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The Best Broadway Shows to See in April 2026

Last updated March 31, 2026 by Broadway.com Staff
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Broadway is in full bloom! New shows are opening on a daily basis, with star-studded revivals, screen-to-stage favorites and thrilling new plays taking the stage. Celebs are also calling Broadway home, from stepping into iconic roles in long-running favorites to headlining exciting new productions. Enjoy the spring season with a Broadway 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 Just In Time
4 The Lion King
5 Wicked
6 Moulin Rouge! The Musical
7 Every Brilliant Thing
8 Stranger Things: The First Shadow
9 Dog Day Afternoon
10 MJ The Musical

Based on gross sales for performances during the week ending March 29, 2026. Check out our complete list of Broadway's Best Selling Shows.


Best Shows Coming to Broadway in April 2026

Broadway's spring season is in full swing, with a fantastic selection of new plays and musicals! From screen favorites making their way to the stage, to star-studded plays, to brand new musicals and much more, there is something for everyone on the boards as the weather warms up.

Cats: The Jellicle Ball

Now in Previews; Opens April 7, 2026

The Jellicle cats are having a ball! Andrew Lloyd Webber's classic musical is reimagined in this thrilling production, featuring a kaleidoscope of glittering spectacle, iconic music and electrifying ballroom choreography. Get tickets to Cats: The Jellicle Ball on Broadway!  

the cast of Cats: The Jellicle Ball
The off-Broadway production of Cats: The Jellicle Ball
(Photo: Matthew Murphy)

The Rocky Horror Show

Now in Previews; Opens April 23, 2026; Closes June 21, 2026

Let's do the time warp again! Cult favorite rock musical The Rocky Horror Show returns to Broadway at the iconic Studio 54, starring Luke Evans as Frank-N-Furter! Get tickets to The Rocky Horror Show on Broadway! 

Titanique

Now in Previews; Opens April 12, 2026

Shall we go for it?! The music of Céline Dion combines with the Oscar-winning Titanic for a hysterical and joyful slay-fest. Expect to hear "Because You Loved Me," "My Heart Will Go On" and many more! Get tickets to Titanique on Broadway! 

Marla Mindelle in Titanique off-Broadway
Marla Mindelle and the cast of the off-Broadway production of Titanique
Photo: Emilio Madrid

Beaches

Now in Previews; Opens April 22, 2026; Closes September 6, 2026

One of the most iconic friendships in popular culture arrives on the Broadway stage in this sweeping, emotional, and joy-filled new musical, based on the bestseller and blockbuster film of the same name. Get tickets to Beaches on Broadway!  

the cast of Cats: The Jellicle Ball
Jessica Vosk and Kelli Barrett in the Theatre Calgary production of Beaches
(Photo: Trudie Lee)

The Lost Boys, A New Musical

Now in Previews; Opens April 26, 2026

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)

Joe Turner's Come and Gone

Now in Previews; Opens April 25, 2026; Closes July 26, 2026

Set in a Pittsburgh boarding house in 1910, August Wilson's classic crafts a story of resilience and rebirth. Get tickets to Joe Turner's Come and Gone on Broadway!

Proof

Now in Previews; Opens April 16, 2026; Closes July 19, 2026

Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle star in David Auburn's Pulitzer Prize- and Tony-winning story of love, legacy and logic returns to Broadway. Get tickets to Proof on Broadway!


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.

Megan Thee Stallion in Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Through May 17, 2026
Classy, bougie, Bohemian! Three-time Grammy-winning superstar Megan Thee Stallion makes her Broadway debut as the first female-identifying Zidler in Moulin Rouge! The Musical.  Get tickets to Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway!

 

Megan Thee Stallion in Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Photo: Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade

Matthew Morrison and Isa Briones in Just In Time

From April 1 through April 19, 2026
Broadway veteran and Glee favorite Matthew Morrison returns to the stage as Bobby Darin for a limited run in Just In Time. The Pitt's Isa Briones joins him as Connie Francis, with two-time Tony nominee Jeremy Jordan taking on the role of Bobby Darin beginning April 21. Get tickets to Just In Time on Broadway! 
 

Matthew Morrison in Just In Time
(Photo: Matthew Murphy)
 

Whitney Leavitt in Chicago


Through May 3, 2026
Dancing With the Stars semi-finalist and The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Whitney Leavitt makes her Broadway debut as Roxie Hart in Kander and Ebb's vaudevillian classic. Her Dancing With the Stars partner Mark Ballas joins her as Billy Flynn from April 6 through May 3, 2026. Get tickets to Chicago on Broadway!
 
Whitney Leavitt in Chicago
Photo: Jeremy Daniel

Adrien Brody in The Fear of 13

Now in Previews; April 15, 2026; 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 May 10, 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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