8 new Broadway shows and how to get tickets

8 new Broadway shows and how to get tickets

What do Bette Midler, Russia’s Anastasia and a waitress have in common?

They all feature in new Broadway shows that have recently opened or are getting ready to raise the curtain.

We’ve compiled everything you need to know about the raft of new shows and how you can secure tickets for your clients that are heading to New York. Earn commission and save your clients the disappointment of missing out on in-demand tickets when they arrive.

Hello, Dolly!

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Bette Midler is returning to Broadway in one of theatre’s most cherished musicals. Hello, Dolly! was an instant sensation when it premiered on Broadway in 1964, winning ten Tony Awards and breaking the record for Broadway’s longest-running show. The show doesn’t start until March 2017 but tickets are set to sell fast so book early for clients travelling next year.

Start date: March 2017

Venue: Shubert Theatre

 

Paramour

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Cirque du Soleil has awed audiences around the world and now has a permanent home in New York with their first Broadway show, Paramour. It combines the tale of a beautiful actress during the Golden Age of Hollywood with all the heart-pounding acrobatics we’ve come to expect from Cirque du Soleil.

Opened: May 2016

Venue: Lyric Theatre

Great for: Families, circus lovers

Run time: 2 hours 20 min including intermission

Dark day: Wednesday

 

ANASTASIA

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This new musical ANASTASIA was inspired by the film of the same name and takes audiences on a journey from the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s.

Start date: March 2017

Venue: Broadhurst Theatre

Great for: Families, history lovers

Dark day: Monday

 

A BRONX TALE

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Based on the one-man show that inspired the now classic film, the streetwise musical takes audiences to the stoops of the Bronx in the 1960s. Featuring an original doo-wop score, A BRONX TALE is co-directed by Robert De Niro.

Start date: November 2016

Venue: Longacre Theatre

Great for: Film fans

Dark day: Monday

 

Holiday Inn

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A delightful new musical inspired by the Academy Award-winning film that starred Hollywood icons Bing Crosby and Fred Astaire. The heartwarming Holiday Inn has joyous dance numbers, laugh-out-loud comedy and many of Irving Berlin’s classic songs and will entertain whether you’ve seen the film countless times or are new to the story.

Start date: September 2016

Venue: Studio 54

Great for: Lovers of classic film and show tunes, families

Dark day: Monday

 

WAITRESS

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Inspired by the film of the same name, WAITRESS tells the story a waitress and expert pie maker who dreams of a way out of her small town and loveless marriage. It features original songs by Grammy nominee Sara Baraeilles.

Start date: April 2016

Venue: Brooks Atikinson Theatre

Great for: Ages 12+

Run tie: 2 hours 30 minutes (one intermission)

Dark day: Monday

 

The Great Comet

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Inspired by a 70-page slice of Tolstoy’s War and Peace, this new musical stars multi-platinum recording artist Josh Groban in his Broadway debut. Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 mixes rock, pop, soul, folk and electronic dance music with classic Broadway.

Start date: October 2016

Venue: Imperial Theatre

Great for: Families, book lovers

Run tie: 2 hours and 30 minutes, including one intermission

Dark day: Monday

 

Dear Evan Hansen

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An acclaimed new musical that starts with a little lie that grows to reveal some unforgettable truths about the way we live, the people we love and the connections we all need. Dear Evan Hansen stars Ben Platt, known for his role in Pitch Perfect and Pitch Perfect

Start date: November 2016

Venue: Belasco Theatre

Great for: Families (children 13+)

Run tie: 2 hours and 25 minutes, including one intermission

Dark day: Monday

 

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