Theater Events in New York City

Plays, musicals, dance performances, and stage shows in New York City.

Schauspiel, Musicals, Tanz und Bühnenaufführungen in New York City.

92 upcoming theater events

American Ballet Theatre

Fri, 6 Mar 2026 at 01:00

Lincoln Center

American Ballet Theatre presents a classical dance performance at Lincoln Center showcasing world-class choreography and company repertory.

cOsmO

Fri, 6 Mar 2026 at 12:00

Lincoln Center

cOsmO is a contemporary dance/performance presented at Lincoln Center on 2026-03-06, offering an experimental choreographic program geared to arts audiences and family-friendly matinee attendees.

Othello

Fri, 6 Mar 2026 at 20:30

Lincoln Center

American Ballet Theatre presents Othello at Lincoln Center’s David H. Koch Theater on Mar 6, 2026 — a dramatic, classical ballet adaptation of Shakespeare.

Transa Rising: Benét

Fri, 6 Mar 2026 at 20:30

Lincoln Center

Transa Rising: Benét is a contemporary dance performance at Lincoln Center on Mar 6, 2026, presenting choreographed work by Benét in an evening of modern dance and live theatrical movement.

Lincoln Center Visionary Artist: Jeanine Tesori

Sun, 8 Mar 2026 at 01:00

Lincoln Center

A Lincoln Center Visionary Artist presentation celebrating composer Jeanine Tesori with performances and discussion highlighting her work in musical theatre and Broadway.

Masters of Illusion

Sun, 8 Mar 2026 at 20:00

Keswick Theatre

Masters of Illusion is a touring live magic and illusion show at the Keswick Theatre on 2026-03-08, offering family-friendly spectacle and sleight-of-hand entertainment.

For Women, By Women

Sun, 8 Mar 2026 at 20:00

Chelsea Table & Stage

An intimate cabaret-style evening at Chelsea Table & Stage featuring Mariah Lyttle (The Wiz, Bad Cinderella, The Color Purple) in a women-focused musical showcase on March 8.

Wagner'sTristan und Isolde

Mon, 9 Mar 2026 at 19:30

Lincoln Center

Wagner's Tristan und Isolde — a monumental German-language opera staged by the Met Opera at Lincoln Center on 2026-03-09, offering dramatic orchestral music and a tragic love story (usually with English supertitles).

Naked Angels 1st Mondays at The School of Drama

Tue, 10 Mar 2026

The New School

Join the School of Drama and Naked Angels for a free collaborative play reading at The New School on Mar 9, 2026 — title and cast TBA; open to the public with no ticket required.

Resistance: The Power of Change

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 at 20:00

Lincoln Center

A contemporary performance at Lincoln Center exploring themes of resistance and social change through music, movement and theatrical expression.

Puccini'sMadama Butterfly

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 at 20:00

Lincoln Center

Puccini's Madama Butterfly at Lincoln Center (Met Opera) on 2026-03-10 is a grand Italian-language opera of love and tragedy staged in a lavish production—tickets generally start from about $25.

Core & Control

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 at 12:00

Lincoln Center

Core & Control is a contemporary dance performance at Lincoln Center featuring bold choreography and live staging, ideal for fans of modern dance and performing arts.

The Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation Evening for Female Choreography

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 at 19:30

Lincoln Center

An evening celebrating and showcasing female choreography at Lincoln Center presented in partnership with the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation, featuring performances and conversation highlighting contemporary women choreographers.

Visual Futurist

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 at 20:30

Lincoln Center

An experimental multimedia performance at Lincoln Center marrying cutting-edge visuals and live performance to explore futurist aesthetics on March 12, 2026.

Mozartiana & Firebird

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 at 20:30

Lincoln Center

An evening of classical ballet at Lincoln Center featuring Mozartiana and The Firebird performed by American Ballet Theatre at the David H. Koch Theater.

Raymonda Act III: Grand Pas Hongrois & Firebird

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 at 20:30

Lincoln Center

American Ballet Theatre performs Raymonda Act III's Grand Pas Hongrois and excerpts from The Firebird at Lincoln Center's David H. Koch Theater on Mar 14, 2026 — a classical ballet evening of grand choreography and dramatic music.

Fire & Fury Burlesque

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 at 22:30

City Winery

Fire & Fury Burlesque at The Loft at City Winery NYC is an adult late-night burlesque and cabaret variety show mixing performance, music and glamour in an intimate winery venue.

Rhythm of the Dance

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 at 21:00

Keswick Theatre

Rhythm of the Dance at the Keswick Theatre is a high-energy touring dance and music show showcasing Irish stepdance and live musicians, perfect for families and fans of theatrical folk dance.

