10 Best Broadway Musicals [Updated August 2024] (2024)

You’d be hard-pressed to find someone who hasn’t heard of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s genre-defining musical. With a snappy songbook inspired by hip-hop, R&B and blues music, this revolutionary musical about Founding Father Alexander Hamilton has played across the world, to the delight of its adoring fanbase. Some shows get overwhelmed by the hype, but this fantastic musical has earned its position as one of the hottest tickets in town.

Experience The Wizard of Oz like you’ve never seen it before in this enduringly popular musical! Glinda the Good and Wicked Witch of the West Elphaba may seem like mortal enemies, but their story began long ago, at Shiz University… This magical story of friendship and staying true to yourself combines stunning special effects and powerful songs - including show-stopper “Defying Gravity” - to create pure magic at the Gershwin Theatre.

There’s no show quite like Hadestown. When Eurydice is tempted by an offer from prosperous but manipulative Hades, how far will Oprheus go to save her? Anais Mitchell’s beguiling show, inspired by Greek mythology, was nominated for 13 Tony Awards in 2019 and crowned Best Musical. Get on the railroad track to the Walter Kerr Theatre and experience the hypnotizing power of this folk opera musical for yourselves.

Over 25 years since it first roared onto the stage, this fantastic Disney show is still one of the must-see musicals on Broadway. With ground-breaking puppetry that redefined what was possible on stage, The Lion King is not just a stage adaptation of a beloved movie; it is a unique experience that every theater fan should experience at least once.

Say Willkommen to one of London's hottest shows, now dazzling audiences on Broadway! Eddie Redmayne currently stars as the Emcee in this Olivier Award-winning revival of Kander & Ebb's classic musical. Featuring all the hit songs including “Don't Tell Mama” and “Money”, this is a spectacular and haunting revival of one of the most successful musicals of all time - and an unmissable experience for anyone visiting NYC this year.

Walk through the doors of the Hirschfeld Theatre and into the faded glamor of the Moulin Rouge in 1899. This decadent celebration of Truth, Freedom, Beauty and Love brings Baz Lurhmann’s hit film to the stage with exhilarating effect. The cast perform breath-taking dance numbers and remix songs from Adele, Elton John and more top musicians. Immersive, spectacular and heart-breaking: this musical must be seen to be believed.

One of the UK’s hottest new musicals is now on Broadway, and you’ll definitely want to “Get Down” and enjoy it! Six turns Henry VIII’s mistreated wives into pop princesses as they fight it out in a Pop Idol-style contest to prove who’s had it hardest. Taking inspiration from Beyoncé, Lily Allen and more queens of the Top 100, this is 80 minutes of adrenaline-fuelled, fist-pumping fun.

This is one show you'll want to say "Hello" to if you like boundary-pushing comedy! South Park's Trey Parker and Matt Stone have teamed up with Avenue Q's Robert Lopez to take on religion in this no-holds-barred musical. Featuring hilarious songs, razor-sharp satire, and a soft-hearted center, audiences love The Book of Mormon - it has been a hit on Broadway since its premier back in 2011.

Set your watches for the 1980s, buckle up and get ready for the wildest ride on Broadway! The classic sci-fi movie is transformed into an incredible musical that brings all the iconic moments to the stage. The special effects are the star of the show in Back to the Future, and the DeLorean's eye-popping reveal is possibly the best trick on Broadway right now. This is pure nostalgia, with great music, great acting and incredible visuals.