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The Hottest Shows on Broadway This Summer

Last updated Sept. 30, 2025 by Broadway.com Staff
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Looking for the best way to cool off this summer in New York City? Step into a Broadway theater and experience the most exciting shows of the season! From Tony-winning new musicals to returning favorites like Mamma Mia!, this summer's Broadway lineup has something for every type of theatergoer. Read on to find out more about the must-see Broadway shows for summer 2025.

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Buena Vista Social Club

Now Open
Step into the soul of Havana! This Tony-winning new musical brings the story of the legendary Afro-Cuban musicians to life, inspired by the GRAMMY® Award-winning album. Featuring a live band and dazzling choreography, it's one of summer's most vibrant productions. Get tickets to Buena Vista Social Club on Broadway!

 

the cast of Buena Vista Social Club gathers around a piano happily
The cast of Buena Vista Social Club
(Photo: Matthew Murphy)

Maybe Happy Ending

Now Open
Hit the road and head to Seoul, South Korea in this Tony Award-winning Best Musical! Andrew Barth Feldman and Helen J Shen star in this romantic musical comedy that follows two lonely Helper-Bot robots as they form a unique friendship and go on a surprising adventure. With a visually stunning set and a moving score, Maybe Happy Ending is a must-see for fans of unconventional storytelling. Get tickets to Maybe Happy Ending on Broadway!
 

Death Becomes Her

Now Open

Beat the heat with tickets to the musical adaptation of the fan-favorite film! Madeline Ashton and Helen Sharp take the stage in Death Becomes Her, which follows the pair as they begin a new era of life thanks to a mysterious woman with a secret that's to die for. Get tickets to Death Becomes Her on Broadway!

Megan Hilty and Jennifer Simard look glamorous in purple gowns in Death Becomes Her on Broadway
Megan Hilty and Jennifer Simard in Death Becomes Her
(Photo: Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman)

Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical


Now Open; Closes February 15, 2026
Add a little history to your summer vacation! Direct from London’s West End, this Olivier Award-winning musical comedy follows the bizarre true story of a WWII intelligence operation gone hilariously right. Buy tickets to Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical on Broadway!

 

the cast of Operaton Mincemeat: A New Musical gathers
The cast of Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical
(Photo: Julieta Cervantes)

Mamma Mia!

Now Open; Closes February 1, 2026
Here we go again! ABBA’s beloved musical returns to the Winter Garden Theatre for a limited run starting August. Perfect for summer nights and feel-good fun. Find out more about Mamma Mia's return to Broadway! Get tickets to Mamma Mia!

 

The cast of Mamma Mia! dances
Jalynn Steele, Christine Sherrill and Carly Sakolove in Mamma Mia!
(Photo: Joan Marcus)




Coming to New York City to catch a Broadway show this summer? Be sure to check out our Introductory Guide to Broadway, The Best Shows Coming to Broadway in 2025 and more helpful Broadway Guides for the best Broadway experience.

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