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Broadway Shows in March

Discover the best Broadway shows to see in March 2027, from new spring openings and Tony hopefuls to family-friendly picks for spring break in NYC.
Last updated May 18, 2026 by Broadway.com Staff
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Key Takeaways

  • March marks the start of Broadway’s spring season, with new plays and musicals beginning previews across NYC.
  • Buy Broadway tickets in advance, especially as Spring Break brings more families, students, and tourists to the city.
  • March is a great time to catch Tony hopefuls early before buzz builds ahead of the June Tony Awards.
  • St. Patrick’s Day brings major NYC crowds and festivities, especially around Fifth Avenue, Times Square, and Midtown.
  • Pack layers for March weather in NYC, as temperatures can swing from chilly mornings to milder afternoons.

March means Broadway's Spring season is in bloom! You can feel the excitement building as new plays and musicals begin previews in New York City, alongside the long-running shows that continue to be fan favorites years after their debut.

March also begins the return of a busier Broadway season as warmer weather and Spring break invites tourists and locals to visit NYC and catch a Broadway show.

What's Broadway like in March?

As new Broadway plays and musical begin previews for the Spring season, much of Broadway is hyped for these fresh, creative experiences. It's a great time take in one of these new shows before the buzz gets out, and tickets become more difficult to get. During March, we’ll also see Tony hopefuls starting their exciting runs leading up to the Tony Awards in June. 

Due to Spring Break beginning across the United States, typically between March and April, you’ll find an influx of students during this time of the year, either having fun catching a show or gearing up to perform their own senior showcases.

New York City is also home to the largest and oldest St. Patrick's Day parade in the world, drawing millions of viewers and hundreds of thousands of marchers with its traditional route up Fifth Avenue. St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated on March 17th. You will definitely feel the festive St. Patrick's Day spirit throughout the city and around Times Square. 

Tip: Spring breakers and their families result in an increase in demand. Make sure to buy tickets in advance!

With a Spring buzz in the air and more crowds gathering around theaters, March is an exciting time to catch a show and join in on the fun. The busy Broadway season ramps up from here, so don’t miss out on seeing an unforgettable performance in March!


What’s on Broadway in March

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
$74.86
Run Time
2hrs 30mins, including one Intermission
Category
Musicals
Customer Review Score
4.8
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Chicago
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Chicago

Celebrating 30 years on Broadway! The Tony-winning revival of Kander and Ebb’s musical will razzle dazzle you.

Now in its 30th iconic year, Chicago is the longest-running show on Broadway and the longest-running American musical in history! With all that Fosse, all that scandal, and All That Jazz, Velma and Roxie’s story of fame and celebrity is still as entertaining as ever. It has everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake, dazzling audiences with astonishing dancing and one showstopping song after another. Chicago has been honored with 6 Tony Awards®, 2 Olivier Awards, a Grammy®, and thousands of standing ovations around the world. Come on, babe — join our 30th anniversary celebration and see why the name on everybody’s lips is still…Chicago.

Tickets starting at
$81.10
Run Time
2hrs 30mins, including one Intermission
Category
Musicals
Customer Review Score
4.6
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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

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

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

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

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 Lost Boys, A New Musical

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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Wanted
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Wanted

A new musical telling the mostly-true story of outlaw sisters Mary and Martha Clarke.

Texas, 1893 — Twin sisters Mary and Martha Clarke are on the run. As Black women who pass for white and hide in plain sight, they straddle a dangerous line between two Americas. But as powerful forces close in to keep their family from claiming a future of their own, Mary and Martha are driven to desperate measures to save their mother and their family’s legacy. When survival demands they do the unthinkable, the sisters nevertheless fight for self-determination, dignity, and the inheritance they have long been denied.

A soulful and dangerous new Broadway musical, Wanted is the mostly true story of Mary and Martha Clarke: sisters, outlaws, legends. This New York Times Critic’s Pick has been hailed as “thrillingly original” with an “audacious and rollicking story.” The production stars Solea Pfeiffer as Mary and Liisi LaFontaine as Martha, with Grammy® winner Ledisi as Tallulah and Grammy nominee Luke James as Elijah. The Kinfolk, a vibrant chorus of ancestors, guide them forward on an odyssey of sisterhood, rebellion, and freedom.

Wanted features book and lyrics by Variety “Star to Watch” Angelica Chéri, a descendant of the Sisters Clarke, and music by Richard Rodgers Award–winning composer Ross Baum. The production is directed by Tony Award® nominee and Obie Award® winner Stevie Walker-Webb, with choreography by Chelsey Arce.

Tickets starting at
$54.52
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
$101.12
Run Time
2hrs 45mins, including one Intermission
Category
Musicals
Customer Review Score
4.8
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What’s the NYC Weather like in March?

March in NYC is a true transition month, with winter slowly giving way to spring. Expect cool temperatures, with average highs around 50°F/10°C, but don’t be surprised by chilly mornings, breezy evenings, or the occasional rainy day, and yes maybe even some snow. We’d suggest packing layers, including a warm jacket, sweaters, and comfortable shoes for walking around the city. Since March weather can be unpredictable, bringing an umbrella or water-resistant coat is a smart idea. To enjoy both NYC and your Broadway plans comfortably, dress in layers so you’re ready for whatever the day brings.


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