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Broadway Show Reviews & Critics' Ratings

Discover the best reviewed Broadway shows by top critics on BroadwayWorld.
& Juliet
& Juliet
6.2 Mixed rating
Opened Nov 17, 2022
Aladdin
Aladdin
6.8 Mixed rating
Opened Mar 20, 2014
Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman
Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman
8.3 Positive rating
Opened Apr 9, 2026
Beaches
Beaches
3.6 Negative rating
Opened Apr 22, 2026
Becky Shaw
Becky Shaw
8.5 Positive rating
Opened Apr 6, 2026
Buena Vista Social Club
Buena Vista Social Club
8.6 Positive rating
Opened Mar 19, 2025
CATS: The Jellicle Ball
CATS: The Jellicle Ball
8.9 Positive rating
Opened Apr 7, 2026
Chess
Chess
6.3 Mixed rating
Opened Nov 16, 2025
Chicago
Chicago
9.5 Positive rating
Opened Nov 14, 1996
Death Becomes Her
Death Becomes Her
8.1 Positive rating
Opened Nov 21, 2024
Dog Day Afternoon
Dog Day Afternoon
5.1 Mixed rating
Opened Mar 30, 2026
Every Brilliant Thing
Every Brilliant Thing
7.9 Mixed rating
Opened Mar 12, 2026
Fallen Angels
Fallen Angels
7.6 Mixed rating
Opened Apr 19, 2026
Giant
Giant
7.7 Mixed rating
Opened Mar 23, 2026
Hadestown
Hadestown
8.2 Positive rating
Opened Apr 17, 2019
Hamilton
Hamilton
9.7 Positive rating
Opened Aug 6, 2015
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
8.9 Positive rating
Opened Apr 22, 2018
Joe Turner's Come and Gone
Joe Turner's Come and Gone
8.0 Positive rating
Opened Apr 25, 2026
Just in Time
Just in Time
7.5 Mixed rating
Opened Apr 26, 2025
Maybe Happy Ending
Maybe Happy Ending
8.9 Positive rating
Opened Nov 12, 2024
MJ the Musical
MJ the Musical
6.8 Mixed rating
Opened Feb 1, 2022
Moulin Rouge!
Moulin Rouge!
7.6 Mixed rating
Opened Jul 25, 2019
Oh, Mary!
Oh, Mary!
9.4 Positive rating
Opened Jul 11, 2024
Operation Mincemeat
Operation Mincemeat
7.8 Mixed rating
Opened Mar 20, 2025
Proof
Proof
7.0 Mixed rating
Opened Apr 16, 2026
Ragtime
Ragtime
8.2 Positive rating
Opened Oct 16, 2025
Schmigadoon!
Schmigadoon!
7.8 Mixed rating
Opened Apr 20, 2026
Six
Six
8.4 Positive rating
Opened Oct 3, 2021
Stranger Things: The First Shadow
Stranger Things: The First Shadow
5.8 Mixed rating
Opened Apr 22, 2025
The Balusters
The Balusters
8.1 Positive rating
Opened Apr 21, 2026
The Book of Mormon
The Book of Mormon
8.7 Positive rating
Opened Mar 24, 2011
The Fear of 13
The Fear of 13
5.8 Mixed rating
Opened Apr 15, 2026
The Great Gatsby
The Great Gatsby
4.8 Mixed rating
Opened Apr 25, 2024
The Lion King
The Lion King
8.8 Positive rating
Opened Nov 13, 1997
The Lost Boys
The Lost Boys
7.4 Mixed rating
Opened Apr 26, 2026
The Outsiders
The Outsiders
6.9 Mixed rating
Opened Apr 11, 2024
The Rocky Horror Show
The Rocky Horror Show
6.8 Mixed rating
Opened Apr 23, 2026
Titanique
Titanique
7.5 Mixed rating
Opened Apr 12, 2026
Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)
Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)
7.4 Mixed rating
Opened Nov 20, 2025
Wicked
Wicked
5.3 Mixed rating
Opened Oct 30, 2003

