Five Must-See Broadway Shows Right Now

Photo: Buena Vista Social Club/Matthew Murphy

By Cititour Staff, with reviews by Brian Scott Lipton

From legendary revivals to genre-breaking new works, Broadway is buzzing this spring. Whether you're in the mood for a dazzling diva, a dancing Cuban beat, or a new rom-com, these five standout productions are commanding attention.

1. Buena Vista Social Club — Schoenfeld Theatre

In our topsy-turvy world, I’m not sure I agree that “there’s nothing a song can’t fix.” But this joyful musical proves music truly is the universal language.

Photo: Gypsy/Julieta Cervantes

2. Gypsy — Majestic Theatre

Audra McDonald needs no sherpa to climb the Everest that is Mama Rose. Her breathtaking performance will be talked about for decades.

Photo: Maybe Happy Ending/Murphy Zimmerman

3. Maybe Happy Ending — Belasco Theatre

There are many secrets to crafting the successful rom-com, but none is more important than nailing the main couple’s initial “meet cute,” and “Maybe Happy Ending,” gets it just right.

Photo: Oh, Mary/Emilio Madrid

4. Oh, Mary! — Lyceum Theatre

This don’t-miss farce proves to be a complete tour de force serving up 80 of the funniest minutes that you’ll see all summer, or probably all year.

Photo: Purpose/Marc J. Franklin

5. Purpose — Hayes Theater (Second Stage)

Beneath a polished mini-mansion lies a web of secrets. Exquisitely acted and masterfully written, this is Brandon Jacobs-Jenkins at his finest. Theatergoers shouldn’t let this opportunity pass them by.

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