Live theatre might feel like a relic of the past in our digital age, but there’s just something about live performances that can’t be replicated. So, during your Summer downtime, why not treat yourself to a show? Here are 5 electric Broadway performances you won’t want to miss!
Schmigadoon!
Nederlander Theatre (Now thru January 3, 2027)
Originally a highly-rated Apple TV television series, this musical parody has leapt from the screen to the stage! Winning Best Musical at the 2026 Tony Awards, Schmigadoon! is a must-see technicolor fever dream this Summer. Schmigadoon! winks at its audience with its sharp satire of Golden Age tropes while pulling everyone into the sweeping showtunes and dance that turn the magical musical town into the perfect site for touching emotional growth. So, be ready to laugh and enjoy the warmth of Summer in an air-conditioned building.
Proof
Booth Theatre (Now thru July 19, 2026)
If you’re looking for something a little more serious, Proof is the brainy, emotional power play of the season. David Auburn’s Pulitzer-winning drama follows Catherine, the daughter of a brilliant, mentally ill mathematician, as she grapples with grief and growth. This revival stars Ayo Edebiri and Don Cheadle both making their Broadway debuts. And, trust us, their acting holds up onstage. If you love character-driven drama and literary fiction about complicated families, Proof gives you all the intensity and heart to match; you can’t miss its limited run.
Cats: The Jellicle Ball
Broadhurst Theatre (Now thru January 17, 2027)
Remember Cats? Well, forget everything! Cats: The Jellicle Ball is a full glam-room rebrand with an overtone of ballroom culture. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s notorious musical is transformed through a contemporary queer lens, complete with vogueing, camp, and drag. The thrilling piece highlights community, identity, and chosen family through its high-energy recontextualization of the classic score. This revival is sure to be one of those "you had to be there" moments that you won’t want to have missed out on.
The Lost Boys
Palace Theatre (Now thru November 22, 2026)
The Lost Boys swoops into Broadway like the moody, goth cousin of Peter Pan. Adapting the classic 1987 vampire movie of the same name, The Lost Boys pays special attention to contemporary anxieties about escapism, adulthood, and the limits of fantasy. With live stunts and impeccable stagecraft, The Lost Boys's music and choreography will have you flying alongside them. Plus, the fantastical elements don’t lack emotional stakes, making the story feel just as strong as the mise-en-scene.
Joe Turner's Come and Gone
Ethel Barrymore Theatre (Now thru July 26, 2026)
Another revival, Joe Turner’s Come and Gone brings August Wilson’s Great Migration-era play back to life at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, reminding us Broadway isn’t purely spectacle but also a living archive. Golden Globe winner Taraji P. Henson makes her Broadway debut starring alongside Cedric the Entertainer. The play follows a group of Black boarders in a 1911 Pittsburgh rooming house, detailing each of their histories, traumas, loves, and hopes. Wilson’s work is deeply moving, occasionally funny, and visually dynamic, a masterclass in performance and writing that demonstrates how history echoes into the present.
Titanique
St. James Theatre (Now thru September 20, 2026)
Titanique is a deliriously funny, camp retelling of the movie Titanic through Celine Dion’s songbook. The story follows Celine, played by co-author Marla Mindelle, as she hijacks a Titanic Museum tour to “correct” the narrative. Although the story may not be new, you certainly have never seen Jack and Rose in this hilarious light. The show references pop cultural memes and Titanic jokes fluidly through Dion’s hit songs. You’ll have to bite your tongue to not belt alongside these outstanding performers!
Oh, Mary!
Lyceum Theatre (now thru January 3, 2027)
Even though it’s been on Broadway for a while now, we can’t not mention Cole Escola’s smash hit Oh, Mary!. Abandoning written history for something fresh, Escola transforms Mary Todd Lincoln into a campy, black-out drunk, chaotic cabaret diva in the weeks before her husband’s assassination. The dark and outrageous comedy has swept critics and audiences alike off their feet in just 80 minutes. Winning the Tony for Best Leading Actor in a Play and Best Direction in 2025, it’s certain to make you laugh out loud and also carries shockingly impactful insight on mental health and writing women into historical narratives. Also, don’t worry if you can’t catch it on Broadway, because it’s also coming to the Curran Theatre in San Francisco from October 13 to November 1, 2026!
Truly, if you have the opportunity and time to see a show on Broadway, you should. All of the performances are sure to give you something to rave about for years to come.
