How about a round of applause for the stellar new Broadway shows 2025 has to offer?
This year’s Great White Way debuts run the gamut from Shakespeare retellings to ’80s remakes and even sci-fi fun from Netflix. Plus, you can expect plenty of star-studded actors venturing over from screen to stage this year, making the lineup even more alluring.
And don’t forget, the Tony Award nominations have just landed, and you’ll certainly want to take a look at who’s vying for each category.
1. Othello
Shakespeare’s famed tale of the noble Moor of Venice and his deceitful lieutenant will hit the stage this spring, and the cast is top-notch: Denzel Washington in the titular role and Jake Gyllenhaal as lago. Undoubtedly, it’ll be an excellent addition to the Midtown theater lineup.
🗓️ Previews begin February 24th; show opens March 23rd
📍 Ethel Barrymore Theatre, 243 West 47th St
2. Stranger Things: The First Shadow
Theater-goers will get a taste of Hawkins, Indiana, in 1959 through the eyes of Henry Creel a.k.a. Vecna (played by Louis McCartney) in this highly-anticipated Stranger Things prequel. If you’re new to the Netflix series, not to worry — the play is perfect for diehard fans of the Upside Down and newbies alike.
🗓️ Previews begin March 28th, show opens April 22nd
📍 Marquis Theatre: 210 W. 46th Street
3. Heathers The Musical
While details are still under wraps, theater-goers learned in fall 2024 that the beloved ’80s cult classic would return to the stage in 2025 — this time, on Broadway — with music, lyrics and book by Laurence O’Keefe and Kevin Murphy. Stay tuned for more details.
4. BOOP! The Musical
Boop-oop-a-doop! Adorable icon Betty Boop is taking the stage, but she wants a day off from her hectic show biz lifestyle. Well, once she experiences the glam and color of NYC, things begin to change.
🗓️ Previews begin March 11th, show opens April 5th
📍 Broadhurst Theatre, 235 West 44th St
5. Good Night, and Good Luck
George Clooney starred in the 2005 film, and 20 years later, he’s making his Broadway debut in the stage production of this classic story of broadcast journalism glory.
🗓️ Previews begin March 12th, show opens April 3rd
📍 Winter Garden Theatre, 1634 Broadway
6. The Last Five Years
This romantic film-turned-Broadway production follows two New Yorkers — Nick Jonas as Jamie and Adrienne Warren as Cathy — throughout the course of their relationship. Five years kicks off with a kiss for Jamie and a breakup for Cathy, and plenty of ups and downs in between.
🗓️ Show runs until June 22, 2025
📍 Hudson Theatre, 141 W. 44th St.
The fun extends beyond the theater district: don’t forget to peruse NYC’s best Off-Broadway shows, too. We sure you’ll find a lot to love.
And looking ahead, Mama Mia will return to Broadway this summer and 10 Things I Hate About You is getting the theater treatment! (Dates are still TBD.)