Our customer service team is often asked, "What are the most popular shows playing?" Our answer is "it depends"; popularity can change over time as new shows emerge and audience tastes evolve. Some people enjoy musicals, some prefer plays, and some are looking for the best kid-friendly shows.
However, Broadway does have a long-standing tradition of reporting just how much each show sells every week. Below is a list of the "literal" best-selling shows by category.
Pro tip: Shows play in small, medium, and large Broadway theaters that physically hold different amounts of patrons. Consider that when comparing a large musical playing in an 1,800-seat theater to a small play housed in an 850-seat theater.
Overall Best Selling Shows on Broadway
Broadway's best-selling productions have attracted large global audiences due to their high-quality performances and production values. When we refer to "best-selling" Broadway shows, we mean those productions that have sold the highest number of tickets, indicating their immense popularity and appeal. Below are the results based on gross sales for the performance week ending April 6, 2025.
| 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 |
| 11 | Oh, Mary! |
| 12 | Gypsy |
| 13 | Death Becomes Her |
| 14 | The Great Gatsby |
| 15 | Moulin Rouge! The Musical |
| 16 | Cabaret |
| 17 | Sunset Boulevard |
| 18 | Harry Potter and the Cursed Child |
| 19 | Buena Vista Social Club |
| 20 | Hell's Kitchen |
| 21 | & Juliet |
| 22 | Maybe Happy Ending |
| 23 | Just In Time |
| 24 | Smash |
| 25 | The Book of Mormon |
| 26 | Hadestown |
| 27 | Six |
| 28 | Operation Mincemeat |
| 29 | Redwood |
| 30 | The Last Five Years |
| 31 | Stranger Things: The First Shadow |
| 32 | Chicago |
| 33 | Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends |
| 34 | Floyd Collins |
| 35 | Purpose |
| 36 | BOOP! The Musical |
| 37 | Real Women Have Curves |
| 38 | John Proctor is the Villain |
Best Selling Musicals on Broadway
"Best-selling" Broadway musicals refer to those shows that have achieved the highest ticket sales, showcasing their widespread popularity and the enduring appeal of their music and storytelling. Below are the results based on gross sales for the performance week ending April 6, 2025.
| SHOW | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Wicked |
| 2 | The Lion King |
| 3 | Hamilton |
| 4 | The Outsiders |
| 5 | Aladdin |
| 6 | MJ The Musical |
| 7 | Gypsy |
| 8 | Death Becomes Her |
| 9 | The Great Gatsby |
| 10 | Moulin Rouge! The Musical |
| 11 | Cabaret |
| 12 | Sunset Boulevard |
| 13 | Buena Vista Social Club |
| 14 | Hell's Kitchen |
| 15 | & Juliet |
| 16 | Maybe Happy Ending |
| 17 | Just In Time |
| 18 | Smash |
| 19 | The Book of Mormon |
| 20 | Hadestown |
| 21 | Six |
| 22 | Operation Mincemeat |
| 23 | Redwood |
| 24 | The Last Five Years |
| 25 | Chicago |
| 26 | Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends |
| 27 | Floyd Collins |
| 28 | BOOP! The Musical |
| 29 | Real Women Have Curves |
Best Selling Plays on Broadway
"Best-selling" Broadway plays, refers to those shows whose dramatic productions that have drawn the largest audiences, as evidenced by their highest ticket sales, reflecting their widespread acclaim and popularity. Below are results based on gross sales for the performance week ending April 6, 2025.
Best Selling Kid-Friendly Shows on Broadway
"Best-selling" kid-friendly Broadway shows are those productions that have sold the most tickets in this category, indicating their success in capturing the imaginations of children and their families, and reinforcing Broadway's broad appeal to audiences of all ages. Below are the results based on gross sales for the performance week ending April 6, 2025.
| SHOW | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Wicked |
| 2 | The Lion King |
| 3 | Aladdin |
| 4 | MJ The Musical |
| 5 | Harry Potter and the Cursed Child |
| 6 | Maybe Happy Ending |
| 7 | Six |
| 8 | Operation Mincemeat |
| 9 | BOOP! The Musical |
