The Longest-Running Shows at These 6 New York City Theaters
The Phantom of the Opera is the longest-running show in Broadway history. Andrew Lloyd Webber's acclaimed musical, the winner of seven Tony Awards, opened in January 1988 at the Majestic Theatre and ran for 13,981 performances until it ended in April 2023. The second...
The Fascinating History of Romeo and Juliet on Broadway
More than 400 years after William Shakespeare wrote Romeo and Juliet, the play about a pair of ill-fated, star-crossed lovers is still as popular as ever. The timeless tale has been a Broadway favorite since its first showing in New York City in the 18th century and...
4 of the Most Controversial Shows in the History of Broadway
An American cultural institution and the heart of New York City's theater scene, Broadway has delivered a range of iconic shows and moments in its 100-plus year history. Hundreds of original and revival productions have become acclaimed smash hits, with many being...
Job on Broadway: 4 Things to Know about Max Wolf Friedlich’s New Play
After two successful showings off-Broadway, Jobs is beginning a limited engagement run at the Hayes Theater in July.
6 Broadway Debuts You Need to Know about in 2025
The 2025 Broadway season is expected to be one for the ages, with several acclaimed, long-running productions continuing to excite audiences and many big-name Hollywood actors making their New York City theater debuts. There's also more than a few young up-and-coming...
5 Things You Need to Know about Sunset Boulevard on Broadway
Broadway had its best attended week of the 2024-25 season in the week ending November 10, with 37 productions registering 306,329 admissions and grossing $36.5 million. Sunset Boulevard, a musical revival based on Billy Wilder's 1950 original film, was one of the most...
5 First-Time Winners at the 2024 Tonys
Hollywood veteran Daniel Radcliffe and first-time Broadway performer Maleah Joi Moon were among the first-time winners at the 77th Tony Awards.
The Last 5 Winners of the Isabelle Stevenson Award
Presented by the Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing (ATW), the Tony Awards have been held annually in Manhattan since 1947. The ceremony honors excellence in Broadway theater in performance and show and technical categories such as Best Performance by a...
A Look at 5 Broadway Horror Musicals
For some people, Halloween conjures up memories of being scared straight, tucked under the covers anxiously watching horror movies. With the ability to include special effects and edit scenes in post-production, film is a great medium for horror. Many Broadway...
Broadway by the Numbers: A Look at the History of Theater in New York City
Learn more about some of Broadway’s record-breaking productions and personalities, including The Lion King, Hamilton, and Harold Prince.