11 Broadway Shows to See Before They Close This Winter

11 Broadway Shows to See Before They Close This Winter

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Many Tony Award-winning musicals and starry plays (Robert Downey Jr., anyone?) are wrapping up their runs in January. Catch them while you can.

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12/19/2024

11 Broadway Shows to See Before They Close This Winter

As the winter season approaches, several beloved Broadway productions are preparing for their final performances. Theater enthusiasts and casual viewers alike have a limited window to experience these remarkable shows before they close their curtains for good. Here's your essential guide to the must-see productions leaving Broadway this winter.

  • Wicked - Closing January 7th, 2024: After a historic 20-year run, this magical reimagining of The Wizard of Oz story continues to captivate audiences.
  • Hamilton - Closing December 30th, 2023: Lin-Manuel Miranda's revolutionary musical about America's founding fathers remains a cultural phenomenon.
  • Back to the Future: The Musical - Closing February 4th, 2024: This nostalgic adaptation brings the beloved film to life with spectacular special effects.
  • & Juliet - Closing December 31st, 2023: A fresh take on Shakespeare's classic with contemporary pop music.
  • A Beautiful Noise - Closing January 21st, 2024: The Neil Diamond musical celebration draws to a close.
  • Hadestown - Closing January 14th, 2024: The Tony Award-winning mythological musical prepares for its final descent.
  • Some Like It Hot - Closing December 30th, 2023: The musical adaptation of the classic film takes its final bow.
  • Kimberly Akimbo - Closing January 28th, 2024: The touching and unique coming-of-age story concludes its run.
  • Life of Pi - Closing January 7th, 2024: The visually stunning adaptation of Yann Martel's novel ends its Broadway journey.
  • Peter Pan Goes Wrong - Closing December 31st, 2023: The hilarious comedy about a theater production gone awry wraps up.
  • Here Lies Love - Closing November 26th, 2023: The immersive disco musical about Imelda Marcos concludes its run.

These closings mark the end of an era for several productions, but they also make way for exciting new shows in 2024. Theater lovers should act quickly to secure tickets, as final weeks often sell out rapidly. Many shows are offering special closing performance packages and memorabilia for their final shows.

Whether you're a Broadway regular or planning your first show, don't miss the chance to be part of these productions' final chapters in theater history.

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