Broadway Musicals December 2023

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s box office hit remains on the roster of Broadway shows in December 2023. Critics and audiences love Hamilton, a historical musical with a thoroughly modern twist. Telling the story of the Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, the musical depicts his chaotic life and rivalry with Aaron Burr. Interestingly, the story is told almost entirely through rap and hip-hop music. Although Hamilton is a show about US history, there’s nothing old or stale about it! Broadway fans will adore this savvy musical production.

If you’re looking for a play based on a true story, Come From Away is the production for you. This Canada-based original production will certainly be one of the most touching Broadway shows in December 2023. It depicts the events of September 11th, 2001 as affected the town of Gander in Newfoundland. 38 planes were diverted thereafter the events in New York, and thousands of travelers found themselves adrift in Gander. Come From Away shows how the townspeople came together to welcome the new international community in Gander. Above all, it is a stirring portrayal of allegiance and community amongst strangers that will touch your heart.

Aladdin is a roguish street urchin who is always getting into trouble. Meanwhile, Princess Jasmine is an adventurous soul whose father wants to marry her off to another royal. What happens when the two meet? Well, they create one of the sweetest and most energetic Broadway shows in December 2023! There’s a genie in a bottle, a transformative wish, and an evil enemy to boot. The musical is a classic underdog story that integrates love and comedy to great effect. While Aladdin is a great musical for kids, it will also keep adults entertained with funny quips and stunning visuals. Fans of the animated film will particularly love this excellent transition to the Broadway stage.

The Book of Mormon is a hugely successful musical written by South Park creators Trey Park and Matt Stone. The music is co-created with Robert Lopez who previously worked on the off-Broadway success Avenue Q. It is a raunchy, risqué, and all-around hilarious musical that will have you in stitches from start to finish. The show follows two young Mormon missionaries who decamp to Uganda in an attempt to convert the locals. They quickly find that there are far more pressing issues to be dealt with, such as AIDS and poverty. The Book of Mormon is one of the best Broadway shows in December 2023, but it’s not for the faint-hearted. However, fans of risqué comedy will adore this critically acclaimed theatrical romp.

Transferring from London’s West End, Harry Potter, and the Cursed Child is a two-play extravaganza that began previews at the Lyric Theater. A new and original story by Jack Thorne, JK Rowling, and John Tiffany, it takes place nineteen years after the events of the last Harry Potter book and follows the title character and his son Albus Severus, who befriends the son of Harry’s old school enemy Draco Malfoy when he starts school. In the UK, the play received rave reviews along with a record-breaking nine Laurence Olivier Awards. With a magical set and spellbinding special effects, it’s a perfect day out for the whole family.

The Lion King is one of the most well-known and best-loved Disney films, and the musical has followed in its footsteps to become a huge worldwide hit beloved by families, musical theater fans, and critics alike. It’s the third longest-running show in Broadway history and has grossed more than $1billion, but it hasn’t lost the sense of wonder, creativity, and joy that has rightfully earned it so many fans. Playing at the Minskoff Theatre in the heart of Times Square, it boasts music by Elton John and lyrics by Tim Rice, including much-loved songs such as Circle Of Life and Hakuna Matata.