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Derek Klena to return to 'Wicked' Broadway cast for two weeks only

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The Tony-nominated actor, who made his Broadway debut in the show in 2013, will play a limited engagement at the Gershwin Theatre beginning on May 27.

How Christopher Gattelli staged a larger-than-life 'Death Becomes Her' on Broadway

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The theatre veteran received two Tony Award nominations for the adaptation of the cult classic film: his first for directing and his sixth for choreographing.

Bobby Cannavale, James Corden, Neil Patrick Harris to star in 'Art' on Broadway

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The three actors will lead the first Broadway revival of Yasmina Reza's Tony Award-winning play, with performances starting at the Music Box Theatre in August.

How ‘Dead Outlaw’ went from a downtown hit to a Broadway smash

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The creators and cast members of the seven-time Tony Award-nominated Western musical tell how “downtown intimacy” is alive and well at the Longacre Theatre.

Best Broadway shows in New York in June 2025

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See six-time Emmy Award winner [Jean Smart](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/jean-smart) (*Hacks, Frasier*) return to Broadway in a new solo show where she stars as Izzy, a rural Louisiana woman who won't be underestimated. She possesses a secret that's both her greatest gift and her ticket out.

Get [*Call Me Izzy* tickets](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/43925-call-me-izzy-on-broadway) now.

Call Me Izzy

June 8 is your last chance to see George Clooney make his Broadway debut in the gripping stage adaptation of his 2005 film. Clooney stars as renowned journalist Edward R. Murrow, who took Senator Joseph McCarthy to task live on air over corruption, ethics, and the truth.

Get [*Good Night, and Good Luck* tickets](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/41006-good-night-and-good-luck-on-broadway) now.

Good Night, and Good Luck

Don't miss *Succession*'s [Kieran Culkin](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/kieran-culkin), *Breaking Bad* and *Better Call Saul*'s [Bob Odenkirk](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/bob-odenkirk), and Grammy- and Emmy-nominated comedian [Bill Burr](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/bill-burr) before *Glengarry Glen Ross* closes up shop on June 28. The stars play cutthroat real estate agents who will do anything to outsell the others — their jobs hang in the balance.

Get [*Glengarry Glen Ross* tickets](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/41986-glengarry-glen-ross-on-broadway) now.

Glengarry Glen Ross

You have until June 29 to see [Sarah Snook](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/sarah-snook)'s tour-de-force performance as every character in *The Picture of Dorian Gray*. Acting live alongside plenty of cameras and projected images of herself, she reinvents Oscar Wilde's classic story in director Kip Williams's adaptation.

Get [*The Picture of Dorian Gray* tickets](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/15368-the-picture-of-dorian-gray-on-broadway) now.

The Picture of Dorian Gray

Grammy Award nominee [Nick Jonas](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/nick-jonas) and Tony Award winner [Adrienne Warren](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/adrienne-warren) lead Jason Robert Brown's popular rom-dram through June 22 only. The pair play a writer and an actress who fall in and out of love, and their story unfolds both forwards and backwards.

Get [*The Last Five Years* tickets](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/41345-the-last-five-years-on-broadway) now.

The Last Five Years

2025 Tony Award nominee Jeremy Jordan, indie pop musician Lizzy McAlpine, and more lead the first Broadway production of this bluegrass musical through June 22. The show, which premiered nearly 30 years ago off Broadway, tells the true story of a trapped cave explorer whose peril stirred up the first national media circus via radio.

Get [*Floyd Collins* tickets](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/41242-floyd-collins-on-broadway) now.

Floyd Collins

Hey, old friend! What do you say, old friend, that we see *Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends* before it closes June 29? [Bernadette Peters](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/bernadette-peters) and [Lea Salonga](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/lea-salonga) lead a talented ensemble of performers who sing the greatest hits from Stephen Sondheim musicals like *Into the Woods, Sweeney Todd, West Side Story*, and *Gypsy* in celebration of the late composer.

Get [*Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends* tickets](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/40572-stephen-sondheims-old-friends-on-broadway) now.

Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends

[Jay Ellis](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/jay-ellis) and [Stephanie Nur](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/stephanie-nur) lead *Duke & Roya*, a new play about finding love against all odds. In war-torn Afghanistan, a rapper and an interpreter enter into a romance that challenges their worldviews, their lifestyles, and their livelihoods.

Get [*Duke & Roya* tickets](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/43968-duke-and-roya) now.

