“With “New York, New York” – the BEST is what is delivered.”
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New York, New York
Opened Apr 26, 2023 · Closed Jul 30, 2023 · Ran for 3 months
4 Rave
7 Positive
14 Mixed
10 Negative
Critics' Take
Critics find this Kander and Ebb musical a well-intentioned but overstuffed love letter to NYC that struggles with an unfocused book, though Stroman's choreography and production values occasionally dazzle.
This show has closed. Tickets are no longer available.
Critic Scorecard
35 reviews4 Rave
7 Positive
14 Mixed
10 Negative
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“I challenge anyone who loves this city to swallow that lump in their throat or resist singing along.”
“I’ll only say it’s the most exhilarating finale I can remember ever experiencing on a Broadway stage.”
“New York, New York, accomplishes the near impossible, delivering wide-eyed optimism with an American Dream reality check, all wrapped up in a beautiful package that will appeal to first-time visitors as well as jaded locals who wonder why they put up with the city that never sleeps.”
“It’s a lot of striving to pack into a single show, and demands a similar sort of tolerance for too-muchness as New York itself does. But it’s all rendered with spectacular stagecraft.”
Audience Scorecard
2.2K audience reviews
C
Disliking It
Awards Scorecard
2022-23 season63
Honored
Won Best Scenic Design (Musical)
Outer Critics:2 wins / 11 nomsDrama Desk:1 win / 6 nomsDrama League:2 noms
Box Office Scorecard
source · Broadway League, publicAll Time
Frequently Asked Questions
What do critics say about New York, New York?
Critics find this Kander and Ebb musical a well-intentioned but overstuffed love letter to NYC that struggles with an unfocused book, though Stroman's choreography and production values occasionally dazzle. (CriticScore 59/100 from 35 reviews.)
Is New York, New York worth seeing?
Only if you're a devoted fan. Critics are mixed on New York, New York (59/100 from 35 reviews). Most suggest you could skip it.
What is the CriticScore for New York, New York?
New York, New York has a CriticScore of 59/100 based on 35 professional reviews. This show is rated "Mixed".
Is New York, New York still running on Broadway?
No, New York, New York has closed. It played at St. James Theatre and closed on July 30, 2023.
Theater Scorecard
Typical VenueThe St. James Theatre offers good sightlines for most seats, though the lack of a solid rake can be an issue if someone tall sits in front of you. The sound quality is generally good, but the tight legroom can be uncomfortable for taller patrons. The theater's ambiance is enhanced by its historic and grand interior, while facilities are average with standard amenities.
Seating Scorecard
5 sections2 best2 good1 risky
Closest and most direct view of the stage at St. James Theatre, with the fullest sound. The standard top pick for any show here.
Based on aggregated audience reports and editorial judgment. Sightlines vary by show and seat.
Original Broadway Cast
- Colton RyanJimmy DoyleNom: Actor (Musical)
- Anna UzeleFrancine Evans
- Clyde AlvesTommy Caggiano
- John Clay IIIJesse Webb
- Janet DacalSofia Diaz
- Ben DavisGordon Kendrick
- Oliver ProseAlex MannBroadway debut
- Angel SigalaMateo DiazBroadway debut
Creative Team
- Susan StromanDirector & Choreographer
- David Thompson and Sharon WashingtonBook
- Sam DavisMusic Supervision
- Alvin Hough, JrMusic Direction
- Fred Ebb and Lin-Manuel MirandaLyrics
- John KanderMusic
Quick Facts
- CriticScore
- 59/100 (35 reviews)
- Status
- Closed
- Opened
- Apr 26, 2023
- Closed
- Jul 30, 2023
- Run Length
- 3 months
- Synopsis
- New York, New York is a musical with music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb and Lin-Manuel Miranda, and a book by David Thompson and Sharon Washington. Inspired by and loosely based on the 1977 film of the same name by Martin Scorsese, the musical premiered on Broadway on April 26, 2023.
- Data Last Updated
- October 7, 2026
