New York Theatre Reviews:
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Show-Score is a community of passionate fans that writes theatre reviews of Broadway and Off-Broadway productions, to help each other discover their next NYC show. Start exploring to find your next show, or dive in and write your own theatre reviews for the shows you've seen!

Featured Shows View all


82
Great
165 Reviews
Ends Jan 21
NYC: Midtown W

A stunning, immersive sound and light show where "rooms of light" are built all around you.

75
Good
198 Reviews
Ends Jan 07
NYC: Midtown W

A new show that combines music, spoken word, and visuals in one unique, emotional experience.

70
Good
133 Reviews
Ends Dec 23
NYC: Midtown W

Mary's choices rock her family, sparking healing and understanding.

Trending New Shows - Beyond Broadway View all

Members are giving these fresh productions high scores.

95
Must See!
359 Reviews
Ends Feb 2024
NYC: Gramercy

Patrick Page explores Shakespeare's villains, revealing human nature's complexity.

91
Must See!
60 Reviews
Opens Dec 13
NYC: Chelsea

Inspired by true events, this show brings the iconic music group and its Grammy-winning album alive.

91
Must See!
150 Reviews
Ends Dec 24
NYC: Midtown E

A new show that delves into Chopin's life and music in a theatrical style.

Critics’ Picks View all

Shows that professional theatre critics are raving about!

97
Must See!
13K+ Reviews
Open run
NYC: Midtown W

A revolutionary story of passion, unstoppable ambition, and the dawn of a new nation.

92
Must See!
12K+ Reviews
Open run
NYC: Midtown W

Puppets and live actors create a magical world to tell the story of Simba's rise to the throne.

91
Must See!
4K+ Reviews
Open run
NYC: Midtown W

Winner of the 2019 Tony Award for Best Musical, this is a new twist on the classic Greek myth.

Best Shows in New York City

Best Broadway Shows

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Hamilton 12K+ Reviews
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Wicked 23K+ Reviews
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The Lion King 12K+ Reviews
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& Juliet 1K+ Reviews
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Purlie Victorious 437 Reviews
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Hadestown 3K+ Reviews
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MJ The Musical 1K+ Reviews
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The Book of Mormon 11K+ Reviews

Best Shows Off-Broadway

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La Bohème 53 Reviews
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Titanique 630 Reviews
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91
Monsieur Chopin 117 Reviews
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Hell's Kitchen 145 Reviews
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Nutcracker Rouge 292 Reviews

Show-Score aggregates New York theatre reviews for Broadway shows, Off-Broadway shows, and more! We simplify the complex New York theatre landscape, with clear scores, helpful audience reviews, summarized critic reviews, and intuitive categories to help you find the right show for you!

We amplify the voices of our community of passionate theatre fans, to help audiences discover the best shows to see in NYC, from top Broadway musicals to the best Off-Broadway plays.

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