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Broadway Shows in July

Discover the best Broadway shows to see in July 2026, plus tips for peak summer crowds, Fourth of July travel, NYC weather, ticket planning, and limited-run shows.
Last updated July 20, 2026 by Broadway.com Staff
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Many shows have not announced ticket availability this far in advance.

You may find fewer shows available, but availability will be announced closer to this month.

Key Takeaways

  • July is peak Broadway season, with busy theaters, packed Times Square crowds, and strong demand from summer tourists.
  • Book popular Broadway shows early, especially for weekends, family-friendly musicals, and the Fourth of July holiday period.
  • Make Broadway part of a full NYC summer day with dinner, sightseeing, Bryant Park events, or a post-show walk through Times Square.
  • Dress for hot, humid NYC weather, but bring a layer for well-air-conditioned Broadway theaters.

Summer is here! Broadway and Times Square is booked and busy. Peak tourist season has arrived, which means the days are long and full of sun. July is an ideal month for both tourists and locals to make the most of the season by catching one or more Broadway shows and enjoying the summer weather exploring Times Square and all that the city has to offer.

What's Broadway like in July?

July is one of the busiest and most energetic months to visit Broadway. Summer travel is in full swing, schools are out, and Times Square is packed with families, tourists and first-time Broadway audiences looking to add a show to their New York City trip.

Because July is peak vacation season, popular musicals and family-friendly shows can sell quickly, especially around weekends and the Fourth of July holiday. If you’re planning to see a big Broadway hit, we suggest buying tickets in advance and giving yourself extra time to get through Times Square before curtain.

The Fourth of July is a major moment in New York City. In 2026, Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks will celebrate its 50th anniversary, with additional details expected closer to the holiday. If you’re seeing a Broadway show that day or over the holiday weekend, expect larger crowds, transit changes and busy restaurants throughout Midtown and other popular visitor areas.

It's also a great month to enjoy Broadway beyond the theater. Bryant Park, located just a short walk from many Broadway theaters, hosts a busy summer calendar of outdoor events and performances, making it a fun pre-show or afternoon stop during a theater-filled day in NYC.

July brings warm summer nights to Times Square, perfect for pairing a Broadway show with dinner, sightseeing, or a post-show walk through the city. Just be prepared for the heat and humidity outside before settling into the cool comfort of a Broadway theater.

Looking for ways to save? Check out Broadway.com Discounts and Deals for money saving options and last minute tickets. There’s always a collection of amazing Broadway shows offering discounts and deals to help you save money buying official Broadway tickets.

Tip: July is a great time to plan a full Broadway day. Book your tickets early, make dinner reservations in advance and build in time for summer crowds, warm weather and the extra energy that comes with visiting New York City during peak travel season.

Broadway Shows Opening in July 2026

None currently announced
There are currently no Broadway shows opening in July 2026, but it is still a busy month for Broadway tickets as several limited engagements approach their final performances. If you are planning a summer Broadway visit in New York City, check performance schedules early and consider long-running favorites as well as the July closing shows below.

Broadway Shows Closing in July 2026

Joe Turner’s Come and Gone — Closes July 26

August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone is scheduled to close July 26, 2026, at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, making July the last month to see this Broadway revival. The limited engagement stars Taraji P. Henson and Cedric the Entertainer in Wilson’s powerful Great Migration-era drama, so customers planning Broadway tickets should choose a performance before the closing date.

Many limited-run shows will close in July and August to make way for new releases in the coming months. Be sure to see the complete list of running shows below and plan ahead so you can experience a limited-run show while you still can!
 


What’s on Broadway in July

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

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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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

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

What's the NYC weather like in July?

July in NYC is peak summer, so expect hot temperatures, humid days, and plenty of sunshine. Average highs are around 85°F/29°C, though it can feel warmer when you’re walking around the city. We’d suggest packing lightweight clothing, comfortable shoes, sunglasses, and sunscreen for exploring before your show. Since summer storms can pop up from time to time, carrying a compact umbrella isn’t a bad idea. To enjoy both NYC and Broadway in comfort, dress for the heat outside. And remember, theaters are often well air-conditioned once you’re inside.


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