Best Off-Broadway Plays in NYC

Off-Broadway is the beating heart of New York's dramatic theatre scene. These plays — from searing dramas to sharp comedies to genre-defying experimental works — represent the full spectrum of what Off-Broadway does best: intimate storytelling in venues where you're close enough to see every expression on an actor's face. Ranked by aggregated CriticScore from professional critics, these are the Off-Broadway plays getting the best reviews right now.

12 shows | Last updated: September 2026