Best Broadway Shows Right Now (September 2026)
Broadway is currently home to 33 productions spanning musicals, plays, revivals, and world premieres. Our rankings combine scores from top critics including The New York Times, Vulture, and Variety to identify the very best shows playing right now.
33 shows | Last updated: September 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.
Critics hail Bess Wohl's "Liberation" as a powerful, timely exploration of 1970s feminism refracted through modern eyes. The superbly acted memory play earns praise for its sharp writing, emotional resonance, and skillful balance of humor and poignancy.
Toossi's Pulitzer-winning drama about Iranians learning English earns widespread praise for its smart, sensitive exploration of language and identity. Critics laud the gentle, moving storytelling and strong performances, though some find it slow-moving.
Critics celebrate Samuel D. Hunter's Broadway debut as a beautiful, heartfelt drama, with Laurie Metcalf delivering a pitch-perfect performance. The intimate production earns praise for its searing pathos, witty dialogue, and Joe Mantello's sensitive direction.
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.
Critics hail this darkly comic musical about a mummified outlaw as bold, original, and deliciously macabre, praising its inventive score and sardonic wit. A rare gem that defies Broadway convention with brash confidence.
Jacobs-Jenkins delivers another searing family drama with sharp writing and stellar performances, though some critics find the ambitious second act overlong. Rashad's direction and the ensemble cast earn widespread praise.
Critics praise this smart, timely play that reexamines "The Crucible" through a #MeToo lens, lauding Belflower's sharp writing and the youthful energy. Some find it heavy-handed, but most celebrate its provocative feminist perspective and engaging performances.
Critics praise the intoxicating Cuban music and dazzling choreography as transporting and joyful, but note the book is wispy and clichéd. The show works best as a sensory celebration that prioritizes sound and dance over storytelling.
Icke's sleek modern adaptation transforms Sophocles into a gripping political thriller powered by Strong and Manville's stellar performances, though some critics find the extended pacing dilutes the tragedy's compression.
Harrison's prescient AI drama feels more urgent a decade later, with 96-year-old Squibb delivering a masterclass performance. Critics praise its quiet devastation and timely themes, though some find it veers between poetry and cliché.
Jonathan Groff dazzles in this slickly entertaining Bobby Darin bio-musical that doesn't reinvent the jukebox formula but wins audiences over with charisma, showmanship, and a transformed Circle in the Square as a swanky nightclub.
Critics find this New Orleans-set Gilbert & Sullivan reimagining charming and entertaining, praising David Hyde Pierce's performance and the jazzy energy, though some feel the broad updating undercuts the original's wit and sophistication.
Critics hail Sarah Snook's virtuosic 26-character performance as a stunning feat, though some find the tech-heavy production's elaborate video screens and cameras more gimmick than substance, with opinions split on whether the spectacle enhances or overshadows Wilde's tale.
Critics praise this heartfelt musical about Latina garment workers for its timely immigrant story, body-positive anthem, and winning ensemble, though some find it predictable. Most celebrate its warmth and relevance.
Critics find this charming two-hander rom-com sweet and sincere, with standout performances from Tutty and Pitts elevating a slight, formulaic story. Most praise its modest, heartfelt approach, though some dismiss it as too lightweight and treacly.
Critics embrace this clever British musical about WWII espionage as a zany, high-energy crowd-pleaser, praising its talented five-person cast juggling dozens of roles. Some find it overstuffed or too frenetic, but most celebrate its wit and unexpected heart.
Critics find this Sondheim revue a polished, emotionally resonant tribute elevated by stellar performers like Bernadette Peters and Lea Salonga, though some question whether Broadway needs another such showcase and cite its overlong runtime.
Critics find Guettel's folk-operatic score beautiful and Jordan's performance compelling, but the show's static, claustrophobic premise proves challenging to sustain dramatically, resulting in an ambitious yet uneven Broadway debut.
Critics find this feel-good ABBA jukebox musical as flawed but irresistibly fun as ever, with a silly plot and shoehorned songs that audiences still eat up. It's lightweight escapism that works despite itself.
Graham's searing drama about a fatal punch and its aftermath earns strong praise for Will Harrison's knockout Broadway debut and its powerful message of forgiveness, though some find its redemptive arc overly earnest or predictable.
Critics are divided on this nostalgic musical, with most praising breakout star Jasmine Amy Rogers' sensational debut and Jerry Mitchell's dazzling choreography, while questioning the show's thin story and unclear purpose.
Critics find Clooney's Broadway debut timely and handsomely staged by David Cromer, but the faithful screen-to-stage adaptation feels overly reverent and dramatically inert, often preaching to the choir rather than generating theatrical urgency.
Critics are divided on this starry revival, with some finding it a sharp, witty exploration of friendship while others dismiss it as slight and dated. Corden's performance stands out, but the play's modest laughs and thin premise leave many underwhelmed.
A starry cast led by Culkin and Odenkirk delivers strong performances in Mamet's classic, but critics are divided on whether this fourth Broadway revival justifies its existence, with some finding it underwhelming and others praising its crackling energy.
Critics are divided on this technically spectacular but narratively uneven prequel, with most praising the jaw-dropping special effects and stagecraft while questioning whether the convoluted three-hour story works for non-superfans.
Reeves and Winter's Bill & Ted reunion brings star power to Lloyd's visually striking but uneven "Godot." Critics are mixed: some praise the tender chemistry and bold minimalism, others find the leads overmatched by Beckett's demands.
Critics remain divided on this Chess revival: the powerhouse vocals from Michele, Tveit, and Christopher earn praise, but the famously troubled book still frustrates despite rewrites, leaving the show caught between camp spectacle and Cold War drama.
Jean Smart delivers a magnetic performance that elevates a formulaic, clichéd script about an abused Louisiana trailer park poet. Critics praise Smart's virtuosity but find Jamie Wax's solo play uneven and reminiscent of a Lifetime movie.
Critics are divided on this meta-musical adaptation of the NBC series, with some finding it a gleefully bonkers guilty pleasure while others dismiss it as a messy, tasteless spectacle that wastes its talented cast and catchy score.
Critics are mixed on this tree-hugging musical, praising Menzel's powerhouse vocals and the stunning technical design, but finding the show earnest, shallow, and dramatically wooden despite its emotional ambitions.
Brown's beloved score shines in its long-awaited Broadway bow, but critics find the production hampered by uneven casting, with Jonas struggling to match Tony winner Warren's powerhouse performance.
Despite star power from Washington and Gyllenhaal breaking box office records, critics find this "Othello" underpowered and lacking vision, with Leon's hands-off direction failing to elevate the performances beyond competent.
Critics are divided on this musical about American excess, with Kristin Chenoweth's powerhouse performance widely praised but the show itself faulted for tonal confusion—unable to decide whether to satirize or celebrate its billionaire subjects.