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Broadway Shows in April

Discover the best Broadway shows to see in April 2027, from new Tony contenders to long-running favorites, plus what to know as spring crowds and awards season arrive in NYC.
Last updated May 18, 2026 by Broadway.com Staff
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Key Takeaways

  • April is awards-season kickoff on Broadway, making it a great time to see new productions before Tony nominations are announced.
  • Spring Break and school trips bring more energy to Broadway, with students, tourists, and locals filling Times Square and theaters.
  • Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards voting begins in late April, giving fans a chance to support their favorite shows.
  • April offers a mix of long-running hits and new must-see productions, making it a strong month for planning a Broadway outing.

April brings a fresh spring energy to New York City, and Broadway is buzzing with anticipation as awards season begins to take shape. With milder weather, new productions opening, and the Tony Awards race starting to heat up, it’s a terrific time to plan a theater outing in Manhattan.

This is a great opportunity to see some of the newest Broadway shows before Tony nominations are announced and demand begins to climb. Catch the performances, stories, and breakout moments that may soon become the season’s must-see sensations.

What's Broadway Like in April?

April is a prime time for school groups and younger students to see a production. College theater students from across the country also visit NYC during April to present their senior showcases, as well as the end of the Spring Break season in the United States, which brings in tourists and locals to enjoy Times Square and Broadway shows.

April also begins awards seasons, the 79th annual Tony Awards ceremony will take place on June 7th, 2026, with nominations being announced Tuesday, May 5th. To be eligible for a Tony award, the show must have opened before a given date, usually in late April.

In advance of the Tony Awards, the Broadway.com Audience Choice Awards (BACA) voting kicks-off in late April. The BACAs are the the only major theatrical awards where the nominators and voters are made up entirely of Broadway fans like you.

From long-running favorites to possible Tony contenders, here are the Broadway shows you can’t miss this month. See below for a complete list of the productions showing in April. 


What’s on Broadway in April

Aladdin

Aladdin

The beloved Disney story is brought to thrilling theatrical life.

In the middle-eastern town of Agrabah, Princess Jasmine is feeling hemmed in by her father’s desire to find her a royal groom. Meanwhile, the Sultan’s right-hand man, Jafar, is plotting to take over the throne. When Jasmine sneaks out of the palace incognito, she forms an instant connection with Aladdin, a charming street urchin and reformed thief.

 

After being discovered together, Aladdin is sentenced to death, but Jafar saves him by ordering him to fetch a lamp from the Cave of Wonders. Where there’s a lamp, there’s a Genie, and once Aladdin unwittingly lets this one out, anything can happen! Will Aladdin’s new identity as “Prince Ali” help him win Jasmine’s heart and thwart Jafar’s evil plans? Will the Genie’s wish for freedom ever come true?

Tickets starting at
$77.04
Run Time
2hrs 30mins, including one Intermission
Category
Musicals
Customer Review Score
4.8
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Damn Yankees

Damn Yankees

Damn Yankees slides onto Broadway for its first revival in over 30 years.

It’s the early 2000s, and diehard baseball fan Joe Boyd dreams of seeing his beloved Baltimore Orioles return to glory. So when a charming stranger and his captivating accomplice arrive with an offer too good to refuse, Joe makes a deal that could give both him and his team a second chance. There’s just one catch…

Tickets starting at
$88.32
Theater
Marquis Theatre
Category
Musicals

DOLLY: A True Original Musical

DOLLY: A True Original Musical

A new musical inspired by the life and music of the legendary Dolly Parton arrives on Broadway.

DOLLY: A True Original Musical takes us on a journey through the life of this rhinestone in the rough, from her barefoot beginnings in the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee to performing in platform heels under the bright lights of Hollywood. Featuring all her beloved hits, including “I Will Always Love You,” “Jolene,” “Coat of Many Colors,” and “9 to 5,” and new songs written by Dolly, this joyful and moving new musical will take you inside the literal rags-to-riches story of Dolly Parton and give you new insight into her triumphs, trials, and trailblazing. Directed by Tony Award® winner Bartlett Sher with a book by Dolly Parton and Maria S. Schlatter, DOLLY: An Original Musical is as endearing and inspiring as the global superstar herself.

Tickets starting at
$70.40
Category
Musicals

Evita

Evita

Rachel Zegler stars in the anticipated revival of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's classic.

