Beyond the daily puzzle
Broadway guides
A little reading before the curtain rises. Discover new Broadway shows, understand theatre traditions, and get closer to the musicals you love.
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The opening calendar
New Broadway shows in 2026 & 2027
A calendar of selected new musicals, plays, and revivals, with preview dates and a guide to each production.
Checked October 27, 2026
Read the guide →Before you go
What are Broadway previews?
Understand the difference between a first preview and opening night, and decide which performance suits you.
Checked October 27, 2026
Read the guide →Theatre essentials
Broadway vs. Off-Broadway: what is the difference?
Decode the theatre labels, understand the seat-count shorthand, and follow a musical from one production to another.
Checked November 1, 2026
Read the guide →Theatre essentials
What is the book of a musical?
Make sense of book, music, lyrics, and libretto, with examples from Into the Woods, Wicked, and Hamilton.
Checked November 1, 2026
Read the guide →Play together
How to host a Broadway trivia night
A practical one-hour plan for theatre fans, with free quiz packs, host rules, printable sheets, and a screen-ready presenter.
Checked November 1, 2026
Read the guide →Seasonal picks
Christmas musicals for the holidays
Holiday stage musicals, the movie musicals families rewatch every December, and the Christmas shows playing this season.
Checked November 3, 2026
Read the guide →Broadway history
Every Tony Award for Best Musical winner
The full list of Best Musical winners by year, with the writers and a link to each show's guide.
Checked November 3, 2026
Read the guide →Broadway history
The longest-running Broadway shows
The top 40 Broadway runs by performance count, with opening and closing dates and which shows are still running.
Checked November 3, 2026
Read the guide →For teachers
The best musicals for high schools to perform
A director's shortlist of school-friendly musicals with licensing, cast size, and content notes.
Checked November 3, 2026
Read the guide →On the road
Broadway tours in 2026 & 2027
An interactive map of every touring Broadway show, with each city, theatre, and date on the route.
Checked November 2, 2026
Read the guide →Follow your curiosity
Find a familiar story, discover a songwriter, or meet the characters behind your favorite songs.
Musicals for kids and families
Compare stories and themes, with a starting point for exploring musicals together.
Explore →Musicals based on movies
Follow familiar films to the stage, then explore their plots, songs, and characters.
Explore →What is a jukebox musical?
Explore musicals built around existing songs, from artist biographies to fictional stories.
Explore →Find musicals by composer
Follow the writers behind a favorite score to more shows you might enjoy.
Explore →Musical theatre characters A to Z
Meet leading roles, villains, and supporting characters, with stories and signature songs.
Explore →Broadway trivia with answers
Put your knowledge to work with free quizzes for a solo challenge or a theatre quiz night.
Explore →
Know your musicals?
There is a mystery musical and a mystery character waiting every day. Both games are free, with eight guesses and no account needed.