Out with the old, in with the new.
Each and every year, Broadway dumps long-running productions and shows that weren’t up to snuff and subsequently throws new musicals and straight plays at the proverbial wall to see what sticks.
In 2023, a lot of stuff is being thrown at the wall to be excited about.
Lin Manuel-Miranda’s “New York, New York,” a “Sweeney Todd” revival and Nathan Lane in “Pictures From Home” should be more than enough to stir excitement in even the most fair-weather theater fan.
Plus, stars like Oscar winner Jessica Chastain, “Stranger Things'” Gaten Matarazzo and “Will and Grace’s” Sean Hayes have shows opening too.
Don’t forget adaptations of Britney Spears’ life, “Life of Pi,”“Camelot,” Bob Fosse’s “Dancin'” and “Back to the Future.”
We really weren’t lying when we told you this year is stacked.
Our team did a little digging to make your life easy and found tickets for 13 huge shows opening in the next few months that should be on your radar.
And we have some good news to share — some shows have seats going for as low as $67 before fees on Vivid Seats.
All you have to do is scroll, and hopefully, we’ll see you in the mezzanine or balcony of your choice in the coming year.
All shows are listed in chronological order of when previews begin.
“Pictures From Home” at Studio 54
A mother, father and son take photos as they travel cross-country.
Previews begin Jan. 10. Show opens Feb. 9
Stars Nathan Lane (“The Lion King”), Danny Burstein (“Tick, Tick…Boom!”), Zoë Wanamaker (“Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone”)
Directed by Bartlett Sher. Written by Shar White
Ticket prices start at $94
“A Doll’s House” at the Hudson Theatre
Nora lives an ideal 19th-century life as a housewife but dreams of more.
Previews begin Feb. 13. Show opens March 9
Stars Jessica Chastain (“The Eyes of Tammy Faye”)
Directed by Jamie Lloyd. Adapted from Henrik Ibsen’s play by Amy Herzog
Ticket prices start at $124
“Bad Cinderella” at the Imperial Theatre
In this reimagining of the classic tale, Cinderella isn’t so nice.
Previews begin Feb. 17. Show opens March 23
Stars Linedy Genao (“In The Heights”), Carolee Carmello (“Dopesick”), Grace McLean (“The Other Two”)
Directed by Laurence Connor. Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Lyrics by David Zippel. Book by Emerald Fennel
Ticket prices start at $84
“Sweeney Todd” at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre
The dark musical about a barber and his mysterious pies returns to Broadway.
Previews begin Feb. 26. Show opens March 26
Stars Jordan Fisher (“To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You“), Gaten Matarazzo (“Stranger Things”), Ruthie Ann Miles (“The Americans”)
Directed by Thomas Kail
Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Book by Hugh Wheeler
Ticket prices start at $68
“Dancin'” at the Music Box Theatre
Bob Fosse’s tribute to the art of dance includes operetta, jazz, classical, march and pop numbers.
Previews begin March 2. Show opens March 19
Stars Yeman Brown (“Jagged Little Pill”), Peter John Chursin (“King Kong” on Broadway), Dylis Croman(“Chicago” on Broadway)
Directed by Wayne Cilento
Concept by Bob Fosse
Ticket prices start at $169
“Shucked” at the Nederlander Theatre
This new musical comedy about corn is a cross between “The Book of Mormon” and “Oklahoma” according to its writer.
Previews begin March 8. Play opens April 4
Stars John Behlmann (“Riverdale”), Kevin Cahoon (“GLOW”), Andrew Durand (“Madam Secretary”)
Directed by Jack O’Brien. Book by Robert Horn
Music and lyrics by Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally
Ticket prices start at $67
“Camelot” at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre
King Arthur’s life is upended when his wife Guenevere falls for knight Sir Lancelot.
Previews begin March 9. Play opens April 13
Stars Andrew Burnap (“WeCrashed”), Phillipa Soo (“Hamilton”), Jordan Donica (“Charmed”)
Directed by Bartlett Sher. Book and lyrics by Alan Jay Lerner
Additional book by Aaron Sorkin
Ticket prices start at $84
“Life of Pi” at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre
A boy and tigersurvive a shipwreck together aboard a lifeboat for over 200 days.
Previews begin March 9. Play opens March 30
Cast has yet to be announced
Directed by Max Webster
Written by Lolita Chakrabarti. Adapted from Yann Martel’s novel
Ticket prices start at $94
“New York, New York” at the St. James Theatre
The story of a post-WWII New York is told through song. It won’t feature much of Martin Scorsese’s storyline from the 1977 film it’s been adapted from for the stage.
Previews begin March 24. Play opens April 26
Cast has yet to be announced
Directed by Susan Stroman
Music by John Kander. Lyrics by Fred Ebb and Lin-Manuel Miranda
Written by David Thompson and Sharon Washington
Ticket prices start at $92
“Good Night, Oscar” at the Belasco Theatre
Oscar Levant, Hollywood actor, concert pianist and sharp wit, appears on Jack Paar’s talk show in 1958 and delivers a performance audiences won’t soon forget.
Previews begin April 7. Play opens April 24
Stars Sean Hayes (“Will and Grace”), Emily Bergl (“Shameless”), Peter Grosz (“Stranger Than Fiction”)
Directed by Lisa Peterson
Written by Doug Wright
Ticket prices start at $213
“Prima Facie” at the John Golden Theatre
A lawyer deals with an unexpected event that forces her to question where law, the burden of proof and morality intersect.
Previews begin April 11. Play opens April 24
Stars Jodie Comer (“Free Guy”)
Directed by Justin Martin
Written by Suzie Miller
Ticket prices start at $141
“Once Upon A One More Time” at the Marquis Theatre
The long-awaited Britney Spears musical puts its own spin on well-known fairytale characters by inspiring them with Spears’ songs.
Previews begin May 13. Show opens June 22
Broadway cast has yet to be announced
Directed by Keone and Mari Madrid
Music by Britney Spears. Book by Jon Hartmere
Ticket prices start at $90
“Back To The Future” at the Winter Garden Theatre
Marty McFly travels back to 1955 with the help of Doc Brown in this revival of the classic 1985 film.
Previews begin June 30. Show opens Aug. 3
Stars Roger Bart (“American Gangster”), Hugh Coles(“Atlanta”)
Directed by John Rando
Music and lyrics by Alan Silvestri and Glenn Ballard
Book by Bob Gale
Ticket prices start at $152
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Other huge shows on Broadway
If none of these upcoming plays and musicals strike your fancy, you don’t have to worry.
Many Broadway mainstays are still running on the Great White Way in 2023.
Here are just five of our favorites.
• “Wicked”
Want to catch a show before it leaves Broadway? Check out our list of all the shows that are closing in the next few months.