Broadway Show reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 470 Reddit reviews across 3 subreddits and 42 posts to rank the best Broadway Show brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Broadway, r/AskNYC, r/musicals. Top-rated brands include Broadway (4.5/5), Maybe Happy Ending (4.9/5), Hadestown (4.8/5).
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Brands67
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#1
Broadway
4.5
(244)
"If you want something big and splashy and fun, I’d recommend & Juliet, The Great Gatsby, MJ, Moulin Rouge, or Pirates! The Penzance Musical."
"Cabaret, Hamilton, Death Becomes Her"
"Saw Death Becomes Her last December. Amazing show and you're getting the original cast. Highly recommend!"
"Wicked - songs, familiarity, crowd pleaser, Gershwin Theater"
"Hadestown - songs, lights, set"
"Moulin Rouge - amazing staging and production - they have the best set in my opinion"
"Maybe Happy Ending! A perfect musical. Just saw it this weekend"
"The Outsiders, Hadestown, and Maybe Happy Ending or Death Becomes her. I haven’t seen Maybe Happy Ending and Death Becomes her but I have seen Hadestown and The Outsiders and both are PHENOMENAL and very entertaining."
"My two recommendations are Hadestown and Maybe Happy Ending."
"If Hadestown, I think you should quickly check the Persephone and Orpheus myths if you don't know them or have forgotten them."
#2
Maybe Happy Ending
4.9
(17)
"Maybe Happy Ending is a heartwarming show that makes you think about life and the technical aspects are astounding."
"I'd go for Maybe Happy Ending, especially if you like the Pixar vibe. It's really touching, the music is incorporated wonderfully into the story."
"Maybe Happy Ending is a great option for you. It's a scifi rom-com that's like a Pixar movie and it's gorgeous."
"I recommend Maybe Happy Ending to everyone- non classic but it might make you cry."
"I took my mom (and other family members) to see Maybe Happy Ending and everyone lovedddd it."
"Maybe Happy Ending!! I will suggest this show to anyone and everyone. It will make you go through every emotion."
"I took my mom to Maybe Happy Ending and it was a great show to take her to!"
"I just got tickets to Maybe Happy Ending and I’m really looking forward to it!"
"Maybe Happy Ending"
"Definitely Maybe Happy Ending. It's heartwarming, charming, and touching, like a great Pixar film but live and with amazing acting and singing!"
#3
Hadestown
4.8
(17)
"My personal favorite shows are Hadestown and Maybe Happy Ending"
"Hadestown has my highest success rate for converting people from “i don’t like musicals” to “wow i might like musicals”"
"Hadestown is a terrific musical."
"I keep going back to Hadestown and find I leave loving it more and more every time."
"Hadestown and Once Upon A Mattress"
"Hadestown, &Juliet, Suffs"
"Hadestown every day of the week."
"Hadestown (whose current cast is KILLING it)."
"If you’re seeing a musical, it’s Hadestown. Easy, easy, easy."
"I’d go with that or something else that looks interesting."
#4
Little Shop of Horrors
4.5
(11)
"Andrew Barth Feldman was incredible he is a PERFECT Seymour. So worth it and the ticket price is really good."
"Andrew and Sarah are perfect in their roles. I don’t think I’ve seen a more convincing Seymour and I’m obsessed with this show."
"They blew me away- I knew Sarah Hyland was talented but girlypop can SING! I just saw it a few weeks ago and I'm still thinking about it."
"And i’ll second LSOH. Andrew Barry Feldman is so talented!"
"Definitely Little shop Of Horrors. Everyone says it’s amazing with Andrew Barry Feldman and Sarah Hyland."
"Little Shop of Horrors it’s been running in nyc for 5 years."
"Off-Broadway shows playing now that I've loved and seen - Little Shop of Horrors."
"Little Shop of Horrors is my favorite off-Broadway now, I’d suggest it if you haven’t seen it yet the current production is great"
"And I love little shop with Jinx and Corbin. Very tight."
"And also echoing other suggestions in this thread but you have a little more time to see these shows: Little Shop of Horrors."
#5
The Play That Goes Wrong
4.3
(10)
"The Play That Goes Wrong is excellent! Couldn’t go wrong with this one, you’re guaranteed to have a great time."
