Question 1

What are the best broadway date night shows?

Accepted Answer

Based on aggregated critic reviews, the top-rated are: 1. Maybe Happy Ending (87/100), 2. Ragtime (83/100), 3. Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) (76/100), 4. Moulin Rouge! The Musical (72/100), 5. The Outsiders (71/100). Scores are based on reviews from major outlets including The New York Times, Vulture, and Variety.

Question 2

How many broadway date night shows are currently on Broadway?

Accepted Answer

There are currently 6 broadway date night shows playing on Broadway.

Question 3

What is the highest-rated among the best broadway date night shows?

Accepted Answer

Maybe Happy Ending is the highest-rated with a CriticScore of 87/100 based on 34 professional reviews.

Question 4

Which of these shows are closing soon?

Accepted Answer

Shows closing soon: Ragtime (closes August 16, 2026), Moulin Rouge! The Musical (closes August 30, 2026). See them before they're gone.

Question 5

How are these shows ranked?

Accepted Answer

Shows are ranked by CriticScore, an aggregate rating based on professional reviews from 400+ outlets including The New York Times, Vulture, and Variety. Top-tier outlets carry the most weight. Each show needs at least 5 reviews to qualify for ranking. Scores are updated weekly.

Best Broadway Date Night Shows

Maybe Happy Ending

Ragtime

Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)

Moulin Rouge! The Musical

The Outsiders

The Great Gatsby

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