Broadway Shows reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 247 Reddit reviews across 4 subreddits and 21 posts to rank the best Broadway Shows brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Broadway, r/AskNYC, r/Theatre, r/musicals. Top-rated brands include Broadway (4.4/5), Hadestown (4.9/5), Moulin Rouge (4.5/5).
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Reviews247
Subreddits4
Posts21
Brands47
Products53
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#1
Broadway
4.4
(138)
"Hamilton"
"But not on the list, Book of Mormo! It's is awesome for everyone."
"Sweeney Todd - if you’re here Nov 15-19, you’ll get an understudy for Josh Groban, but they’re FANTASTIC!!!!"
"Kimberly Akimbo is definitely my favorite. ... KA is very heartfelt and emotional and more plot-driven than regular musicals, and that's why I liked it more."
"Blue Man Group and Lion King among others are recommended"
"Blue Man Group and Lion King among others are recommended"
"See “Kimberly Akimbo”"
"Some Like It Hot! If you want a big all-singing, all-dancing spectacle, it's the show for you. It's funny and kind-hearted, and just a fun night out."
"Hadestown was far and away the best overall experience this first week of January"
"Well I definitely recommend Wicked and The Lion King. Both are great first time experiences."
#2
Hadestown
4.9
(16)
"Hadestown is the best open-ended thing on broadway."
"Sweeney, some like it hot, Hadestown."
"Sweeney Todd, Hadestown, Kimberly Akimbo are my top three playing right now."
"Hadestown is my favorite on Broadway rn."
"I saw Hadestown last night and it was amazing!!"
"Hadestown has been one of the best things running for the last several years."
"Hadestown is my #1."
"Hadestown !"
"Hadestown has been my top recommendation since it opened."
"Hadestown is hands down the best broadway show currently playing."
#3
Moulin Rouge
4.5
(8)
"Moulin Rouge."
"Moulin Rouge is fantastic."
"Moulin Rouge is such an amazing show!"
"To impress out-of-towners: **Moulin Rouge**."
"I always recommend Moulin Rouge or & Juliet."
"I think Moulin Rouge is also a good choice."
"Moulin Rouge, Back to the Future, Here Lies Love."
"Moulin Rouge is very flashy and fun."
#4
Lion King
5.0
(7)
"The Lion King would be best for something you both could enjoy."
"Lion King is a great choice if your both Disney fan, it's very nostolgic."
"Lion King is a beautiful show and great for first-timers."
"I feel like it’s good since it’s more visual and also a story most people know."
"Lion King was *the* musical that got me into Broadway, it's an excellent first to go and see."
"Lion King if you want the best Broadway show!"
"Lion King is a MUST SEE! First time that I saw it, I had chills."
#5
Come From Away
5.0
(6)
"I'll also second or third Come From Away."
"I really enjoyed Come From Away."
"Come from Away and Hadestown are phenomenal!"
"Come From Away!!!"
"I also want to put my vote in for Come From Away. It's a great way to see how talented Broadway performers are."
"I'd say **Come From Away** is also a good option for you."
#6
Into the Woods
4.8
(6)
"It was one of the best theatre experiences of my life."
"Go for into the woods ! hands down."
"Personally I'd be going for *Into the Woods* and *Beetlejuice.*"
"I'd go with Into the Woods and Beetlejuice if you can do two!"
"Definitely recommend Into the Woods."
"You can’t experience this anywhere else."
#7
Beetlejuice
4.8
(6)
"Beetlejuice is great; highly recommend."
"Definitely beetlejuice! Hadestown is amazing too."
"Alex Brightman’s performance is what makes a good show absolutely phenomenal."
"I think it's a really cute, fun show."
"I loved Beetlejuice."
"It's a super fun show if you decide to see it."
#8
Wicked
4.8
(5)
"We always enjoy Wicked ... watched twice already."
"I think Aladdin would be super fun as well."
"Can never go wrong with Wicked or Lion king for a first experience!!!"
"She loved it."
"Wicked has an in person lotto 2 and half hours before curtain, good chance of winning, and the ticket is 30 per."
#9
Aladdin
5.0
(4)
"Most if not all broadway shows provide them for free."
"My dad absolutely loved it!"
"Aladdin was amazing!"
"Aladdin."
#10
The Lion King
5.0
(3)
"Definitely Lion King. Great show with stunning visuals."
"For a first musical, Lion King."
"I cried during The Lion King."
