How do you measure a year? In overtures? In dance breaks? Standing ovations? Today, we measure 2025 in Broadway shows. Before we get wrapped up in the spring season ahead, BroadwayWorld wants to stop and salute the shows that made this year great.
Total shows
37 total productions opened on Broadway in 2025. Comparatively: 44 opened in 2024; 36 opened in 2023; and 44 opened in 2022.
Musicals vs. Plays
2025 saw 17 Broadway plays, 16 musicals, 2 return engagements, and 2 special events.
New Shows vs. Revivals
In 2025, Broadway welcomed 22 new shows and 11 revivals.
Closed vs. Still Open
23 of the new productions of 2025 have already closed (many had limited runs). 14 new shows are still running on Broadway. In total, 37 shows closed on Broadway in…
