Audience Acclaimed Shows (NY Reviews) (23)

A list of shows on Broadway and beyond that are top rated by Show-Score members!

With an excellent score of 86+, these shows have been certified Audience Acclaimed by Show-Score members, representing the top theatre shows in and around New York City.

Let Show-Score's community of avid theatre fans tell you the best Broadway and Off-Broadway theatre shows! Read New York Theatre reviews from our members and their picks for the theatre shows running in New York City right now!

97
Must See!
12K+ Reviews
Open run
NYC: Midtown W

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

94
Must See!
23K+ Reviews
Open run
NYC: Midtown W

This all-ages musical spectacle tells the untold true story of the Witches of Oz.

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.

92
Must See!
123 Reviews
Ends Oct 31
NYC: Brooklyn

A baroque burlesque re-imagining of the creation myth of Adam, Eve, and the fall of man.

91
Must See!
877 Reviews
Ends Jan 2024
NYC: Gramercy

A musical parody of the classic film, Titanic, using Celine Dion's music.

91
Must See!
3K+ 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.

90
Excellent
2K+ Reviews
Open run
NYC: Midtown W

A brand new musical that imagines a new life for Juliet after Romeo, scored to iconic pop hits.

90
Excellent
11K+ Reviews
Open run
NYC: Midtown W

Two teenage missionaries are sent to Africa to spread the word of Jesus Christ. What could go wrong?

89
Excellent
1K+ Reviews
Open run
NYC: Midtown W

Returning to its Off-Broadway roots, this new production stars Jeremy Jordan and Joy Woods.

89
Excellent
3K+ Reviews
Open run
NYC: Midtown W

Harry Potter is all grown up in this Tony-winner that brings the magic of the books alive on stage.

89
Excellent
1K+ Reviews
Open run
NYC: Midtown W

Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford star in a new revival of Stephen Sondheim's bloody good classic.

89
Excellent
1K+ Reviews
Open run
NYC: Midtown W

Featuring Michael Jackson's greatest hits and a book by two-time Pulitzer Prize-winner Lynn Nottage.

88
Excellent
241 Reviews
Opens Sep 27
NYC: Midtown W

A revival of Ossie Davis' classic play, starring Leslie Odom Jr., directed by Kenny Leon.

88
Excellent
1K+ Reviews
Open run
NYC: Midtown W

A new musical adaptation of the classic Hollywood film of the same name.

88
Excellent
111 Reviews
Ends Jul 2024
NYC: Gramercy

A young man seeks out singing lessons from a respected coach, who sees herself in his song choice.

Score it Buy from $57
87
Excellent
500 Reviews
Opens Oct 02
NYC: Midtown W

President Eisenhower reflects on his life and achievements after he is compared to other presidents.

87
Excellent
2K+ Reviews
Open run
NYC: Midtown W

The five-time Tony Award-winning musical about growing up and growing old… in no particular order.

87
Excellent
130 Reviews
Ends Jul 2024
NYC: Gramercy

Marco Antonio Rodríguez’s adaptation of the hit novel. Performed in Spanish with English supertitles

87
Excellent
7K+ Reviews
Open run
NYC: Midtown W

Disney's stage adaptation features hit songs from the film, plus several new songs for Broadway.

87
Excellent
1K+ Reviews
Open run
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NYC: Midtown W

An exuberant, pop celebration of 21st century girl power featuring the wives of Henry VIII.

86
Excellent
704 Reviews
Ends Oct 29
NYC: Midtown W

A salacious comedy behind closed doors about secrets, love, and secret loves.

86
Excellent
1K+ Reviews
Open run
NYC: Chelsea

An award-winning site-specific Macbeth-meets-Hitchcock performance piece by Britain's Punchdrunk.