April is absolutely stacked, we’re talking 10+ openings hitting Broadway in just a few weeks. If you’re trying to get ahead of the Tony Awards buzz (or just want to flex that you saw it first), here’s your ultimate breakdown of what’s opening, when, and why you should care.
CATS: THE JELLICLE BALL
Opens April 7
Andrew Lloyd Webber — but make it downtown, queer, and electric. CATS gets a fierce reinvention, trading the junkyard for NYC’s ballroom scene. Think voguing battles, “Face” and “Runway” categories, and a whole lot of chosen family energy. This isn’t your childhood Cats — it’s bold, unapologetic, and already critically acclaimed.
Go if you want: high-concept theater + dance + queer excellence.
DEATH OF A SALESMAN
Opens April 9
A revival of DEATH OF A SALESMAN is always an event, and for good reason. Arthur Miller’s Pulitzer Prize-winning classic dives into the final unraveling of Willy Loman, a man chasing a version of success that was never really his. It’s devastating, intimate, and painfully relevant.
Go if you want: powerhouse acting and a timeless gut punch.
TITANIQUE
Opens April 12
Yes, it’s exactly what you think — and more. TITANIQUE retells Titanic through the completely reliable perspective of Céline Dion. Expect iconic songs, absurd comedy, and pure camp chaos as Céline hijacks a museum tour to spill what really happened to Jack and Rose.
Go if you want: to laugh, sing, and not take anything seriously.
FEAR OF 13
Opens April 15
A gripping, true-story drama led by Adrien Brody and Tessa Thompson. FEAR OF 13 follows a man wrongfully imprisoned on death row for 22 years as he fights for justice through DNA evidence. It’s intense, emotional, and deeply human.
Go if you want: edge-of-your-seat storytelling with serious weight.
PROOF
Opens April 16
Proof returns to Broadway with its Pulitzer- and Tony-winning story of genius, grief, and uncertainty. Catherine, the daughter of a brilliant but unstable mathematician, must navigate love, loss, and a potentially groundbreaking discovery. Is the proof real? And more importantly — is it hers?
Go if you want: smart drama with emotional depth.
SCHMIGADOON!
Opens April 20
From screen to stage, SCHMIGADOON! arrives on Broadway with big Golden Age energy. Two NYC doctors stumble into a technicolor musical town and can’t leave until they find true love. Expect classic musical theater tropes, catchy songs, and a lot of meta humor.
Go if you want: nostalgia with a wink.
THE BALUSTERS
Opens April 21
Neighborhood drama… but make it hilarious. Written by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning playwright David Lindsay-Abaire. THE BALUSTERS turns a petty community board dispute (yes, over a stop sign) into an all-out suburban war. Small stakes, huge personalities.
Go if you want: comedy that feels a little too real.
BEACHES
Opens April 22
Starring Jessica Vosk as Cee Cee Bloom and Kelli Barrett as Bertie White. Beaches adapts the beloved story of lifelong friendship between Cee Cee and Bertie — from childhood dreams to adult heartbreak. Bring tissues With big voices and even bigger emotions, this one is built to make you cry (in the best way).
Go if you want: emotional storytelling and sweeping musical moments.
THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
Opens April 23
Let’s do the Time Warp…again! THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW crashes back onto Broadway with all its wild, campy, interactive glory. Expect aliens, fishnets, audience callouts, and absolute chaos.
Go if you want: a party, not just a show.
JOE TURNER’S COME AND GONE
Opens April 25
Directed by Debbie Allen, JOE TURNER’S COME AND GONE returns in a powerful revival set during the Great Migration. Centered on a Pittsburgh boardinghouse, it explores identity, history, and the search for self after unimaginable loss. It’s poetic, haunting, and deeply important.
Go if you want: rich storytelling rooted in history.
THE LOST BOYS: A NEW MUSICAL
Opens April 26
The cult classic goes full pop-rock. THE LOST BOYS gets a musical adaptation following a family who moves to a California town full of dangerously cool vampires. It’s edgy, nostalgic, and primed for a new generation of fans.
Go if you want: 80s vibes + vampires + rock music.
Bottom line: April on Broadway is stacked. Whether you’re here for revivals, new musicals, camp chaos, or prestige drama, there’s something opening literally every few days.
Get your tickets early, and start placing bets on what’s heading to the Tonys.
