Shows in the Theater District
The best tickets for Hamilton and other Broadway shows
Hamilton, The Lion King, Wicked, Aladdin, MJ and Chicago: here is where to buy and what you pay, with honest advice on refunds, fees on top of the face value and poor seats for the price.
See our 8 picks
Tickets for Hamilton on Broadway start from €109 on GetYourGuide. For $10, you can also try the show's own digital lottery, which opens every Friday. Every Broadway ticket on our list is non-refundable, so pick your date before you pay.
GetYourGuide shows prices in your own currency. Prices change by date and seat, so check the seat map before you pay.
Our 8 picks for Broadway shows
All eight tickets are non-refundable. We list them by who each show suits, not by price.
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from €109 per person Our top pick 2 h 45 min 4.7 (190) reviews on GetYourGuide
Hamilton
Non-refundable. The story of Alexander Hamilton, told with hip-hop, jazz and R&B. The price includes fees and taxes on top of the face value.
Best for History lovers and hip-hop fans, ages 10 and up
Check availability: Hamilton on GetYourGuide - from €129 per person
Minskoff Theatre
The Lion King
2 h 30 min 4.9 (2,328) reviews on GetYourGuide
The Lion King
Non-refundable. Disney's story of the African savanna, with songs by Elton John and Tim Rice. The ticket is issued by the theatre, and a free subtitle app comes with it.
Best for Families with kids
Check availability: The Lion King on GetYourGuide - from €89 per person
Gershwin Theatre
Wicked
2 h 45 min 4.8 (363) reviews on GetYourGuide
Wicked
Non-refundable. The story of Oz before Dorothy arrives, about two friends who take different paths. The ticket is issued by the theatre.
Best for A first Broadway show
Check availability: Wicked on GetYourGuide -
from €87 per person 2 h 30 min 4.8 (2,315) reviews on GetYourGuide
Aladdin
Non-refundable. Disney's musical comedy, with the magic carpet ride to "A Whole New World". An audio guide in six languages is included.
Best for Kids and Disney fans
Check availability: Aladdin on GetYourGuide - from €64 per person
Neil Simon Theatre
MJ the Musical
2 h 30 min 4.8 (3,199) reviews on GetYourGuide
MJ the Musical
Non-refundable. Michael Jackson's greatest hits, with his famous dance moves, live on stage. Not for children under 8.
Best for Music fans
Check availability: MJ the Musical on GetYourGuide - from €69 per person
Ambassador Theatre
Chicago
2 h 30 min 4.7 (891) reviews on GetYourGuide
Chicago
Non-refundable. A tale of greed and murder in Prohibition-era Chicago, with "All That Jazz" and sharp dance moves. Broadway's longest-running American musical.
Best for Adults who like a classic
Check availability: Chicago on GetYourGuide - from €65 per person
Broadway Theatre
The Great Gatsby
2 h 30 min 4.8 (674) reviews on GetYourGuide
The Great Gatsby
Non-refundable. The Great Gatsby on stage, with big 1920s sets, singing and dancing. Not for children under 10.
Best for Date night
Check availability: The Great Gatsby on GetYourGuide - from €75 per person
Stephen Sondheim Theatre
& Juliet
2 h 30 min 4.8 (156) reviews on GetYourGuide
& Juliet
Non-refundable. A musical set to pop hits like "Larger Than Life" and "That's The Way It Is".
