Hamilton, Hadestown and Wicked share Friday night in the same theatre district, but the bill tilts toward a different kind of gamble once you look past the marquee names. Maris, Hey, Nothing and The Telescreens cover the rock side at venues where the sound is close enough to touch.
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- Hamilton at the Richard Rodgers Theatre
- Hadestown at the Walter Kerr Theatre
- Wicked at the Gershwin Theatre
- Maris at Mercury Lounge
- Hey, Nothing at Irving Plaza
- The Great Gatsby, a New Musical
- MJ, The Musical at the Neil Simon Theatre
- The Lion King at the Minskoff Theatre
- American Ballet Theatre at the David H. Koch Theater
- Curtis Stigers at Birdland Theatre
Hamilton at the Richard Rodgers Theatre
Fri, Oct 23, 7:00 PM · Richard Rodgers Theatre · from $342
Lin-Manuel Miranda’s retelling of Alexander Hamilton, built on hip-hop, R&B and Broadway songwriting, remains one of the most-sought tickets in the city. Expect a fast, dense score and a cast that has to keep up with it.
Hadestown at the Walter Kerr Theatre
Fri, Oct 23, 7:00 PM · Walter Kerr Theatre · from $269
Anaïs Mitchell’s folk-tinged reworking of the Orpheus myth has a sound closer to New Orleans jazz and bluegrass than most Broadway scores. It is a good pick if you want something more atmospheric than a big-chorus musical.
Wicked at the Gershwin Theatre
Fri, Oct 23, 7:00 PM · Gershwin Theatre · from $110
The long-running prequel to The Wizard of Oz follows Elphaba and Glinda through a story about friendship and power. It’s a reliable, big-voiced night out at one of Broadway’s most familiar houses.
Maris at Mercury Lounge
Fri, Oct 23, 6:00 PM · Mercury Lounge – NY · from $164
Maris brings pop-rock songwriting to the Lower East Side’s Mercury Lounge, a room known for close-up shows. Arrive early if you want a spot near the stage.
Hey, Nothing at Irving Plaza
Fri, Oct 23, 7:00 PM · Irving Plaza · from $39
Hey, Nothing plays alternative rock at Irving Plaza, a mid-sized Union Square venue with good sightlines. It’s a solid choice for a loud Friday night without arena prices.
The Great Gatsby, a New Musical
Fri, Oct 23, 7:00 PM · Broadway Theatre – New York · from $129
This stage adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel takes the Jazz Age as its starting point, with a score meant to echo the era’s music. It suits anyone who enjoys period pieces with a bit of glamour.
MJ, The Musical at the Neil Simon Theatre
Fri, Oct 23, 7:00 PM · Neil Simon Theatre · from $185
MJ traces the life and catalogue of Michael Jackson through a Broadway production built around his songs and choreography. It’s a crowd-pleasing pick for anyone who wants to hear familiar hits staged at full scale.
The Lion King at the Minskoff Theatre
Fri, Oct 23, 7:00 PM · Minskoff Theatre · from $147
Julie Taymor’s staging of Disney’s animated film, with its puppetry and African-inspired score, has been running on Broadway for decades. It is one of the city’s most visually striking shows, and well suited to a family outing.
American Ballet Theatre at the David H. Koch Theater
Fri, Oct 23, 7:30 PM · David H. Koch Theater · from $101
American Ballet Theatre is one of the country’s leading classical companies, performing at Lincoln Center’s Koch Theater. A Friday evening there is a chance to see full-length ballet in one of the city’s best-known performance spaces.
Curtis Stigers at Birdland Theatre
Fri, Oct 23, 7:00 PM · Birdland Theatre · from $69
Curtis Stigers is a jazz-leaning singer known for his smooth, warm vocals and standards-driven sets. Birdland is one of the city’s classic jazz rooms, so it’s a natural fit for a relaxed late-night show.
Check the dates on each listing before you go, and book early for the Broadway titles, since prices move with demand.
