Coming soon
Announced; dates to be set.
About Broadway Musicals
22 musicals are running on Broadway this week. Another 8 have dates to begin performances in the coming months, and 5 have been announced without dates yet.
The longest-running of them, Chicago, has been on stage since Nov 1996; the newest arrival, The Lost Boys, opened on Apr 26, 2026. Most musicals run between 2 h 20 min and 2 h 30 min, intermission included; the shortest is The Fantasticks at 1 h 15 min, the longest The Sound of Music at 2 h 45 min.
Looking for something else? See Broadway plays, or the musicals playing in smaller theaters Off-Broadway. Every show page lists the theater, age guidance and the next two weeks of performances.
Frequently asked questions
How many musicals are on Broadway now?
22 musicals are running on Broadway as of Nov 7, 2026. Eight more are scheduled to begin performances; see new and upcoming shows.
Which Broadway musical has been running the longest?
Of the musicals playing now, Chicago has been running the longest: it began performances on Broadway in Nov 1996.
How long is a Broadway musical?
Typically about 2 h 30 min: running times of the musicals here range from 1 h 15 min to 2 h 45 min, intermission included. Three of them play without an intermission; see shows with no intermission and shows under 100 minutes.