No Singing in the Navy

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 at 20:30

Playwrights Horizons

A contemporary drama at Playwrights Horizons by Milo Cramer, praised for its simple structure and emotionally rich exploration of yearning, risk and wondering.

Verdi'sLa Traviata

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 at 20:00

Lincoln Center

Verdi's La Traviata at Lincoln Center's Metropolitan Opera on 2026-03-20 is a classic Italian opera production combining lush music and powerful drama in a grand, formal setting.

Jeanine Tesori'sViolet

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 at 20:30

Lincoln Center

See Jeanine Tesori's Violet at Lincoln Center on 2026-03-20 — an intimate, emotionally charged musical exploring love, identity, and resilience with Tesori's acclaimed score.

Spotlight: Frolic Hairology

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 at 20:30

Lincoln Center

Spotlight: Frolic Hairology is a playful, contemporary performance at Lincoln Center showcasing experimental choreography and live theatrical elements in a curated Spotlight program.

Seen, Sound, Scribe

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 at 01:00

Lincoln Center

Seen, Sound, Scribe at Lincoln Center is a multidisciplinary live performance blending visual media, music and storytelling in a contemporary arts presentation.

Newport (The Vintage Lounge)

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 at 16:00

Gotham Comedy Club

Newport is a new musical presented in The Vintage Lounge at Gotham Comedy Club that dramatizes the 1919 "Newport Sex Scandal" and the Navy's controversial entrapment of a secret homosexual society, offering a provocative historical drama.

the monsters

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 at 20:30

Manhattan Theatre Club

The Monsters at Manhattan Theatre Club is a dramatic stage production opening Mar 22, 2026 at 19:30 in New York, presented in English by the acclaimed theatre company.

Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 at 20:30

The Bell House

An unauthorized musical parody at The Bell House (Brooklyn) on Mar 23, 2026 — a comedic, theatrical send-up of a heated rivalry with live performers and satirical songs.

“Division of Time” (World Premiere) Eric Nathan | Gandini Juggling | Jeffrey Zeigler

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 at 01:00

National Sawdust

World-premiere evening-length collaboration blending Eric Nathan's music, Jeffrey Zeigler's cello, Yamaha Disklavier piano and Gandini Juggling choreography in a tech-infused, poetic exploration of time and numbers at National Sawdust.

MARCH 25, 2026 AT 11:30 PM Mannes Sounds: A Celebration of Commedia dell'Arte - The Birth of Modern Comedy

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 at 01:00

The New School

An evening at The New School celebrating Commedia dell'Arte and its influence on modern comedy with performances, historical context and discussion.

Shen Yun 2026 in New York City

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 at 20:00

David H. Koch Theater

Shen Yun brings classical Chinese dance, music and storytelling to the David H. Koch Theater in New York with multiple performances Mar–Apr 2026 showcasing traditional choreography and orchestral accompaniment.

Spring Dances 2026

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 at 20:30

Lincoln Center

Spring Dances 2026 at Lincoln Center presents Juilliard choreography and performances in an evening-length dance program showcasing student and emerging artists.

RICHARD O'BRIEN'S THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 at 20:30

Studio 54

Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show at Studio 54 is a campy, interactive cult musical blending horror-comedy, glam-rock and audience participation for a late-night theatrical thrill.

Black Girl Magic Ball

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 at 20:30

Lincoln Center

Black Girl Magic Ball at Lincoln Center on 26 Mar 2026 is a vibrant performance celebrating Black women's creativity and ballroom/dance culture with music, choreography and community spirit.

FALLEN ANGELS

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 at 20:30

Todd Haimes Theatre

Roundabout Theatre presents Noël Coward's 1925 play Fallen Angels—a risqué period drama about two upper-class women entangled by the same man—at the Todd Haimes Theatre on March 27, 2026.

Infinitesimal Opera

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 at 01:00

National Sawdust

Infinitesimal at National Sawdust is an experimental chamber opera that blends research on near-death experiences with memoir, theater and music to amplify queer and female voices through an expansive singer-pianist sonic landscape.

TS Madison: Maddie in The Morning Live

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 at 21:30

City Winery

TS Madison brings her 'Maddie in The Morning' live talk-show to City Winery's Main Stage in NYC for an evening of interviews, music and comedy.

The Balusters

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 at 21:30

Samuel J. Friedman Theatre

The Balusters at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre is a new stage drama presented by Manhattan Theatre Club on March 31, 2026, offering an evening of contemporary theatre in New York City.

