Broadway Boston

Browse the official schedule of all upcoming Broadway shows in 2023/2024.
Boston is one of the hottest locations for theater events in the US. Maximize your Broadway show experience with our comprehensive theater events calendar for this season! Broadway.Boston is your guide to Broadway shows in the Boston Theater District. The most complete information about Broadway shows that are currently playing in Boston. The schedule for the theater shows in the city is revised daily.  Get your primary, discount, and resale tickets, all 100% guaranteed and they may be priced above or below face value. Don’t miss out on your favorite shows today, this weekend, and this month.

events
anchorUpcoming Shows
anchorList Of Shows
anchorOverview
anchorTheater District
Broadway Boston

Upcoming Shows & Tickets

Clear
Apply
Events: 1296
  • The Band’s Visit
    Nov
    29
    Wed
    2023
    3:00 PM
    The Band’s Visit
    location 02115, 264 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA, US
    Tickets
  • How The Grinch Stole Christmas
    Nov
    29
    Wed
    2023
    7:00 PM
    location 02903, 220 Weybosset Street, Providence, RI, US
    Tickets
  • Derek Hough
    Nov
    29
    Wed
    2023
    7:00 PM
    Tickets
  • A Christmas Carol
    Nov
    29
    Wed
    2023
    7:30 PM
    location 02903, 201 Washington Street, Providence, RI, US
    Tickets
  • The Band’s Visit
    Nov
    29
    Wed
    2023
    7:30 PM
    The Band’s Visit
    location 02115, 264 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA, US
    Tickets
  • Chicago – The Musical
    Nov
    29
    Wed
    2023
    7:30 PM
    Chicago – The Musical
    location Boston, MA, US
    Tickets
  • A Christmas Carol
    Nov
    29
    Wed
    2023
    7:30 PM
    location 02903, 201 Washington St, Providence, RI, US
    Tickets
  • Depths of Wikipedia Live
    Nov
    30
    Thu
    2023
    7:30 PM
    location 02116, 246 Tremont St, Boston, MA, US
    Tickets
  • How The Grinch Stole Christmas
    Nov
    30
    Thu
    2023
    7:30 PM
    location 02903, 220 Weybosset Street, Providence, RI, US
    Tickets
  • A Christmas Carol
    Nov
    30
    Thu
    2023
    7:30 PM
    location 02903, 201 Washington Street, Providence, RI, US
    Tickets
  • The Band’s Visit
    Nov
    30
    Thu
    2023
    7:30 PM
    The Band’s Visit
    location 02115, 264 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA, US
    Tickets
  • Blue Man Group
    Nov
    30
    Thu
    2023
    7:30 PM
    Tickets
  • Chicago – The Musical
    Nov
    30
    Thu
    2023
    7:30 PM
    Chicago – The Musical
    location Boston, MA, US
    Tickets
  • A Christmas Carol
    Nov
    30
    Thu
    2023
    7:30 PM
    location 03101, 80 Hanover St, Manchester, NH, US
    Tickets
  • A Christmas Carol
    Nov
    30
    Thu
    2023
    7:30 PM
    location 02903, 201 Washington St, Providence, RI, US
    Tickets
  • Safe Haven Ballet: The Nutcracker
    Dec
    01
    Fri
    2023
    7:00 PM
    location 03060, 201 Main Street, Nashua, NH, US
    Tickets
  • How The Grinch Stole Christmas
    Dec
    01
    Fri
    2023
    7:30 PM
    location 02903, 220 Weybosset Street, Providence, RI, US
    Tickets
  • Boston Ballet: The Nutcracker
    Dec
    01
    Fri
    2023
    7:30 PM
    location 02111, 539 Washington St, Boston, MA, US
    Tickets
  • Blue Man Group
    Dec
    01
    Fri
    2023
    7:30 PM
    Tickets
  • A Christmas Carol
    Dec
    01
    Fri
    2023
    7:30 PM
    location 03101, 80 Hanover St, Manchester, NH, US
    Tickets
  • City of Angels
    Dec
    01
    Fri
    2023
    7:30 PM
    location 02115, 31 Hemenway St, Boston, MA, US
    Tickets
  • A Christmas Carol
    Dec
    01
    Fri
    2023
    7:30 PM
    location 02903, 201 Washington St, Providence, RI, US
    Tickets
  • Black Nativity
    Dec
    01
    Fri
    2023
    8:00 PM
    location 02111, 599 Washington St, Boston, MA, US
    Tickets
  • The Band’s Visit
    Dec
    01
    Fri
    2023
    8:00 PM
    The Band’s Visit
    location 02115, 264 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA, US
    Tickets
  • Chicago – The Musical
    Dec
    01
    Fri
    2023
    8:00 PM
    Chicago – The Musical
    location Boston, MA, US
    Tickets
  • How The Grinch Stole Christmas
    Dec
    02
    Sat
    2023
    11:00 AM
    location 02903, 220 Weybosset Street, Providence, RI, US
    Tickets
  • A Christmas Carol
    Dec
    02
    Sat
    2023
    12:00 PM
    location 02903, 201 Washington St, Providence, RI, US
    Tickets
  • Boston Ballet: The Nutcracker
    Dec
    02
    Sat
    2023
    1:30 PM
    location 02111, 539 Washington St, Boston, MA, US
    Tickets
  • A Christmas Carol
    Dec
    02
    Sat
    2023
    2:00 PM
    location 03101, 80 Hanover St, Manchester, NH, US
    Tickets
  • City of Angels
    Dec
    02
    Sat
    2023
    2:00 PM
    location 02115, 31 Hemenway St, Boston, MA, US
    Tickets
Show More

