9 Must-See New Broadway Productions in NYC for 2023-2024

For theater enthusiasts and anyone eager to experience the essence of New York City, nothing compares to Broadway. The 2023-2024 season features some exceptional new offerings. Enhance your NYC adventure with unforgettable performances from the best of Broadway.

Whether you’re drawn to exhilarating musicals or seeking some comedic relief, there’s a show for everyone in the vibrant world of musical theater—perfect for both tourists and locals. The best way to snag tickets is to book in advance through a reliable platform, like The Broadway Collection, your go-to source for the latest updates on Broadway’s finest. Below are our top recommendations for must-see shows this Broadway season, along with a few highlights from 2022. Don’t forget to check online for the latest information, as show lineups frequently change throughout the year.

Iconic pop stars and cultural phenomena take the stage on Broadway

Following the success of his critically acclaimed production American Utopia, the iconic David Byrne returns to Broadway with Here Lies Love. This thrilling disco-pop show, created in collaboration with beat maestro Fatboy Slim, explores the life of Imelda Marcos, former First Lady of the Philippines. The Broadway Theatre has been transformed into a vibrant disco for this immersive experience. With a reimagined version of The Talking Heads’ Stop Making Sense back in theaters, Here Lies Love, directed by Tony Award winner Alex Timbers, showcases Byrne’s ongoing brilliance.

But David Byrne isn’t the only music legend debuting a new show this Broadway season. Barry Manilow, alongside Bruce Sussman, composed the music for Harmony, which began previews on October 18, 2023, and opens on November 13, 2023, at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre. Featuring a talented cast of Broadway favorites, including the irresistibly charming Julie Benko, Harmony tells the incredible true story of the Comedian Harmonists, who rose from performing in Berlin's subway tunnels to global fame in the 1920s and 30s. This is a tale that deserves to be seen—and heard.

Prepare for another exciting experience with Back to The Future: The Musical, which won the 2022 Olivier Award for Best New Musical during its London run. Described as a “jaw-dropping spectacle that hits all the right notes” by USA Today, this Broadway version at the Winter Garden Theatre keeps the thrills coming as Marty McFly embarks on a time-travel adventure in a spectacular prop: a modified DeLorean DMC from Robert Zemeckis’ 1985 classic film. “Great Scott!” You’re in for a fantastic time.

Grand Broadway shows that deliver huge laughs

For a night filled with laughs, dive into the Tony Award^®–winning Shucked, a delightful, corn-themed musical comedy that premiered on Broadway at the Nederlander Theater this April. The talented team behind it includes Tony Award winners like writer Robert Horn (Tootsie) and director Jack O’Brien (Hairspray), along with a score by Grammy-winning Nashville songwriters Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally. With a bounty of corn puns—featuring a leading lady named Maizy (ba-dum ching)—Shucked is irresistibly charming.

This year's revival of Stephen Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre features multi-platinum star Josh Groban as the Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Groban earned a Tony nomination for Best Actor for his role in a production that The New Yorker describes as a “sonically thrilling revival.” Prepare for a mix of blood, gore, and laughter as Groban and co-star Annaleigh Ashford passionately perform their hearts out.

Must-See Classic Breakout Broadway Shows

Several productions that debuted in late 2022 continue to captivate audiences in 2023 and are set to enchant in 2024. The jukebox musical A Beautiful Noise at the Broadhurst Theatre pays tribute to Neil Diamond, a Jewish boy from Brooklyn who achieved global stardom with his unforgettable anthems and heartfelt ballads. With iconic songs like Sweet Caroline and America, expect an exhilarating experience.

Adapted from the iconic 1959 MGM comedy directed by Billy Wilder, the musical version of Some Like It Hot at the Shubert Theater brings a contemporary twist to the classic story, earning rave reviews from the New York Times and beyond. Audiences will be thrilled by the impressive songs crafted by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, the duo behind the music in Hairspray and Smash.

The Grammy-winning duo of songwriters and producers Max Martin and David West Read, alongside the Emmy-winning writer from Schitt’s Creek, presents a lively new interpretation of the classic love story at Broadway’s Stephen Sondheim Theatre with & Juliet. This inventive tale explores what might happen if Juliet chose not to end her life for Romeo. Discover why it won the prestigious Olivier Award in its London debut as you enjoy pop hits like Since U Been Gone, Roar, and Baby One More Time.

The captivating Kimberly Akimbo triumphed at the 2023 Tony Awards^®, taking home five awards, including Best Musical, Best Original Score, and Best Leading Actress for its breakout star Victoria Clark, who shines as a 16-year-old grappling with a rare genetic condition while striving for happiness. Audiences at the Booth Theatre have embraced this production, which The New Yorker praises as a “howlingly funny heartbreaker of a show.”