#11
To Kill a Mockingbird
5.0
(3)
"It is a play, not a musical, but To Kill A Mockingbird was very good."
"I second **To Kill a Mockingbird.** It seems like a great fit for you."
"Definitely see To Kill a Mockingbird."
#12
Phantom of the Opera
4.7
(3)
"Phantom, Lion King or Wicked should be the first."
"Phantom of the Opera is amazing for the sheer spectacle."
"Recommendations are good for First Timers: Phantom of the Opera: Standing Room Only or SRO tickets are an option if it is sold out."
#13
Six
3.7
(3)
"Musicals: Six."
"Six is fun but not for everyone."
"Six sort of annoys me, but I know a lot of younger girls who adore it."
#14
The Play That Goes Wrong
5.0
(2)
"I just saw the play that goes wrong and had a blast."
"The Play That Goes Wrong."
#15
Company
5.0
(2)
"GO AND SEE COMPANY!!!! My God, this production is flawless!"
"I just saw company and it was awesome."
#16
Chicago
4.5
(2)
"Chicago is great. Fantastic story, very funny, great music, and incredible dancing."
"Chicago is a classic!"
#17
& Juliet
4.5
(2)
"We loved & Juliet!"
"& Juliet Honorable mention to MJ."
#18
Book of Mormon
4.5
(2)
"Book of Mormon, hands down."
"I second someone else who suggested the Book of Mormon."
#19
Met Opera
5.0
(1)
"For an unforgettable experience, the Met Opera."
#20
Drunk Shakespeare Society
5.0
(1)
"The best dollars I spent in NYC ever."
#21
Between the Lines
5.0
(1)
"We got our tickets for $38 I think and loved it."
#22
Titaníque
5.0
(1)
"Get drunk and go see “Titaníque.” You won’t regret it."
#23
Strange Loop
5.0
(1)
"BEST PLAY I HAVE EVER SEEN."
#24
Little Shop of Horrors
5.0
(1)
"I absolutely love Little Shop of Horrors. I'm seeing it for the third time in a couple of weeks."
#25
Kimberly, Gutenberg!, &Juliet
5.0
(1)
"Kimberly, Gutenberg!, &Juliet."
#26
Hamilton
5.0
(1)
"Hamilton (<< my top pick."
#27
The Phantom of the Opera
5.0
(1)
"Consider Phantom of the Opera."
#28
The Lehman Brothers
5.0
(1)
"To Kill a Mockingbird and The Lehman Brothers are both fantastic."
#29
Titanique
5.0
(1)
"Look into Titanique. It's so so funny."
#30
Oh Mary
5.0
(1)
"Also Oh Mary is the best play in town."
#31
Sweeney Todd
5.0
(1)
"Sweeney Todd, Merrily We Roll Along, Hadestown."
#32
Michael Jackson
5.0
(1)
"The Michael jackson show blew me away!!!"
#33
Tina
5.0
(1)
"My top picks among the ones you listed for a first-time Broadway theatergoer are **Tina**, **The Lion King**, **Mrs. Doubtfire**, and **Come From Away**."
#34
Mrs. Doubtfire
5.0
(1)
"Mrs. Doubtfire."
#35
Mean Girls
5.0
(1)
"I’ve been loving: - Mean Girls."
#36
Heathers
5.0
(1)
"- Heathers."
#37
The Prom
5.0
(1)
"- The Prom."
#38
Be More Chill
5.0
(1)
"- Be More Chill."
#39
Hairspray
5.0
(1)
"Hairspray always keeps me hyped up."
#40
Songs for a New World
5.0
(1)
"Songs for a New World is great for traveling!!"
#41
Potus
4.0
(1)
"Potus is an easy rush for 32 bucks, I got mine 30 minutes before curtain."
#42
The Book of Mormon
4.0
(1)
"Book of mormon does standing room, I wanna say its 42 a person."
#43
Bob Fosse's Dancin'
4.0
(1)
"Bob Fosse's Dancin' might be a good choice."
#44
1776
4.0
(1)
"It’s score is witty and beautiful."
#45
Kimberly Akimbo
4.0
(1)
"I'd go with Kimberly Akimbo, Shucked, and Hadestown myself."
#46
Some Like It Hot
4.0
(1)
"If you like big scale classic style musicals - some like it hot."
#47
MJ the Musical
3.0
(1)
"MJ the Musical was a combination of a Michael Jackson cover band show."
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