USA · BROADWAY SHOWS
Forty-one houses inside a few blocks, and the seats that matter go months ahead. These 9 compare the long-running musicals on price, running time and which seats are worth paying up for.
Spend 150 minutes at the New Amsterdam Theatre for Disney’s Aladdin, directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw. Hear Alan Menken’s familiar songs plus seven Broadway originals, watch Aladdin and Jasmine’s magic carpet ride, and use optional scene-by-scene audio commentary in six languages.
“Wonderful show! When in New York you must go see it!!”
Take your seat at Broadway’s Minskoff Theatre for Disney’s The Lion King. You’ll follow Simba from cub to king through Elton John and Tim Rice songs, African rhythms, colorful animal puppets, and Julie Taymor’s inventive staging. Your ticket includes the show and free translated subtitles through a mobile app.
See MJ the Musical at New York’s Neil Simon Theatre, where the making of Michael Jackson’s 1992 Dangerous World Tour frames more than 25 hit songs. Lynn Nottage’s book and Christopher Wheeldon’s choreography show both the performer and the creative team behind the spectacle. Choose from available seating options and plan for a Broadway night out for ages 8 and up.
See Moulin Rouge! The Musical at New York’s Al Hirschfeld Theatre. Directed by Alex Timbers, this Tony Award-winning production blends turn-of-the-century Paris, acrobatics, romance, and popular songs in a lavish theatrical mash-up. Your ticket covers admission; transportation, food, and drinks are separate.
See Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway, the eighth official story in the series. Follow Harry, his son Albus, and Draco Malfoy in a 3.5-hour stage adventure by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne, and John Tiffany. Children under five cannot enter, and the show is best suited to ages 10 and up.
See Chicago at New York’s Ambassador Theatre with an entry ticket to the long-running Broadway musical. Follow greed, murder, and showbiz in Prohibition-era Chicago, with All That Jazz, Razzle Dazzle, stylized costumes, and Bob Fosse-inspired choreography. The show lasts 2.5 hours, including a 15-minute intermission.
Spend 90 minutes at Broadway Comedy Club in Times Square with a changing lineup of New York comics and special guests seen on Netflix, Hulu, Comedy Central, HBO, Amazon, and Kevin Hart LOL. Seating keeps you close to the stage, but plan for two drinks per person. The show is for ages 12 and up and may include strong language.
“I absolutely loved it and I will definitely come again to watch.”
See Hell’s Kitchen at the Shubert Theatre, a Broadway musical shaped by Alicia Keys’s New York experiences. Follow 17-year-old Ali as piano, family, and community guide her toward purpose. Choose from several seating options and hear hits such as No One and Empire State of Mind, plus new songs, with one intermission.
See The Great Gatsby musical at Broadway Theatre, starring Jeremy Jordan as Jay Gatsby and Eva Noblezada as Daisy Buchanan. Marc Bruni directs this 2-hour-30-minute production, with choreography by Dominique Kelley, lavish 1920s costumes, grand sets, and one intermission. Bring photo ID, and plan to keep cameras and phones away during the show.
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