"The Play That Goes Wrong. You will not find anything funnier, anywhere!"
"The Play That Goes Wrong is amazing. I was laughing every second."
"Check out The Play That Goes Wrong."
"The Play That Goes Wrong"
"Off-Broadway shows playing now that I've loved and seen - Play That Goes Wrong."
"The Play That Goes Wrong handled its slapstick genre in a very unique way, so I quite enjoyed it."
"Yea my mom LOVED TPTGW, and I thought it was pretty good."
"I loved Cellino V Barnes. The Play That Goes Wrong. I liked Titanique."
"While TPTGW wasn’t my personal cup of tea, my mum loved it."
#6
Wicked
4.8
(9)
"Wicked for me. I think most have probably seen it by now, but if not, that’s the one."
"Wicked has been and will probably always be my favorite."
"Wicked is always pretty safe if you want something big and spectacular."
"WICKED. And Wicked. Oh, and did I mention, WICKED!!!!! This is THE proper show for a teenage girl."
"Wicked and BeetleJuice."
"I think both you and your mom would enjoy Wicked."
"If you’ve never seen a show i’d recommend a classic like wicked."
"Either Wicked or Lion King they seem to be the classics"
"Based on your criterion, I would recommend Wicked."
#7
& Juliet
4.6
(9)
"The original Broadway cast of & Juliet played in Toronto before Broadway and they were spectacular when I saw them."
"&Juliet is great. Longest running show of its season for a reason!"
"& Juliet is HANDS DOWN my favorite right now - and it’s your last chance to see some of the original cast members"
"& Juliet is a fun family show suggestion."
"I would say go & Juliet all the way."
"My kids are 9 and 12. They have seen and really liked & Juliet, maybe happy ending, the play that goes wrong, and in about a week we're seeing Death Becomes Her."
"I’m taking my 8 year old to & Juliet, I showed her the trailer and she’s super excited!"
"& Juliet is a fun time for kids and their parents!"
"I’d definitely recommend & Juliet but it’s playing in London!"
#8
Oh, Mary!
4.3
(9)
"I just saw Oh Mary and it was worth every penny!!!!"
"Oh Mary or Outsiders!"
"Oh Mary is VERY funny! I’ve seen almost everything on Broadway rn and it’s definitely my fave."
"Oh, Mary is very popular now for comedy."
"Oh Mary! is the current hot ticket from what I understand."
"I would see Oh Mary!"
"Oh Mary. By a mile."
"You should check out Cabaret and Oh, Mary!"
"My main recs for shows right now would be (roughly in order) Oh Mary, Cabaret, Stereophonic, and the Outsiders."
#9
Titanique
4.8
(8)
"I’ve seen it 3 times and I am still in awe and laugh every single time."
"Titanique is a repeat watch. So funny."
"Titanique. Just go see it."
"Titanique looks like a show u have a margarita or 2 before and see it with ur friends."
"And also echoing other suggestions in this thread but you have a little more time to see these shows: Titanique."
"Titanique and the Play that goes wrong had me in stiches!!!!!!!"
"Titanique is absolutely hysterical but might not be for everyone."
"I found Titanique enjoyable - I had no idea what to expect and didn’t read up on it beforehand and had a good time."
#10
The Lion King
4.6
(7)
"Lion King is always a safe bet."
"Definitely The Lion King 100%."
"Lion King no question."
"Lion King. Do Lion King."
"Expensive, but Lion King and Wicked are great and child friendly."
"Either Wicked or Lion King they seem to be the classics"
"Lion king has great costumes but the plot is basically the movie."
#11
Sunset Boulevard
4.8
(6)
"Sunset Boulevard is a pretty easy one to rush on TodayTix. It's based on the film Sunset Boulevard and is staged as a hybrid of live video and live performance. Cool lighting. Phenomenal performances."
"Sunset Boulevard. It may seem like it’s simple, but it is a true spectacle."
"Sunset Boulevard- it may not seem like a spectacle, but it is."
"Sunset Boulevard is the talk of the town."
"I just went to see Sunset Boulevard the other night and it was amazing."
"Sunset BLVD. (Dark, minimalistic production."
#12
Some Like It Hot
5.0
(5)
"Some Like It Hot is the modern day quintessential Broadway show and is my second best suggestion."