Review Roundups

Review Roundup: DAD DON’T READ THIS At St. Luke's Theatre
Review Roundup: DAD DON’T READ THIS At St. Luke's Theatre
Chloe Rabinowitz • May 15, 2026
Dad Don't Read This, a new play by Eliya Smith is now playing Off-Broadway at St. Luke's Theatre. See what the critics are saying in BroadwayWorld's Review Roundup here.
Review Roundup: THE PEOPLE VERSUS LENNY BRUCE Off-Broadway
Review Roundup: THE PEOPLE VERSUS LENNY BRUCE Off-Broadway
Chloe Rabinowitz • May 15, 2026
The world premiere of “The People Versus Lenny Bruce” a play by Susan Charlotte, based on the legal case of legendary lawyer Martin Garbus, is now being presented Off-Broadway at Theatre Row - Theatre Four. Read the reviews for the production here!
Review Roundup: NEW BORN, Starring Hugh Jackman, Sepideh Moafi & Marianna Gailus
Review Roundup: NEW BORN, Starring Hugh Jackman, Sepideh Moafi & Marianna Gailus
Nicole Rosky • May 15, 2026
Up next at Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre is New Born, performed by Marianna Gailus, Tony Award winner Hugh Jackman, and Sepideh Moafi. Let's see what the critics have to say about the new play...
Review Roundup: Kara Young and Mallori Johnson in Aleshea Harris's IS GOD IS
Review Roundup: Kara Young and Mallori Johnson in Aleshea Harris's IS GOD IS
Josh Sharpe • May 14, 2026
Reviews are in for Is God Is, Aleshea Harris's new film adaptation of her play starring two-time Tony-winner Kara Young and Mallori Johnson. Find out what critics think of the film in our review roundup.
Review Roundup: Four-Person OTHELLO Opens at Bedlam
Review Roundup: Four-Person OTHELLO Opens at Bedlam
Stephi Wild • May 8, 2026
Directed by Eric Tucker, Bedlam‘s new production of Othello is now playing at the West End Theatre off-Broadway. The production features just four actors inhabiting the 19 roles of Othello. Read the reviews here!
Review Roundup: THE RECEPTIONIST Opens Off-Broadway
Review Roundup: THE RECEPTIONIST Opens Off-Broadway
A.A. Cristi • May 7, 2026
The Receptionist officially opens tonight at Pershing Square Signature Center. Directed by Sarah Benson, the production stars Katie Finneran, Mallori Johnson, Nael Nacer, and Will Pullen. Read the reviews.

