As the days get shorter and pumpkin spice lattes return, the fall season on Broadway also kicks into gear!
This month, Leslie Odom Jr. stars in Purlie Victorious, original The Book of Mormon stars Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells reunite in Gutenberg! The Musical, the Sondheim classic Merrily We Roll Along returns to Broadway and more.
Here is your complete guide to the best shows on the Broadway boards in September 2023.
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.
Based on gross sales for performances during the week ending September 17, 2023. Check out our complete list of Broadway's Best Selling Shows.
Best New Shows on Broadway in September
Broadway will welcome a hearty offering of new musicals and plays this fall! Here's a look at the shows hitting the boards in September.
For a full list of shows arriving this season, head to our Best Shows on Broadway This Fall guide.
Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch
Now in Previews, Opens on September 27. Tony winner Leslie Odom Jr. stars in the first Broadway revival of Ossie Davis' 1961 play, directed by Kenny Leon.
Jaja's African Hair Braiding
Now in Previews, Opens on October 3. The dazzling world premiere of Jocelyn Bioh's new play welcomes audiences to Jaja's bustling hair braiding salon in Harlem.
Melissa Etheridge: My Window on Broadway
Now in Previews, Opens on September 28. Grammy winner and Academy Award nominee Melissa Etheridge brings her story and songs to Broadway following a successful run off-Broadway earlier this year.
(Photo: Jenny Anderson)
Gutenberg! The Musical
Now in Previews, Opens on October 12. Original The Book of Mormon stars Josh Gad and Andrew Rannells reunite in this hilarious new musical about an unintentionally hilarious new musical!
Merrily We Roll Along
Now in Previews, Opens on October 10. Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff and Lindsay Mendez lead the Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth's cult-classic musical.
(Photo: Joan Marcus)
Head here to learn more about the shows arriving on Broadway this fall!
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.
Back to the Future
This is heavy! Back to the Future has made its way to the stage in a high-voltage adaptation by the film’s creators Bob Gale and Robert Zemeckis. When Marty McFly finds himself transported back to 1955 in a time machine built by the eccentric scientist Doc Brown, he accidentally changes the course of history. Now he’s in a race against time to fix the present, escape the past and send himself... back to the future.
(Photo: Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman)
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Baz Luhrmann's revolutionary film comes to life in Moulin Rouge! The Musical! Head to a world of splendor and romance, of eye-popping excess, of glitz, grandeur and glory and prepare for a spectacular spectacular soundtrack featuring some of pop music's biggest hits.
(Photo: Matthew Murphy)
Some Like It Hot
The 1959 comedy classic Some Like It Hot steps into the 21st century! Originally starring Tony Curtis, Marilyn Monroe and Jack Lemmon, Some Like It Hot is the story of two musicians forced to flee the Windy City after witnessing a mob hit. With gangsters hot on their heels, they catch a cross-country train for the life-chasing, life-changing trip of a lifetime.
Best Broadway Musicals: Songs You Know
It can be nice to see a show when you already know a lot of the music! These shows feature songs from well-known musicians and bands, either telling their own life stories or creating the soundtrack of a new narrative. From rock to pop and beyond, here are a few shows that you'll be able to sing along to.
For a complete list, check out the Best Broadway Jukebox Musicals, or head to our Complete List of Broadway Musicals.
A Beautiful Noise
A Beautiful Noise chronicles the journey of iconic singer-songwriter Neil Diamond as he rises to fame, all set to his era-defining smash hits. Beloved songs such as "Sweet Caroline," "America," "Forever in Blue Jeans," "Cherry, Cherry" and many more are featured in the celebration of Diamond's life and career.
(Photo: Julieta Cervantes)
MJ
Michael Jackson's unique and unparalled artistry has arrived on Broadway, telling the story of his 1992 Dangerous World Tour set to his greatest hits including "Beat It," "Billie Jean," "Thriller," Man in the Mirror," and more.
& Juliet
& Juliet flips the script on the greatest love story ever told, all set to the pop anthems of songwriter and producer Max Martin! You'll hear hit after hit in this upbeat and empowering musical, including Kelly Clarkson's "Since U Been Gone,” Katy Perry's “Roar,” The Backstreet Boys' “Larger Than Life,” and many more.
(Photo: Matthew Murphy)
Best Plays on Broadway: Star-Studded Casts
There is something special about watching established Hollywood stars performing live in front of an audience. Below are a few of our favorites on the boards this summer.
We maintain a complete guide to Celebrities on the Stage. Also, check out our Complete List of Broadway Plays for everything playing on and off Broadway.
The Cottage
Will & Grace Emmy winner Eric McCormack leads Sandy Rustin's ridiculous, and potentially murderous, romantic comedy. Directed by Jason Alexander, the starry cast also features stage and screen favorites Laura Bell Bundy, Lilli Cooper, Alex Moffat, Nehal Joshi and Dana Steingold.
(Photo: Matthew Murphy)
Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch
Hamilton Tony winner and screen favorite Leslie Odom Jr. stars in the first Broadway revival of Ossie Davis' 1961 play. Directed by Kenny Leon, Purlie Victorious focuses on the traveling preacher Purlie Victorious Judson, who returns to his small Georgia town hoping to save the community's church and emancipate the cotton pickers who work on an oppressive plantation.
Best Broadway Shows for Kids
For a complete breakdown of age-apprpriate shows and what you can expect when attending, check out our Best Broadway Shows For Kids in 2023 guide.
Below are the official age recommendations issued by the producers of each show.
