Can’t-Miss Touring Broadway Shows to See This Year

Not in NYC? Not a problem. A promising assortment of amazing shows continue to hit the road after (or amid) impressive runs on Broadway — and we’ve rounded up the ones you should put at the top of your list.

When a Broadway show is touring, that means a production is visiting various locations beyond Broadway in New York, NY — with a cast and crew traveling to different cities across the U.S. (or even internationally). While some original Broadway cast members may tour, touring productions generally feature a new cast that was specifically assembled for the road.

After making it there, they’re taking it everywhere! From fun and fizzy spectacles to a pop music makeover of Shakespeare’s most famous love story, here’s our full guide to the top musicals touring in 2025.

Moulin Rouge! The Musical

With more than 70 songs — from Elton John to the Pointer Sisters to The Sound of Music — either performed or referenced, there’s an excellent chance you’ll hear at least one of your favorites during this extravagantly appointed bender of a jukebox musical. Based on Baz Luhrmann’s film of the same title, Moulin Rouge! proves there’s no success like excess. Fireworks, confetti and glittering bedazzlement guarantee a wild, evening-long Parisian spree, minus the morning after.

Get tickets to Moulin Rouge! on Ticketmaster.

Les Misérables

Do you hear the people sing? Nearly 30 years after its Broadway premiere, Les Misérables remains one of the most popular and revolutionary pieces of theater of all time. Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s epic musical follows the sweeping saga of Victor Hugo’s 1862 novel — from Jean Valjean’s release from a French penal colony through the Paris Uprising of 1832 and beyond, featuring a cast of unforgettable characters like Inspector Javert, Fantine, Cosette and Marius, Éponine, the Thénardiers, Enjolras and more.

Get tickets to Les Miserables on Ticketmaster.

Hadestown

In 2019, Anaïs Mitchell went “Way Down Hadestown” to reinvent the ancient Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice. Steeped in a unique blend of Dixieland jazz, folk and Americana, Hadestown sends the doomed lovers on a perilous journey set to beloved songs like “Any Way the Wind Blows,” “All I’ve Ever Known” and “Wait For Me” as they encounter The Fates, Hermes, Persephone and even Hades, God of the Underworld himself, on their way to hell and back.

Get tickets to Hadestown on Ticketmaster.

& Juliet

What if Juliet survived her star-crossed romance with Romeo? That’s the question behind & Juliet, a jukebox musical that flips Shakespeare’s most famous tragedy on its head. With a soundtrack featuring the biggest pop songs of the millennium, & Juliet will have Broadway fans of all ages belting out their favorite hits by Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys, *NSYNC, Kelly Clarkson, P!nk and more by the time they leave the theater.

Get tickets to & Juliet on Ticketmaster.

The Lion King

Hakuna matata! Now the highest-grossing Broadway production of all time, The Lion King has enchanted generations of kids since it first debuted on the Great White Way in 1997. The lavish production incorporates giant puppets and mind-boggling costuming as the actors on stage transform into Simba, Nala, Rafiki, Scar, Timon, Pumbaa, Mufasa and more. It’s a perfect show to introduce kids to the magic of Broadway, and the whole family will recognize songs like “Can You Feel The Love Tonight,” “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King” and “Circle of Life.”

Get tickets to The Lion King on Ticketmaster.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the #1 Broadway show of all time?

The #1 highest-grossing Broadway show of all time is The Lion King. As of March 2025, it has grossed $1,463,250,222, according to Playbill.

Is Wicked touring in 2025 in the USA?

Yes, Wicked is touring the USA in 2025. The tour is set to visit numerous cities across the US, offering fans all over the chance to experience the musical. You can find specific dates and locations for the tour on Ticketmaster.

What’s the hottest Broadway show right now?

Several Broadway shows that are hot right now include Hamilton, Wicked, and The Lion King. These shows consistently top lists of popular and well-reviewed productions. Other highly-rated shows include Death Becomes Her, Aladdin, Hadestown, and The Outsiders. You can grab tickets to all of these Broadway shows on Ticketmaster.

What is the best Broadway show to see right now?

Several popular and critically-acclaimed Broadway shows that are currently running include Hamilton, a Pulitzer Prize-winning musical about the founding father, The Lion King, a timeless classic known for its stunning visuals and enchanting storytelling, and Wicked, a beloved musical that’s been entertaining audiences for years. You can find tickets to these three top Broadway shows on Ticketmaster.

What Broadway shows are touring?

Broadway shows that are currently touring include:

• & Juliet
• A Beautiful Noise
• Back To The Future The Musical
• Beauty and the Beast
• Beetlejuice
• Hadestown
• Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
• Hamilton
• Kimberly Akimbo
• Les Miserables
• MJ
• Moulin Rouge
• Shucked
• SIX
• Some Like It Hot
• The Lion King
• Wicked
• Life of Pi

You can grab tickets to all of these touring Broadway shows on Ticketmaster.

What Broadway shows are touring in 2026?

In 2026, a variety of Broadway shows will be touring, including:

• Wicked
• Beetlejuice
• Back to the Future
• Hell’s Kitchen
• The Great Gatsby
• The Lion King
• & Juliet
• MJ
• Moulin Rouge! The Musical