Best Broadway Shows

So you’re a fan of musical theatre?
Many modern shows and musicals are great. The best Broadway shows are quirky, energetic, and a lot of fun. Whether it’s drama, humor, musicals, or all three, there are plenty of great shows on the Boston stages. Certainly, there are a wealth of popular Broadway productions for the savvy theater lover.

The most popular Broadway shows are stellar examples of theater at their best. Their storylines are rich, and engaging, and will keep you enthralled into the very last moment. They have excellent casts, often including award-winning actors and actresses who know how to put on a show. Their costuming and set design are impeccable, offering a perfect visual complement to whatever scene is being presented. What’s more, many of them include unforgettable musical numbers and jaw-dropping choreography.

Here are the Best Broadway Musicals you must see, ranging from complicated stories with political relevance to lighthearted tales of adventure and romance. Some are brand new, others are timeless, but all are brought to life by the finest performers in Boston, MA.

The most popular Broadway shows includes Hamilton, A Bronx Tale, TINA – The Tina Turner Musical, Jagged Little Pill, Hairspray, Frozen, Beetlejuice, Chicago, The Phantom of the Opera, Six The Musical, Aladdin, Lion King, Wicked, My Fair Lady, and more.

List Of Broadway Shows

The Band's Visit
The Band's Visit
Upcoming Shows: 14
Nov 29, 2023 3:00 PM
Chicago - The Musical
Chicago - The Musical
Upcoming Shows: 7
Nov 29, 2023 7:30 PM
How The Grinch Stole Christmas
How The Grinch Stole Christmas
Upcoming Shows: 9
Dec 1, 2023 7:30 PM
City of Angels
City of Angels
Upcoming Shows: 2
Dec 1, 2023 7:30 PM
Black Nativity
Black Nativity
Upcoming Shows: 6
Dec 1, 2023 8:00 PM
A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
Upcoming Shows: 112
Dec 7, 2023 7:30 PM
Real Women Have Curves
Real Women Have Curves
Upcoming Shows: 31
Dec 8, 2023 7:30 PM
A Christmas Carol...More or Less
A Christmas Carol...More or Less
Upcoming Shows: 3
Dec 8, 2023 7:30 PM
The Illusionists
The Illusionists
Upcoming Shows: 4
Dec 8, 2023 8:00 PM
The Bands Visit
The Bands Visit
Upcoming Shows: 7
Dec 12, 2023 7:30 PM
The Heart Sellers
The Heart Sellers
Upcoming Shows: 3
Dec 13, 2023 7:30 PM
Midwinter Revels: The Feast of Fools
Midwinter Revels: The Feast of Fools
Upcoming Shows: 5
Dec 15, 2023 7:30 PM
Alex Edelman: Just For Us
Alex Edelman: Just For Us
Upcoming Shows: 3
Dec 15, 2023 8:00 PM
Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical
Cat Kid Comic Club: The Musical
Upcoming Shows: 1
Dec 17, 2023 1:00 PM
Neil McGarry
Neil McGarry
Upcoming Shows: 1
Dec 17, 2023 3:00 PM
Beetlejuice - The Musical
Beetlejuice - The Musical