Fuelled by unrelenting ambition and passion, Eva Perón (Zegler) rose from poverty to become the most powerful woman in Latin America. A beacon of hope to some and a threat to others, her star shone brightly as she captured the nation’s heart and divided its soul. Evita features an iconic score including “Don’t Cry For Me Argentina,” “Oh What A Circus,” “Another Suitcase in Another Hall,” and the Oscar-winning “You Must Love Me.”

Tickets starting at
$80.56
Category
Musicals

Galileo
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Galileo

Raúl Esparza stars in this explosive collision of science and faith, truth, and power.

Galileo is the electrifying and emotional new Broadway musical about maverick scientist Galileo Galilei. When he makes astronomical discoveries that revolutionize humanity’s understanding of the universe, he must defend his findings before the most powerful religious institution in the world.

Featuring a book by Danny Strong (Chess, Dopesick, Empire, The Butler) and an original score by Zoe Sarnak (The Lonely Few, Empire Records) and Michael Weiner (13 Going on 30, First Date), Galileo is directed by Tony Award® winner Michael Mayer (Chess, Spring Awakening, American Idiot, Funny Girl) and choreographed by Tony Award® nominee David Neumann. Four-time Tony Award® nominee Raúl Esparza will star in the title role, alongside Jeremy Kushnier and Tony Award® nominee Joy Woods.

Galileo is an explosive collision of science and faith, truth and power.

Tickets starting at
$64.29
Theater
Shubert Theatre
Category
Musicals

Hadestown

Hadestown

The Tony-winning musical that follows the mythical quest of Orpheus.

Welcome to Hadestown, where a song can change your fate. This acclaimed new musical by celebrated singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and innovative director Rachel Chavkin (Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812) is a love story for today… and always.

Hadestown intertwines two mythic tales—that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone—as it invites you on a hell-raising journey to the underworld and back. Mitchell’s beguiling melodies and Chavkin’s poetic imagination pit industry against nature, doubt against faith, and fear against love. Performed by a vibrant ensemble of actors, singers, dancers, and musicians, Hadestown is a haunting and hopeful theatrical experience that grabs you and never lets go.

Tickets starting at
$62.72
Run Time
2hrs 30mins, including one Intermission
Category
Musicals
Customer Review Score
4.8
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Hamilton

Hamilton

A fresh look at the era of the Founding Fathers.

A revolutionary story of passion, unstoppable ambition, and the dawn of a new nation.

Hamilton is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honor, love, and a legacy that would shape the course of a nation. Based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography and set to a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway, Hamilton has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education. Hamilton features book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire. In addition to its 11 Tony Awards, it has won Grammy®, Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and an unprecedented special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors.

 

Tickets starting at
$126.72
Run Time
2hrs 55mins, including one Intermission
Category
Musicals
Customer Review Score
4.8
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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

It's time to believe in magic again.

Adventure runs in the family. When Harry Potter’s head-strong son Albus befriends the son of his fiercest rival, Draco Malfoy, it sparks an unbelievable new journey for them all—with the power to change the past and future forever. Prepare for a mind-blowing race through time, spectacular spells, and an epic battle, all brought to life with the most astonishing theatrical magic ever seen on stage. “You’ll be wondering ‘how’d they do that?’ for days to come” (People Magazine). 

Experience the wizarding world like never before from the moment you arrive. The entire theatre has been transformed with hidden surprises to discover around every corner. “It’s a marvel of imagination, as magical as any spell or potion” (The New York Times).

Tickets starting at
$74.24
Theater
Lyric Theatre
Run Time
3hrs 30mins, including one Intermission
Category
Plays
Customer Review Score
4.7
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MJ
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MJ

Michael Jackson's unique and unparalleled artistry sets Broadway ablaze in this 4x Tony Award-winning hit.

He is one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Now, Michael Jackson’s unique and unparalleled artistry has finally arrived on Broadway in a brand-new musical. Centered around the making of his 1992 Dangerous World Tour, and created by Tony Award-winning director/choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, MJ goes beyond the singular moves and signature sound of the star, offering a rare look at the creative mind and collaborative spirit that catapulted Jackson into legendary status.

Tickets starting at
$70.25
Run Time
2hrs 30mins, including one Intermission
Category
Musicals
Customer Review Score
4.8
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Oh, Mary!
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Oh, Mary!

Mary Todd Lincoln takes the stage in Cole Escola's acclaimed hit comedy!