Duke and Roya

In the solo show *Angry Alan*, *The Office* star [John Krasinski](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatre-news/interviews/john-krasinski-and-sam-gold-tackle-online-extremism-on-stage-in-angry-alan) plays — wait for it — Roger, a man feeling lost and unmoored after a divorce and a job loss. Searching for something to believe in, he ends up getting sucked up in internet conspiracy theories promoted by the online personality of the title.

Get [*Angry Alan* tickets](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/43996-angry-alan) now.

Angry Alan

Color us stoked! The cult favorite *Heathers The Musical*, based on the equally beloved '80s film, is back. Seventeen-year-old Veronica is just trying to make it through high school when two people turn her world upside down: Heather Chandler, the leader of the popular clique, and J.D., a mysterious new student who shows Veronica it might kill to be a nobody, but it’s murder being a somebody.

Get [*Heathers The Musical* tickets](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/42261-heathers-the-musical) now.

Heathers The Musical

Entrepreneur Joy Mangano's story was previously told in the 2015 Jennifer Lawrence movie *Joy*, and now, Mangano is the subject of an inspiring new musical. Tony nominee [Betsy Wolfe](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/betsy-wolfe) plays the trailblazing inventor of the Miracle Mop, who weathered single motherhood and financial hardship to build a business empire.

Get [*Joy: A New True Musical* tickets](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/27278-joy-the-musical) now.

Joy: A New True Musical

[Maya Hawke](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/maya-hawke) (*Stranger Things*) stars in the title role of Sarah Ruhl's celebrated reimagining of Greek mythology. The story of how Orpheus descended to the underworld to rescue Eurydice from the dead is well-known — but not this version, where Eurydice reunites with her father (Tony nominee [Brian d'Arcy James](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/brian-darcy-james)) in death and might not want to leave.

Get [*Eurydice* tickets](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/40571-eurydice-signature) now.

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[Reed Birney](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/reed-birney) and [Lisa Emery](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/lisa-emery) star in this tender new play about an older couple rediscovering each other all over again. As they spend an evening stargazing, drinking, and talking, they realize they're still a mystery to each other after years of marriage.

Get [*Lunar Eclipse* tickets](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/41416-lunar-eclipse) now.

Lunar Eclipse

Freeky Dee and DJ Monday Blue are here to help audiences get their Freek on, find freedom, and overcome their doubts and fears. This unique theatrical event combines music, magic, ministry, and poetry into one groovy experience.

Get [*A Freeky Introduction* tickets](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/41935-a-freeky-introduction) now.

A Freeky Introduction

Jodi Balfour (*Ted Lasso*), Keith Kupferer (*Ghostlight*), and Babak Tafti (*Succession*) star in this dark, twisted rom-com about the relationship between a down-and-out actress and a disgraced high school teacher in a rural town.

Get [*Lowcountry* tickets](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/41952-lowcountry) now.

Lowcountry

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What if queer people dared to imagine a world where a powerful monarch was part of their own community? That question powers Jordan Tannahill's satirical play featuring an all-queer and transgender ensemble, who claim their own spot in systems they've historically been excluded from.

[Check back for information on *Prince Faggot* tickets on New York Theatre Guide.](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/43682-prince-faggot)

Prince Faggot

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 June | New York Theatre Guide

Discover our top picks of New York theatre to check out in June 2025, including new, exciting Broadway and Off-Broadway shows to see all across the city.

See these New York theatre shows for Pride Month

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*Oh, Mary!* sports a who's who of queer talent: Non-binary writer/performer [Cole Escola](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/cole-escola), known for the TV show *Search Party*, is a 2025 Tony Award nominee for writing and starring in this irreverent comedy about the life of Mary Todd Lincoln. [Conrad Ricamora](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/conrad-ricamora) and [James Scully](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/james-scully), who appeared on screen together in the gay rom-com *Fire Island*, co-star as Mary's Husband and Mary's Teacher.

The campy, critically acclaimed show takes place in the weeks before Abraham Lincoln's assassination, when alcoholism, desire, and a fierce longing to be a cabaret performer turn Mary's life upside down.

Get [*Oh, Mary!* tickets](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/37743-oh-mary) now.

Oh, Mary!

Shall we go for it? This campy parody musical is a kooky retelling of James Cameron's film *Titanic* through the character of Celine Dion, set to Dion's catalog of timeless hits. Multiple queer actors have appeared in *Titanique*, and it's by the all-queer writing team of Tye Blue, Constantine Rousouli, and Marla Mindelle.

