An Angel Gets Its Wings with Our Top Broadway Shows of November 2026

The most wonderful time of the year is upon us here in New York City! With the arrival of November, the holiday season has officially kicked off, and there’s no better time to be grateful for all the talent, excitement and music Broadway has to offer.

November sees the arrival of several new shows, including an inspiring, Wild West-set musical, a highly-anticipated Shakespeare adaptation, and a holiday classic in the form of a 1940s radio play. The run-up to Thanksgiving also marks the last chance for audiences to experience several unforgettable shows both on Broadway and Off-Broadway before they close.

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Shows Opening on Broadway in November 2026

Wanted

 

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Wanted unfurls the real life legend of Mary and Martha Clark, the Black daughters of a sharecropper in 19th century Texas who turn themselves into Wild West outlaws to secure their family’s inheritance. Starring Solea Pfeiffer, Liisi LaFontaine and Ledisi, Wanted opens November 8 at the James Earl Jones Theatre.

Ledisi previewed the musical’s powerful themes—including race, the concept of passing and the definition of freedom—in an exclusive interview with Ticketmaster ahead of opening night. “The timing of this story is perfect,” the Grammy winner said. “I want us to remember our tie to each other…Race is the story, but it’s also not. To me, the tie of legacy, love and family is the most important part that we keep forgetting about.”

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Downstate

Tony-winning playwright Bruce Norris’ controversial and polarizing new tragicomedy, Downstate, is set in the unlikeliest of places: a group home for convicted sex offenders in downstate Illinois. Among the residents overseen by a probation officer are four different men convicted of sex crimes against minors. But when one of the offender’s now-grown victims pays a visit, his presence sets in motion a confrontation with dire consequences. Downstate opens for a strictly limited engagement on November 15 at the Booth Theatre.

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Much Ado About Nothing

Courtesy of visionary director Jamie Lloyd, Much Ado About Nothing receives a sparkling, joyful reinvention starring Tom Hiddleston as Benedick and Hayley Atwell as Beatrice. Following its hit run on London’s West End, the Shakespearean revival will open November 19 at the Winter Garden Theatre.

Mason Alexander Park, who plays Margaret in Much Ado, teased how the adaptation is “heavily populated with talk of music” while assembling an exclusive pre-show playlist for Ticketmaster. “Being able to inject this ridiculously colorful production with some certified BANGERS has been such a joy,” said the non-binary actor, who belts out several club songs during the show, “and I am so honored that Jamie has trusted me with the microphone this time around.”

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Here There Are Blueberries

Based on true events, Here There Are Blueberries is a powerful and timely new play by Moisés Kaufman and Amanda Gronich. When a trove of previously unseen Nazi-era photos finds their way to the desk of an archivist at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, curators and the public alike are challenged by what the images say about those who perpetrated one of history’s greatest monstrosities. Here There Are Blueberries opens November 9 for a strictly limited 10-week run at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre.

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It’s a Wonderful Life

Lasso the moon because It’s a Wonderful Life is coming to Broadway! Staged as a live 1940s-era radio broadcast, the heartwarming holiday classic tells the familiar story of good-hearted everyman George Bailey, who’s spent his life putting the needs of his family and friends before his own. But when calamity strikes, George gets an angel-guided tour of his past, along with the chance to see just how much impact the good deeds of his singular life have had on his loved ones and community. It’s a Wonderful Life opens November 18 at the Broadhurst Theatre. The 9-week engagement through the holidays features a starry lineup of Megan Hilty, Andrew Rannells, Tituss Burgess, Harry Hamlin and Lisa Rinna.

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Top Broadway Shows in November 2026

Billy Crystal 860

Billy Crystal 860 is a bonafide hit! The Tony winner’s return to the Broadway stage in his latest one-man show has been extended through February 14, 2027. Now playing at the Imperial Theatre, 860 was inspired by unimaginable devastation in Crystal’s life — losing his home of more than 45 years in the Pacific Palisades fire. Taking the show’s name from the street number of his longtime address, Crystal relives his memories and moments that mattered the most, and reflects on how the power of laughter can overcome even the hardest of times.

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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 ascendancy 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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Schmigadoon!

Welcome to the little town of Schmigadoon, where friends are all you’ll meet and music comes from…everywhere. The pitch-perfect adaptation of the cult-loved Apple TV+ series took home four Tony Awards back in June, including Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical, Best Original Score and Best Orchestrations. Come for the giddy musical numbers like “You Can’t Tame Me,” “Corn Puddin’,” “Cross That Bridge” and “With All of Your Heart” and stay, well, because you can’t leave…at least not until you find true love!

