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Broadway Shows Closing Soon (September 2026)

Time is running out to see these Broadway shows. 4 productions are closing within the next few months. Don't let these slip away — book your tickets now.

4 shows | Last updated: September 2026

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1
Titanique Broadway musical

Titanique

NOW PLAYINGMUSICAL

St. James Theatre · 1h 40m

Closes Sep 20, 2026

76
Audience:A

Critics find this campy Céline Dion-Titanic parody hilariously deranged and entertaining, though some worry it loses scrappy Off-Broadway charm in a larger venue. The unhinged premise and committed performances delight most, but a few remain unmoved by the chaos.

2
Stranger Things: The First Shadow Broadway play

Stranger Things: The First Shadow

NOW PLAYINGPLAY

Marquis Theatre · 2h 45m

Closes Jan 3, 2027

65
Audience:A

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.

3
The Great Gatsby Broadway musical

The Great Gatsby

NOW PLAYINGMUSICAL

Broadway Theatre · 2h 30m

Closes Jan 3, 2027

58
Audience:B+

A visually dazzling spectacle with sumptuous costumes and sets, but critics find this Broadway adaptation prioritizes style over substance, offering lavish production values that can't compensate for a hollow emotional core.

4
Paranormal Activity Broadway play

Paranormal Activity

NOW PLAYINGPLAY

August Wilson Theatre · 2h 20m

Closes Jan 3, 2027

77
Audience:A-

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.