Current Broadway Shows

New York City is the home of Broadway, thought by many to be the Theater Capital of the United States. This is where, on any given day, you can enjoy some of the best live entertainment available. The shows cover a wide range of subject matter, from comedy to drama, adult to family or classics to contemporary. Whatever your tastes are, you can find it in the Theater District on and around Broadway.

Currently, there are over 40 major theaters that make up the Broadway show district. Some of the most popular shows by ticket sales currently playing are Chicago the Musical at the Ambassador, Guys and Dolls at the Nederlander, Phantom of the Opera at the Majestic, South Pacific at the Vivian Beaumont and The Lion King at the Minskoff. While these shows are well known because they have graced the stages of New York’s Theater District over the years, their content is still relevant, bringing theater-goers in droves for a night of entertainment.

There are several new shows that are growing in popularity every day because they appeal to a wide audience. Disney themed musicals such as The Little Mermaid at the Lunt-Fontanne and Mary Poppins at the New Amsterdam are family oriented musicals that introduce children to the Broadway experience. The hit show Mamma Mia at the Winter Garden was recently made into a movie due to its popularity on Broadway. Celebrating its fifth anniversary, Wicked had the top revenues for 2007 and 2008, and is the current leader for 2009. Tickets for Wicked are usually sold out months in advance. To guarantee tickets to any of the top Broadway shows, proper planning is a must.