"I would really suggest Some Like It Hot- it is spectacular, hilarious, dancing is on point."
"Some Like It Hot is a great counterpoint - buoyant and fun and upbeat!"
"*Some Like It Hot* is fantastic. Big, spectacular, hilarious, fun, joyful."
"I ended up seeing Some Like It Hot which was perfect for what I wanted."
#13
Death Becomes Her
4.2
(6)
"Gonna give a vote for Death Becomes Her. Seeing it for a third time next weekend — if you want good hysterical, campy fun this is one to see."
"Death Becomes Her"
"Death Becomes Her or Gypsy"
"Death Becomes Her is exactly the show that fits these criteria"
"Death Becomes Her isn’t open yet but is funny and has big sets, costumes, and effects."
"Death Becomes Her, which just began previews, might fit your bill too."
#14
Dead Outlaw
4.0
(6)
"Dead Outlaw is something different with the musical form, more of a country/rockabilly sound."
"Dead Outlaw is another great option, it’s short and non traditional, definitely not cheesy."
"Dead Outlaw has good discounts and has a good story but isn't in the typical Broadway mold."
"Dead Outlaw tickets are going pretty cheap last I saw and it’s very non traditional."
"Dead Outlaw definitely isn’t cheesy classic Broadway!"
"Dead Outlaw is non traditional"
#15
Cabaret
4.6
(5)
"Cabaret is one of the greatest musicals ever written and a classic, but it always feels edgy, dark, ribald, and intense."
"Cabaret is both fun and meaningful."
"Cabaret was perfect."
"Cabaret (a completely immersive huge production."
"You should check out Cabaret and Oh, Mary!"
#16
Cats: The Jellicle Ball
4.6
(5)
"I was expecting to not like it, but I thought it was great! I had never heard of “Cats: A Jellicle Ball,” but it sounds AMAZING."
"Cats: The Jellicle Ball is my favorite production in the 35+ shows that I've seen in the last year and a half."
"Literally the most fun I have had in the theater, ever, and I was at both the Shucked and Here Lies Love closing performances."
"And also echoing other suggestions in this thread but you have a little more time to see these shows: CATS : The Jellicle Ball."
"Cats: The Jellicle Ball is currently the most popular off broadway show from what I’ve seen."
#17
Drag the Musical
5.0
(4)
"It's a fabulous, fun day of theater!"
"Go - you will not regret it!"
"I had a blast when I saw it."
"I laughed, I cried, I laugh-cried … it’s so fun."
#18
Waitress
5.0
(4)
"I took my mom to Waitress and she loved it."
"Waitress is absolutely amazing, it's so charming and funny."
"Surprised that no one has said Waitress yet."
"I try recommending it to as many people as I can."
#19
Sweeney Todd
5.0
(4)
"And I'll go 1 step further for the quintessential Broadway show (with no dissing at Wicked): Sweeney."
"I’d go for Sweeney Todd especially if she knows it and isn’t put off by the darker aspects of it."
"Sweeney or Hadestown. Hadestown is my preference."
"Just saw Sweeney Todd and the production value alone is incredible."
#20
Suffs
5.0
(4)
"I can’t recommend Suffs enough."
"I also think Suffs is very special. It has big musical moments and incredible harmonies."
"Suffs for me! Can’t stop listening to the soundtrack."
"Suffs!!"
#21
The Book of Mormon
4.8
(4)
"Book of mormon if you’re looking for the funniest show on broadway."
"Can I give two other suggestions? Book of Mormon or SIX."
"I would suggest Book of Mormon because it’s hilarious, the songs are great."
"Book of Mormon has been known to appeal to people that don’t like musicals."
#22
Moulin Rouge
4.3
(4)
"I keep going back to Moulin Rouge and I love the current cast"
"Second Moulin Rouge, if you both know a little about pop music."
"My mom liked Moulin Rouge"
"Moulin Rouge. It was one of my Mom’s favorites and she has mentioned it several times since."
#23
Teeth
5.0
(3)
"Off-Broadway shows playing now that I've loved and seen - Teeth."
"Teeth was amazing and it's reopening next month!"
"Teeth will be starting October 26th at the New World Stages. I saw it at Playwrights twice, it is literally one of my all-time favorite shows."
