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Broadhurst TheatreA Few Good Men
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Music Box TheatreDownstate
Booth TheatreNow You See Me Live
Al Hirschfeld TheatrePre-Existing Condition
Greenwich House Theater2:22 - A Ghost Story
Lucille Lortel TheatreThe Play That Goes Wrong
New World StagesA Ghost In Your Ear
Audible’s Minetta Lane TheatreKramer/Fauci
St. Ann's WarehouseDegenerates
Playwrights HorizonsGarry Starr: Classic Penguins
Studio SeaviewANON
The Newman Mills Theatre at the Robert W. Wilson MCC Theatre SpaceThe Visitors
The Irene Diamond Stage at the Pershing Square Signature CenterAMAZE Magic
New World StagesA View from the Bridge
La MaMa Experimental Theatre ClubRope
Theatre at St. Clement'sSea Wall
Studio SeaviewA Christmas Carol
Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC)Perfect Crime
The Theater CenterKing of the Yees
Pershing Square Signature CenterClifford Odets’ Waiting for Lefty
Classic Stage CompanyI Became We
Atlantic Theater Company - Linda Gross TheaterLove Me
SoHo PlayhouseGood Time Charlie
The Public TheaterDelirium
The Space at IrondaleMrs. Stern Wanders the Prussian State Library
59E59 Theaters - Theater AClifford Odets' Awake and Sing!
Samuel J. Friedman TheatreThe Ask
Theater 555Fish
WP TheaterParcel from America
Theatre Row - Theatre ThreeSaigon
St. Ann's WarehouseHuman Things
The West End TheatreHow Shakespeare Saved My Life
The Public TheaterLean-To
59e59 Theaters - Theater BThe Very Hungry Caterpillar Show
DR2 TheatreWe'll See
The Public TheaterThe Verge
The Public TheaterSelected Shorts: The Best American Short Stories 2026 with Viet Thanh Nguyen
Peter Jay Sharp Theatre at Symphony SpaceToc Toc
Repertorio Español / Spanish Theatre RepertoryCrazy Mama
59E59 Theaters - Theater CLa Breve y Maravillosa Vida de Oscar Wao
Repertorio Español / Spanish Theatre Repertorythe ripple, the wave that carried me home
Playwrights HorizonsNight of January 16th
Theatre Row, Theatre 5LOS SOLES TRUNCOS
Repertorio Español / Spanish Theatre RepertoryDrunk Romeo & Juliet NYC
The Ruby TheatreLost in Del Valle
SoHo PlayhouseSelected Shorts: The Most of Nora Ephron, hosted by Meg Wolitzer
Peter Jay Sharp Theatre at Symphony SpaceSelected 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.




























































