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The best Broadway shows in September 2024 – Broadway Guide

The best Broadway shows in September 2024 – Broadway Guide

The air is getting cooler, pumpkin spice lattes are back, and there are plenty of new Broadway shows to choose from! From exciting new takes on beloved classics to new, high-profile plays and more, here are some of the hottest shows to see on Broadway this September.

McNeal

Preview begins September 5, 2024; Opening September 30, 2024; Ends November 24, 2024
Oscar winner Robert Downey Jr. makes his Broadway debut in this new play from Pulitzer Prize winner Ayad Akhtar.


The Hills of California

Previews begin on September 11, 2024, premiere on September 29, 2024
Jez Butterworth's new play, which looks back at the story of the singing Webb sisters, comes to Broadway directly from London under the direction of Sam Mendes.

The roommate

Opened on September 12, 2024
Patti LuPone and Mia Farrow return to Broadway in a new comedy from Jen Silverman. Get tickets to The Roommate on Broadway!

Yellow face

Previews begin on September 13, 2024, premiere on October 1, 2024
Daniel Dae Kim stars in David Henry Hwang's acclaimed, hilarious farce based on true events.


Our city

Previews begin on September 17, 2024, premiere on October 10, 2024
Jim Parsons, Zoey Deutch and Katie Holmes lead an all-star cast in Kenny Leon's production of Thornton Wilder's classic play.

Romeo + Juliet

Preview begins September 26, 2024; Opening October 24, 2024; Ends January 19, 2025
Kit Connor and Rachel Zegler come to Broadway in a new production of Shakespeare's classic, with music by Grammy winner Jack Antonoff.

Left on the Tenth

Previews begin on September 26, 2024, premiere on October 23, 2024
Julianna Margulies and Peter Gallagher star in a new play based on Delia Ephron's bestselling memoir of the same name.

Boulevard of Twilight

Previews begin on September 28, 2024, premiere on October 20, 2024
Nicole Scherzinger makes her Broadway debut as Norma Desmond in Jamie Lloyd's production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's classic musical.



Winner of the 2024 Tony Award


Even though the new Broadway season is just around the corner, there's still time to see the 2024 Tony Awards winners! Here are the shows that topped the winners list.



Stereophonic


5 VICTORIES INCLUDING:
Best game
Best Supporting Actor in a Play – Will Brill
Best Direction of a Play – Daniel Aukin
Best Set Design of a Play – David Zinn
Best Sound Design of a Play – Ryan Rumery

Featuring original music by Will Butler of Arcade Fire and set in a recording studio in 1976, Stereophonic explores the agony and ecstasy of creation, zooming in on an up-and-coming rock band on the verge of superstardom.


The Outsiders


4 VICTORIES INCLUDING:
Best Musical
Best Musical Director – Danya Taymor
Best Lighting Design of a Musical – Brian MacDevitt and Hana S. Kim
Best Sound Design of a Musical – Cody Spencer

Oklahoma comes to Broadway when Ponyboy and the gang take the stage in an exciting new musical that explores the timeless themes of adopted family and other themes that have shaped both SE Hinton's novel and Francis Ford Coppola's classic films for decades.

Find out everything you need to know about the 2024 Tony winners.


Songs you know! The best jukebox musicals on Broadway

Among the many offerings on Broadway are so-called jukebox musicals. These shows feature songs by well-known musicians and bands who either tell their own life story or create the soundtrack to a new narrative. From rock to pop and beyond – find out which musical suits you best!

For a complete list of shows featuring your favorite songs, check out our guide to Songs You Know! The Best Jukebox Musicals on Broadway.


& Julia

& Julia re-enacts the script of the greatest love story of all time, accompanied by the pop anthems of songwriter and producer Max Martin! In this atmospheric and stirring musical you will hear one hit after another, including “Since U Been Gone” by Kelly Clarkson, “Roar” by Katy Perry, “Larger Than Life” by the Backstreet Boys and many more.


MJ

Michael Jackson's unique and unparalleled artistry has come to Broadway, telling the story of his 1992 Dangerous World Tour, featuring his biggest hits including “Beat It,” “Billie Jean,” “Thriller,” “Man in the Mirror” and more.

Elijah Rhea Johnson in MJ
(Photo: Matthew Murphy)

Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Baz Luhrmann's revolutionary film comes to life in Moulin Rouge! The Musical! Enter a world of glamour and romance, full of dazzling excess, glamour, grandeur and glory, and prepare yourself for a spectacular soundtrack featuring some of pop music's biggest hits including “Firework” by Katy Perry, “Your Song” by Elton John and many more.




The best Broadway shows for kids


For a full breakdown of age-appropriate shows and what to expect when you visit, check out our guide to the Best Broadway Shows for Kids in 2024.


Below you will find the official age recommendations of the producers of each program.










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