As the summer of 2025 winds down, the bright lights of Broadway continue to dazzle, offering a thrilling mix of long-running sensations, bold new debuts, and high-profile revivals. This season, audiences have been treated to a rich tapestry of performances that range from timeless classics to fresh, daring storytelling.
Blockbusters Still Packing the House
Some productions remain unstoppable crowd-pleasers, continuing to draw both tourists and locals.
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Hamilton remains a top seller, especially with the return of Leslie Odom Jr. in the role of Aaron Burr for a limited engagement running from September through late November. Tickets for his performances are among the hottest in town.
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Other perennial favorites, including The Lion King, Wicked, Chicago, Aladdin, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, MJ The Musical, Moulin Rouge!, Stranger Things: The First Shadow, and The Book of Mormon, continue to dominate the marquees and deliver full houses night after night.
New and Notable Hits
The 2025 season has also brought fresh productions that are making their mark.
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Maybe Happy Ending is a futuristic love story between two helper robots, starring Darren Criss and Helen J. Shen. The show’s blend of humor, heart, and innovative staging earned it the 2025 Tony Award for Best Musical.
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Just in Time, a jukebox biographical musical about Bobby Darin, features Jonathan Groff in a dynamic and immersive performance that has critics raving.
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Death Becomes Her offers a deliciously camp adaptation of the cult classic film, filled with over-the-top performances and eye-popping visuals.
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Oh Mary!, starring Jinkx Monsoon, delivers a darkly comic reimagining of Mary Todd Lincoln’s life and has been an unexpected summer sensation.
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Purpose, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ award-winning family drama, has been praised for its powerful writing and emotional depth.
Revivals Making a Splash
Broadway’s love affair with revivals has been in full swing this summer.
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Gypsy, led by the incomparable Audra McDonald, wrapped up a critically acclaimed run in mid-August.
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Sunset Boulevard, starring Nicole Scherzinger, closed in July after winning the Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical.
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The much-anticipated revival of Art, featuring James Corden, Neil Patrick Harris, and Bobby Cannavale, begins its full run in September.
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Mamma Mia! is back on Broadway for a limited engagement, bringing ABBA’s iconic hits to the Winter Garden Theatre and reuniting members of the original cast.
A Season of Awards and Applause
This year’s Tony Awards reflected the depth and variety of Broadway’s offerings. Maybe Happy Ending took home Best Musical and Best Actor for Darren Criss. Sunset Boulevard earned Best Revival and Best Actress for Nicole Scherzinger, while Purpose was honored as Best Play. Eureka Day secured the award for Best Revival of a Play.
The Curtain Rises on Fall
As the summer sun sets, Broadway is already gearing up for an electrifying fall. Whether it’s the comfort of a classic, the thrill of a revival, or the discovery of a new favorite, theatergoers have more reasons than ever to take their seats. The message is clear: the heartbeat of New York’s theater district is as strong as ever.
🎭 Broadway Hot List – Summer 2025 Finale
🔥 Must-See Classics
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Hamilton – Leslie Odom Jr. returns as Aaron Burr (Sept–Nov)
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The Lion King – A visual masterpiece for all ages
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Wicked – Still defying gravity after 20 years
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Chicago – Broadway’s sultry, jazzy staple
✨ New Favorites
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Maybe Happy Ending – Tony-winning robot love story with Darren Criss
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Just in Time – Jonathan Groff as Bobby Darin
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Death Becomes Her – Glamour, camp, and outrageous comedy
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Oh Mary! – Jinkx Monsoon’s dark comedy hit
🎟 Limited Engagements
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Mamma Mia! – ABBA magic returns through Feb 2026
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Art – James Corden, Neil Patrick Harris, Bobby Cannavale (Sept–Dec)
🏆 Tony Standouts
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Best Musical: Maybe Happy Ending
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Best Play: Purpose
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Best Revival of a Musical: Sunset Boulevard
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Best Actress: Nicole Scherzinger (Sunset Boulevard)