Best for Pop music fans
Check availability: & Juliet on GetYourGuide
Broadway show tickets compared
| Show | From | Duration | Theatre | Who it suits | Why we picked it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | €109 per person | 2 h 45 min | Richard Rodgers Theatre | History lovers and hip-hop fans, ages 10 and up | The show most visitors ask for, with 4.7 from 190 reviews. |
| The Lion King | €129 per person | 2 h 30 min | Minskoff Theatre | Families with kids | The highest rating on our list: 4.9 from 2,328 reviews. |
| Wicked | €89 per person | 2 h 45 min | Gershwin Theatre | A first Broadway show | A big, easy-to-follow musical, with 4.8 from 363 reviews. |
| Aladdin | €87 per person | 2 h 30 min | New Amsterdam Theatre | Kids and Disney fans | A fun family show, with 4.8 from 2,315 reviews. |
| MJ the Musical | €64 per person | 2 h 30 min | Neil Simon Theatre | Music fans | The lowest price of the big shows here, from €64, with 4.8 from 3,199 reviews. |
| Chicago | €69 per person | 2 h 30 min | Ambassador Theatre | Adults who like a classic | A long-running classic, with 4.7 from 891 reviews. |
| The Great Gatsby | €65 per person | 2 h 30 min | Broadway Theatre | Date night | A glamorous night out, with 4.8 from 674 reviews. |
| & Juliet | €75 per person | 2 h 30 min | Stephen Sondheim Theatre | Pop music fans | The most playful show here, with 4.8 from 156 reviews. |
€109 per person2 h 45 min 4.7 (190)
Details
- Theatre
- Richard Rodgers Theatre
- Who it suits
- History lovers and hip-hop fans, ages 10 and up
- Why we picked it
- The show most visitors ask for, with 4.7 from 190 reviews.
€129 per person2 h 30 min 4.9 (2,328)
Details
- Theatre
- Minskoff Theatre
- Who it suits
- Families with kids
- Why we picked it
- The highest rating on our list: 4.9 from 2,328 reviews.
€89 per person2 h 45 min 4.8 (363)
Details
- Theatre
- Gershwin Theatre
- Who it suits
- A first Broadway show
- Why we picked it
- A big, easy-to-follow musical, with 4.8 from 363 reviews.
€87 per person2 h 30 min 4.8 (2,315)
Details
- Theatre
- New Amsterdam Theatre
- Who it suits
- Kids and Disney fans
- Why we picked it
- A fun family show, with 4.8 from 2,315 reviews.
€64 per person2 h 30 min 4.8 (3,199)
Details
- Theatre
- Neil Simon Theatre
- Who it suits
- Music fans
- Why we picked it
- The lowest price of the big shows here, from €64, with 4.8 from 3,199 reviews.
€69 per person2 h 30 min 4.7 (891)
Details
- Theatre
- Ambassador Theatre
- Who it suits
- Adults who like a classic
- Why we picked it
- A long-running classic, with 4.7 from 891 reviews.
€65 per person2 h 30 min 4.8 (674)
Details
- Theatre
- Broadway Theatre
- Who it suits
- Date night
- Why we picked it
- A glamorous night out, with 4.8 from 674 reviews.
€75 per person2 h 30 min 4.8 (156)
Details
- Theatre
- Stephen Sondheim Theatre
- Who it suits
- Pop music fans
- Why we picked it
- The most playful show here, with 4.8 from 156 reviews.
- Group size is not stated on the booking pages.
- None of the 8 includes hotel pickup: you meet on site.
- None of the 8 can be refunded.
- Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 24 October 2026. Prices are "from" prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.
Which Broadway show should you pick?
Pick the show by who is going with you. Families do best with The Lion King or Aladdin. Couples like Chicago or The Great Gatsby. For history and hip-hop, pick Hamilton.
All eight theatre tickets on our list are for shows in the Theater District. Playbill counts 41 Broadway theatres, almost all between W 41st and W 54th Streets.
Planning a date? See our list of things to do in NYC for couples for ideas around your show.
| Show | Kind of show | Who it suits | Age guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton | Hip-hop history musical | History and music fans | Recommended 10+ |
| The Lion King | Disney musical | Families | Not stated |
| Wicked | Fantasy musical | A first Broadway show | Not stated |
| Aladdin | Disney musical comedy | Kids | Not stated |
| MJ the Musical | Pop music musical | Music fans | Not for under 8 |
| Chicago | Classic musical | Adults | Not stated |
| The Great Gatsby | 1920s musical | Date night | Not for under 10 |
| & Juliet | Pop music musical | Pop fans | Not stated |
Guides on a night out in New York
Make a night of it with a comedy club or a jazz set after the show, or catch a game.
Hamilton tickets: how to book and what to expect
You book tickets for Hamilton on Broadway online, at the box office or through the lottery. The show plays at the Richard Rodgers Theatre, 226 W 46th St.
It runs 2 hours 45 minutes, with an intermission. The show recommends it for ages 10 and up. Infants are not allowed, and every child needs a ticket. The official page is not clear on the youngest age, so check it before you book for a small child.
