How to See What Broadway Shows Are Currently Playing on Playbill

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Go to playbill.com and use the "What's Playing on Broadway and Beyond" section on the homepage. It lists shows currently running and shows that are on the way, each paired with its theatre. From any show entry you can open a details page or follow a "Buy Tickets" link that takes you to the box office. To browse the full list rather than just the featured titles, use the "See All Shows" link.

What the show listings include

Each entry in the section gives you three things at a glance:

  • Show title — for example, The Book of Mormon, The Great Gatsby, The Lion King, Oh, Mary!
  • Theatre — the venue where it's playing, such as the Eugene O'Neill Theatre, Broadway Theatre, Minskoff Theatre, or Lyceum Theatre
  • Two actions — "View Details" for more information and "Buy Tickets" to purchase

Some entries also carry a closing date. Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), for instance, is listed with a close of Nov 29, 2026 at the Longacre Theatre, so the listing tells you both what's running and how long you have to see it.

Steps to find a show

  1. Open playbill.com.
  2. Find the "What's Playing on Broadway and Beyond" heading on the homepage.
  3. Scan the featured entries for a title or theatre you want.
  4. Select "View Details" to read about that show, or "Buy Tickets" to go straight to the box office.
  5. If you don't see what you're looking for, select "See All Shows" to open the complete list.

The "Buy Tickets" links are worth noting: Playbill states that when you click to buy tickets through the site, it takes you directly to the box office rather than to a resale marketplace.

If you want more than the current lineup

The homepage also points to related resources under "Broadway Schedule & Tickets," which covers questions the show list alone doesn't answer:

Resource What it answers
Broadway Weekly Schedule When all shows are performing this week
Broadway Rush, Lotto & SRO How to get tickets through rush, lotto, and standing room policies
What's Currently Playing on Broadway Reviews and need-to-know information on shows running right now

So if you already know which show you want but need to know which performances are available, or you want a cheaper route to a seat, those pages pick up where the show list leaves off.

What else is on the homepage

Beyond the show listings, the site is organized into a few other areas you'll see while browsing:

  • Playbill Editorial — news items, including Broadway, regional, and Broadway Cares coverage
  • Photos and videos — galleries such as tour launch coverage and performance celebrations
  • Industry Resources — including theatre jobs listings

These are separate from the show listings, so if your goal is simply "what can I see right now," stay with the "What's Playing" section and the "See All Shows" link.