Jack and Rose may be a straight couple, but *Titanique* is a love letter to the LGBT+ community, with plenty of references to queer pop culture, updated regularly as new trends go viral. New York Theatre Guide's [four-star review calls *Titanique*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/reviews/titanique-off-broadway-review) "as much a love letter to the *Titanic* movie as it is to the people obsessed with that movie: pop culture-savvy, queer theatre kids, or so the creators presume from experience [...] Older and/or less theatre-obsessed audiences will find more of their enjoyment in the recreations of all the major *Titanic* movie moments and the Dion hits that score the show."

Get [*Titanique* tickets](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/25241-titanique-tickets) now.

Titanique

For four performances only, from June 12-15, British performer Rob Madge finally brings their solo show to New York after a 2024 Broadway premiere got postponed indefinitely. With colorful costumes, reenactments of moments from their childhood, home videos, and original songs, Madge pays homage to their family, who supported their early interests in Disney and theatre and, later, their non-binary identity.

Get [*My Son's a Queer (But What Can You Do?)* tickets](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/36131-my-sons-a-queer-but-what-can-you-do) now.

My Son's a Queer (But What Can You Do?)

All we need to say is that *Death Becomes Her* opens with a song called "For the Gaze," and yes, it sounding like "for the gays" is intentional. The Meryl Streep/Goldie Hawn film of the same name has gained a large cult following of queer fans since its 1992 premiere, and that song is a love letter to them as well as a plain entertaining showstopper (complete with half a dozen costume changes) for everyone else. And the musical — about feuding frenemies who drink an eternal-youth potion with consequences — only gets more hilarious from there.

Get [*Death Becomes Her* tickets](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/34895-death-becomes-her-on-broadway) now.

Death Becomes Her

*Queen of Hearts* is a burlesque variety show based on the classic children's tale of *Alice in Wonderland*. People don't often associate that story with LGBT themes, and that's still not the core focus of this sexy, adult version. But Alice gets tempted by all the wild wiles of Wonderland — including magical creatures of all genders and persuasions. Anything is possible in Wonderland, the show seems to say. You don't have to be mad to be there — just curious, playful, and open-minded. 

Get [*Queen of Hearts* tickets](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/12363-queen-of-hearts-by-company-xiv) now.

Queen of Hearts

For even more burlesque fun, go right across the street from *Queen of Hearts* to *Cocktail Magique*, a variety show that combines magic, mixology, and more. 

Performers of all genders serve up circus-like entertainment, intoxicating illusions, and plenty of libations. Yes, you get to drink along; every ticket type includes at least one cocktail distributed throughout the performance. Everyone gets a few snacks and access to plenty of water, too. 

Get [*Cocktail Magique* tickets](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/26141-cocktail-magique-tickets) now.

Cocktail Magique

It's gonna be you that sees *& Juliet* this June. In this nine-time Tony-nominated musical, Juliet — of *Romeo & Juliet* fame — decides not to die when Romeo does but instead ditches Verona for Paris in search of a new life and love.

*& Juliet* features characters old and new, and among the new characters is May, Juliet's non-binary pal who finds a star-crossed love of their own with the romance-challenged Francois. Not only is the show a celebration of all kinds of love, but it's simply a party. *& Juliet* is set to 30 chart-topping hits by songwriter/producer [Max Martin](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatre-news/news/how-max-martin-shaped-and-juliet-on-its-road-to-broadway) (the man behind "...Baby One More Time," "Since U Been Gone," "I Want It That Way," and much more) and electric dancing by queer, two-time Tony-nominated choreographer [Jennifer Weber](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/theatre-news/interviews/choreographer-jennifer-weber-proves-her-versatility-on-broadway). What more could you ask for in a larger-than-life Pride musical?

Get [*& Juliet*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/25598-and-juliet-tickets) tickets now.

& Juliet

"No matter your desire, you're welcome here, for this is more than a nightclub. The Moulin Rouge is a state of mind." These lines from this musical's opening number set the tone immediately: Everyone can escape the outside world when they enter the iconic French hotspot by way of the [Al Hirschfeld Theatre](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/venues/al-hirschfeld-theatre) and freely be their most authentic selves. Pleasure, glamour, and fabulosity are the name of the game at this 10-time Tony-winning Best Musical adapted from Baz Luhrmann's film.