Upcoming Shows: 8
Jan 2, 2024 7:30 PM
Dinosaur World Live
Dinosaur World Live
Upcoming Shows: 1
Jan 14, 2024 2:00 PM
Moulin Rouge - The Musical
Moulin Rouge - The Musical
Upcoming Shows: 39
Jan 17, 2024 7:00 PM
La Broa
La Broa
Upcoming Shows: 27
Jan 18, 2024 7:30 PM
Hairspray
Hairspray
Upcoming Shows: 5
Jan 19, 2024 8:00 PM
On Your Feet
On Your Feet
Upcoming Shows: 1
Jan 20, 2024 8:00 PM
Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations
Ain't Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations
Upcoming Shows: 8
Jan 26, 2024 7:30 PM
All Things Equal - The Life and Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
All Things Equal - The Life and Trials of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Upcoming Shows: 1
Feb 3, 2024 8:00 PM
Annie
Annie
Upcoming Shows: 8
Feb 6, 2024 7:30 PM
To Kill A Mockingbird
To Kill A Mockingbird
Upcoming Shows: 13
Feb 7, 2024 7:00 PM
Menopause - The Musical 2
Menopause - The Musical 2
Upcoming Shows: 2
Feb 7, 2024 7:30 PM
John Proctor is the Villain
John Proctor is the Villain
Upcoming Shows: 18
Feb 8, 2024 7:30 PM
The Book Of Mormon
The Book Of Mormon
Upcoming Shows: 8
Feb 13, 2024 7:30 PM
My Fair Lady
My Fair Lady
Upcoming Shows: 5
Feb 16, 2024 8:00 PM
Macbeth - Play
Macbeth - Play
Upcoming Shows: 6
Feb 22, 2024 7:30 PM
The Simon & Garfunkel Story
The Simon & Garfunkel Story
Upcoming Shows: 2
Feb 24, 2024 8:00 PM
Pretty Woman - The Musical
Pretty Woman - The Musical
Upcoming Shows: 8
Feb 27, 2024 7:30 PM
The Prom
The Prom
Upcoming Shows: 17
Mar 3, 2024 2:00 PM
Frozen - The Musical
Frozen - The Musical
Upcoming Shows: 15
Mar 7, 2024 2:00 PM
Girl From The North Country
Girl From The North Country
Upcoming Shows: 16
Mar 13, 2024 7:00 PM
The Cher Show
The Cher Show
Upcoming Shows: 5
Mar 15, 2024 8:00 PM
Little Women
Little Women
Upcoming Shows: 5
Mar 22, 2024 8:00 PM
Message In A Bottle
Message In A Bottle
Upcoming Shows: 8
Mar 26, 2024 3:30 AM
Company - The Musical
Company - The Musical
Upcoming Shows: 24
Apr 3, 2024 7:00 PM
Five Women Wearing The Same Dress
Five Women Wearing The Same Dress
Upcoming Shows: 3
Apr 5, 2024 7:30 PM

About Broadway in Boston

Broadway in Boston refers to the famous street in the city, known for its historic theaters and cultural landmarks. This area is home to some of the city’s most famous theaters, including the Boston Opera House, Emerson Colonial Theatre, and the Cutler Majestic Theatre, among others. Broadway shows and musicals are a staple of the Boston cultural scene, and the street is often bustling with theater-goers, tourists, and local residents. Whether you’re a fan of classic musicals, contemporary plays, or cutting-edge experimental theater, Broadway in Boston has something to offer everyone.


