New York comedies

Get a good laugh by experiencing tried-and-true funny hits like The Book of Mormon and plenty of new, ever-changing comedy theatre on and off Broadway.

Best sellers

Laugh out loud with these comedy favorites.

Art on Broadway
From $90

Art on Broadway

Music Box Theatre
From $73

The Book of Mormon

Eugene O’Neill Theatre
& Juliet
From $73

& Juliet

Stephen Sondheim Theatre
Chicago
From $78

Chicago

Ambassador Theatre
Oh, Mary!
From $84

Oh, Mary!

Lyceum Theatre
From $116

Aladdin

New Amsterdam Theatre
Death Becomes Her
From $63

Death Becomes Her

Lunt-Fontanne Theatre
Maybe Happy Ending
From $65

Maybe Happy Ending

Belasco Theatre
Operation Mincemeat
From $65

Operation Mincemeat

Golden Theatre
The Play That Goes Wrong
From $96

The Play That Goes Wrong

New World Stages
Little Shop of Horrors
From $56

Little Shop of Horrors

Westside Theatre
Mozart's Don Giovanni
From $39

Mozart's Don Giovanni

Metropolitan Opera House
Heathers The Musical
From $39

Heathers The Musical

New World Stages
Jeff Ross: Take A Banana For The Ride
From $63
Weather Girl
From $72

Weather Girl

St. Ann's Warehouse
Singfeld! A Musical About Nothing
From $34
André De Shields is Tartuffe
From $82

André De Shields is Tartuffe

House of the Redeemer
Josh Sharp's ta-da!
From $89

Josh Sharp's ta-da!

Greenwich House Theater

Comedy plays

Get ready to laugh at these NYC comedy hits.

Art on Broadway
From $90

Art on Broadway

Music Box Theatre
Oh, Mary!
From $84

Oh, Mary!

Lyceum Theatre
The Play That Goes Wrong
From $96

The Play That Goes Wrong

New World Stages
Jeff Ross: Take A Banana For The Ride
From $63
Weather Girl
From $72

Weather Girl

St. Ann's Warehouse
André De Shields is Tartuffe
From $82

André De Shields is Tartuffe

House of the Redeemer
Let's Love!
From $137

Let's Love!

Atlantic Theater Company - Linda Gross Theater
Drunk Dracula NYC
From $39

Drunk Dracula NYC

The Ruby Theatre
Ava: The Secret Conversations
From $85

Ava: The Secret Conversations

New York City Center
This is Government
From $40

This is Government

59E59 Theaters Theater B
Ginger Twinsies
From $54

Ginger Twinsies

Orpheum Theatre
Drunk Romeo & Juliet
From $39

Drunk Romeo & Juliet

The Ruby Theatre
La Breve y Maravillosa Vida de Oscar Wao
From $47

La Breve y Maravillosa Vida de Oscar Wao

Repertorio Español / Spanish Theatre Repertory
Radojka, Si Te Mueres Te Mato
From $47

Radojka, Si Te Mueres Te Mato

Repertorio Español / Spanish Theatre Repertory
Standard Lottery - Twelfth Night: Free Shakespeare in the Park

Standard Lottery - Twelfth Night: Free Shakespeare in the Park

Shakespeare in the Park at The Delacorte Theater
The Least Problematic Woman in the World
From $73
Meet the Cartozians
From $85

Meet the Cartozians

The Irene Diamond Stage at the Pershing Square Signature Center
Susie Wang: Burnt Toast
From $91

Comedy musicals

Tap your toes while doubling over with laughter.

