Live shows · NEW YORK CITY SHOWS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 new york city shows worth the ticket, each with its price, what the audience said and the one thing to know before you book.
Spend 150 minutes at the New Amsterdam Theatre for Disney’s Aladdin, directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw. Expect classic songs by Alan Menken, new Broadway numbers, lavish costumes, comic energy, and the famous carpet ride. Multilingual audio commentary is available in six languages.
“greatest Show of all time. great actor, great effects. great Songs🥳 Love it”
See Disney’s The Lion King at the Minskoff Theatre in New York. Follow Simba’s journey through Julie Taymor’s colorful staging, Elton John and Tim Rice’s Oscar-winning songs, African rhythms, moving puppets, and Pride Rock rising from the stage. Your ticket includes subtitle service through a mobile app.
See MJ the Musical at New York’s Neil Simon Theatre, a four-time Tony Award-winning show about the making of Michael Jackson’s 1992 Dangerous World Tour. With a book by Lynn Nottage, choreography by Christopher Wheeldon, and more than 25 hits, the production mixes music, movement, and backstage creativity.
Take your seat at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre for Moulin Rouge! The Musical, directed by Alex Timbers with a book by John Logan. Expect turn-of-the-century Paris, acrobatic can-can dancing, lavish theatrical style, and a popular-song mash-up built around Truth, Beauty, Freedom, and Love.
See Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway, the eighth official story in the series. The 3.5-hour play follows Harry, Albus, and Draco Malfoy. Tom Felton returns as Draco from November 11 through May 10. Add a Harry Potter New York discount at checkout.
Use your ticket to enter the Ambassador Theatre for Chicago, Broadway’s long-running musical about fame, fortune, and murder in Prohibition-era Chicago. Expect 2.5 hours of music, stylized costumes, Bob Fosse-inspired choreography, and songs including All That Jazz and Razzle Dazzle.
Walk about one mile through Times Square and the Theater District with a theater professional. Hear stories about Judy Garland, Julie Andrews, and Broadway hopefuls, see theaters from outside, and learn ticket tips. The tour begins at 4 p.m., runs in all weather, and ends where it starts.
“We moved to NY two months ago. There is so much going on here and I like to learn about the city as much as possible. I really enjoyed the tour. Our guide was very nice and knows. I recommend this to everyone who is visiting NY.”
See The Lion King at New York’s Minskoff Theatre, with a 2-hour-30-minute musical built around Julie Taymor’s animal puppetry, famous songs, and Simba’s journey. Choose a matinee or evening performance, with best available seating assigned at purchase.
“It was a cute show if you had kids. Very juvenile and not at all the elegant Broadway show I have invisioned. Show was ok but could have been shortened by a least 30 minutes. Move the show off Broadway, charge 1/2 the price and it would be worth it!”
Spend 90 minutes near Times Square with a rotating lineup of New York comics and surprise drop-ins seen on Netflix, Hulu, Comedy Central, HBO, Amazon, and more. Expect close seating, quick sets, adult humor, and a required purchase of two alcoholic or non-alcoholic drinks.
“The seating was a little crowded but we still had a very good time. Everyone’s been pretty funny and we definitely had a good time”
You’ll watch Hell’s Kitchen at the Shubert Theatre, a Broadway musical shaped by Alicia Keys’ songs and New York childhood. Meet Ali, a 17-year-old finding freedom through music, guided by a superb cast led by Maleah Joi Moon, Shoshana Bean, and Kecia Lewis.
Take your seat at Broadway Theatre for The Great Gatsby musical, directed by Marc Bruni and choreographed by Dominique Kelley. Jeremy Jordan plays Jay Gatsby and Eva Noblezada plays Daisy Buchanan in a 2-hour-30-minute production with one intermission, lavish 1920s sets, costumes, music, and dance.
Book Chicago at the Ambassador Theatre for a roughly 2-hour-30-minute Broadway performance set in Prohibition-era Chicago. You’ll see Roxie Hart, Velma Kelly, and Billy Flynn in a sharp, sexy production filled with Fosse-style dancing, famous songs, and a live band onstage. Choose from available seating areas, then make your own way to the theater.
“The show was outstanding! From beginning to end, we were captivated. Great experience for the whole family.”
Walk about 1.75 miles through Lower Manhattan with guides such as Leo or Chazz, linking Hamilton songs to Federal Hall, Trinity Church, Bowling Green, and more. Expect music through a personal listening device, an illustrated iPad presentation, Founding-era history, and a small group capped at 15 people.
“Highly recommend for fans of the musical and also of American history. Leo was extremely knowledgeable and accommodating.”
Follow Broadway from its early days to today through costumes, props, photos, video, music, and interactive displays. Plan on two hours, or three if you read everything and stop for photos. Staff members such as Alexandra and Caleb add helpful personal touches.
“It was good but there was a tour guide with a group who was very rude to everyone else and quite intimidating. Museum itself is was good but this was very off putting!”
Spend about an hour at High Line Comedy Club near Chelsea Market, where a changing lineup of New York comedians is followed by an immersive Puttery mini-golf session. Your $18.50 mobile ticket includes admission, while food and drinks are available separately at the attached restaurant and bar.
“Comedy club very intimate. Comedy show we saw was tailored to an under 30 crowd (IMO) Mini golf was a cool concept I hadn't seen before”
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