#24
John Proctor is the Villain
5.0
(3)
"John Proctor Is the Villain is sooo refreshing and well done. The writing and the performances are just amazing!"
"I saw “John Proctor is the Villain” the other night and I really think it was one of the best things I’ve ever seen."
"I would highly recommend John Proctor is the villain."
#25
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
5.0
(3)
"He loved Maybe Happy Ending though. I’m going to find my exact Harry Potter seats because they were PERFECT."
"Harry potter and the cursed child is a great choice."
"We sat in Row B of the dress circle and it was an awesome view!"
#26
Hello, Dolly!
5.0
(3)
"I thought Hello Dolly! was a fun show and had a surprising emotional depth."
"Hello Dolly!"
"I’d recommend Hello Dolly or Kinky Boots or Wicked."
#27
Real Women Have Curves
4.7
(3)
"Real Women Have Curves so excellent and a very timely show about an immigrant family living in the era of immigrant crackdowns."
"Real Women have Curves just opened to rave reviews."
"Real Women is traditonal, but heartfelt and engaging. The score has a Latin flare and it's just overall easy to like."
#28
Come From Away
4.7
(3)
"Come From Away and The Band's Visit are also both excellent."
"Come from away is amazing."
"Come from Away"
#29
Stereophonic
4.3
(3)
"Stereophonic and The Outsiders are the reigning Tony winners in their field, I've heard nothing but great things about them."
"Sterophonic though is fantastic if you like slice of life."
"Stereophonic and Oh, Mary."
#30
The Great Gatsby
4.0
(3)
"Great Gatsby is a popular pick as most people are familiar with the book, it's a fun show with big numbers and a large ensemble."
"The Great Gatsby musical is “Big Broadway.” Huge spectacular sets, big name actors, great for tourists."
"The Great Gatsby is one of the biggest spectacles on Broadway."
#31
Hell's Kitchen
4.0
(3)
"Hell’s Kitchen has good deals and that’s a show you’d both probably enjoy."
"Hell’s Kitchen is great!"
"Hells Kitchen is great! I payed $50 with fees for my tickets. The story is loosely on Alicia Keys' life so if you like her music you'll like the show."
#32
Shucked
4.0
(3)
"Subversive suggestion- Shucked."
"If you’re looking for a lighter musical I would say 'Shucked' and 'Some Like It Hot.'"
"Shucked is super light hearted and really fun!"
#33
Boop!
5.0
(2)
"Boop! So girl power and totally family friendly and good Broadway fun!!! 1000/10! There’s a puppet dog!"
"Boop or Operation Mincemeat!"
#34
SpongeBob SquarePants
5.0
(2)
"Spongebob, School of Rock, or Aladdin. All have pretty inexpensive seats."
"Plus the show is a ton of fun for kids and adults."
#35
Sleep No More
5.0
(2)
"I normally don't rec non-Broadway in these cases but seconding Sleep No More."
"I think off-broadway you should look into Sleep No More."
#36
The Band's Visit
5.0
(2)
"The Band’s Visit is incredible."
"Absolutely The Band's Visit, it's one of the most intimate and emotion-driven shows."
#37
The Outsiders
4.5
(2)
"I really love The Outsiders. It's an amazing show to see because they use so many different lighting and sound techniques."
"The Outsiders- great show, it’s got a lot of wow moments, and has some big numbers."
#38
SIX
4.5
(2)
"Can I give two other suggestions? Book of Mormon or SIX."
"My 9 year old daughter loved SIX and & Juliet."
#39
Operation Mincemeat
4.0
(2)
"Operation Mincemeat is a riot!"
"Operation Mincemeat is a riot!"
#40
Les Misérables
5.0
(1)
"Les Miz 10th anniversary concert is generally considered the definitive cast"
#41
Off Broadway Shows
5.0
(1)
"DON’T SLEEP ON OFF BROADWAY AND COLLEGE SHOWS! There is incredible theatre off Broadway and it’s cheaper."
#42
Miss Saigon
5.0
(1)
"The Miss Saigon revival on the West End from 2016 has an incredible pro shot too!"
#43
Maybe Happy Ending, Death Becomes Her, Sunset Boulevard
5.0
(1)
"I agree with everyone who's said Maybe Happy Ending but if you were thinking of either DBH or Sunset Boulevard, go with Sunset Boulevard."
