7 Broadway Shows to See This Fall in NYC

Ask any native New Yorker and they’ll tell you: Fall is the perfect time of year in the Big Apple. The leaves changing in Central park, the weather cooling from the relentless summer heat, pumpkin spice lattes on every street corner — it’s all magic straight out of a Nora Ephron fantasy.

The arrival of autumn also means it’s time for a new chapter on Broadway, with the fall slate of theater including electrifying new musicals, revivals with a modern twist, and major names from the worlds of music and entertainment stepping into the spotlight to star in crowd-pleasing favorites.

Below, we’ve rounded up eight of the best NYC Broadway shows for the whole family to enjoy starting this fall. Scroll through the discovery guide and check out our picks for this season’s can’t-miss shows. You can also find some frequently asked questions about Broadway towards the end.

Death Becomes Her

Want perfection? Take a sip and drink Death Becomes Her all the way down! The wickedly funny Broadway adaptation of the beloved cult classic is a riotous escape features Megan Hilty as Madeline Ashton, a fading Broadway starlet and Jennifer Simard as Helen Sharp, an aspiring writer and Madeline’s oldest and very best frenemy. Locked in a battle for Christopher Sieber as Dr. Ernest Melville — Helen’s ex-fiancé-turned-Madeline’s husband — the two women stumble upon the promise of immortality in the hands of Michelle Williams’ mysterious Viola Van Horn.

In an exclusive interview with Ticketmaster, the Destiny’s Child member opened up about her devious role, which was inspired by Isabella Rossellini in the original film: “[Am I] a sorcerer? [Am I] a witch?…Viola’s a good saleswoman. She’s an influencer, you know?”

Get Broadway tickets for Death Becomes Her and get box office info for the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre.

The Outsiders

Based on the famous 1967 novel by S.E. Hinton, The Outsiders brings theatergoers into the hardscrabble world of 14-year-old dreamer Ponyboy Curtis as he finds his way in a world of violence, classism and gang warfare between the down-on-their-luck Greasers and the wealthy Socs. Now playing at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre. The Outsiders took home four awards (including Best Musical) at the 2024 Tony Awards.

In an exclusive interview with Ticketmaster, Jonathan Clay of Jamestown Revival opened up about writing the music and lyrics for The Outsiders after reading the original novel in his eighth grade English class. “My English teacher was a huge fan of it and she got us all reading it as students,” he said. “What an honor to be able to take something like that, such a revered and influential piece of work, and put music to it.”

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Oh, Mary!

Mary Todd Lincoln’s acclaimed, demented reign as the brightest cabaret star on Broadway is showing no signs of stopping, with Jinkx Monsoon putting her stamp on the First Lady’s schemes, squabbles and soliloquies now through September 28. Once the two-time RuPaul’s Drag Race winner departs, Hannah Solow will step into Mary’s petticoats from September 30 to October 12 before Tony winner Jenna Maroney Jane Krakowski moves into Lincoln’s Oval Office starting October 14 through December 7.

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Hamilton

His name is (still) Alexander Hamilton. That’s right, in the wake of the original cast reuniting at the 2025 Tony Awards, Hamilton is celebrating its tenth anniversary as a runaway Broadway sensation. Since August 6, 2015, Hamilton has told the unforgettable story of the $10 Founding Father at the Richard Rodgers Theatre — complete with fan-loved songs like “My Shot,” “The Schuyler Sisters,” “History Has Its Eyes On You” and duels and cabinet battles galore. Leslie Odom Jr. returned to the room where it happens as Aaron Burr on September 9, and will reprise the role he originated through November 26.

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Stranger Things: The First Shadow

Take a mind-blowing trip to the Upside Down in the prequel to Netflix’s Stranger Things, when a mysterious student named Henry Creel first disrupts the lives of a teenaged Jim Hopper, Joyce Byers and Bob Newby in Hawkins, Indiana. Stranger Things: The First Shadow was officially the most-nominated play of the season, adding five Tony nominations to its host of other nods at the Drama Desk Awards, Outer Critics Circle Awards and Drama League Awards.

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Beetlejuice

Say his name three times, because Beetlejuice is back on Broadway! That’s right — fresh off its North American tour, the hilariously devilish Broadway musical based on Tim Burton’s classic 1988 film has come to its final resting place at the Palace Theatre. The hit show’s latest resurrection may mark its third haunting of the Great White Way (following productions in 2019 and 2022), but this last chance to see Beetlejuice, Lydia Deetz and the Maitlands bring the Netherworld to life will only last 13 weeks. Performances of the strictly limited run are set to begin October 8.

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Mamma Mia!

Here we go again! Speaking of coming back to Broadway, Mamma Mia! has made its grand return to the Winter Garden Theatre for the first time in a decade. Put on your dancing shoes and feel the beat from the tambourine (oh, yeah!) as the music of ABBA soundtracks the story of freewheeling Donna, her daughter Sophie and the rest of the gang on the Greek island of Kalokairi — complete with beloved classics like “Dancing Queen,” “Honey Honey,” “Voulez-Vous” and more. Now playing through February 1, 2026, the musical also marks the return of OG director Phyllida Lloyd, who helmed the 2008 film adaptation starring Meryl Streep and Amanda Seyfried as well as its 2015 sequel, Here We Go Again!.

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What’s the best show on Broadway right now?

While the absolute best show is of course a matter of personal opinion, Wicked, The Great Gatsby, Moulin Rouge!, Aladdin and Hamilton are just some of the top shows you can see on Broadway this season.

What is the most popular Broadway show?

The popularity of a show can be determined by a number of factors, including tenure and star power. Shows like Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Aladdin, Hamilton and Wicked continue to be bestsellers into 2025, along with The Lion King, which sits at the top of the list of highest-grossing musical theater productions of all time.

What are some new Broadway shows?

Operation Mincemeat is one of the top new shows on Broadway that you’ll be able to see this year, along with Buena Vista Social Club; both opened in March 2025.

How much is a Broadway show in NYC?

Ticket prices for Broadway shows depend on a variety of factors, including the show, seat location, performance date and time, and when the tickets are purchased. The average ticket for a Broadway show can cost between $50 and $300, but most fans agree that seeing a show is one of the best things to do in New York City — and wholly worth it.

What is the longest-running show on Broadway?

The Phantom of the Opera was the longest-running show on Broadway, playing at the Majestic Theatre from 1988 to 2023. The longest-running current Broadway show and musical is Chicago (1996 revival).