It turns out April showers actually bring a cavalcade of new musicals and plays ready to take Broadway by storm. As Tony Awards season approaches, long-running New York favorites are joined by a host of august revivals, exciting stage adaptations and new works from playwrights.
Over the course of the month, an eye-popping 13 shows will be opening on Broadway — from wildly-anticipated Off-Broadway transfers to new takes on ‘80s classic movies, plus a positively star-studded revival of a certain ironic rock musical.
If you’re looking for events in NYC, find details on all the best that Broadway has to offer below. Plus, if you’ve never been to the theater before, pick the first-time Broadway show that’s perfect for you with our handy guide, and as always, snag Broadway tickets via Ticketmaster.
Top Shows on Broadway in April 2026
Chicago
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Whitney Leavitt’s record-breaking run as Roxie Hart in Chicago continues! Starting April 6, the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star will be joined by Mark Ballas, her recent partner on Dancing with the Stars, who will be stepping into the shoes of hotshot lawyer Billy Flynn.
In an exclusive interview with Ticketmaster, Leavitt recently opened up about how her stint with Ballas on DWTS helped prepare her for the bright lights of Broadway, saying, “Dancing with the Stars is very demanding, physically. It’s about four to five hours of rehearsal a day. And Chicago had that same amount of time, I would go to rehearsal every day about four to five hours… but in my eyes, it’s even more grueling, because not only am I dancing, I’m also singing and I’m acting. And I’m memorizing cues and being more present in moments, and having to work not just with one other person now, but with a whole cast.”
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MJ the Musical
Wanna be startin’ something? Grab tickets to MJ the Musical, the jukebox biopic about the life and legacy of the late, great Michael Jackson. Filled with hit after hit from the King of Pop’s legendary songbook, the Tony-winning production charts Jackson’s ascendency from his Motown roots as Little Michael to being crowned pop music royalty—all set against the backdrop of preparations for his 1992 Dangerous World Tour.
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Operation Mincemeat
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A brand new cadre of spies has taken over the Golden Theatre for Operation Mincemeat. The Tony-winning musical about the unlikeliest story in World War II history has welcomed a fresh regiment of American faces into its operation including Brandon Contreras, Jessi Kirtley, Amanda Jill Robinson, Jeff Kready and Tony nominee Julia Knitel, who scored the first nod of her career last season for her work in Dead Outlaw.
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Shows Opening on Broadway in April 2026
CATS: The Jellicle Ball: Opening April 7
Come one, come all to The Jellicle Ball, dolls! Two years after becoming a certified Off-Broadway sensation, CATS: The Jellicle Ball is officially bringing it to Broadway at the Broadhurst Theatre. With opening night set for April 7, the reinvention transforms Andrew Lloyd Webber’s beloved feline-centric masterpiece into a legendary trip through the underground ballroom scene with choreography by Omari Wiles of the House of NiNa Oricci and Arturo Lyons of the House of Miyake-Mugler.
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Becky Shaw: Opening April 8
Eighteen years after it began previews Off-Broadway, Becky Shaw is returning to Second Stage for its Broadway debut. Opening April 8 at the Hayes Theatre, Gina Gionfriddo’s dark comedy about the ripple effects of a blind date stars Patrick Ball, Madeline Brewer, Alden Ehrenreich, Linda Emond and Lauren Patten.
Death of a Salesman: Opening April 9
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First published in 1949, Death of a Salesman has been a timeless classic throughout Broadway history, made evident by multiple revivals over the decades. The latest iteration of Arthur Miller’s American tragedy stars Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf alongside Christopher Abbott and Ben Ahlers. Helmed by two-time Tony-winning director (and frequent Metcalf collaborator) Joe Mantello, Death of a Salesman opens April 9 at the Winter Garden Theatre.
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Titaníque: Opening April 12
Talk about being truly unsinkable! Titaníque’s heart continues to go on as the smash Off-Broadway hit makes its way to Broadway. Docking at the St. James Theatre, the musical opens April 12 for a limited, three-month engagement. With Marla Mindelle reprising her hysterical take on Céline Dion, Titaníque’s passenger log also features a who’s who including Jim Parsons, Deborah Cox, Frankie Grande, John Riddle, Melissa Barrera and Constantine Rousouli.
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The Fear of 13: Opening April 15
The Fear of 13, a new original play by Lindsey Ferrentino, marks the Broadway debuts of Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson. The two-time Academy Award winner plays Nick, an inmate who petitions the court for an execution date after spending more than two decades on death row for a murder he didn’t commit. Meanwhile the Marvel star plays a volunteer at the prison who sparks an unexpected connection with him. Following the drama’s hit run on the West End, The Fear of 13 will open April 15 at the James Earl Jones Theatre in partnership with the Innocence Project.
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Proof: Opening April 16
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Proof is getting its first-ever Broadway revival! The modern update on David Auburn’s Tony- and Pulitzer Prize-winning drama stars Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle in their Broadway debuts as, respectively, the grief-stricken Catherine and her complicated, cryptic mathematical genius of a father, Robert. Rounding out the cast are Jin Ha as Robert’s Ph.D student Hal and Kara Young as Catherine’s sister, Claire, while the creative team boasts none other than former President Barack and First Lady Michelle Obama as producers. Now in previews, Proof opens April 16 at the Booth Theatre.