Martha Graham Dance Company: Graham100 - The Centennial Celebration

Wed, 8 Apr 2026 at 21:00

MainStage At New York City Center

Celebrate 100 years of Martha Graham with a landmark evening of modern dance at MainStage at New York City Center — a must-see Centennial performance on April 8, 2026.

Rheology

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 at 21:30

Playwrights Horizons

Rheology is a contemporary drama by and/or directed by Shayok Misha Chowdhury at Playwrights Horizons, presenting a must-see piece of new theatre on Apr 14, 2026.

TIME TO ACT: A Live Opera Recording with Audience & Composer Laura Kaminsky

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 at 02:00

National Sawdust

Attend a rare live recording of Laura Kaminsky's new opera Time to Act at National Sawdust, confronting gun violence through the voices of high school students and being captured for national release on the Bright Shining Things label.

Talent Show for Adults

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 at 02:00

Brooklyn Bowl

Adult-only talent show and variety night at Brooklyn Bowl featuring singers, comedians and novelty acts in a casual, social nightlife setting.

Animal Wisdom

Tue, 5 May 2026 at 21:30

Signature Theatre

Animal Wisdom is a contemporary drama presented at Signature Theatre on May 5, 2026 at 19:30, offering a ticketed evening of live theatrical performance exploring human-animal themes.

Jerome

Thu, 14 May 2026 at 21:30

Playwrights Horizons

Jerome is a pitch-black, dark comedy at Playwrights Horizons by John J. Caswell Jr. that uses sharp humor to explore addiction, love, abandonment and poisonous behavioral patterns.

Opera Montana presents A River Runs Through It: Page to Stage

Wed, 20 May 2026 at 02:00

National Sawdust

A page-to-stage preview at National Sawdust pairing readings by John Maclean from Norman Maclean’s A River Runs Through It with selections from a newly commissioned opera by Opera Montana ahead of its Bozeman premiere.

Shakespeare in the Park

Mon, 1 Jun 2026 at 02:00

Delacorte Theater (Central Park)

Free outdoor productions of Shakespeare presented by The Public Theater at the Delacorte in Central Park, running through August — classic plays in a casual, family-friendly setting.

The Saviors

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 at 21:30

Atlantic Theater Company

The Saviors, a contemporary stage drama at Atlantic Theater Company on June 11, 2026, offers an evening-length live theatrical production showcasing new work from a modern American theater ensemble.

Broadway in Bryant Park

Sat, 1 Aug 2026 at 02:00

Bryant Park

Free outdoor Broadway musical performances in Bryant Park during summer, featuring highlights from current and classic shows in a family-friendly lunchtime concert series in New York City.

The Metropolitan Opera Season

Tue, 1 Sept 2026 at 02:00

Metropolitan Opera

The Metropolitan Opera season runs from September through the following May, presenting the company's staged opera productions and guest artists at the Met in New York.

Radio City Christmas Spectacular

Sun, 1 Nov 2026 at 01:00

Radio City Music Hall

The Radio City Christmas Spectacular featuring the Rockettes is a classic family-friendly holiday musical running through early January at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

Millennium Hudson Theatre

Every Brilliant Thing Millennium Hudson Theatre | Capacity: 970 10036, 145 West 44th Street, New York, NY, US

Every Brilliant Thing — a one-person, audience-interactive drama — is staged at the Millennium Hudson Theatre in New York with a Thursday 2:00 PM matinee; English-language performance, tickets required.

An Ark

The Shed

An Ark is a new mixed-reality play running Jan 9–Apr 4 at The Shed, blending live performance and immersive technology in an experimental multimedia theatre experience.

Events

Kings Theatre

Kings Theatre in Brooklyn presents a rotating programme of live performances and events from concerts to theatrical productions—check the venue schedule for upcoming shows and ticket details.

Belasco Theatre - NY

Maybe Happy Ending - A New Musical Belasco Theatre - NY | Capacity: 1016 10036, 111 West 44th Street, New York, NY, US

See 'Maybe Happy Ending' at the historic Belasco Theatre in New York — an evening musical performance (7:00 PM); exact date TBA.

Bernard B. Jacobs Theater

The Outsiders Bernard B. Jacobs Theater | Capacity: 1101 10036, 242 W. 45th Street, New York, NY, US

See The Outsiders at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theater — a Broadway musical production in Midtown Manhattan with Thursday 1:00 PM performances; tickets required.

Dr2 Theatre

Pen Pals - Play Dr2 Theatre 10003, 103 E. 15th Street, New York, NY, US

Catch 'Pen Pals' at DR2 Theatre (103 E. 15th St) — a live play presented as a Thursday 1:00 PM matinee in New York's East Village.

