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Studio SeaviewParanormal Activity
August Wilson TheatreHarry Potter and the Cursed Child
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Music Box TheatreStranger Things: The First Shadow
Marquis TheatreGarry Starr: Classic Penguins
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Samuel J. Friedman TheatreDisruption
The Romulus Linney Courtyard Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature CenterThe Imaginary Invalid
Todd Haimes TheatreDownstate
Booth TheatreLove Me
SoHo PlayhouseClifford Odets' Awake and Sing!
Samuel J. Friedman TheatreA View from the Bridge
La MaMa Experimental Theatre ClubPre-Existing Condition
Greenwich House TheaterMidnight
Daryl Roth TheatreThe Play That Goes Wrong
New World Stages2:22 - A Ghost Story
Lucille Lortel TheatreDelirium
The Space at IrondaleThe Pass
Ellen Stewart Theatre at La MaMaKramer/Fauci
St. Ann's WarehouseAn American Daughter
The Irene Diamond Stage at the Pershing Square Signature CenterA Christmas Carol
Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC)The Real Ivanov
Lynn F. Angelson TheaterAMAZE Magic
New World StagesPerfect Crime
The Theater CenterThe Visitors
The Irene Diamond Stage at the Pershing Square Signature CenterANON: a tempest at our kitchen table
The Newman Mills Theatre at the Robert W. Wilson MCC Theatre SpaceThe Ask
Theater 555Good Time Charlie
The Public TheaterClifford Odets’ Waiting for Lefty
Classic Stage CompanyMrs. Stern Wanders the Prussian State Library
59E59 Theaters - Theater AWe'll See
The Public TheaterDegenerates
Playwrights HorizonsSaigon
St. Ann's WarehouseA Ghost In Your Ear
Audible’s Minetta Lane TheatreParcel from America
Theatre Row - Theatre ThreeDrunk Romeo & Juliet NYC
The Ruby TheatreHow Shakespeare Saved My Life
The Public TheaterI Became We
Atlantic Theater Company - Linda Gross TheaterBecoming Hamlet
Five Angels TheaterLa Gringa
Repertorio Español / Spanish Theatre RepertoryLa Breve y Maravillosa Vida de Oscar Wao
Repertorio Español / Spanish Theatre RepertoryLOS SOLES TRUNCOS
Repertorio Español / Spanish Theatre RepertoryEctoplasm
spit&vigor's Tiny Baby Blackbox TheatreThe Very Hungry Caterpillar Show
DR2 TheatreMinor Theater: Pity Whore
NYU SkirballToc Toc
Repertorio Español / Spanish Theatre RepertoryLean-To
59e59 Theaters - Theater BCrazy Mama
59E59 Theaters - Theater CNight of January 16th
Theatre Row, Theatre 5The Cherry Orchard
Park Avenue ArmoryThe Holes
The Wild ProjectGood Time Charlie - Joseph Papp Free First Performance Lottery
The Public TheaterDon'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.



























































