The air is cooling, the days are getting shorter and Broadway's fall season is about to begin! New plays and musicals will take the stage this month, featuring starry casts, Broadway returns and new stories alike. As New York City begins to welcome fall, it's the perfect time for a visit and a Broadway show!
Looking forward to all of what Broadway has to offer? Check out our guide to the Best Shows Coming to Broadway in 2026 and 2027!
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 | Moulin Rouge! The Musical |
| 2 | Hamilton |
| 3 | MJ The Musical |
| 4 | The Lion King |
| 5 | Harry Potter and the Cursed Child |
| 6 | The Lost Boys, A New Musical |
| 7 | Wicked |
| 8 | Oh, Mary! |
| 9 | Schmigadoon! |
| 10 | Titanique |
Based on gross sales for performances during the week ending August 30, 2026. Check out our complete list of Broadway's Best Selling Shows.
The Best Shows on Broadway This Fall 2026
Broadway's fall season is about to begin! As the weather cools down, new plays and musicals are making their way to theater's biggest stage, led by the stars of stage and screen. Here's a sample of shows hitting the boards this fall.
School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play
Previews begin September 8, 2026; Opens September 28, 2026
Jocelyn Bioh's buoyant and biting comedy exploring the universal similarities (and glaring differences) facing teenage girls across the globe arrives on Broadway. Get tickets to School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play on Broadway!
Other Desert Cities
Previews begin September 29, 2026; Opens October 18, 2026; Closes January 17, 2027Julia Louis-Dreyfuss, Ed Harris, Allison Janney and more bring Jon Robin Baitz's family drama of hidden truths, memory, loyalty and legacy back to Broadway. Get tickets to Other Desert Cities on Broadway!
860
Previews begin October 1, 2026; Opens October 21, 2026; Closes January 3, 2027
Tony and Emmy Award winner Billy Crystalreturns to Broadway in a new solo show based around the home his family lost in the Palisades fires. Get tickets to 860 on Broadway!
A Few Good Men
Previews begin October 8, 2026; Opens October 29, 2026
Bradley Whitford and Tom Blyth star in the Broadway return of Aaron Sorkin's explosive courtroom drama. Get tickets to A Few Good Men on Broadway!!
See the full guide to the Best Broadway Shows Coming to Broadway This Fall 2026!
Celebrities on the Broadway Stage
There are so many things that make Broadway special, but one of the most fun moments is when a favorite actor from a TV or film is appearing in a Broadway show. Getting the opportunity to see long-time favorite actors from just feet away can be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Luckily, Broadway is home to a ton of versatile actors who balance both screen and stage, taking the time to hit the boards when they have a break from filming. Don't miss these celebs that are performing eight times a week on Broadway!
Tom Felton in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Now through January 3, 2027Harry Potter film star Tom Felton dons 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!
Photo: Manuel Harlan
Meg Stalter and Bowen Yang in Oh, Mary!
Meg Stalter hrough September 12, 2026; Bowen Yang from September 15 through December 6, 2026Hacks star Meg Stalter makes her Broadway debut as Mary Todd Lincoln in Cole Escola's acclaimed comedy through September 12, 2026. Saturday Night Live favorite Bowen Yang then puts on Mary Todd Lincoln's bratty curls from September 15 through December 6, 2026. Get tickets to Oh, Mary! on Broadway!
Photo: Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade
Chrissy Metz in & Juliet
Through September 13, 2026
This Is Us star Chrissy Metz makes her Broadway debut as Angélique in & Juliet, the larger-than-life musical that turns the classic tale of Romeo & Juliet on its head. See her through September 13, 2026! Get tickets to & Juliet on Broadway!
(Photo: Matthew Murphy)
Find more favorite celebs that are appearing on the Broadway stage!
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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