In a year marked by political unease, cultural whiplash, and an industry still recalibrating its sense of purpose and underlying economics, New York theater often looked backward even as it searched for new ways forward. This list reflects the ten best Broadway and Off?Broadway shows that opened in 2025. Thus, it does include shows that were part of the 2024-2025 season but opened in 2024, including “Maybe Happy Ending” and “Sunset Boulevard.” The list is dominated by musical revivals—some revelatory, some restorative, some simply executed at an exceptionally high level. Alongside them sit a galvanizing youth?driven new play, a sharply...
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