Audience Acclaimed Shows (NY Reviews) (24)

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!

96
Must See!
11K+ Reviews
Open run
NYC: Midtown W

The award-winning, hip-hop infused musical about America then, told by America now. 

94
Must See!
53 Reviews
Open run
NYC: Greenwich V

A wild, wacky, Off-Broadway sketch comedy show full of surprises.

93
Must See!
22K+ Reviews
Open run
NYC: Midtown W

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

91
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!
2K+ 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.

89
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
889 Reviews
Open run
NYC: Midtown W

Returning to its Off-Broadway roots, this new production stars Matt Doyle and Maude Apatow.

89
Excellent
148 Reviews
Ends Aug 2023
NYC: Midtown W

A Broadway transfer of the dramatic musical about the trial of Leo Frank, based on a true story.

89
Excellent
75 Reviews
Ends May 12
NYC: Gramercy

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

88
Excellent
92 Reviews
Ends May 2023
NYC: Gramercy

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

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

This much-awarded musical about a bubbly teen (who looks 72!), is now acclaimed on Broadway.

87
Excellent
10K+ Reviews
Ends Apr 16
NYC: Midtown W

This classic Andrew Lloyd Webber musical is the longest running in Broadway history.

87
Excellent
2K+ 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.

87
Excellent
138 Reviews
Ends Jun 2023
NYC: Midtown W

Anthony Rapp's solo musical show, adapted from his memoir of the same name.

86
Excellent
6K+ Reviews
Open run
NYC: Midtown W

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

86
Excellent
65 Reviews
Open run
NYC: Gramercy

Based on the stories by children's author Eric Carle, the theatrical puppet adaptations return.

86
Excellent
1K+ Reviews
Open run
SIX
NYC: Midtown W

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

86
Excellent
98 Reviews
Ends Apr 02
NYC: Midtown W

The return of Hansol Jung's mischievous new play about the families we choose and un-choose.

86
Excellent
641 Reviews
Open run
NYC: Midtown W

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

86
Excellent
669 Reviews
Open run
NYC: Midtown W

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

86
Excellent
293 Reviews
Ends Sep 2023
NYC: Gramercy

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

86
Excellent
144 Reviews
Opens Mar 26
NYC: Midtown W

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

86
Excellent
243 Reviews
Opens Mar 30
NYC: Midtown W

The award-winning play, based on the novel by Yann Martel, comes to Broadway after a hit London run.