Broadway for families and familiar stories
Start with the story your party wants to see, then check ages, effects and running time.
Aladdin →Harry Potter and the Cursed Child →& Juliet →Broadway theater tickets in New York
Compare Broadway musicals and plays in New York. Explore show guides, photos, seating advice and practical comparisons, then choose a performance that fits your trip.
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Broadway comedy, pop and a lively night out
Compare the style of humour and music before choosing. These shows have different content guidance.
& Juliet →The Book of Mormon →Chicago →Broadway romance, drama and new discoveries
Explore a new relationship story, a literary adaptation or a mythic musical.
Maybe Happy Ending →Hadestown →The Great Gatsby →The Outsiders →Compare Broadway musicals, plays and show tickets
New Amsterdam Theatre, Manhattan01 / Disney spectacle and a familiar story
Aladdin
Choose Aladdin for a colourful Broadway musical built around a familiar Disney story. Compare the performance and seating option before booking.
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Ambassador Theatre, Manhattan02 / Jazz, dance and a grown-up night out
Chicago
Consider Chicago for a Broadway night centred on jazz, choreography and a sharp-edged story. Check the selected performance and seat details together.
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Walter Kerr Theatre, Manhattan03 / Mythology and an atmospheric musical
Hadestown
Explore Hadestown for a Broadway musical inspired by Greek mythology. Use the story and musical atmosphere to decide whether it fits your theatre night.
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Broadway Theatre, Manhattan04 / A glamorous literary adaptation
The Great Gatsby
F. Scott Fitzgerald’s story becomes a musical about Jay Gatsby, Daisy Buchanan and the distance between an imagined life and reality. Wealth, longing and social status drive the drama. You can choose the musical without treating it as a lesson on the novel, but knowing the central relationships helps you settle into the story.
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Stephen Sondheim Theatre, Manhattan05 / Pop music and a lively group night
& Juliet
& Juliet imagines a different future for Juliet after Romeo, using familiar pop songs to tell a new story. It is a contemporary musical comedy built around a second chance, rather than a conventional production of Shakespeare’s tragedy.
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Final Broadway performance announced for January 3, 2027. Check the current calendar before planning your visit.
Belasco Theatre, Manhattan06 / A shorter musical and an original story
Maybe Happy Ending
Oliver and Claire meet after living isolated lives and discover an unexpected connection. The musical uses an unusual premise to explore companionship and the possibility of love. It offers a different starting point from a familiar film adaptation or a night built around well-known pop songs.
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Lyric Theatre, Manhattan07 / Wizarding-world fans and a play with theatrical effects
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
It is a play, rather than a sung musical. The story returns to Harry, Ron and Hermione in a later chapter of their lives, with a new generation joining the adventure. The distinction matters if your party is specifically hoping for a musical evening.
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Eugene O’Neill Theatre, Manhattan08 / Adult comedy and an irreverent musical night
The Book of Mormon
The story follows two mismatched Mormon missionaries sent far from home. Its appeal is irreverent comedy, with explicit language and jokes about belief and human behaviour. It is worth choosing for that particular tone, rather than simply for a famous Broadway title.
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Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, Manhattan09 / Literary drama and an emotionally intense musical
The Outsiders
The Outsiders brings a coming-of-age story to the musical stage. Put it on your shortlist if you are drawn to younger characters, belonging and dramatic conflict. Its literary background can be a starting point for discussion, but the experience should be chosen as theatre in its own right.
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Compare Broadway shows at a glance
Use the story, age guidance and theatre to make a shortlist. An age recommendation is different from a minimum admission age.
| Broadway show | Story and style | Age guidance | Theatre | Running time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aladdin | Disney adventure, comedy and visual spectacle | Recommended for ages 6 and up | New Amsterdam Theatre | Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes, including an interval |
| Chicago | Jazz, choreography and adult satire | Recommended for ages 13 and up | Ambassador Theatre | Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes, including an interval |
| Hadestown | Myth-inspired romance and an atmospheric story | Recommended for ages 8 and up; under 5s not admitted | Walter Kerr Theatre | Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes, including an interval |
| The Great Gatsby | Literary romance and large-scale musical staging | Recommended for ages 10 and up; admission from age 5 | Broadway Theatre | Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes, including an interval |
| & Juliet | Pop songs and a comic reinvention of Juliet’s story | Recommended for ages 8 and up; adult language; under 4s not admitted | Stephen Sondheim Theatre | Approximately 2 hours 40 minutes |
| Maybe Happy Ending | An intimate musical about connection and unexpected romance | Recommended for ages 8 and up; under 4s not admitted | Belasco Theatre | Approximately 1 hour 40 minutes, without an interval |
| Harry Potter and the Cursed Child | A magical stage play set after the original Harry Potter story | Recommended for ages 8 and up; under 5s not admitted; under 15s need an adult | Lyric Theatre | Approximately 2 hours 55 minutes, including an interval |
| The Book of Mormon | An irreverent musical comedy about mismatched missionaries | Explicit language and adult humour; under 4s not admitted | Eugene O’Neill Theatre | Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes, including an interval |
| The Outsiders | A coming-of-age musical with intense dramatic themes | Recommended for ages 10 and up; under 4s not admitted | Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre | Approximately 2 hours 25 minutes, including an interval |
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Broadway show comparisons
Aladdin vs Chicago on Broadway: which show should you book?