See the timeless love story of the writer Christian and showgirl Satine in 1899 Paris, set to more than 40 pop hits by artists ranging from Elton John to Lady Gaga. There's no better time than Pride Month to see a story that celebrates true love persisting against all odds.

Get [*Moulin Rouge! The Musical*](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/15911-moulin-rouge-the-musical-on-broadway-tickets) tickets now.

Moulin Rouge! The Musical

At opening night, one *Pirates! The Penzance Musical* cast member told us they'd recommend the show to *RuPaul's Drag Race* fans. No doubt that's because [Jinkx Monsoon](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/jinkx-monsoon), the only two-time *Drag Race* winner, stars in the show as pirate queen Ruth alongside [David Hyde Pierce](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/david-hyde-pierce), [Ramin Karimloo](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/ramin-karimloo), and more. This *Pirates of Penzance* revival sets the silly action in New Orleans, with all the color and energy of a Mardi Gras parade — or a Pride parade.

Get [*Pirates! The Penzance Musical* tickets](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/38596-the-pirates-of-penzance-on-broadway) now.

Pirates! The Penzance Musical

Through July 20, country music star [Orville Peck](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/orville-peck) is your host at the *Cabaret*, starring as the Emcee opposite Broadway favorite [Eva Noblezada](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/eva-noblezada). Following in the footsteps of other celebrated gay stars like Joel Grey, Alan Cumming, and [Adam Lambert](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/adam-lambert), Peck presides over Berlin's Kit Kat Club, where everyone of every persuasion is welcomed — until they're not. This classic musical blends nightclub-style entertainment with a gripping, urgent storyline of the gradual rise of fascism in a once-safe space.

Get [*Cabaret* tickets](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/32847-cabaret-tickets) now.

Cabaret

If there's one thing people of all stripes can agree on, it's the powerhouse talent of [Bernadette Peters](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/bernadette-peters) and [Lea Salonga](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/stars-on-stage/lea-salonga). The two theatre titans lead a 20-person cast in this revue celebrating Stephen Sondheim, an influential gay theatre composer and one of the most iconic Broadway composers, period. Songs from hit shows like *Gypsy, Into the Woods, West Side Story, Sweeney Todd*, and many more are featured in this joyous spectacular.

Get [*Stephen Sondheim's Old Friends* tickets](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/40572-stephen-sondheims-old-friends-on-broadway) now.

Dueling divas, dirty deeds, and dancing chorus boys: Who could ask for anything more from a Broadway musical comedy? *Smash*, loosely adapted from the same-named NBC show, takes audiences into rehearsals for a Marilyn Monroe musical, which is shaken by every kind of behind-the-scenes drama you can think of. The show is a smashing good time, featuring the hit songs from the TV series, like the Emmy-winning "Let Me Be Your Star."

Get [*Smash* tickets](https://www.newyorktheatreguide.com/show/24261-smash-a-new-musical-tickets) now.

Smash

This reimagined production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's classic musical is a celebration of queer history, set in the NYC ballroom scene. In the late 20th century, queer people, largely those of color, would gather to compete in "balls" for prizes and glory. They would often compete on behalf of houses — groups of people who became each other's chosen family.

In *Cats*, the characters compete to see who will ascend to the blissful Heaviside Layer and get a chance at new life. This revival, an Off-Broadway hit in 2024, is teasing an NYC return, so keep an eye out for more information in Pride month and beyond.

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Many of these Broadway and Off-Broadway musicals and plays feature LGBTQ+ stories and artists, and others simply celebrate inclusivity, acceptance, and joy.

Show-Score and TodayTix to host Predict the Tonys contest

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Users can fill out an online ballot where they guess who will win each competitive category at the 2025 Tony Awards ceremony, which is being held on June 8.

Gianna Harris and Cheryl Porter to star in '& Juliet' on Broadway

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Gianna Harris joins the cast straight from the Alicia Keys musical *Hell's Kitchen*, while TikTok star Cheryl Porter makes her Broadway debut. 

Designing the Upside Down in ‘Stranger Things: The First Shadow’ on Broadway

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Four of the play's Tony-nominated designers — Miriam Buether, Benjamin Pearcy, Jamie Harrison, and Chris Fisher — share how they made the mind-boggling effects work.

How cameras unlocked the modern relevance of ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’ on Broadway

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Tony Award-nominated director Kip Williams shares why his production, starring Sarah Snook, reimagines Oscar Wilde's Victorian novel as a high-tech solo show.

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