Our customer service team is often asked, "What are the most popular shows playing?" Our answer is "it depends"; popularity can change over time as new shows emerge and audience tastes evolve. Some people enjoy musicals, some prefer plays, and some are looking for the best kid-friendly shows.
However, Broadway does have a long-standing tradition of reporting just how much each show sells every week. Below is a list of the "literal" best-selling shows by category.
Pro tip: Shows play in small, medium, and large Broadway theaters that physically hold different amounts of patrons. Consider that when comparing a large musical playing in an 1,800-seat theater to a small play housed in an 850-seat theater.
Overall Best Selling Shows on Broadway
Broadway's best-selling productions have attracted large global audiences due to their high-quality performances and production values. When we refer to "best-selling" Broadway shows, we mean those productions that have sold the highest number of tickets, indicating their immense popularity and appeal. Below are the results based on gross sales for the performance week ending December 8, 2024.
| SHOW | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Wicked |
| 2 | The Lion King |
| 3 | Hamilton |
| 4 | Elf the Musical |
| 5 | The Outsiders |
| 6 | Aladdin |
| 7 | Sunset Boulevard |
| 8 | MJ The Musical |
| 9 | The Great Gatsby |
| 10 | Gypsy |
| 11 | Hell's Kitchen |
| 12 | Harry Potter and the Cursed Child |
| 13 | Back to the Future |
| 14 | & Juliet |
| 15 | Moulin Rouge! The Musical |
| 16 | Oh, Mary! |
| 17 | Death Becomes Her |
| 18 | Cabaret |
| 19 | Romeo + Juliet |
| 20 | The Book of Mormon |
| 21 | Six |
| 22 | Hadestown |
| 23 | Once Upon a Mattress |
| 24 | Suffs |
| 25 | Stereophonic |
| 26 | Chicago |
| 27 | Water For Elephants |
| 28 | Our Town |
| 29 | The Notebook |
| 30 | Maybe Happy Ending |
| 31 | A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical |
| 32 | Swept Away |
| 33 | The Hills of California |
| 34 | Left on Tenth |
| 35 | The Roommate |
| 36 | Tammy Faye |
| 37 | Cult of Love |
| 38 | Eureka Day |
Best Selling Musicals on Broadway
"Best-selling" Broadway musicals refer to those shows that have achieved the highest ticket sales, showcasing their widespread popularity and the enduring appeal of their music and storytelling. Below are the results based on gross sales for the performance week ending December 8, 2024.
| SHOW | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Wicked |
| 2 | The Lion King |
| 3 | Hamilton |
| 4 | Elf the Musical |
| 5 | The Outsiders |
| 6 | Aladdin |
| 7 | Sunset Boulevard |
| 8 | MJ The Musical |
| 9 | The Great Gatsby |
| 10 | Gypsy |
| 11 | Hell's Kitchen |
| 12 | Back to the Future |
| 13 | & Juliet |
| 14 | Moulin Rouge! The Musical |
| 15 | Death Becomes Her |
| 16 | Cabaret |
| 17 | The Book of Mormon |
| 18 | Six |
| 19 | Hadestown |
| 20 | Once Upon a Mattress |
| 21 | Suffs |
| 22 | Chicago |
| 23 | Water For Elephants |
| 24 | The Notebook |
| 25 | Maybe Happy Ending |
| 26 | A Wonderful World: The Louis Armstrong Musical |
| 27 | Swept Away |
| 28 | Tammy Faye |
Best Selling Plays on Broadway
"Best-selling" Broadway plays, refers to those shows whose dramatic productions that have drawn the largest audiences, as evidenced by their highest ticket sales, reflecting their widespread acclaim and popularity. Below are results based on gross sales for the performance week ending December 8, 2024.
| SHOW | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Harry Potter and the Cursed Child |
| 2 | Oh, Mary! |
| 3 | Romeo + Juliet |
| 4 | Stereophonic |
| 5 | Our Town |
| 6 | The Hills of California |
| 7 | Left on Tenth |
| 8 | The Roommate |
| 9 | Cult of Love |
| 10 | Eureka Day |
Best Selling Kid-Friendly Shows on Broadway
"Best-selling" kid-friendly Broadway shows are those productions that have sold the most tickets in this category, indicating their success in capturing the imaginations of children and their families, and reinforcing Broadway's broad appeal to audiences of all ages. Below are the results based on gross sales for the performance week ending December 8, 2024.
| SHOW | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Wicked |
| 2 | The Lion King |
| 3 | Elf the Musical |
| 4 | Aladdin |
| 5 | MJ The Musical |
| 6 | Harry Potter and the Cursed Child |
| 7 | Back to the Future |
| 8 | Six |