Regional Reviews

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Review: CICADAS at Tarragon Theatre
Review: CICADAS at Tarragon Theatre
Toronto: Ilana Lucas • May 17, 2026
What did our critic think of CICADAS at Tarragon Theatre?
Review: JON BATISTE Brings His Musical Genius to BOSTON POPS at Symphony Hall
Review: JON BATISTE Brings His Musical Genius to BOSTON POPS at Symphony Hall
Boston: R. Scott Reedy • May 17, 2026
What did our critic think of JON BATISTE BRINGS HIS MUSICAL GENIUS TO BOSTON POPS at Symphony Hall?
Review: BACK TO THE FUTURE at Broadway Sacramento
Review: BACK TO THE FUTURE at Broadway Sacramento
Sacramento: Courtney Symes • May 17, 2026
Great Scott! Our 1985 memories have zoomed into town on the back of the much-anticipated tour of Back to the Future: The Musical. Based on the hit motion picture, the bones are the same: small-town dreamer Marty McFly is accidentally sent back in time by his eccentric scientist friend Doc Brown, where one wrong move could erase his future forever. The National Tour brings the nostalgia, packed with energy and jaw-dropping spectacle, to Broadway Sacramento for a limited time.
Review: THE QUEEN'S NANNY at Pumphouse Theatre
Review: THE QUEEN'S NANNY at Pumphouse Theatre
New Zealand: Monica Moore • May 17, 2026
What did our critic think of THE QUEEN'S NANNY at Pumphouse Theatre. Tadpole Theatre Productions has delivered a finely crafted and absorbing season of a play that deserves attention. This New Zealand premiere feels timely, entertaining and quietly devastating. With excellent performances, clever direction from Simon Prast, an integrated and effective set, and a script of real quality from Melanie Tait, The Queen’s Nanny is a thoroughly worthwhile night at the theatre.
Review: PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Short North Stage
Review: PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Short North Stage
Columbus: Paul Batterson • May 17, 2026
What did our critic think of PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Short North Stage?
Review: PUCK BUNNIES: A HEATED RIVALRY DRAG MUSICAL PARODY at Dynasty Typewriter
Review: PUCK BUNNIES: A HEATED RIVALRY DRAG MUSICAL PARODY at Dynasty Typewriter
Los Angeles: Andrew Child • May 17, 2026
Puck Bunnies, a musical from the minds of Kyra Brown and Christian Leonard lovingly lampoons the ludicrousness of this love story through heightened impersonations, witty pop culture needle drops, and a boatload of silliness.
Review: SILENT FILMS IN SOUND Is a Wonderful Trip Through History at Joe's Pub
Review: SILENT FILMS IN SOUND Is a Wonderful Trip Through History at Joe's Pub
Cabaret: Lydia Rose • May 17, 2026
On May 7th at Joe’s Pub, composer/saxophonist/singer Stephanie Chou presented her original scores for two Asian-American films from the silent era in SILENT FILMS IN SOUND.
Review: SELECTIONS FROM INTO THE WOODS Reimagines Sondheim at Don’t Tell Mama
Review: SELECTIONS FROM INTO THE WOODS Reimagines Sondheim at Don’t Tell Mama
Cabaret: Alex Del Cueto • May 17, 2026
On May 8 at Don’t Tell Mama, FIDELITY’S SELECTIONS FROM INTO THE WOODS reimagined Sondheim through an actor-musician lens, with a full cast performing while playing instruments in an ambitious, tightly executed concert.
Review: SOMEWHERE at Denver Center For The Performing Arts
Review: SOMEWHERE at Denver Center For The Performing Arts
Colorado: Tessa Nelson • May 17, 2026
What did our critic think of SOMEWHERE at Denver Center For The Performing Arts?
Review: CHARLIE PUTH - WHATEVER'S CLEVER! WORLD TOUR at Armory
Review: CHARLIE PUTH - WHATEVER'S CLEVER! WORLD TOUR at Armory
Minneapolis / St. Paul: Jared Fessler • May 17, 2026
What did our critic think of CHARLIE PUTH - WHATEVER'S CLEVER! WORLD TOUR at Armory?
Review: LE BAL at Trap Door Theatre
Review: LE BAL at Trap Door Theatre
Chicago: Emily Werner • May 17, 2026
What did our critic think of LE BAL at Trap Door Theatre?
Review: THE MOTION at Arena Stage
Review: THE MOTION at Arena Stage
Washington, DC: Itai Yasur • May 17, 2026
An utterly convincing rollercoaster of life, death, and the world around us. See what our critic had to say.
Review: INTIMI(DATING), SINGLE RIDER SONGBOOK, and more at The Orlando Fringe Fe
Review: INTIMI(DATING), SINGLE RIDER SONGBOOK, and more at The Orlando Fringe Festival
Orlando: Benoit Teves • May 17, 2026
What did our critic think of INTIMI(DATING), SINGLE RIDER SONGBOOK, AND MORE at The Orlando Fringe Festival?
Review: DISNEY'S DIE EISKÖNIGIN at Stage Apollo Theater, Stuttgart
Review: DISNEY'S DIE EISKÖNIGIN at Stage Apollo Theater, Stuttgart
Germany: André Böke • May 17, 2026
The global musical phenomenon “Die Eiskönigin” („Frozen“) continues to captivate audiences of all ages in Germany. Following a successful run in Hamburg, Elsa, Anna, and Olaf have firmly established themselves in Stuttgart, the capital of Baden-Württemberg. This acclaimed production — a replica of the Broadway and West End versions — proves to be nothing less than pure Disney magic here as well.
Review: WE WILL ROCK YOU at Stage Palladium Theater, Stuttgart
Review: WE WILL ROCK YOU at Stage Palladium Theater, Stuttgart
Germany: André Böke • May 17, 2026
​​​​​​​The current incarnation of the beloved rock musical “We Will Rock You” in Stuttgart arrives on stage draped in an entirely new visual guise. The book, too, feels fresher, more coherent and more comprehensible than before. At the heart of it all, naturally, are the immortal songs of Queen — the audience is truly having a ball in this show!
Crítica: ÍCARO at Teatro De La Ciudad Esperanza Iris
Crítica: ÍCARO at Teatro De La Ciudad Esperanza Iris
Mexico: Juan Carlos Araujo • May 17, 2026
What did our critic think of ÍCARO at Teatro De La Ciudad Esperanza Iris?
Review: THAT DRIVE THRU MONTEREY at Stages Houston
Review: THAT DRIVE THRU MONTEREY at Stages Houston
Houston: Jonathan Netek • May 17, 2026
Young Love, Love Lost and Genuine Storytelling in Stages’ Sin Muros Festival’s first fully developed production.
REVIEW: Reuben Kaye Delivers Another Intelligent And Insightful Cabaret with His
REVIEW: Reuben Kaye Delivers Another Intelligent And Insightful Cabaret with His Latest Show HARD TO SWALLOW
Australia - Sydney: Jade Kops • May 17, 2026
HARD TO SWALLOW is the latest cabaret from Reuben Kaye and it is everything audiences have come to expect from the incredibly intelligent performer who blends ‘no holds barred’ political and social commentary with clever new music and a liberal dose of fabulously funny filth. 
REVIEW: The Power Of Female Friendship Features In STEEL MAGNOLIAS
REVIEW: The Power Of Female Friendship Features In STEEL MAGNOLIAS
Australia - Sydney: Jade Kops • May 17, 2026
Set in the late 1980’s, Robert Harling’s STEEL MAGNOLIAS expresses the enduring power of the sisterhood in helping face the challenges of life. 
Review: KENMURE STREET, Oran Mor
Review: KENMURE STREET, Oran Mor
Scotland: Natalie O'Donoghue • May 16, 2026
A verbatim drama retelling the events of a local Glaswegian community coming together to stop a dawn raid.

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