A hilarious ode to classic musicals

A hilarious ode to classic musicals

Comedies in New York

Score unbeatable offers for the funniest plays, musicals, and comedy events in New York — from award-winning hits like The Book of Mormon, to new comedy theatre on and off Broadway.
A hilarious ode to classic musicals

A hilarious ode to classic musicals

All comedies

Many of us go to the theatre to escape. And there’s no better place to do that than at comedies in New York, including all kinds of funny plays and musicals at Broadway or Off-Broadway theatres.

Funny Broadway shows include musical comedies, farcical plays, dark comedies, biting satires, and much more. Tried-and-true, award-winning comedy musicals in New York, like The Book of Mormon, have been making audiences laugh for years and counting. Or if comedy plays in New York are more your thing, go to Drunk Shakespeare, where booze turns even the gloomiest tragedies into rip-roaring comedies.

Find Off-Broadway and Broadway comedies for everyone’s taste in humor right here. New humorous plays and musicals are always popping up, so be sure to check back often for the latest new shows whenever you need your next laughter fix. Get a ticket, and you might just see the next comedy star in the making — and that’s no joke.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any long-running comedy theatre productions in New York City?

Long-running comedy theatre productions in New York City include The Book of Mormon, Drunk Shakespeare, The Play That Goes Wrong, and Blue Man Group.

What are some recommended comedy musicals?

Popular musical comedies in New York include The Book of Mormon, Shucked, and Some Like It Hot. You can sort this page by most popular to find out which comedy shows our customers are loving right now, or click on an individual show's page to read reviews from fellow theatregoers.

What are some recommended comedy plays?

Popular comedy plays in New York include The Play That Goes Wrong and Drunk Shakespeare. You can sort this page by most popular to find out which comedy shows our customers are loving right now, or click on an individual show's page to read reviews from fellow theatregoers.

From $59

& Juliet

Stephen Sondheim Theatre
From $62

The Rocky Horror Show

Studio 54
From $59

Paranormal Activity

August Wilson Theatre
From $71

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Lyric Theatre
From $67

Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)

Longacre Theatre
From $67

MJ The Musical

Neil Simon Theatre