The 5 Best Broadway Shows of 2025: A Critic’s Choice Revealed

Which new Broadway productions truly dazzled audiences and critics in 2025? Join TheaterMania’s chief critic Zachary Stewart for an exclusive guided tour through the season’s most lauded shows, including the century-hopping spectacle of Ragtime, the genre-bending Purpose, the gunslinging musical Dead Outlaw, a radical reimagining of Oedipus, and the heartfelt comedy Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York).

During this lively presentation, Stewart will share behind-the-scenes stories, production photos, and insider insights on why each of these five titles earned a permanent spot in the Broadway conversation. Learn how Purpose’s original score fuses electronic beats with traditional orchestration, why Dead Outlaw’s revisionist Wild-West narrative has become a cultural phenomenon, and how Two Strangers turns a simple cross-town delivery into a celebration of New York City’s humanity. You’ll also discover the creative risks taken by Ragtime’s revamped staging and the innovative staging techniques that modernize Sophocles’ Oedipus for today’s audiences.

Whether you’re a seasoned theatergoer hunting for your next ticket or a casual fan curious about the shows everyone will be talking about at the Tony Awards, this event is your shortcut to the best of Broadway 2025. Enjoy a post-show Q&A, mingle with fellow arts enthusiasts, and leave with a personalized watch-list so you can experience each masterpiece for yourself. Seats are limited—secure yours now and get the critic’s inside scoop before these shows sell out for the season.