacher’s attempts to save his community’s church.

Swing State

Pulitzer Prize nominee Rebecca Gilman’s latest play examines the line between friend and foe in a small rural community.