The show sets its own prices. There is no fixed price list on the official site. Our card starts from €109, and that price includes the agent's fees and taxes.
Guests are screened at the door. Large cameras and video gear are not allowed.
How much do Broadway tickets cost?
Broadway tickets on our list start from €64 for MJ and go up to €129 for The Lion King. These are the lowest prices; better seats cost more.
Trade press, citing the Broadway League, put the average ticket at about $131 in the 2025–26 season. That season had 14.6 million visits to Broadway shows.
Prices change by date and seat. Always look at the seat map before you pay, so you know what you get.
- MJ
- from €64
- Chicago
- from €69
- Wicked
- from €89
- Hamilton
- from €109
- The Lion King
- from €129
Cheap Broadway tickets: lottery, TKTS and rush
The lowest prices on Broadway come from lotteries and same-day booths. You need luck or flexible plans for both.
The Hamilton $10 lottery
Hamilton sells $10 tickets for every show by digital lottery. Entry opens at 10 AM every Friday and closes at noon the next Thursday. You enter in the Hamilton app or on Lucky Seat.
Winners hear on Thursday and have two hours to pay. Each winner gets up to 2 tickets. You must be 18 or older, with a photo ID that matches your entry.
TKTS booths
TKTS, run by the non-profit TDF, sells same-day tickets at 20 to 50 % off. It also sells next-day matinees. An $8 fee per ticket is included, and you can buy up to 6.
| Booth | Where | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Times Square | Broadway & W 47th St | Mon, Tue, Fri 3–8 PM; Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun 11 AM–8 PM |
| Lincoln Center | 61 W 62nd St | Tue–Sat 11 AM–6 PM; closed Sun and Mon |
Rush tickets
Some shows sell rush tickets on the day. The rules differ by show, so check the show's own site.
Where to buy Broadway tickets safely
Buy from the show's own site, the theatre box office or a TKTS booth. These are the official routes.
Hamilton's site sends you to Broadway Direct, the theatre group's own ticket site. It also names Ticketmaster, Broadway.com, TodayTix and Telecharge as sellers.
Our cards come from Broadway Inbound, a ticket agent. Its fees are in the price you see. The Lion King and Wicked tickets are issued by the theatre itself.
Prices on our cards include the agent's fees. The show's own site may cost less or more on your date, so compare before you pay.
Hamilton at the Richard Rodgers: getting there and seats
The Richard Rodgers Theatre is at 226 W 46th St, a short walk from Times Square. Come early and see the lights before the show.
The box office is open Monday to Saturday, 10 AM to 8 PM. On Sundays with one show, it opens 11 AM to 5 PM. On Sundays with two shows, it opens 11 AM to 7 PM.
Staying close makes a late show easy. See our guide on where to stay for hotels near the theatres.
Want ideas for after the curtain? Our guide to NYC at night shows what is open once the show ends.
Accessible seating and family guidance
The theatre's ticket site says the Richard Rodgers has wheelchair spots in the orchestra. One wheelchair and up to three friends can book per order.
It also says step-free seats are only in Orchestra rows A to K. The theatre has no elevators. Call the box office before you book if you need help.
For families, check each show's age guide. Hamilton is recommended for 10 and up. MJ is not for children under 8, and The Great Gatsby not for children under 10.
Other Broadway shows to book now
Beyond Hamilton, our list has seven more shows you can book now. The Lion King and Aladdin suit kids. Wicked suits a first visit.
MJ suits music fans. Chicago and The Great Gatsby suit adults. & Juliet suits fans of pop music.
Curtain times differ by show and day. Check the show's calendar before you pick a date.
Booking tips for Broadway tickets
These tickets cannot be refunded
Every show ticket on our list is non-refundable. Pick your date and time before you pay.
Check the seat map before you pay
Prices change by seat. Look at where your seats are, so you know what you pay for.
Try the lottery first
Enter the Hamilton $10 lottery on Friday. If you do not win by Thursday, you can still buy a ticket.
Check the curtain time
Each show sets its own times. Look at the show's calendar and arrive early for security checks.
Broadway tickets: questions and answers
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