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The Best Broadway Shows to See in May 2026

Last updated May 7, 2026 by Broadway.com Staff
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The 2025-2026 Broadway season has celebrated its last opening night and awards season is kicking into full swing! The 2026 Tony Award nominations have been announced with Broadway's best set to be honored. Celebs are also calling Broadway home, from stepping into iconic roles in long-running favorites to headlining exciting new productions. Celebrate this exciting time of the Broadway year with a trip to see a show!

Looking forward to all of what 2026 has to offer? Check out our guide to the Best Shows Coming to Broadway in 2026

Broadway.com is a leading platform for official Broadway and Off-Broadway tickets and show information. Below is our updated list of the best Broadway shows right now, with where to see them, when, and how to buy tickets.

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Top 10 Best-Selling Broadway Shows Right Now

The Top 10 best-selling shows currently playing on Broadway. For a deeper look, check out our complete breakdown of Broadway's Best Selling Shows.

  SHOW
1 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
2 Hamilton
3 The Lion King
4 Every Brilliant Thing
5 Moulin Rouge! The Musical
6 Chicago
7 Oh, Mary!
8 Death of a Salesman
9 MJ The Musical
10 Wicked

Based on gross sales for performances during the week ending May 3, 2026. Check out our complete list of Broadway's Best Selling Shows.


2026 Tony Nominees

It's that time of year! Broadway's biggest night is upon us, with the 2026 Tony Awards poised to honor the greatest Broadway shows, performers and creators. See a sample of the most-nominated shows below, and check out the full list at our Guide to the 2026 Tony Awards.

Schmigadoon!

12 TONY AWARD NOMINATIONS:

Best Musical
Best Leading Actress in a Musical - Sara Chase
Best Featured Actress in a Musical - Ana Gasteyer
Best Original Score - Cinco Paul
Best Book of a Musical - Cinco Paul
Best Director of a Musical - Christopher Gattelli
Best Choreography of a Musical - Christopher Gattelli
Best Scenic Design of a Musical - Scott Pask
Best Costume Design of a Musical - Linda Cho
Best Lighting Design of a Musical - Donald Holder
Best Sound Design of a Musical - Walter Trarbach
Best Orchestrations - Doug Besterman and Mike Morris

The cult favorite TV series and love letter to Broadway's Golden Age hits the stage! Get tickets to Schmigadoon! on Broadway!

The cast of Schmigadoon!
(Photo: Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman)

The Lost Boys, A New Musical

12 TONY AWARD NOMINATIONS:

Best Musical
Best Featured Actor in a Musical - Ali Louis Bourzgui
Best Featured Actress in a Musical - Shoshana Bean
Best Book of a Musical - David Hornsby and Chris Hoch
Best Original Score - The Rescues
Best Director of a Musical - Michael Arden
Best Choreography of a Musical - Lauren Yalango-Grant and Christopher Cree Grant
Best Scenic Design of a Musical - Dane Laffrey
Best Costume Design of a Musical - Ryan Park
Best Lighting Design of a Musical - Adam Fisher
Best Sound Design of a Musical - Jen Schriever and Michael Arden
Best Orchestrations - Ethan Popp, Kyler England, Adrianne “AG” Gonzalez and Gabriel Mann

Vampires are back on Broadway! The Lost Boys, A New Musical is based on the 1987 American supernatural horror-comedy of the same name, featuring music by The Rescues. Get tickets to The Lost Boys, A New Musical on Broadway!

LJ Benet and Ali Louis Bourzgui in The Lost Boys
(Photo: Matthew Murphy)

Ragtime

11 TONY AWARD NOMINATIONS:

Best Revival of a Musical
Best Leading Actor in a Musical - Joshua Henry
Best Leading Actor in a Musical - Brandon Uranowitz
Best Leading Actress in a Musical - Caissie Levy
Best Featured Actor in a Musical - Ben Levi Ross
Best Featured Actress in a Musical - Nichelle Lewis
Best Director of a Musical - Lear deBessonet
Best Choreography of a Musical - Ellenore Scott
Best Costume Design of a Musical - Linda Cho
Best Lighting Design of a Musical - Adam Honoré
Best Sound Design of a Musical - Kai Harada
Best Orchestrations - William David Brohn

Ahrens and Flaherty's sweeping musical adaption of E.L. Doctorow’s novel follows three fictional families in pursuit of the American Dream at the dawn of the 20th Century. Lear deBessonet directs the revival, following a successful run at New York City Center. Get tickets to Ragtime on Broadway!  

Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy and Brandon Uranowitz in Ragtime on Broadway
Joshua Henry, Caissie Levy and Brandon Uranowitz in Ragtime
(Photo: Matthew Murphy)

Death of a Salesman

9 TONY AWARD NOMINATIONS:

Best Revival of a Play
Best Leading Actor in a Play - Nathan Lane
Best Featured Actor in a Play - Christopher Abbott
Best Featured Actress in a Play - Laurie Metcalf
Best Director of a Play - Joe Mantello
Best Original Score - Caroline Shaw
Best Scenic Design of a Play - Chloe Lamford
Best Lighting Design of a Play - Jack Knowles
Best Sound Design of a Play - Mikaal Sulaiman

Acclaimed stage and screen favorites Nathan Lane and Laurie Metcalf star as Willy and Linda Loman in Joe Mantello's production of Arthur Miller's American classic. Get tickets to Death of a Salesman on Broadway!

Laurie Metcalf and Nathan Lane in Death of a Salesman
(Photo: Emilio Madrid)

Celebrities Starring on Broadway This Month

It can be a blast to see classic movies, and their legendary characters, come to life on stage! Here's a selection of film faves that have made their way to Broadway.

For a larger selection of celebs who are showing their stuff on the Broadway stage, head to our Celebrities on the Broadway Stage guide.

 

Maya Rudolph in Oh, Mary!

Through June 20, 2026

Six-time Emmy winner Maya Rudolph, best known for her time on Saturday Night Live, takes on Mary's curls through July 5, 2026.  Get tickets to Oh, Mary! on Broadway!

Maya Rudolph in Oh, Mary! on Broadway
Maya Rudolph in Oh, Mary!
(Photo: Emilio Madrid)

Jeremy Jordan and Isa Briones in Just In Time

Now in Performances
Two-time Tony nominee and Smash & Supergirl favorite Jeremy Jordan takes center stage as Bobby Darin in Just In Time. The Pitt's Isa Briones joins him as Connie Francis through May 29. Get tickets to Just In Time on Broadway! 
 

Jeremy Jordan and Isa Briones in Just In Time
(Photo: Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade)

Adrien Brody in The Fear of 13

Now Open; Closes July 12, 2026
 

Academy Award winner Adrien Brody makes his Broadway debut in Lindsey Ferrentino's visceral play, inspired by the true story of Nick Yarris, a man who spent more than two decades on death row for a crime he did not commit. Get tickets to The Fear of 13 on Broadway!

 

Adrien Brody in The Fear of 13
(Photo: Emilio Madrid)

Tom Felton in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Through November 1, 2026

Harry Potter film star Tom Felton will don his robes once again as he returns to the role of Draco Malfoy! Felton appeared as Malfoy in all eight of the Harry Potter films, and will portray the adult version of his character in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Get tickets to Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway!

Tom Felton as Draco Malfoy in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Photo: Manuel Harlan

Best Broadway Shows for Kids & Families

For a complete breakdown of age-appropriate shows and what you can expect when attending, check out our Best Broadway Shows For Kids in 2026 guide.

Below are the official age recommendations issued by the producers of each show.

Ages 6+

Ages 10+ 


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