Broadway Theatre - New York

The Great Gatsby - A New Musical Broadway Theatre - New York | Capacity: 1761 10019, 1681 Broadway, New York, NY, US

The Great Gatsby - A New Musical at the Broadway Theatre in New York is a staged Broadway musical production (Thu 2:00 PM listed) bringing Fitzgerald's classic to the stage for theatergoers and visitors.

The Brothers Size

The Shed

The Shed presents The Brothers Size (Aug 30–Sep 28, 2025), a powerful contemporary drama exploring brotherhood, identity and responsibility in a bold new production.

The Reservoir

Atlantic Theater Company

The Reservoir is a theatrical drama presented at the Atlantic Theater Company (336 W 20th St), offering an engaging stage production in New York City's Chelsea theater scene.

The Other Place

The Shed

The Shed presents The Other Place, a contemporary drama running Jan 31–Mar 1, 2026, staged as an intimate theatrical production probing memory and personal unraveling.

Astor Place Theatre

Burnout Paradise Astor Place Theatre | Capacity: 300 10003, 434 Lafayette Street, New York, NY, US

Astor Place Theatre (434 Lafayette St, capacity ~300) hosts evening theatrical performances, typically starting around 7:00 PM on weekdays—check the venue for specific show and ticket info.

Atlantic for Kids! Dec. 13, 2025 — Feb. 8, 2026

Atlantic Theater Company

Family-friendly stage adaptation of Mo Willems' Elephant & Piggie at Atlantic Theater Company running Dec 13, 2025–Feb 8, 2026.

Becky Shaw

Second Stage Theater

Second Stage Theater presents Becky Shaw, a contemporary drama with dark-comic edges about relationships, beginning March 18, 2026 in New York.

Ben Platt and Rachel Zegler in The Last Five Years

Radio City Music Hall

Ben Platt and Rachel Zegler headline a live production of The Last Five Years at Radio City Music Hall, offering a powerful, intimate musical exploration of love and memory.

Bigfoot!

Manhattan Theatre Club

Manhattan Theatre Club presents Bigfoot!, a new theatrical production in its 2025–26 season at MTC in Manhattan — an adventurous, likely comedic play with dates and ticketing to be announced.

Burnout Paradise

Astor Place Theatre

Burnout Paradise is an Off-Broadway drama at Astor Place Theatre that examines burnout, work-life tensions and modern pressures through a contemporary theatrical production.

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59E59 Theaters

Calf Scramble is a contemporary theatrical performance presented at 59E59 Theaters in New York; check the show's page for dates, times, and ticket information.

The Receptionist

Second Stage Theater

The Receptionist is a new stage drama opening April 15, 2026 at Second Stage Theater in New York, offering contemporary theatrical storytelling for adult and student audiences.

Dance

92nd Street Y

Dance programming at 92nd Street Y’s Gilda and Henry Block School of the Arts featuring performances, classes, and choreography for local audiences.

Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre

Buena Vista Social Club - Musical Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre | Capacity: 1079 10036, 236 West 45th Street, New York, NY, US

See the Buena Vista Social Club musical at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre in New York — a 7:30 PM Broadway evening celebrating Cuban music and ensemble storytelling in a 1,079-seat house.

Gershwin Theatre

Wicked Gershwin Theatre | Capacity: 1933 10019, 222 West 51st St, New York, NY, US

See the Broadway musical Wicked at the Gershwin Theatre in New York — an evening performance of the acclaimed, family-friendly show in a landmark 1,933-seat venue.

Imitation of Life

The Shed

A powerful new musical at The Shed exploring identity, the American Dream, and the legacies we pass to future generations.

Imperial Theatre - NY

Chess: The Musical Imperial Theatre - NY | Capacity: 1417 10036, 249 W. 45th Street, New York, NY, US

Chess: The Musical at the Imperial Theatre in New York is a Broadway musical evening (7:30 PM performance listed) offering a theatrical, music-driven production in a landmark Midtown venue.

Indian Princesses

Atlantic Theater Company

Indian Princesses is a theatrical drama presented at Atlantic Theater Company (336 West 20th Street), offering a staged production that explores historical and dramatic themes.

John Golden Theatre

Operation Mincemeat John Golden Theatre | Capacity: 804 10036, 252 W. 45th St., New York, NY, US

See the stage production of Operation Mincemeat at the John Golden Theatre in New York — a dramatic Broadway play performed Wednesdays at 7:30 PM.

Longacre Theatre

Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York) Longacre Theatre | Capacity: 1091 10036, 220 West 48th Street, New York, NY, US

Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) at the Longacre Theatre is a Broadway drama staged in Midtown Manhattan (typical 7:30 PM evening performance) promising an intimate theatrical evening.

