Frequently Asked Questions

Most Broadway theaters do not allow anyone under the age of four to attend (some shows restrict to slightly older ages). Everyone, regardless of age, must have a ticket. Check out our guide to the Best Broadway Shows for Kids for more information. Every show page on Broadway.com provides age requirements and recommendations for the specific show you are researching.

Age recommendations are offered to ensure all audience members will understand and appreciate the show. Age restrictions are enforceable policies allowing the theater to deny entry.

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Many Broadway shows don't allow children under 5, but we have recommendations for families and younger theatergoers in our guide to the Best Shows for Kids.

For shows featuring music from well-known musicians and bands, check out our guide to the Best Jukebox Musicals on Broadway.

With very few exceptions, all Broadway musicals feature live music performed by an orchestra.

Many Broadway shows offer translation devices for non-English speakers.

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Each individual show page will list the current principal cast, which is subject to change with or without notice.

Each individual show page will list the creative team behind the production.

Principal actors will appear in performances of Broadway shows barring any illness, injury, or last-minute cancellation, and except where otherwise noted.

A principal actor is the listed performer for a lead role. Understudies are usually part of the show in a non-leading role but may be called upon to step into a lead role. Standbys and swings can cover one or more lead roles and only perform in them when required.

Scheduled absences of principal actors will be prominently posted.

Alternates tend to have an announced performance schedule, while understudies and standbys do not typically have planned performance dates.

The unscheduled absence of some principal actors may permit ticketholders to receive a refund or exchange into an alternate date of the same show. Ticketholders are usually notified of such an absence by email.

All Broadway shows have stage doors, but actors are not obligated to greet fans after a given performance. Be respectful and adhere to all announced rules.

Fans often have the opportunity to interact with cast members after the show at the theater’s stage door, but please note that actors are not obligated to participate and some may not appear after a given performance. Be respectful and adhere to all announced rules.

Most shows run around two and half hours including intermission. Find a current list of shows and their run times here.

You can find a current list of shows and their running times here.

Longer shows are likely to have at least one intermission, whereas shorter shows, like one-act plays, may be performed without a break. Intermissions are usually 10 to 20 minutes but may be longer.

We offer verified audience-member feedback as well as snippets from professional reviews on each of our show pages.

You can check out the most popular shows and their ratings here.

Reviews tend to avoid spoilers, but you may encounter something intended for audiences only.