A visit to New York is never complete without a visit to Broadway. Home of major productions located a stone’s throw from Times Square, Broadway attracts worldwide recognition.
Inimitable jukebox musicals, classic musicals and daring new shows keep the city buzzing year-round.
It’s a great way to fill an evening in the city that never sleeps.
To make your search easier, here are 8 must-see musicals on Broadway in 2023.
1o & Juliet
photo-credit">Photo provided by Matthew Murphy
What would have happened if Juliet had decided not to end her life after Romeo’s suicide? You have to attend & Juliet to find out! Fun, vibrant, entertaining, this jukebox-type show (which features popular songs) stimulates until the curtain falls. You’ll want to listen to the songs on repeat for weeks to come. An unmissable!
Au Stephen Sondheim Theatre (124 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036)
Duration: 2 hours with a 30 minute intermission
2o Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Find one of the most famous characters in the world in this blockbuster coming straight from London. Critics are unanimous: this whole show is magnificent. The screenplay was written by JK Rowling herself. The story takes place 17 years after the last book. It’s the perfect show for Muggles who are still waiting for their Hogwarts admission letter.
At the Lyric Theater, very close to Times Square (214 W 43rd St, New York, 10036)
Duration: 2 hours and 40 minutes with an intermission
3o The Phantom of the Opera
Since its creation in 1986, performance halls The Phantom of the Opera are always complete. It’s a good sign! It is one of Broadway’s most popular musicals. She has also won seven Tony Awards (including that of the best musical of the year). The story takes place at the Paris Opera in the 19th century.e century. It tells the story of a deformed man who hides in the cellars of the opera and who terrorizes the workers of the theater by his crimes. The ghost falls in love with a young dancer named Christine whom he adopts as his muse and whom he teaches to sing so that she becomes the star of the opera. However, when he discovers that his love is impossible, he swears revenge. A classic not to be missed!
Au Théâtre Majestic (245 W 44th St, New York, 10036)
Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes with an intermission
4o Hamilton
Do you like rap? Hamilton is the show for you. Immerse yourself in the history of the birth of the United States and meet the famous founding fathers. The show tells the story of Alexander Hamilton, an orphan from the Caribbean who, through a series of events, ends up arriving in the United States and becoming a major figure in the American Revolutionary War and the First national government. If English is not your strength, we advise you to avoid this musical. Word games and sentences are said very quickly. It’s easy to get lost… Otherwise, the story is told in an unconventional way that obsesses. You have to live it to understand!
Au Richard Rodgers Theatre (226 West 46th Street entre Broadway et 8th Avenue)
Duration: 2 hours and 40 minutes with an intermission
5o Red Mill! The Musical
If you liked Baz Luhrmann’s movie starring Ewan McGregor and Nicole Kidman (2001), you can’t miss this show. You will live a sensational experience full of colors, lights and emotions that will immerse you again in the bohemian Paris of 1900. Although it is not a copy of the film, this show retains all the essence.
Au Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th Street entre la 8e and the 9e Avenue)
Duration: 2 hours and 35 minutes with an intermission
6o Chicago
In the Broadway Classics category, Chicago is at the top of the list. Each season, this show takes you back to the Roaring Twenties, where underground activities, corruption and murder take place in the big city. Jazz music fans will be served! Please note that this show is for adults only.
Au Ambassador Theatre (219 West 49th Street, entre Broadway et 8th Avenue)
Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes with an intermission
7o The Book of Mormon
Unforgettable, The Book of Mormon surprises with his humor. It has been a favorite musical since 2011. This satire follows a couple of Mormon missionaries trying to preach their religion in Uganda. This musical deals with respect for religion and social justice.
At the Eugene O’Neill Theater (230 West 49th Street, between Broadway and 8th Avenue, New York)
Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes with an intermission
8o Wicked
Wicked has been drawing accolades for years. This is the ante-episode of the famous story of the Wizard of Oz, a suspenseful and thrilling piece about friendship, a theme suitable for all audiences. Meet Elphaba and Glinda, two young witchcraft students who meet in the land of Oz and who, despite their differences, form a great friendship. Since its creation in 2003, Wicked is one of Broadway’s biggest hits, and when you watch the show, you can see why!
Au Gershwin Theatre (222 W 51st St, New York, 10019)
Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes, including a 15 minute intermission
Are you planning a stay in New York? Here are some fun travel guides:
• Read also: The best addresses in New York according to Léonie Pelletier
• Read also: Airbnb: 5 apartments to rent in Brooklyn for the New York stay of your dreams
• Read also: The best addresses in Brooklyn for a memorable stay in New York
• Read also: 10 foodie addresses approved by Pascale Deblois in New York
• Read also: New York City: 12 pretty airbnbs around Central Park
• Read also: New York: 33 good addresses for the “road trip” of a lifetime
These other videos you might like:
