Hamilton, Hadestown and Wicked all open on Friday night, so the Broadway calendar is doing what it does best. Against that, Agnes Obel’s piano-and-voice set at Rough Trade NYC Below and Igorrr’s genre-smashing shows at Webster Hall pull the weekend in a very different direction.
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- Hamilton at the Richard Rodgers Theatre
- Agnes Obel at Rough Trade NYC Below
- Igorrr at Webster Hall
- Hadestown at the Walter Kerr Theatre
- The Lion King at the Minskoff Theatre
- Josh Thomas at Gramercy Theatre
- Kathy Griffin at Town Hall
- MJ — The Musical at the Neil Simon Theatre
- Wicked at the Gershwin Theatre
- Andrew McMahon at City Winery
Hamilton at the Richard Rodgers Theatre
Fri, Oct 16, 7:00 PM · Richard Rodgers Theatre · from $415
Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hip-hop retelling of Alexander Hamilton remains one of the most in-demand tickets on Broadway. Expect a dense, fast score and a cast that carries the show’s rap-heavy style with precision.
Agnes Obel at Rough Trade NYC Below
Fri, Oct 16, 6:00 PM · Rough Trade NYC Below · from $59
The Danish singer-songwriter builds spare, haunting arrangements around piano and voice, with a sound that sits somewhere between chamber pop and folk. A small room suits her quiet, layered material well.
Igorrr at Webster Hall
Fri, Oct 16, 6:30 PM · Webster Hall · from $60
French experimental artist Igorrr mixes baroque harpsichord, metal, electronic music and breakbeats into an unpredictable live show. It is a loud, playful night for listeners who like their genres colliding.
Hadestown at the Walter Kerr Theatre
Fri, Oct 16, 7:00 PM · Walter Kerr Theatre · from $253
Anaïs Mitchell’s folk-tinged reworking of the Orpheus and Eurydice myth has won major awards for its jazz-and-folk score. The staging is inventive, and the songs work well even for first-time visitors.
The Lion King at the Minskoff Theatre
Fri, Oct 16, 7:00 PM · Minskoff Theatre · from $147
Julie Taymor’s puppetry-driven staging of Disney’s animated classic has run for decades and still draws big crowds. Expect striking costumes, African-inspired music and a visual spectacle that works for all ages.
Josh Thomas at Gramercy Theatre
Fri, Oct 16, 7:00 PM · Gramercy Theatre · from $7
The Australian comedian is known for character-driven, observational stand-up with a sharp, self-deprecating edge. His material is conversational and warm, making for a relaxed night out.
Kathy Griffin at Town Hall
Fri, Oct 16, 7:00 PM · Town Hall Theatre – NY · from $64
Kathy Griffin is a veteran stand-up with a loud, fearless style and decades of television experience. Her live shows are candid and quick, with a lot of crowd interaction.
MJ — The Musical at the Neil Simon Theatre
Fri, Oct 16, 7:00 PM · Neil Simon Theatre · from $173
This biographical musical traces Michael Jackson’s career through his most famous songs and dance numbers. It is a crowd-pleaser built around the music, with choreography that gets close to the originals.
Wicked at the Gershwin Theatre
Fri, Oct 16, 7:00 PM · Gershwin Theatre · from $110
Stephen Schwartz’s musical retells the story of the Wicked Witch of the West before Oz. It is a long-running favourite known for its big ballads, spectacle and emotional core.
Andrew McMahon at City Winery
Fri, Oct 16, 7:00 PM · City Winery – New York City · from $297
The former frontman of Something Corporate and founder of Jack’s Mannequin brings piano-driven pop-rock to an intimate venue. Expect a catalogue of anthemic songs that fans sing along to.
Check dates and times on the ticket listings before you go, and book early for Hamilton and the Lion King, which tend to sell out. Prices vary a lot by seat and date.
