Best Broadway Plays to See (September 2026)
Broadway plays offer powerful dramatic experiences. These 13 productions are the highest-rated plays currently running, from gripping dramas to sharp comedies.
13 shows | Last updated: September 2026
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Lane electrifies in Mantello's stark, emotionally powerful revival that finds urgent new relevance in Miller's classic, though a few critics find the production overwrought or the stars miscast.
Gionfriddo's razor-sharp dark comedy earns raves for its brutally honest dissection of toxic relationships and modern dysfunction. Critics praise the excellent cast and fearless writing, though a few find the caustic characters off-putting.
Radcliffe charms in this warmly interactive solo play about depression and life's small joys, though some critics find the audience participation gimmicky and the material slight. Most praise its emotional resonance and life-affirming spirit.
Wilson's poetic masterwork receives a solid if uneven revival, with critics praising the stellar ensemble cast (especially Santiago-Hudson) and Allen's direction, though some find the production doesn't fully cohere.
Lindsay-Abaire's sharp HOA satire earns widespread praise for its stellar ensemble and biting comedy, though some find the premise familiar and emotional beats underdeveloped. Critics hail it as the season's funniest new play.
Lithgow delivers a towering, ferocious performance as Roald Dahl in this timely but preachy drama about the beloved children's author's antisemitism. Critics praise the acting and relevance while finding the play earnest and heavy-handed.
Critics praise this horror adaptation for delivering genuine scares and technical wizardry, with standout sound design creating an electrifying communal experience. Some find the script thin, but most agree it's a thrilling, surprisingly funny Broadway fright fest.
Critics largely embrace this fizzy Coward revival, with Byrne and O'Hara's drunken antics drawing raves, though some find the century-old comedy thin. Most praise the performances over the material itself.
Critics praise Carrie Coon's powerful performance in this timely thriller about shared delusion and conspiracy theories, though some find Letts's 1996 play feels dated. The intense psychological descent proves more effective than the pacing.
Edebiri earns raves for her captivating Broadway debut in this sturdy revival of Auburn's Pulitzer winner, though critics split on whether the 25-year-old play still resonates or feels dated, with some finding it emotionally shallow.
Critics find this celebrity memoir reading show intermittently hilarious but uneven, with laughs dependent on the rotating cast. Some praise its genuine humor mining narcissistic autobiographies, while others criticize it as a pricey Broadway cash grab.
Critics are mixed on this death row drama, praising Adrien Brody's committed Broadway debut but finding the documentary adaptation uneven and less compelling than its source material, with many questioning what the stage version adds.
Critics are divided on this star-driven adaptation, with many finding it tonally confused and unable to justify its existence beyond the film. While some praise Bernthal's performance and Guirgis's New York voices, most fault the uneven mix of comedy and drama.