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Brandon J. Dirden joins Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter-led 'Waiting for Godot' on Broadway

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Casting has been completed for the revival of Samuel Beckett's drama, reuniting the stars of *Bill & Ted* franchise under the direction of Tony nominee Jamie Lloyd.

Casting announced for Manhattan Theatre Club's 'Punch,' 'The Monsters'

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James Graham's *Punch* will play on Broadway in fall 2025, and Ngozi Anyanwu's *The Monsters* will play off Broadway in winter 2026 as part of the institution's season.

‘Liberation’ to transfer to Broadway this fall

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The critically acclaimed play by Bess Wohl made its world premiere off Broadway with Roundabout Theatre Company earlier this year, directed by Whitney White.

Initial casting set for 'The Balusters' on Broadway

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Five stars of stage and screen have been announced to lead David Lindsay-Abaire's new comedy play at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre this spring.

Guide to 'The Queen of Versailles' on Broadway starring Kristin Chenoweth

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Oscar winner F. Murray Abraham also stars in the musical inspired by the true story of Jackie and David Siegel, who build a lavish life that soon starts crumbling.

'Buena Vista Social Club' tickets now available through May 2026

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The Broadway musical, inspired by the same-named Cuban ensemble and their landmark album, won four competitive Tony Awards and one special award in June.

Broadway understudies guide: When understudies perform on Broadway and more

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Learn about how to know when an understudy will be on at your performance, and discover different types of cover performers, from swings to alternates to standbys.

Andrew Barth Feldman to star in 'Maybe Happy Ending' on Broadway; Darren Criss to depart

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The *Dear Evan Hansen* and *No Hard Feelings* star will play the lead role in the Tony Award-winning Best Musical for nine weeks only beginning in September.

Trevor Wayne to star in 'The Outsiders' on Broadway

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The actor has been with the production since its opening in spring 2024 and will assume its leading role from Tony Award nominee Brody Grant in September.

Best Broadway shows in New York in August 2025

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Discover our top picks for Broadway shows and Off-Broadway shows to see this month, including new shows premiering and last-chance shows closing this month.

Top theatre to see in New York in August | New York Theatre Guide

Here are our top picks of New York plays and musicals to check out in August 2025, including the first new shows to kick off the 2025-26 fall Broadway season.

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South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, and Oscar-winning Frozen and Avenue Q composer Bobby Lopez are a match made in heaven. The hilarious Broadway smash *The Book of Mormon* features the misadventures of two Mormon missionaries who go to wacky lengths to convert an African village. Get tickets to the nine-time Tony-winning Best Musical.

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Fans of the classic F. Scott Fitzgerald novel and big song-and-dance musical will all enjoy reliving the Roaring Twenties at The Great Gatsby. Join the party at the first Broadway musical adaptation of the timeless story.

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Based on the animated Disney classic, *The Lion King* features hit Elton John songs like "Circle of Life," "Hakuna Matata" and "Can You Feel the Love Tonight?" Witness the story of a lion cub following in his father's royal footsteps, brought to life with awe-inspiring puppetry evocative of the African savannah. Learn more about tickets to the six-time Tony-winning Best Musical.

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See a new side of the cultural trailblazer, complete with gorgeous renditions of his greatest hits and his iconic dance moves, in *MJ The Musical*. Michael Jackson takes center stage, circa 1992, as an MTV camera crew's interview unlocks memories and key moments of the icon's rise to stardom. Find out more about *MJ The Musical* tickets.

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See why this second-longest-running Broadway show has razzle-dazzled so many audiences. A scorching satire of celebrity culture with classic Kander and Ebb tunes, *Chicago* shows how two ladies use showbiz pizzazz to get away with murder. Get tickets to witness the criminally fun revival that won six Tony Awards. 

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The Tony-winning musical *Wicked* made Idina Menzel and Kristin Chenoweth household names, and nearly 20 years later, Wicked remains a popular audience favorite. This prequel to *The Wizard of Oz* flips everything you know about good and bad witches, centering on Glinda and Elphaba's long-lost friendship. Defy gravity and learn more about *Wicked* tickets on Broadway today.

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Baz Luhrmann's hit film takes to the stage with more than 40 pop hits from the past 40 years. Behold a dazzling production with all the magic of the Moulin Rouge cabaret, where freedom, beauty, truth, and love are the bohemian way. Come what may, get tickets to *Moulin Rouge! The Musical* on Broadway today.

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A sequel play to the worldwide sensation, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child finds a new generation of wizards traveling through time and meeting fan-favorite characters. See spellbinding illusions and rekindle the feeling of experiencing Harry Potter for the first time.

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Tom Felton joins the cast as Draco Malfoy for 26 weeks starting November 11th.

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What would happen after Romeo and Juliet if Juliet didn't die? That's the question at the core of this pop-fueled musical created by the Emmy-winning writer of *Schitt's Creek*. Jam out to tunes made famous by Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys, P!nk, Ariana Grande, and more, as Juliet travels to Paris with new friends and new love. Find out about *& Juliet* tickets.

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Based on the beloved animated Disney movie, the Aladdin musical features romance and adventure as a Genie helps Aladdin win Princess Jasmine's affection. Don't miss this energetic, dazzling spectacle that will delight audiences of all ages. Rekindle the magic and travel to a whole new world when you get tickets to this Tony-nominated musical.

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See *Stranger Things: The First Shadow*, now nominated for five Tony Awards, play on Broadway this spring. *Stranger Things* in New York is a prequel to the events in the acclaimed Netflix series.

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Hear the Grammy-winning eponymous album by Buena Vista Social Club come to life on stage in this 10-time Tony Award-nominated production. Discover how the pioneering music group revitalized the Cuban music scene and ushered in its Golden Age in this show that honors the vibrant, timeless sounds of the Caribbean.

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This eight-time Tony-winning Best Musical puts a fresh spin on Greek myths, infusing them with jazz and folk music. Struggling to survive, Eurydice agrees to work at Hades's soulless factory, and Orpheus embarks on a dangerous quest to rescue her. Get tickets to the genre-defying *Hadestown*, which combines disparate histories and music styles into a groundbreaking story.

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See the ex-wives of King Henry VIII as pop diva icons, retelling their stories of hardship with heart-thumping pop anthems to determine who their leader will be. From a small show written by college students, *Six* has become Broadway royalty with two Tony Awards and a worldwide fanbase. Try not to lose your head when you get tickets to this clever spin on history.

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