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I can’t believe I made it this long without having seen [*Wicked*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/1-wicked-musical-tickets) either. I’m a 30-year-old, queer New Yorker whose friends are mostly theatre fans, and I’ve been subjected to more dance remixes of “Popular” than I care to admit.

Everything I knew about the show came through friends and cultural osmosis. I knew some songs and the general...

Inside the experience of seeing 'Wicked' on Broadway for the first time

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Just before the film adaptation releases nationwide, one New York Theatre Guide writer reports on what it's like to watch the hit musical live on Broadway.

Theatre has the power to unite people from all countries and backgrounds — millions of global tourists come to Broadway shows in New York City every year. Nearly all Broadway shows are performed in English, but even if you don't know the language, that won't stop you from enjoying the colorful sets and costumes, energetic [dance moves](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatre-news/news/see-these-broadway-musicals-featuring-show-stopping-dances), and thrilling music.

Those who speak English...

Guide to Broadway shows for non-English speakers

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Get answers to all your questions about translation resources available at Broadway shows, and discover recommendations for shows that defy language barriers.

Anchors aweigh! [Jinkx Monsoon](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/jinkx-monsoon) has joined the cast of [*Pirates! The Penzance Musical*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/38596-the-pirates-of-penzance) on Broadway, running at the [Todd Haimes Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/venues/todd-haimes-theatre) from April 4 to June 22, 2025. Opening night is April 24.

Monsoon is best known for winning two seasons of *RuPaul's Drag Race*, earning the nickname "The...

Jinkx Monsoon joins 'Pirates! The Penzance Musical' Broadway cast

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The *RuPaul's Drag Race* star will join Ramin Karimloo and David Hyde Pierce in a  jazz and blues-infused adaptation of the classic Gilbert and Sullivan operetta.

Adults will listen when the cast of [*Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/40572-stephen-sondheims-old-friends-on-broadway), a heartfelt revue celebrating the late musical theatre composer of the title, perform a far-reaching selection of his songs from more than a dozen of his shows.

Led by Tony Award winners [Bernadette Peters](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/bernadette-peters), famous for originating roles in Sondheim's *Into the Woods*...

All the songs in 'Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends' on Broadway

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More than 40 showtunes by the late, award-winning composer Stephen Sondheim appear in this revue starring Tony Award winners Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga.

Additional casting has been announced for [*Glengarry Glen Ross*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/41986-glengarry-glen-ross-on-broadway) on Broadway, opening in spring 2025 at a theatre and dates to be announced.

New additions to the *Glengarry Glen Ross* Broadway cast are Grammy Award winner and Academy Award nominee Michael McKean (*Better Call Saul, This Is Spinal Tap, All The Way*) as George Aaronow, Donald Webber Jr. (*Our Town*, *Purlie Victorious*) as John Williamson, Howard W....

'Glengarry Glen Ross' sets additional Broadway casting

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Find out the actors joining Kieran Culkin, Bob Odenkirk, and Bill Burr in the latest revival of David Mamet's Pulitzer Prize-winning play this spring.

Theatre tickets make an ideal gift, especially right now. You don't have to wait in long lines to get them, and you can always find a ticket for a different day or show if one is sold out, unlike a popular toy or the newest tech gadget. Plus, most theatres provide e-tickets now or you can pick them up at the box office. Either way, you don't have to worry about the tickets getting lost in the mail or not arriving in time for Christmas. And you don't have to spend time and money on wrapping paper...

Theatre Gift Guide: Gift these Broadway and Off-Broadway shows this holiday season

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<p>Check out our recommendations for the best theatre tickets to give everyone on your list this year. </p>

Based on the 1992 film, the musical version of [*Death Becomes Her*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/34895-death-becomes-her-on-broadway) first came alive in Chicago this past spring. The same stars who graced the stage in the Windy City – [Megan Hilty](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/megan-hilty), [Jennifer Simard](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/jennifer-simard), [Michelle...

What makes 'Death Becomes Her' sing on Broadway

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The cult classic Meryl Streep/Goldie Hawn film from 1992 has life-and-death stakes, lending itself well to adaptation as an over-the-top, revitalized musical.