Oh, Mary! is a dark comedy about a miserable, suffocated Mary Todd Lincoln in the weeks leading up to Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. Unrequited yearning, alcoholism, and suppressed desires abound in this 80-minute one-act play that finally examines the forgotten life and dreams of Mrs. Lincoln, through the lens of an idiot (playwright Cole Escola).

Declared “one of the best comedies in years” by The New York Times, Oh, Mary! received Tony Awards for Best Leading Actor in a Play (Cole Escola) and Best Direction of a Play (Sam Pinkleton), Drama League Awards for Outstanding Play and Outstanding Direction of a Play, as well as a special citation from the New York Drama Critics’ Circle. It was named a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama.

Tickets starting at
$85.99
Theater
Lyceum Theatre
Run Time
1 hour 20 minutes, including 0 Intermissions
Category
Plays
Customer Review Score
4.3
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Paddington The Musical

Paddington The Musical

The seven-time Olivier-winning musical based on the books and films of the same name makes its way to Broadway.

The most award-winning new musical in West End history is playing to sold-out audiences and capturing the hearts of all ages. Now, Paddington is packing his suitcase and preparing for his next adventure: Broadway.

In Paddington The Musical, a small, lost bear from Peru arrives in London in search of a place to call home. A chance encounter with the Browns leads him into an unexpected world of adventure, where kindness has the power to change lives and strangers can become family.

But London isn’t all afternoon tea and friendly faces—and even the seemingly happiest of families can have cracks beneath the surface. So, when a mysterious and vengeful villain sets her sights on Paddington, the Browns embark on a thrilling rescue mission, realizing they need this special bear as much as he needs them.

Filled with laughter, wonder, spectacular songs, dazzling choreography, and generous helping of marmalade, Paddington The Musical is based on Michael Bond’s beloved characters, with a story inspired by the award-winning films developed and produced by STUDIOCANAL with Heyday films and distributed by STUDIOCANAL worldwide. It features original music and lyrics by Tom Fletcher, a book by Jessica Swale, and direction by Luke Sheppard.

New York, please look after this bear.

Tickets starting at
$78.86
Category
Musicals

Purple Rain

Purple Rain

Prince's music comes to Broadway in the stage adaptation of the film of the same name.

Minneapolis, 1984. A new era of music television is creating overnight stars. A magnetic young performer known as “The Kid” seems like the perfect frontman to lead his bandmates to stardom. But when his past threatens everything he's built, he’ll have to sing his way out of the darkness and into the spotlight where he belongs.

Tickets starting at
$54.52
Category
Musicals

Schmigadoon!
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Schmigadoon!

The cult favorite TV series and love letter to Broadway's Golden Age hits the stage!

Everybody needs an escape.

Welcome to Schmigadoon—the magical town where every day is a musical. Everybody has a song for everything, the corn is as high as an elephant’s eye, and the only bridge out of town leads nowhere. When one couple accidentally wanders in, they discover the only way to escape is by finding true love—which may or may not be with each other.

From Saturday Night Live’s Lorne Michaels and based on the award-winning Apple Original series from Universal Television, this brand-new comedy trapped inside a big Broadway musical is directed by Tony Award winner Christopher Gattelli (Newsies, Death Becomes Her) with a book and Emmy Award-winning score by Cinco Paul (Despicable Me, The Secret Life of Pets).

Warning: You can never leave … without a smile.

Tickets starting at
$63.74
Category
Musicals
Customer Review Score
4.7
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The Book of Mormon

The Book of Mormon

The nine-time Tony Award-winning Best Musical.

The Book of Mormon follows two young missionaries who are sent to Uganda to try to convert citizens to the Mormon religion. One missionary, Elder Price, is an enthusiastic go-getter with a strong dedication to his faith, while his partner, Elder Cunningham, is a socially awkward but well meaning nerd whose tendency to embroider the truth soon lands him in trouble. Upon their arrival in Africa, Elders Price and Cunningham learn that in a society plagued by AIDS, poverty and violence, a successful mission may not be as easy as they expected.

Tickets starting at
$75.52
Run Time
2hrs 30mins, including one Intermission
Category
Musicals
Customer Review Score
4.4
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The Lion King

The Lion King

Pride Rock comes to life in Disney’s long-running hit.

A lively stage adaptation of the Academy Award-winning 1994 Disney film, The Lion King is the story of a young lion prince living in the flourishing African Pride Lands.

