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The Best Broadway Shows to See in December 2025

Last updated Dec. 2, 2025 by Broadway.com Staff
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The holiday season has arrived in New York City, and it's a perfect time to see a Broadway show! As you celebrate the season in the big city, heading to a musical or play will only add to the magic of your visit. Be sure to head to our guide to The Best Ways To Celebrate The Holidays in New York City for more festive ideas!

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 Hamilton
2 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
3 Wicked
4 The Lion King
5 Chess
6 Mamma Mia!
7 Aladdin
8 MJ The Musical
9 The Outsiders
10 Ragtime

Based on gross sales for performances during the week ending November 30, 2025. Check out our complete list of Broadway's Best Selling Shows.


Best Shows on Broadway This Winter

The fall Broadway season wraps up this December, with new shows still arriving as the snow starts to fall. Here are the can't miss shows hitting the boards this December.

Marjorie Prime

Now in Previews; Opens December 8, 2025

Pulitzer Prize finalist Jordan Harrison reinvents the family drama in this richly spare, wryly funny, and powerful play. Get tickets to Marjorie Prime on Broadway!

All Out: Comedy About Ambition

Previews begin December 12, 2025; Closes March 8, 2025

A follow-up to Simon Rich's All In: Comedy About Love, featuring a rotating cast of stars sharing Rich's stories about ego, envy, greed and, basically, New Yorkers in general.  Get tickets to All Out: Comedy About Ambition on Broadway!

Bug

Previews begin December 17, 2025; Opens January 8, 2026

Carrie Coon and Namir Smallwood star in the Broadway premiere of Tracy Letts' psychological thriller where reality slips out of grasp, paranoia, delusion, and conspiracy take over. Get tickets to Bug on Broadway! 

Carrie Coon and Namir Smallwood look distressed while holding one another in Bug
Carrie Coon and Namir Smallwood in the Steppenwolf production of Bug
(Photo: Michael Brosilow)
 

Looking ahead to next year? Find out the best shows coming to Broadway in 2026!  


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.

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

Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter in Waiting For Godot

Closes January 4, 2026

Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure stars Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter finish up their run in Jamie Lloyd's exhilarating, hilarious, and deeply human new production of Samuel Beckett's classic "tragicomedy." Get tickets to Waiting For Godot on Broadway!

 
Alex Winter and Keanu Reeves in Waiting For Godot on Broadway
Alex Winter and Keanu Reeves in Waiting For Godot
Photo: Andy Henderson

 

Bobby Cannavale, James Corden and Neil Patrick Harris in Art

Closes December 21, 2025

Stage and screen favorites Bobby Cannavale, James Corden and Neil Patrick Harris wrap up their return to Broadway in the revival of Yasmina Reza's sleek, sophisticated comedy about three longtime friends and, well, art. Get tickets to Art on Broadway!

James Corden, Neil Patrick Harris and Bobby Cannavale stand around an empty canvas in Art on Broadway
James Corden and Neil Patrick Harris and Bobby Cannavale in Art
Photo: Matthew Murphy

 

Jane Krakowski in Oh, Mary!

Through January 4, 2026

Tony winner and 30 Rock favorite Jane Krakowski stars as Mary Todd Lincoln in Cole Escola's hit comedy. She'll be joined by her 30 Rock co-star and stage favorite Cheyenne Jackson as Mary's Teacher.  Get tickets to Oh, Mary! on Broadway!

Jane Krakowski as Mary Todd Lincoln
(Photo: Daniel Rampulla)
 

Jon Stewart, Jim Gaffigan, Abbi Jacobson and More in All Out: Comedy About Ambition


Previews Begin December 12, 2025; Closes March 8, 2026
A starry rotating cast read from Simon Rich's stories about ego, envy, greed, and basically just New Yorkers in general. Find out the full schedule of stars right here!  Get tickets to All Out: Comedy About Ambition on Broadway!
 

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 2025 guide.

Below are the official age recommendations issued by the producers of each show.

Ages 6+

Ages 10+ 


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