Boston Theater District
Boston Theater District

Boston Theater District

The Spotlight on Boston’s Broadway Shows

  • Introduction: Boston’s Theater District – A Historical Overview!
    Boston, a city known for its rich history and cultural heritage, boasts a thriving theater scene centered around its vibrant Theater District. Nestled within the streets of Washington, Tremont, and Boylston, this area has overcome its Puritanical origins – where theater was once banned – to become a hub for Broadway shows and local productions.
  • A Puritanical Past and Theatrical Renaissance.
    Interestingly, Boston’s initial settlers, the Puritans, had prohibited theater, marking a ban that lasted until 1792. This historical tidbit underscores the dramatic shift in the city’s cultural landscape, which saw its first theater only a year later. Today, Boston not only hosts Broadway shows but also serves as a launching pad for many productions heading to New York’s Broadway.

The Crown Jewel: Boston Opera House

  • A Beacon of Arts and Culture.
    The Boston Opera House, also known as the Citizens Bank Opera House, stands as a testament to the city’s commitment to the arts. Opening in 1929 with a focus on vaudeville and motion pictures, it faced a period of closure before being stunningly restored and reopened in 2004. The Opera House, with its debut show being the six-month run of “The Lion King,” is now a buzzing venue for the Boston Ballet and various Broadway productions.
  • The Nutcracker: A Holiday Tradition.
    The Opera House is particularly renowned for its holiday production of “The Nutcracker,” performed by the Boston Ballet, drawing crowds from across New England.

The Historic Charles Playhouse

  • A Building with Many Lives.
    The Charles Playhouse’s story is one of evolution and adaptation. Built in 1839, it has served as a church, Boston’s first synagogue, and even a speakeasy. It wasn’t until 1957, under The Actors Company of Boston, that it took on its current theatrical mantle.
  • A Cradle for Long-Running Shows.
    This Playhouse is the birthplace of “Shear Madness,” a non-musical play that holds the record for the longest-running show in America, having been performed over 13,000 times since its 1980 premiere. Additionally, it has been home to the Blue Man Group since 1995, adding a unique flavor to Boston’s theater scene.

Experiencing Boston’s Theater District

  • Where to Watch a Show?
    With an array of venues, the Theater District offers a plethora of options. “Shear Madness” at the Charles Playhouse is a popular choice, known for its interactive, comedy whodunit style that varies with each performance.

Planning Your Visit

  • Timing and Transportation Tips.
    Boston’s bustling nature calls for careful planning when attending a show. Arriving at least 15 minutes early is advisable, especially when concurrent events like sports games or festivals are occurring. Boston’s compact layout favors walking or using the subway (‘T’) for those staying centrally while driving into the city requires strategic parking, preferably in the large garage under Boston Common for convenience.

Upcoming Shows: Boston’s Weekend Theater Guide

  • “All Shows in Boston” – Your Go-To Resource.
    For those eager to explore Boston’s theatrical offerings, the “All Shows in Boston” listings provide a comprehensive guide to weekend performances across various genres and venues.

Conclusion: A Cultural Tapestry.
Boston’s Theater District, with its rich history and diverse venues, represents a vibrant tapestry of performing arts. From the opulent Boston Opera House to the historic Charles Playhouse, the city offers a myriad of theatrical experiences, mirroring its evolution from a Puritanical stronghold to a cultural powerhouse. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, the theaters of Boston beckon with the promise of unforgettable performances and a glimpse into the heart of the city’s artistic soul.