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Broadway Shows in June

Discover what Broadway is like in June, from Tony Awards excitement and summer crowds to Pride Month celebrations, popular shows, and ticket-saving tips.
Last updated June 30, 2026 by Broadway.com Staff
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Alert

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

  • June is a major month for Broadway, with the 2026 Tony Awards taking place on June 7 at Radio City Music Hall.
  • Tony-nominated and award-winning shows may see higher ticket demand, especially after awards night.
  • No Broadway openings are currently announced for June 2026, but several engagements are closing.
  • June is a busy NYC travel month, so book tickets, dinner reservations, and transportation plans early.

June means summer has arrived in NYC, and as the city begins to heat up, so does Broadway. On June 7, the 79th Tony Awards will take over Radio City Music Hall, where the theater community will gather to celebrate the season’s standout shows, performances, and creative teams.

The Tonys may be the headline event, but they’re not the only reason June is a big month for Broadway. With summer crowds arriving, nominated productions gaining momentum, and new shows continuing to make their mark, it’s an ideal time to take stock of what’s happening on stage.

What's Broadway Like in June?

June is one of the biggest months of the year for Broadway. The Tony Awards take place on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Radio City Music Hall, celebrating the best of the 2025–2026 Broadway season. That means Tony-nominated shows, standout performances, and new productions may see increased attention and ticket demand throughout the month.

Tip: If a show wins a major Tony Award, especially Best Musical, Best Play, or a leading performance award, tickets can become harder to get quickly. If there’s a Tony-nominated show on your must-see list, we suggest buying tickets before awards night or soon after.

June also marks the start of the busy summer travel season in New York City. Families, tourists, school groups, and theater fans all make their way to Times Square, so expect more energy around the Theatre District, fuller restaurants before curtain, and strong demand for popular musicals and family-friendly shows.

The month also brings longer days, warmer weather, and Pride Month celebrations across NYC, making it a lively time to visit before or after your Broadway show. If you’re planning a full day in the city, leave extra time for crowds, dinner reservations, and getting to the 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.

Rockefeller Center’s Road to Broadway

Extend your Broadway experience beyond the theater with Rockefeller Center’s Road to Broadway series, featuring free lunchtime performances at The Rink. In June, the series includes MJ, The Outsiders, The Book of Mormon, and Moulin Rouge! on June 4, plus a rescheduled June 11 lineup with Wicked, Hadestown, and Chicago.

It’s a fun way to preview some of the season’s most talked-about musicals before booking a full performance, especially if you’re building a Midtown itinerary around lunch, sightseeing, and a Broadway show. The series is free and open to the public, with performances scheduled Thursdays at noon.

Broadway Shows Opening in June 2026

None currently announced
There are currently no Broadway shows opening in June 2026, but the month is still a busy time for Broadway tickets as spring productions continue their runs and several limited engagements approach their final performances. If you’re planning a New York City theater trip, check performance schedules early for the best date and seat availability.

Broadway Shows Closing in June 2026

Fallen Angels — Closed June 7

Noël Coward’s Fallen Angels ends its limited Broadway run at the Todd Haimes Theatre on June 7. Kelli O’Hara and Rose Byrne star in this classic comedy, so customers hoping to catch the starry revival should book Broadway tickets before the final weekend.

Becky Shaw — Closed June 14

Becky Shaw closes at the Hayes Theater on June 14, giving audiences only a short window to catch Gina Gionfriddo’s sharp dark comedy on Broadway. Check our Becky Shaw performance schedule for remaining dates and potential discounts and deals.

The Balusters — Closed June 21

Broadway shows closing in June 2026 include The Balusters, David Lindsay-Abaire’s new comedy at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. With performances scheduled to end June 7, this is the final chance to see the Tony-nominated play on Broadway before it closes.

The Fear of 13 — Closed June 28

Broadway shows closing in July 2026 include The Fear of 13, Lindsey Ferrentino’s play based on the documentary of the same name, starring Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson at the James Earl Jones Theatre. With a closing date of June 28, this limited run offers a final chance to see the acclaimed drama before it leaves Broadway; check the The Fear of 13 performance schedule for dates and potential discounts and deals.

Giant — Closed June 28

Giant closes at the Music Box Theatre on June 28 after a Broadway run starring John Lithgow as Roald Dahl. The Olivier Award-winning play is a limited engagement, so theatergoers should secure Broadway tickets before its final performances sell through.

Death Becomes Her — Closed June 28

Death Becomes Her will play its final Broadway performance at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on June 28, closing after over 650 regular performances and 27 preview performances.

Browse the below list of Broadway shows playing in June, and don’t miss out on seeing that show you've been meaning to catch. Enjoy the show!


What’s on Broadway in June

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

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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Oh, Mary!
Save $41.00

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 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

What’s the NYC Weather like in June?

June in NYC brings the start of summer, with warm days, longer evenings, and plenty of opportunities to explore before your show. Expect average highs around 80°F/27°C, though it can feel warmer as humidity begins to build. We’d suggest packing lightweight clothing, comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses, and sunscreen for daytime plans around the city. Rain showers or the occasional thunderstorm are possible, so carrying a compact umbrella isn’t a bad idea. To enjoy both NYC and Broadway in comfort, dress for warm weather outside, and keep in mind that theaters are often well air-conditioned once you’re inside.


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