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Having seen over 320 shows in cities like London, New York, Edinburgh in 2024, it was certainly difficult to narrow it down to my top ten shows of the year, but I have done my best! This list is a mix of plays, musicals and stand-up comedy shows that I have seen as both a critic, as well as some that I went to as a punter.

44 Broadway shows opened in 2024, and while not all of them were loved by the critics, there were plenty of standouts all year long. We're breaking down the best Broadway shows of 2024 by month.

Broadway says goodbye to three productions. Suffs takes its final bow at the Music Box Theatre following 24 previews and 301 regular performances; Back to the Future will conclude its run at the Winter Garden Theatre following 35 previews and 597 regular performances; and Elf ends its limited engagement at the Marquis Theatre after 8 previews and 57 regular performances.

Check out what's coming up at Birdland Jazz Club and Birdland Theater, December 30th - January 12th.

With a clever script, beloved music, and strong teams both on and off the stage, '& Juliet' is an incredibly witty, thoughtful, and joyful show, and the National Tour’s run at the Kennedy Center is the perfect way to cap off the year.

Binge Free Festival, the month-long festival of free shows at Santa Monica Playhouse, returns for the ninth time this February. The Festival will run from February 25 through March 30.

BACK TO THE FUTURE: The Musical is coming to San Francisco! The Broadway and West End show, based on the Universal Pictures/Amblin Entertainment film, will play BroadwaySF's Orpheum Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Titanique will continue its global trek in 2025, with the musical premiering in Paris this April. Learn more about Titanique and see how to purchase tickets to its productions!

The holidays are upon us and BroadwayWorld is continuing our favorite annual tradition of celebrating the holiday season with a Twelve Days of Christmas countdown with stars picking their favorite holidays tunes. Day 9 features Zachary Quinto and Shailene Woodley.

The holidays are upon us and BroadwayWorld is continuing our favorite annual tradition of celebrating the holiday season with a Twelve Days of Christmas countdown. Day 8 features Kelli O'Hara, Matthew Morrison and Bartlett Sher.

The new musical WHY AM I SO SINGLE? will release its Original London Cast Recording in early 2025, with the first single, Disco Ball, releasing early on Monday 16th December.

The award-winning hit musical THE BODYGUARD will tour the UK and Europe in 2025/2026 opening at Birmingham’s Alexandra Theatre in September. Learn more here!

The Workers Circle honored two-time Tony Award-winning songwriter and performer Shaina Taub with the Workers Circle Activism Award at the organization's Annual Benefit on December 9, 2024.

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 12, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

When it was first announced back in May, Musikal Dangdut: Kukejar Kau Sayang (lit. Dangdut Musical: I’ll Chase You My Love) made waves throughout the Indonesian musical theater community. It was a provocative, intriguing proposition: dangdut AND musical theater? It’s unheard of.

The first major London revival of Mel Brooks’ musical adaptation of The Producers is now open at the Menier Chocolate Factory, directed by Tony Award-winning Patrick Marber and Broadway choreographer Lorin Latarro.

Playhouse Square has announced that tickets for & Juliet are currently on sale for a three-week run with performances March 4 – 23, 2025. 

HOLIDAY REGARDS at Urban Stages, a collection of Michael Colby's songs sung by a fine company repeats 12/8 & 12/16. Part of a mega-series of shows with over 100 performers total (cabaret, theatre, jazz, more) at Urban Stages in Manhattan.

Branford's Legacy Theatre has announced a star-studden lineup for the 2025 Sunday Broadway Concert Series lineup for the historic theatre's 5th anniversary season.

Un’unica notte magica nella quale un cast d’eccezione, accompagnato dalla FVG Orchestra diretta da Beatrice Venezi, interpreterà oltre trenta indimenticabili melodie tra cui la celebre “Let it Go” - dal musical Disney “Frozen”, e poi “Wicked”, “Mary Poppins”, “Mamma Mia!”, “Shrek”, “La famiglia Addams”, “Jekyll & Hyde”, “Funny Girl”, “Pretty Woman” e “The Greatest Showman”.

Pacific Symphony and GRAMMY Award-winning artist Joss Stone will present 'Merry Christmas, Love,' a special holiday performance showcasing Stone's soulful voice and songwriting talents. Learn how to purchase tickets.

An open call for dancers is set for this month for & Juliet, the musical comedy which will play Toronto’s historic Royal Alexandra Theatre, beginning performances in December 2025. 

As rehearsals get underway, Jamie Wilson Productions has announced the full cast for the revival of The Watermill Theatre's production of the Broadway and West End hit musical Calamity Jane.

The musical adaptation of the fantasy movie Nanny McPhee, written by Emma Thompson, is eyeing a run in London's West End in 2026.

Joining double Olivier Award winner Sheridan Smith at her ultimate Christmas party, is West End and Broadway royalty, Tony Award winner and Grammy nominee Alfie Boe OBE.