When an unthinkable tragedy, orchestrated by Simba’s wicked uncle, Scar, takes his father’s life, Simba flees the Pride Lands, leaving his loss and the life he knew behind. Eventually companioned by two hilarious and unlikely friends, Simba starts anew. But when weight of responsibility and a desperate plea from the now ravaged Pride Lands come to find the adult prince, Simba must take on a formidable enemy, and fulfill his destiny to be king.

Tickets starting at
$126.72
Run Time
2hrs 30mins, including one Intermission
Category
Musicals
Customer Review Score
4.8
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The Lost Boys, A New Musical
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The Lost Boys, A New Musical

A new musical based the classic 1987 film of the same name.

Get ready for the ride of your life with The Lost Boys, the most Tony Award®-winning new musical of the year. It’s a “thrilling, blockbuster event” (People), “a breathtaking adventure unlike any musical seen before” (New York Post), and “the best new musical of the season” (The Washington Post).

When Michael moves to California with his younger brother Sam and their mother Lucy, he’s desperate to leave his old life behind and start fresh. A wild night out on the boardwalk finds him in the shadows of Santa Carla and brings him face-to-face with David, the magnetic leader of a local rock band. David and his bandmates offer Michael freedom, adventure, and the connection he’s been longing to find. But when the band’s dark secret finally comes out, Michael must decide how far he’s willing to go to belong.

Based on the classic Warner Bros. film, The Lost Boys is “a jaw-dropping, rock-fueled must-see” (Cosmopolitan) featuring Tony-winning performances from Shoshana Bean and Ali Louis Bourzgui. Directed by three-time Tony winner Michael Arden (Maybe Happy Ending, Parade), the production features Tony-nominated music and lyrics by The Rescues, a book by Tony nominees David Hornsby and Chris Hoch, choreography by Tony nominees Lauren Yalango-Grant and Christopher Cree Grant (Parade), and music supervision by Tony nominee Ethan Popp (Tina). The Lost Boys is produced by James Carpinello, Marcus Chait, and Patrick Wilson.

Tickets starting at
$59.67
Theater
Palace Theatre
Category
Musicals
Customer Review Score
4.7
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The Outsiders
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The Outsiders

The Tony Award®-winning Best Musical based on S.E. Hinton's classic novel and Francis Ford Coppola's motion picture.

The winner of the Tony Award® for Best Musical is The Outsiders. This classic coming-of-age story takes you to Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1967, where Ponyboy Curtis, his best friend Johnny Cade, and their family of Greaser “outsiders” dream about who they want to become in a world that will never accept them. The Outsiders features a “tuneful and soul-bearing” (New York Stage Review) original score, “high-octane choreography” (New York Magazine), and a “sensational young cast” (The Wall Street Journal) that brings the show to life.

Tickets starting at
$88.16
Category
Musicals
Customer Review Score
4.7
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The Sound of Music

The Sound of Music

Jasmine Amy Rogers stars in the Broadway return of Rodgers and Hammerstein's classic musical.

For the first time in nearly three decades, The Sound of Music returns to Broadway, directed by three-time Tony Award nominee Lear deBessonet and choreographed by Christopher Gattelli. This revival finds new power in the intimate story of a family learning to love again set against one of the most consequential moments of the twentieth century, as the Nazi regime rises to power and authoritarianism encroaches on daily life.

Featuring Rodgers & Hammerstein’s unforgettable score, including “Do-Re-Mi,” “My Favorite Things,” “Edelweiss,” and “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” and an iconic book written by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse, The Sound of Music returns at a moment when humanity, compassion, and conviction feel vital and necessary.

Tickets starting at
$64.29
Category
Musicals

Wicked

Wicked

Meet the witches of Oz before Dorothy dropped in.

“Iconic characters, catchy show tunes, and empowering female friendship, Wicked is musical magic!” (The New York Times).

Welcome to the wonderful Land of Oz, where there is a young woman, born with emerald-green skin—smart, fiery, misunderstood and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one good and the other one wicked.

Tickets starting at
$97.28
Run Time
2hrs 45mins, including one Intermission
Category
Musicals
Customer Review Score
4.9
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What’s the NYC Weather like in April?

April in NYC brings spring into full swing, though the weather can still keep you guessing. Expect mild temperatures, with average highs around 60°F/16°C, along with cool mornings and evenings. Given it's spring there's always a decent chance of rain. We’d suggest packing layers, a light jacket, and comfortable walking shoes for exploring the city before your show. Since April showers are common, carrying a compact umbrella or light raincoat is a smart idea. To enjoy both NYC and Broadway in comfort, dress for spring, but keep an extra layer handy just in case.

 


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