#44
Maybe Happy Ending, Death Becomes Her
5.0
(1)
"Def don’t miss Maybe Happy Ending, also Death Becomes Her is hilarious and fabulous"
#45
Ain't Done Bad
5.0
(1)
"It’s an Illinoise-esque dance set to gorgeous Orville Peck country music. Very beautiful choreo and super talented cast."
#46
Once Upon A One More Time
4.0
(1)
"Once Upon A One More Time is VERY fun."
#47
Bad Cinderella
4.0
(1)
"Bad Cinderella is shaping up to be significantly better than its West End run."
#48
Stranger Things
4.0
(1)
"I highly recommend stranger things (not a musical). The effects are incredible and the actors hold up well."
#49
Floyd Collins
4.0
(1)
"Floyd Collins. That show craves an open mind and not a lot of bias towards certain types of musical."
#50
Pirates! The Penzance Musical
4.0
(1)
"Pirates! The Penzance Musical gives me major kid/family vibes."
#51
Drag: The Musical
4.0
(1)
"Drag: The Musical! One of the main characters is 10 (played by a 12 year old) and it’s all a really fun story of being true to yourself."
#52
& Juliet and Pirates! The Penzance Musical
4.0
(1)
"&juliet and pirates! the penzance musical are both loads of big broadway fun and good for kids! pirates is a little more family friendly (and just super silly and fun)"
#53
& Juliet and Boop!
4.0
(1)
"&Juliet and Boop are the best kids shows right now, imo!"
#54
Aladdin
4.0
(1)
"Aladdin is great for kids and isn’t as expensive."
#55
Harry Potter
4.0
(1)
"If they are big Harry Potter fans, I would go with that one."
#56
Harry Potter, Boop, Lion King
4.0
(1)
"I recently took an 8 year old to Harry Potter... Otherwise, an 8yo would probably enjoy Boop, and definitely enjoy Lion King."
#57
Maybe Happy Ending, English, Gypsy
4.0
(1)
"Maybe Happy Ending! It's like a Pixar film come to life."
#58
Hadestown, Death Becomes Her, Gypsy
4.0
(1)
"If you’re up for a tragedy, Hadestown, hands down. If you want something lighthearted, Death Becomes Her. If you want something traditional, Gypsy."
#59
&Juliet, Maybe Happy Ending
4.0
(1)
"& Juliet is a lot of fun! I'm also going to throw out a suggestion for Maybe Happy Ending. It's adorable and very feel good!"
#60
Sunset
4.0
(1)
"Sunset!!!!"
#61
Hadestown, Death Becomes Her
4.0
(1)
"Hadestown would be my second recommendation. If you want a comedy, Death Becomes Her is a lot of fun."
#62
Maybe Happy Ending, Death Becomes Her, Little Shop
4.0
(1)
"The two musicals I'm looking forward to (that I haven't seen ever) are MAYBE HAPPY ENDING and DEATH BECOMES HER. I'd prioritize LITTLE SHOP over DBH."
#63
Maybe Happy Ending, Hadestown
4.0
(1)
"You should definitely see Maybe Happy Ending! I usually recommend Hadestown but if you have a touring production near you then you can probably skip it."
#64
Death Becomes Her, Maybe Happy Ending, Gypsy
4.0
(1)
"I saw “Death Becomes Her” rushed at about noon for an evening performance, $35 for row X in orchestra, “Maybe Happy Ending” at around 10:30 am, $40 for balcony for a matinee , “Gypsy” at 10:30 am $49.00 Front mezzanine for Saturday evening."
#65
Suffs, Sunset Blvd
4.0
(1)
"I did rush for every show I watched and the most I paid was $79 for mezzanine for “Suffs” everything else was less than $50, including row E in orchestra for “Sunset Blvd.”"
#66
Swept Away, Death Becomes Her, Maybe Happy Ending
4.0
(1)
"Swept Away if it's still around then. otherwise, Death Becomes Her or Maybe Happy Ending."
#67
Back to the Future
4.0
(1)
"Back to the Future. The theater is spacious, it has amazing effects and sets, and it’s lighthearted and familiar to many people"
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