Choose Disney adventure and spectacle with Aladdin, or jazz, choreography and adult satire with Chicago. Compare the kind of evening first, then the available seats.
Read the guide →Aladdin vs Hadestown: choose your first Broadway musical
Compare a familiar Disney adventure with a myth-inspired musical. Use story, atmosphere, age guidance and your party’s interests to choose a Broadway evening.
Read the guide →Chicago vs Hadestown on Broadway: jazz, dance or mythology?
Compare Chicago’s dance-led adult satire with Hadestown’s myth-inspired romance. Find the right fit for a date night, a theatre fan or a first Broadway visit.
Read the guide →Chicago vs The Book of Mormon: which Broadway comedy suits you?
Compare jazz and choreography with irreverent musical comedy. Choose the tone your group will enjoy before comparing seats and prices.
Read the guide →Hadestown vs Maybe Happy Ending: choose your Broadway romance
Compare a mythic musical journey with a shorter, intimate relationship story, including the difference in running time and interval planning.
Read the guide →Aladdin vs & Juliet: Disney adventure or Broadway pop musical?
Compare a familiar Disney story with a pop-powered reinvention of Juliet, with practical guidance for families and groups.
Read the guide →The Great Gatsby vs The Outsiders: which Broadway adaptation?
Choose between literary romance and coming-of-age drama, with a comparison of tone, age guidance and booking tradeoffs.
Read the guide →PLAN YOUR THEATRE VISIT
Broadway ticket and visitor guides
First Broadway show in New York: tickets, seats and planning
Choose the right musical, understand your seating option and plan the evening without rushing. A practical Broadway booking guide for first-time visitors.
Read the guide →Broadway seating guide: Orchestra, Mezzanine and restricted views
Understand seat categories before paying more. Compare the view, access, seating-together terms and final price for the exact theatre and performance.
Read the guide →Broadway with children: choose a show, seats and performance time
Plan a family Broadway visit around age guidance, attention span, seating and the journey home. Compare Aladdin, Chicago and Hadestown without assuming every musical suits every child.
Read the guide →Broadway matinee vs evening: which performance should you book?
Choose a Broadway performance around your itinerary, energy and journey home. Compare afternoon and evening options without assuming one is always cheaper or easier.
Read the guide →Broadway ticket discounts: advance booking, rush and lotteries
Compare ticket savings with the certainty you need. Understand the tradeoffs of advance booking, last-minute options and the eligible tickadoo+ first-booking offer.
Read the guide →Broadway Theatre District itinerary: dinner, travel and curtain time
Build a realistic Midtown theatre evening around the New Amsterdam, Ambassador or Walter Kerr Theatre. Leave time for dinner, admission and the journey home.
Read the guide →Broadway musicals vs plays: how to choose your New York show
Understand the type of theatre you are booking, from pop musicals and original scores to Harry Potter’s stage adventure.
Read the guide →Broadway for non-English speakers: shows, captions and planning
Choose a show around your language needs, with practical distinctions between familiar stories, captioning, audio commentary and translated booking pages.
Read the guide →Two Broadway shows in one day: matinee and evening planning
Plan a realistic two-show day with room for meals, theatre exits, travel and the energy needed to enjoy both performances.
Read the guide →Broadway theatre locations: find the right New York venue
Match each show to its actual theatre, then plan dinner, arrival and accessible seating around the correct entrance.
Read the guide →Broadway date-night shows: romance, comedy or a new musical?
Choose the mood of your evening together, then match the show, seats and dinner plan to your shared preferences.
Read the guide →How to choose your first Broadway show
Start with the story and musical style. Our suggestions are Aladdin for Disney spectacle, Chicago for jazz and dance, and Hadestown for a myth-inspired musical. Check age and content guidance for your party, then choose a performance that leaves time for travel and dinner.
Broadway seats, dates and ticket delivery
Compare the exact performance and seat category, including any restricted-view notice. Check whether your seats will be together and when tickets will be delivered. Review the final total and exchange or cancellation conditions before paying. A show appearing here does not guarantee availability for your date.
Plan Broadway around your real trip
Use our show comparisons to choose the story, then our practical guides to compare seats, family suitability, matinees, discounts and a Theatre District evening. Start with what your party needs rather than booking the first familiar name.
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