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Shows Leaving Broadway in November 2026 (Last Call)

School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play

School’s out for School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play. Playwright Jocelyn Bioh’s teen comedy—set at a Ghanaian boarding school for girls—closes November 15 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. With a star-studded cast including The Gilded Age’s Denée Benton, Tony winner Patina Miller and Jasmine Amy Rogers, the Off-Broadway comedy features a clash of cultures as an American transfer student goes up against the school’s queen bee after a recruiter for the Miss Ghana 1986 pageant shows up on campus.

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The Imaginary Invalid

Hypochondria is getting the best of The Imaginary Invalid on November 22, when Bill Irwin’s update on Molière’s 17th century comédie-ballet closes its limited run at the Todd Haimes Theatre. The modern update from the Roundabout Theatre Company boasts a stellar cast alongside Irwin—who also stars as professional patient Argan—including Brooks Ashmanskas, Dylan Baker and Rachel Bloom in her Broadway debut.

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Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)

Dougal and Robin’s baked goods-filled journey across New York City comes to an end November 29 at the Longacre Theatre. The sweet, two-person musical from British newcomers Jim Barne and Kit Buchan earned eight Tony nominations this season (including Best Musical) and turned out star-making performances from Sam Tutty and Christiani Pitts.

In an exclusive interview with Ticketmaster, Tutty reflected on bringing Two Strangers to New York after originating the role of Dougal on London’s West End. “It feels like the show’s home and it feels really right doing it in the city that it’s about,” the Olivier Award winner said at the time. “It just feels very much like the circle is complete now. We sort of can’t get better than this.”

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Planning Your Broadway Visit in November 2026

If you’re looking for things to do in NYC or are planning a Broadway visit this November, here’s what else you need to know.

Which Broadway Shows Have Matinees in November 2026?

Every show on Broadway offers weekly matinees, though the day of the matinee tends to vary by show. Here are some ideas for shows with matinees in November 2026:

Schmigadoon!

• Matinee times: Wednesdays and Saturdays at 2:00 p.m., Sundays at 3:00 p.m.

Billy Crystal 860

• Matinee times: Wednesdays and Saturdays at 2:00 p.m., Sundays at 3:00 p.m.

Wicked

• Matinee times: Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00 p.m.; select Sundays at 3:00 p.m.; select Wednesdays and Fridays at 2:00 p.m.

For more matinee options, always be sure to confirm the exact performance time on each show’s Ticketmaster event page.

Best Family-Friendly Broadway Shows in November 2026

Plenty of Broadway shows are perfect for the whole family, with offerings all over the Great White Way from Disney, the Wizarding World and more. If you’re taking a kid to a first-time Broadway show, these choices are especially great. Popular current family-friendly shows include the following:

Disney’s The Lion King

• Age recommendation: 6 and up
• Runtime: 2 hours and 30 minutes with one 15-minute intermission
• Matinee times: Saturdays at 2:00 p.m., Sundays at 1:00 p.m.
• Why it’s family-friendly: As one of Broadway’s longest-running hits, The Lion King has delighted audiences at the Minskoff Theatre for a generation. Kids will learn all about the “Circle of Life” in a dazzling production that employs state-of-the-art puppetry to tell the story of Simba’s rise to become King of the Jungle.

Disney’s Aladdin

• Age recommendation: 6 and up
• Runtime: 2 hours and 30 minutes with one 15-minute intermission
• Matinee times: Saturdays at 2:00 p.m., Sundays at 1:00 p.m.
• Why it’s family-friendly: In the famous words of the Genie, “You ain’t never had a friend like me!” Disney’s Aladdin brings the classic 1992 animated film to colorful life with hidden treasure, talking parrots and magic carpet rides galore.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

• Age recommendation: 8 and up. (Children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult.)
• Runtime: 2 hours and 55 minutes with one 20-minute intermission
• Matinee times: Saturdays at 2:00 p.m., Sundays at 1:00 p.m.
• Why it’s family-friendly: Kids and adults alike will be spellbound by Harry Potter on Broadway. Set 19 years after the events of the popular book series, the hit play sends audiences back to Hogwarts for a production filled with magic, mystery and mind-blowing special effects you simply have to see to believe.

How Far in Advance Should You Book Broadway Tickets for November?

Broadway fans coming to New York in November should consider booking popular weekend and matinee performances as soon as your travel dates are confirmed. With the start of the holiday season in full swing, it’s still always easier to plan ahead and get started early—particularly for productions that are closing (like Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)), for shows with big celebrity names and/or that have limited engagements, and for groups seeking seats together.

Check each show’s Ticketmaster event page for current schedules, seat availability and displayed prices.

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