Lunt-fontanne Theatre

Death Becomes Her Lunt-fontanne Theatre | Capacity: 1505 10036, 205 West 46th Street, New York, NY, US

Death Becomes Her — a Broadway musical at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in New York — scheduled for a 7:30 PM performance (Wed); expect a darkly comic stage adaptation of the film; tickets required.

Matt Fraser - America's Top Psychic Medium

Sony Hall

Matt Fraser, billed as America’s Top Psychic Medium, presents a live performance of readings and spiritual entertainment at Sony Hall in New York.

Meat Suit

Second Stage Theater

Meat Suit at Second Stage Theater is a contemporary dramatic play now running in New York, presenting a provocative new theatrical work.

Minskoff Theatre

The Lion King Minskoff Theatre | Capacity: 1621 10036, 200 West 45th Street, New York, NY, US

See the Broadway musical The Lion King at the Minskoff Theatre in New York — a long-running, family-friendly live theatrical production (listed showtime: 7:00 PM, Wed).

Musical Theater

92nd Street Y

92nd Street Y's Musical Theater program presents concerts, talks, workshops and productions celebrating musical theater history and new voices — a ticketed English-language series for theater fans and students.

New Amsterdam Theatre

Aladdin New Amsterdam Theatre | Capacity: 1702 10036, 214 West 42nd Street, New York, NY, US

See the Broadway musical Aladdin at the historic New Amsterdam Theatre in Midtown Manhattan, a family-friendly live-stage performance (7:00 PM, Wed) in New York City.

Programs

Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM)

BAM's Programs page showcases a rotating season of performing-arts events—dance, theater, music, film and talks—presented at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in New York.

Richard Rodgers Theatre

Hamilton Richard Rodgers Theatre | Capacity: 1319 10036, 226 West 46th Street, New York, NY, US

Hamilton at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in New York is a Broadway musical evening performance (typically 7:00 PM) featuring the award-winning, hip-hop–infused retelling of American history in a large-scale production.

Samuel J. Friedman Theatre

Bug - Play Samuel J. Friedman Theatre | Capacity: 622 10036, 261 West 47th Street, New York, NY, US

Catch the play "Bug" at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre in New York — an evening Broadway drama performed in the 622-seat house (8:00 PM).

The Murder Mystery Co.Speakeasy, Die Softly

Carmine's Italian Restaurant

An interactive 1920s speakeasy murder-mystery dinner show — 'Speakeasy, Die Softly' by The Murder Mystery Co. at Carmine's Italian Restaurant in New York, promising immersive audience participation and comedic whodunit fun.

The Zora Project

The Shed

An experimental, cosmic theatrical tribute at The Shed honoring the legacy of writer Zora Neale Hurston through performance and visual spectacle.

Urgant Live

Kings Theatre

Urgant Live is a live variety/performance show at Kings Theatre featuring the popular late-night host's mix of comedy, music and guest segments for fans of Russian-language entertainment.

My Joy is Heavy

New York Theatre Workshop

My Joy is Heavy is a raucous, funny and tender indie folk-punk musical memoir by The Bengsons, directed by Rachel Chavkin at New York Theatre Workshop, exploring grief, healing and unexpected joy.

Works & Process

Guggenheim Museum

Works & Process at the Guggenheim presents behind-the-scenes rehearsals, artist conversations and preview performances that bridge dance, theater and music in an intimate museum setting.

GREY ARIAS

The Flea

Grey Arias is a three-night cabaret at The Flea starring Le Gateau Chocolat and Adrienne Truscott, blending music, drag, comedy and provocative debate in a high-energy, theatrical evening.

New World Stages: Stage 1

Heathers - The Musical New World Stages: Stage 1 | Capacity: 499 10019, 340 West 50th Street, New York, NY, US

Heathers: The Musical at New World Stages Stage 1 is an Off-Broadway musical theatre matinee (2:00 PM) offering a darkly comic, high-energy performance in New York City.

Bug

Manhattan Theatre Club

Bug at Manhattan Theatre Club is a tense psychological drama in the 2025–26 season promising a claustrophobic, edge-of-your-seat staging of Tracy Letts's thriller.

Neil Simon Theatre

MJ - The Musical Neil Simon Theatre | Capacity: 1445 10019, 250 West 52nd Street, New York, NY, US

Catch MJ - The Musical at the Neil Simon Theatre in New York, a Broadway musical performance (Wed, 7:00 PM) celebrating the music and choreography of Michael Jackson.