The 2023-2024 Broadway season is shaping up to be one of the largest on record. With over 20 musicals and 16 plays, it can be difficult to select which ones to put at the top of the list. The Pace Press is here to help. Here are our top picks for the must-see shows of the season.
“Suffs” – Music Box Theatre
After a critically acclaimed off-broadway run at The Public, “Suffs” is Broadway bound. Composer Shania Taub, who is also starring in the production, leads an all-female cast as they tell the story of the suffragist movement and the fight for women’s voting rights in America. Performances begin on March 26, with opening night set for April 18.
Tickets start at $63.
“Hell’s Kitchen” – Shubert Theatre
Following a sold-out run at The Public, Alicia Keys’ “Hell’s Kitchen” has announced its broadway transfer. The show, which is loosely based on Keys’ life, reworks the singer’s music in a new and revitalized way that is sure to excite both theatre fans and Alicia Keys lovers alike. Previews will begin March 28, with opening night on April 20.
Tickets start at $62.
“The Notebook” – Schoenfeld Theatre
Ask anyone lucky enough to have attended its pre-broadway run in Chicago and they’ll be sure to tell you that “The Notebook” is a show not to be missed. The new musical sets the lyrics and music of Ingrid Michaelson to the beloved Nicholas Sparks romance story. Following the life and love of characters Allie and Noah, each played by three actors over the course of the performance, this show’s unique direction is sure to take Broadway by storm. Previews begin on Feb. 10, with opening night on March 14.
Tickets start at $72.
“Lempicka” – Longacre Theatre
Tamara de Lempicka may not be a name you’re familiar with, but will be soon. “Lempicka” follows the fascinating life of the Polish painter famous for her Art Deco portraits of aristocrats and nude paintings. Director Rachel Chavnik, who won the Tony Award for best direction for “Hadestown,” is sure to awe audiences once more with her captivating vision. Eden Espinosa will star in the titular role; her rendition of “Woman Is,” is now available to preview on the show’s YouTube account and is sure to be an audition staple in the near future. Performances begin on March 19, with opening night set for April 14.
Tickets start at $58.
“Cabaret” – August Wilson Theatre
Transferring directly from the West End, where the ongoing production received a total of seven Olivier Awards, the semi-immersive “Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club” is sure to be a Broadway smash. The audience will be transported into the Kit Kat Club of Kander and Ebb’s classic musical during the rise of fascism in Berlin. Eddie Redmayne, who won the Olivier for Best Actor in a Musical for the West End production, will revive his role as the club’s emcee. This show is sure to be unlike any Broadway production before. Previews begin April 1, with opening night on April 21.
Tickets start at $105.
“Merrily We Roll Along” – Hudson Theatre
After 42 years, “Merrily We Roll Along” has returned to Broadway with new life. The legendary Stephen Sondheim first opened “Merrily” in 1981 where it was deemed a flop. Now, only a few short years after his passing, the show is back in full force. Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff and Lindsey Mindez lead the cast with masterful talent. One listen to the newly recorded soundtrack is enough to understand just why this show is the hottest ticket on broadway. “Merrily We Roll Along” is now running through July 7.
Tickets begin at $72. Lottery tickets are available through the TodayTix app and cost $39.
Be sure to keep an eye out for rush and lottery opportunities as the season continues for your chance at discounted tickets. Make sure to regularly check the University ticketing website as they often offer Broadway tickets at a lower price.