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Fallen Angels: Opening April 19
Fallen Angels has been causing quite a scandal since it first debuted in 1925. At the time, playwright Noel Coward’s racy comedy about a pair of upper-class British socialites sleeping with the same man was so titillating that it reportedly drew censure from the theatrical office of the Lord Chamberlain, the most senior office of the U.K.’s Royal Household. A century later, director Scott Ellis has adapted Coward’s story for the Roundabout Theatre Company starring Rose Byrne and Kelli O’Hara. Fallen Angels opens April 19 at the Todd Haimes Theatre.
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Schmigadoon!: Opening April 20
Three years after its cult-loved run on Apple TV ended, Schmigadoon! comes home to Broadway. Opening April 20 at the Nederlander Theatre, the hilarious story follows bickering doctors Josh and Melissa as they unwittingly find themselves trapped in the melodious world of a Golden Age musical. The only way out? To find true love, of course!
In an exclusive interview with Ticketmaster, Schmigadoon! star Ana Gasteyer teased that the stage adaptation pays loving homage to classic musicals like The Music Man, The Sound of Music and, naturally, Brigadoon—while also expertly parodying the tropes of the musical theater world. “The golden era of it all… is just like a love letter, right?” the Saturday Night Live alum said. “Our scenes, our set design—we have backdrops and flys like old-school musicals that were hand-painted in 2026. So the set itself has been designed with a real love letter to craftsmanship for making theater. And the orchestra has 14 pieces, which is a lot in this day and age for Broadway.”
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The Balusters: Opening April 21
David Lindsay-Abaire brings his new play, The Balusters, to Broadway courtesy of Manhattan Theatre Club. Centered on the Vernon Point Neighborhood Association, the comedy explodes into full-blown suburban warfare when a newcomer suggests the unthinkable: erecting a stop sign on the prettiest corner in the neighborhood. Opening April 21 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, The Balusters also features direction by Tony winner Kenny Leon.
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Beaches: Opening April 22
Beaches becomes the latest beloved ‘80s cult classic to receive the Broadway treatment, with the musical adaptation officially opening at the Majestic Theatre on April 22, 2026. A story of a life-changing, decades-long roller coaster of a friendship between protagonists Cee Cee and Bertie, Beaches sees Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett step into the roles made famous by Bette Midler and Barbara Hershey in the 1988 film. The new musical’s book is also helmed by original Beaches author Iris Rainer Dart and the late Thom Thomas with music by Grammy winner Mike Stoller.
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The Rocky Horror Show: Opening April 23
Let’s do the Time Warp again! That’s right, The Rocky Horror Show is coming back to Broadway for the first time in more than 25 years. The star-studded cast is led by Rachel Dratch as the narrator, and also includes Andrew Durand as Brad, Luke Evans as Dr. Frank-N-Furter, Amber Gray as Riff Raff, Harvey Guillén as Eddie/Dr. Scott, Stephanie Hsu as Janet, Juliette Lewis as Magenta, Josh Rivera as Rocky and Michaela Jaé Rodriguez as Columbia. Opening night is slated for April 23 at Studio 54.
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Joe Turner’s Come and Gone: Opening April 25
As the classic second act of August Wilson’s 10-part The Pittsburgh Cycle, Joe Turner’s Come and Gone tells the story of Seth and Bertha Holly, whose lives are upended after a mysterious stranger and his young daughter arrive at their boardinghouse in turn-of-the-century Pittsburgh. Directed by the legendary Debbie Allen, the drama’s latest Broadway revival will open at The Barrymore Theatre on April 25 starring Cedric the Entertainer and Taraji P. Henson.
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The Lost Boys: Opening April 26
Another ‘80s classic is coming to Broadway in April in the form of The Lost Boys, the cult-loved teen vampire flick starring Kiefer Sutherland, Corey Feldman and Corey Haim. Directed by Michael Arden, the musical adaptation features a riveting score by L.A. indie band The Rescues, whom the visionary director personally recruited for the show.
“I fully stalked them,” Arden told Ticketmaster in an exclusive interview. “I went to all their shows at Hotel Cafe in California and all the venues they played in, I knew their albums by heart and dreamed of working with them one day.” The two-time Tony winner’s fandom paid off, with The Lost Boys set to open at the Palace Theatre on April 26.
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Shows Closing Off-Broadway in April 2026 (Last Call)
11 to Midnight: Closing April 19
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Dancing duo Cost n’ Mayor are bringing their viral choreography to the New York stage for just a few more weeks in their Off-Broadway show 11 to Midnight. The dance-theater extravaganza will end its limited run at the famous Orpheum Theatre in the East Village on April 19. Along with Austin and Marideth Telenko, the show features dancers Melissa Becraft, Makenzie Olsen, Ache Richardson, Kati Simon, Tyson Hill, Kristalyn Gill and Jake Urban.
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