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Paranormal Activity
August Wilson Theatre
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Lyric Theatre
Stranger Things: The First Shadow
Marquis Theatre
Disruption
The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center
Inter Alia
Music Box Theatre
Pre-Existing Condition
Greenwich House Theater
A View from the Bridge
La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club
The Play That Goes Wrong
New World Stages
An American Daughter
The Irene Diamond Stage at the Pershing Square Signature Center
School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play
Samuel J. Friedman Theatre
The Imaginary Invalid
Todd Haimes Theatre
The Pass
Ellen Stewart Theatre at La MaMa
AMAZE Magic
New World Stages
Drunk Romeo & Juliet
The Ruby Theatre
Garry Starr: Classic Penguins
Studio Seaview
The Real Ivanov
Lynn F. Angelson Theater
Shifters
Cherry Lane Theatre
The House of the Negro Insane
59e59 Theaters - Theater B
2:22 - A Ghost Story
Lucille Lortel Theatre
Perfect Crime
The Theater Center
Degenerates
Playwrights Horizons
Kramer/Fauci
St. Ann's Warehouse
The Bathroom Attendant
124 Bank Street Theater
The Vessel
59E59 Theaters - Theater C
Good Time Charlie
The Public Theater
Clifford Odets’ Waiting for Lefty
Classic Stage Company
Pepper Slit: Live In Her Living Room
East Village Basement
The Infinite Wrench
Asylum NYC
How Shakespeare Saved My Life
The Public Theater
Saigon
St. Ann's Warehouse
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show
DR2 Theatre
Delirium
The Space at Irondale
A Ghost In Your Ear
Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre
La Breve y Maravillosa Vida de Oscar Wao
Repertorio Español / Spanish Theatre Repertory
Ectoplasm
spit&vigor's Tiny Baby Blackbox Theatre
The Cherry Orchard
Park Avenue ArmoryGood Time Charlie - Joseph Papp Free First Performance Lottery
The Public Theater
Drunk Shakespeare
The Ruby Theatre
Eva Luna
Repertorio Español / Spanish Theatre Repertory
LOS SOLES TRUNCOS
Repertorio Español / Spanish Theatre Repertory
Pied à Terre
Anne L. Bernstein Theater
Symphony Space / Literature Selected Shorts: The Five Boroughs
Peter Jay Sharp Theatre at Symphony Space
Selected Shorts: Objects with Roz Chast
Peter Jay Sharp Theatre at Symphony SpaceDon't miss these Broadway plays and Off-Broadway plays in NYC this season. Lots of musicals will play for years, but most plays on Broadway are here for a limited time only. Stage and screen stars often appear in theatre plays, too, so you can catch your favorite celebrity live in a Broadway play. Discover all the plays in NYC now, and get tickets to plays in New York on TodayTix now.
Sometimes people use "plays" to refer to any theatre, but technically, a play is the opposite of a musical (though some plays do incorporate songs or have some music underscoring the scenes). Plays come in all genres, from laugh-out-loud comedies to serious dramas to classic Shakespeares — or reinventions that turn the classics on their heads. Lots of theatre plays make their world premieres off Broadway, and you can check those out here, too — perhaps one will become the next Broadway hit!
There's a New York play that's suited to everyone's taste in theatre. Between Broadway and Off-Broadway venues, there are theatre plays of all sizes, too, from fantastical spectacles to intimate, one-person events. One example of a fan-favorite play is the spellbinding and grand Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.
There are so many great plays in New York, and you can get tickets to tons of plays in NYC now on TodayTix.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the average play?
The running time of plays varies, typically ranging from 90 minutes to 3 hours. Most plays longer than 2 hours will include an intermission.
Are all plays in New York on Broadway?
No — in fact, a majority of plays happen off Broadway! Broadway hosts around 20 plays each season, but Off-Broadway theatres regularly produce new plays and play revivals all across the city.
What are dramas?
Dramas are the opposite of comedies, referring to plays that contain more serious subject matter and fewer jokes. Some people also use the word "drama" to refer to any kind of play, as opposed to a musical.
How much is the average cost of a play ticket?
The average cost for a play ticket is approximately $50. That said, prices vary; shows in small Off-Broadway venues usually have cheaper tickets than Broadway shows or any show starring celebrities. Seats closer to the stage also tend to cost more than seats further back.
What are some recommended plays in New York?
Popular new plays are always coming to Broadway, but long-runners like Harry Potter and the Cursed Child remain fan favorites. You can sort this page by most popular to find out which plays our customers are loving right now, or click on an individual show's page to read reviews from fellow theatregoers.
