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Best Broadway Revivals (2026)

Broadway revivals offer a chance to experience beloved classics with fresh perspectives. These 6 productions reimagine iconic shows for contemporary audiences.

6 shows | Last updated: August 2026

How We Rank

Rankings are based on CriticScore, an aggregate of professional reviews from 400+ outlets including The New York Times, Vulture, and Variety. Top-tier outlets carry the most weight in the composite score. Each show needs a minimum number of reviews to qualify. Scores are recalculated weekly. Learn more about our methodology.

1
Chicago Broadway musical

Chicago

NOW PLAYINGMUSICAL

Ambassador Theatre · 2h 30m

87
Audience:B+

Critics hail this stripped-down revival as wildly entertaining and pulse-racing, with top-flight performances bringing fresh vitality to Kander and Ebb's dark musical about celebrity and crime.

2
CATS: The Jellicle Ball Broadway musical

CATS: The Jellicle Ball

NOW PLAYINGMUSICAL

Broadhurst Theatre · 2h 25m

Closes Aug 8, 2026

86
Audience:A

Critics hail this ballroom-inspired reimagining as a "joyous glitter bomb" that brilliantly revitalizes the divisive musical through queer culture and voguing, with most praising its inventive choreography and spectacle, though a few find it excessively opulent.

3
Death of a Salesman Broadway play

Death of a Salesman

NOW PLAYINGPLAY

Winter Garden Theatre · 2h 50m

Closes Aug 9, 2026

86
Audience:A+

Nathan Lane delivers a shattering, career-defining performance in Joe Mantello's stark, emotionally devastating revival. Critics largely praise the bold staging and stellar cast, though some find the production's conceptual choices overwrought.

4
Ragtime Broadway musical

Ragtime

NOW PLAYINGMUSICAL

Vivian Beaumont Theater · 2h 55m

Closes Aug 16, 2026

83
Audience:A+

Critics hail this stripped-down revival as powerfully resonant for our moment, with Joshua Henry's performance and the glorious score earning widespread praise, though some find the staging too sparse and the material occasionally heavy-handed.

5
Every Brilliant Thing Broadway play

Every Brilliant Thing

NOW PLAYINGPLAY

Hudson Theatre · 1h 25m

Closes Aug 9, 2026

80
Audience:A+

Radcliffe charms in this interactive solo show tackling depression and suicide with warmth and humor. Critics praise his engaging audience work and the play's life-affirming approach, though some find the material slight or gimmicky.

6
The Rocky Horror Show Broadway musical

The Rocky Horror Show

NOW PLAYINGMUSICAL

Studio 54 · 1h 50m

Closes Jan 10, 2027

71
Audience:A

Critics find this Studio 54 revival energetic and well-performed but question whether Rocky Horror's shock value translates to modern audiences. While some praise its queer celebration and Sam Pinkleton's direction, others find it tame or forgettable.