Call it a funny valentine! The new play [*All In: Comedy About Love by Simon Rich*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/42351-all-in-comedy-about-love-by-simon-rich-on-broadway), running from December 11 to February 16 at the [Hudson Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/venues/hudson-theatre), promises to be that kind of theatrical sampler. It’s also the sort whose rotating cast is stacked with stars who are Tony Award, Emmy Award, and Pulitzer Prize winners. Who wouldn't love...

Meet the cast of 'All In: Comedy About Love by Simon Rich' on Broadway

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Learn more about the new play’s stars including John Mulaney, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jimmy Fallon, Aidy Bryant, Richard Kind, and more.

Thornton Wilder's classic play [*Our Town*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/24260-our-town-tickets) is back on Broadway, introducing a new generation of audiences to its simple but timeless tale of small-town New Englanders experiencing the cycle of life and death. That fictional town is Grover's Corners, New Hampshire, a place different from New York City in nearly every way.

Namely, New York has lots more options for food, drink, and recreation. And since the celebrity cast of *Our...

The 'Our Town' Broadway cast's guide to NYC

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Jim Parsons, Katie Holmes, Zoey Deutch, and more shared their favorite places in town to eat, drink, relax, find entertainment, and explore.

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade has announced its lineup of 2024 Broadway performances, with three shows taking part alongside multiple other special performances.

The Broadway shows performing in the NBC broadcast of the 2024 Macy's parade are [*Death Becomes Her*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/34895-death-becomes-her-on-broadway), [*Hell’s Kitchen*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/37579-hells-kitchen-broadway), and [*The...

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade sets 2024 Broadway performances

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The casts of three Broadway shows are set to perform musical numbers during the live broadcast, which will begin at 8:30 a.m. on November 28 this year.

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The Tony-winning musical *Wicked* made Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth household names, and nearly 20 years later, Wicked remains a popular audience favorite. This prequel to *The Wizard of Oz* flips everything you know about good and bad witches, centering on Glinda and Elphaba's long-lost friendship. Defy gravity and learn more about *Wicked* tickets on Broadway today.

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*Elf The Musical* plays on Broadway for a limited time only this holiday season. See *Elf* in New York and experience a thrilling spectacle of the beloved film come to life on stage.

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What would happen after Romeo and Juliet if Juliet didn't die? That's the question at the core of this pop-fueled musical created by the Emmy-winning writer of *Schitt's Creek*. Jam out to tunes made famous by Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys, P!nk, Ariana Grande, and more, as Juliet travels to Paris with new friends and new love. Find out about *& Juliet* tickets.

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A sequel play to the worldwide sensation, *Harry Potter and the Cursed Child* finds a new generation of wizards traveling through time and meeting fan-favorite characters. See spellbinding illusions and rekindle the feeling of experiencing *Harry Potter* for the first time. Learn more about *Harry Potter and the Cursed Child* tickets now.

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A rock band is on the verge of stardom, and the resulting pressure could push them to finally break through — or break up. David Adjmi's new play features a cast of actor-musicians who play original songs by Arcade Fire's Will Butler.

Stereophonic on Broadway

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Alicia Keys's soulful music scores this new coming-of-age musical about growing up with city-sized dreams. Inspired by Keys's own upbringing in the title NYC neighborhood, the show follows young Ali as she finds love, music, and all the possibilities — and hardships — the future holds.

Hell's Kitchen on Broadway

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Experience a classic story of brotherhood and coming of age as a heartfelt folk musical. Inspired by S. E. Hinton's novel and Francis Ford Coppola's film, this show follows the lives of teenage have-nots whose best hope for survival and acceptance is in their brotherhood.

The Outsiders on Broadway

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Great Scott, the classic time-traveling movie is now a Broadway musical. Join Marty McFly's plutonium-powered adventure from 1985 to 1955, where he almost prevents his parents from meeting and has to make things right. The stage version features new songs alongside the film's hits, like "The Power of Love." Find out more about tickets.

Back to the Future on Broadway

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Based on the beloved animated Disney movie, the *Aladdin* musical features romance and adventure as a Genie helps Aladdin win Princess Jasmine's affection. Don't miss this energetic, dazzling spectacle that will delight audiences of all ages. Rekindle the magic and travel to a whole new world when you get tickets to this Tony-nominated musical.

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