Spring has fully come to Broadway! A thrilling selection of new productions and exciting stars are taking the stage this month, as a flurry of opening nights take place ahead of Tony Award nominations coming out on May 1st. George Clooney takes his opening night bow in Good Night, and Good Luck, Jonathan Groff channels Bobby Darin in Just In Time, BOOP! The Musical and Smash bring familiar characters to the New York stage and more. Plus, a new adaptation of Pirates! The Penzance Musical begins previews, as well as new musical Dead Outlaw and a musical adaptation of Real Women Have Curves.
Here is your complete guide to the best shows on the Broadway boards in April of 2025.
Broadway's Best Selling Shows
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 | Othello |
| 2 | Good Night, and Good Luck |
| 3 | Wicked |
| 4 | The Lion King |
| 5 | Hamilton |
| 6 | Glengarry Glen Ross |
| 7 | The Outsiders |
| 8 | Aladdin |
| 9 | The Picture of Dorian Gray |
| 10 | MJ The Musical |
Based on gross sales for performances during the week ending April 6, 2025. Check out our complete list of Broadway's Best Selling Shows.
The Hottest Shows on Broadway This April
Spring means an exciting selection of new productions! From brand new musicals to anticipated Broadway returns, here are some of the hottest shows to see on Broadway this April.
Real Women Have Curves
Now in Previews; Opens April 27, 2025
A musical adaptation of Josefina López's play and the iconic film of the same name makes its Broadway premiere. Get tickets to Real Women Have Curves on Broadway!
Now Open
George Clooney makes his Broadway debut as Edward R. Murrow in this historical drama about 1950s television news, based on 2005 film of the same name. Get tickets to Good Night, and Good Luck on Broadway!
Pirates! The Penzance Musical
Now in Previews; Opens April 25, 2025
Ramin Karimloo, David Hyde Pierce and Jinkx Monsoon lead the jazz-infused Broadway revival of Gilbert & Sullivan's clever romp, taking place as the title pirates dock their ship in New Orleans. Get tickets to Pirates! The Penzance Musical on Broadway!
BOOP! The Musical
Now Open
Based on the iconic comic, the sassy and sweet Betty Boop comes to Broadway in this new musical comedy extravaganza. Get tickets to BOOP! The Musical on Broadway!
The Last Five Years
Now Open
Nick Jonas and Adrienne Warren star in the first-ever Broadway production of Jason Robert Brown's musical about a couple falling in, and out, of love. Get tickets to The Last Five Years on Broadway!
Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends
Now Open
Broadway favorites Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga pay tribute to legendary composer Stephen Sondheim in this theatrical event celebrating his work. Get tickets to Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends on Broadway!
Smash
Now Open
Based on the TV series of the same name, and featuring songs from the series, Smash follows the process of mounting Bombshell, a musical about the life of Marilyn Monroe. Get tickets to Smash on Broadway!
Dead Outlaw
Previews begin April 12, 2025; Opens April 27, 2025
From the Tony-winning team behind The Band's Visit, this twisted, toe-tapping musical about an ill-fated gunslinger arrives on Broadway after an acclaimed off-Broadway run. Get tickets to Dead Outlaw on Broadway!
John Proctor is the Villain
Opens April 12, 2025
Stranger Things star Sadie Sink returns to Broadway in this new comedy by Kimberly Belflower that flips the script on American classic The Crucible. Get tickets to John Proctor is the Villain on Broadway!
Floyd Collins
Opens April 21, 2025
Based on the true story of a cave explorer in 1925 Kentucky, Adam Guettel's musical makes its long-awaited Broadway debut. Get tickets to Floyd Collins on Broadway!
Stranger Things: The First Shadow
Opens April 22, 2025
The Olivier Award-winning prequel to the hit Netflix series arrives on Broadway featuring stunning special effects, extraordinary performances, and a storyline that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Get tickets to Stranger Things: The First Shadow on Broadway!
Just In Time
Opens April 26, 2025
Tony Award winner Jonathan Groff stars as the legendary Bobby Darin in this immersive new biomusical that turns Broadway's Circle in the Square Theatre into an intimate nightclub. Get tickets to Just In Time on Broadway!
Celebrities on the Broadway Stage
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.
Now Open; Closes June 8, 2025
Tony and Academy Award winner Denzel Washington stars as the titular jealous-prone soldier in Shakespeare's classic. Joining him as Iago is Tony and Academy Award nominee Jake Gyllenhaal. Read more about their thrilling return to Broadway, and get tickets here.
(Photo: Julieta Cervantes)
Now Open; Closes July 13, 2025
Multiple award-winning singer, dancer and former member of The Pussycat Dolls, Nicole Scherzinger, makes her Broadway debut as Norma Desmond in director Jamie Lloyd's thrilling revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical navigating the intoxicating need for fame and adoration. Get tickets to Sunset Boulevard on Broadway!
(Photo: Marc Brenner)
Now Open; Closes June 15, 2025
Succession star Sarah Snook makes her Broadway debut reprising her Olivier Award-winning performance as all 26 characters in Oscar Wilde's classic about a man who yearns for eternal youth. Kip Williams directs the contemporary production, which features a combination of live performance and video. Get tickets to The Picture of Dorian Gray on Broadway!
(Photo: Marc Brenner)
Best Broadway Shows for Kids
For a complete breakdown of age-appropriate shows and what you can expect when attending, check out our Best Broadway Shows For Kids in 2025 guide.
Below are the official age recommendations issued by the producers of each show.
Ages 6+
Ages 10+