From $73

The Book of Mormon

Eugene O’Neill Theatre
& Juliet
From $73

& Juliet

Stephen Sondheim Theatre
Chicago
From $78

Chicago

Ambassador Theatre
From $116

Aladdin

New Amsterdam Theatre
Death Becomes Her
From $63

Death Becomes Her

Lunt-Fontanne Theatre
Maybe Happy Ending
From $65

Maybe Happy Ending

Belasco Theatre
Operation Mincemeat
From $65

Operation Mincemeat

Golden Theatre
Little Shop of Horrors
From $56

Little Shop of Horrors

Westside Theatre
Heathers The Musical
From $39

Heathers The Musical

New World Stages
Singfeld! A Musical About Nothing
From $34
The Office! A Musical Parody
From $34
Friends The Musical Parody
From $34

Friends The Musical Parody

The Theater Center
44
From $58

44

Daryl Roth Theatre
La Llamada
From $47

La Llamada

Repertorio Español / Spanish Theatre Repertory
Bat Boy: The Musical
From $89

Bat Boy: The Musical

New York City Center

Satirical and political comedies

Witness sharp wit and political humor.

From $73

The Book of Mormon

Eugene O’Neill Theatre
André De Shields is Tartuffe
From $82

André De Shields is Tartuffe

House of the Redeemer
44
From $58

44

Daryl Roth Theatre
This is Government
From $40

This is Government

59E59 Theaters Theater B
Ginger Twinsies
From $54

Ginger Twinsies

Orpheum Theatre
Drunk Romeo & Juliet
From $39

Drunk Romeo & Juliet

The Ruby Theatre
The Infinite Wrench
From $20

The Infinite Wrench

The Second City Blackbox
NT Live: Dr. Strangelove
From $30

NT Live: Dr. Strangelove

Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theatre at Symphony Space

Romantic comedies

Fall in love with charming comedic tales.

& Juliet
From $73

& Juliet

Stephen Sondheim Theatre
Let's Love!
From $137

Let's Love!

Atlantic Theater Company - Linda Gross Theater
Drunk Romeo & Juliet
From $39

Drunk Romeo & Juliet

The Ruby Theatre
La sonnambula
From $39

La sonnambula

Metropolitan Opera House
TORERA

TORERA

WP Theater - McGinn/Cazale Theater

All comedies

New York Comedy Club (Midtown)

New York Comedy Club (Midtown)

New York Comedy Club (Midtown)
NT Live: Dr. Strangelove

NT Live: Dr. Strangelove

Leonard Nimoy Thalia Theatre at Symphony Space
Standard Lottery - Twelfth Night: Free Shakespeare in the Park

Standard Lottery - Twelfth Night: Free Shakespeare in the Park

Shakespeare in the Park at The Delacorte Theater
Meet the Cartozians

Meet the Cartozians

The Irene Diamond Stage at the Pershing Square Signature Center

Many people visit theatres as an escape, and New York's comedies offer the perfect retreat. This includes a variety of hilarious plays and musicals, both on Broadway and Off-Broadway.

The selection of funny Broadway shows is diverse, featuring musical comedies, absurd plays, dark humor, satirical shows, and more. Comedy musicals in New York like The Book of Mormon have been delighting audiences for years with award-winning comedy. For those who prefer comedy plays in New York, Drunk Shakespeare transforms even the darkest tragedies into a laughter fest, aided by a little alcohol. Family-friendly options abound too, such as Disney's magical musical comedies that offer delightful songs alongside the laughs.

Discover Broadway comedies and Off-Broadway shows with all kinds of humor. This page regularly shows new plays and musicals, so keep an eye out for the latest additions that promise to tickle your funny bone. Get your ticket now, and you might witness the rise of the next big comedy star. That’s no joke!

Frequently asked questions

Can you recommend some popular comedy plays or musicals in New York City?

The Book of Mormon, Titanique, Drunk Shakespeare, and musical parodies of The Office, Friends, and Seinfeld are among the popular, long-running comedy plays and musicals that remain popular with audiences.

Can I expect audience participation in comedy theatre shows in New York City?

Comedy theatre shows, like most other traditional theatre shows, generally do not include audience participation. Exceptions might include stand-up comedy acts on Broadway, kids' shows, or other nontraditional theatre performances.

Can I find family-friendly Broadway comedies in New York City?

Yes — Disney shows like Aladdin and The Lion King include plenty of family-friendly fun and laughs. Other family-friendly Broadway shows and Off-Broadway shows like Back to the Future: The Musical and The Play That Goes Wrong include funny moments, too.

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