March has arrived, and with it, Broadway's spring season kicks into gear! A thrilling selection of new productions and exciting stars are taking the stage this month. George Clooney makes his Broadway debut in Good Night, and Good Luck, Kieran Culkin leads a starry cast in David Mamet's Glengarry Glen Ross, Nick Jonas returns to Broadway in The Last Five Years and Sarah Snook brings her Olivier Award-winning performance in The Picture of Dorian Gray to New York. Plus, new musicals Smash, BOOP! The Musical and Just In Time begin performances.
Here is your complete guide to the best shows on the Broadway boards in March 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 | Wicked |
| 3 | Good Night, and Good Luck |
| 4 | Hamilton |
| 5 | The Lion King |
| 6 | Glengarry Glen Ross |
| 7 | The Outsiders |
| 8 | Aladdin |
| 9 | The Great Gatsby |
| 10 | MJ The Musical |
Based on gross sales for performances during the week ending March 16, 2025. Check out our complete list of Broadway's Best Selling Shows.
The Hottest Shows on Broadway This March
A slew of new productions have arrived for the start of spring! From brand new musicals to anticipated Broadway returns, here are some of the hottest shows to see on Broadway this March.
The Picture of Dorian Gray
Now in Previews; Opens March 27; Closes June 15, 2025
Succession star Sarah Snook makes her Broadway debut playing 26 characters in Kip Williams' production of Oscar Wilde's classic.
Glengarry Glen Ross
Now in Previews; Opens March 31, 2025; Closes June 28, 2025
Kieran Culkin, Bob Odenkirk and Bill Burr lead the Broadway revival of David Mamet's Pulitzer Prize-winning real estate drama.
BOOP! The Musical
Now in Previews; Opens April 5, 2025
Based on the iconic comic, the sassy and sweet Betty Boop comes to Broadway in this new musical comedy extravaganza.
Smash
Now in Previews; Opens April 10, 2025
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
Good Night, and Good Luck
Now in Previews; Opens April 3, 2025
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.
Purpose
Now Open; Closes July 6, 2025
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins introduces audiences to the influential Jasper family, long a pillar in Black American politics, in the Broadway transfer of his spirited, hilarious and intriguing family drama. Phylicia Rashad directs.
The Last Five Years
Now in Previews; Opens April 6, 2025
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.
Buena Vista Social Club
Now Open
Inspired by true events, this new musical brings the GRAMMY® Award-winning album to thrilling life—and tells the story of the legends who lived it.
Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical
Opens March 20, 2025
The Olivier Award-winning caper musical, based on a World War II deception operation, makes its way across the pond.
John Proctor is the Villain
Previews Begin March 20, 2025; 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.
Othello
Opens March 23, 2025; Closes June 8, 2025
Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal return to Broadway in a new production of Shakespeare's classic tragedy, directed by Kenny Leon.
Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends
Previews begin March 25, 2025; Opens April 8, 2025
Broadway favorites Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga pay tribute to legendary composer Stephen Sondheim in this theatrical event celebrating his work.
Floyd Collins
Previews begin March 27, 2025; 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.
Stranger Things: The First Shadow
Previews begin March 28, 2025; 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.
Just In Time
Previews begin March 28, 2025; Opens April 23, 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.
Best Broadway Shows, From Screen to 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 full list of shows that have been adapted from movies, head to our Best Broadway Shows, From Screen to Stage guide.
Death Becomes Her
The musical adaptation of the 1992 film of the same name comes to Broadway! Madeline Ashton and helen Sharp take the stage in Death Becomes Her, which follows the pair as they begin a new era of life thanks to a mysterious woman with a secret that's to die for.
(Photo: Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman)
The Outsiders
Oklahoma comes to Broadway as Ponyboy and the gang take the stage in a thrilling new musical that explores the timeless themes of chosen family and more that have kept both S.E. Hinton’s novel and Francis Ford Coppola’s motion picture classics for decades.
(Photo: Matthew Murphy)
Chicago
Get ready for some razzle dazzle! Though Kander and Ebb's classic musical originated on stage, Chicago was brought to the screen in 2002 in an adaptation that went on to win six Academy Awards, bringing the story to an even wider audience. The tale of Vaudevillian murderesses Roxie and Velma is still going strong, having just celebrated its 28th year on Broadway!
(Photo: Jeremy Daniel)
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+
