Comedy (NYC Reviews) (23)

Theatre that will make you laugh out loud!

From slapstick comedy plays like 'The Play That Goes Wrong', to improvised musicals like Lin-Manuel Miranda's 'Freestyle Love Supreme!', comedy theatre remains a huge draw for New York theatregoers!

Let Show-Score's community of avid theatre fans tell you the best shows on Broadway and beyond set to make your ribs tickle! Read theatre reviews from our members and their picks for the best comedy theatre shows running in New York and New Jersey right now!

90
Excellent
12K+ 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
Ends Jun 2025
NYC: Midtown W

Cole Escola's critically acclaimed comedy exploring the forgotten life and dreams of Mary Todd Lincoln.

89
Excellent
1K+ Reviews
Ends Jun 15
NYC: Gramercy

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

89
Excellent
357 Reviews
Ends May 18
NYC: Midtown W

College roommates face deadlines, pressure, and unraveling friendships.

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.

86
Excellent
67 Reviews
Ends Dec 2025
NYC: Gramercy

Two caregivers must care for a difficult woman in this new comedy.

86
Excellent
3K+ Reviews
Open run
NYC: Midtown W

This Tony Award winning farce portrays the doomed opening night of The Murder at Haversham Manor.

85
Excellent
180 Reviews
Open run
NYC: Midtown W

A musical parody of TV's "Friends" from the 90s, featuring favorite moments from all seasons. 

85
Excellent
31 Reviews
Ends May 15
NYC: Gramercy

An adaptation of Miguel de Cervantes’ epic novel.

83
Great
88 Reviews
Opens Apr 27
NYC: Midtown W

A dark comedy musical about the outlaw-turned-corpse-turned-celebrity, Elmer McCurdy.​

81
Great
218 Reviews
Ends Dec 2025
NYC: Midtown W

The only living non-Japanese Master of the art of comic storytelling, brings Rakugo to New York.

77
Good
241 Reviews
Open run
NYC: Midtown W

An interactive new musical based on the popular hit TV series.

67
Average
74 Reviews
Ends Apr 27
NYC: Midtown W

A bloody comedy that lovingly parodies the popular horror movie of the same name.

96
Must See!
7 Reviews
Ends Jun 05
NYC: Upper W Side

Seville, a mythical Neverland, inspires tales like the Don Juan legend and Bizet’s Carmen.

94
Must See!
5 Reviews
Open run
NYC: Midtown W

A customized, interactive show with audience input that is unique every time!

47
Unpopular
7 Reviews
Open run
NYC: Virtual

A virtual production of the musical comedy following a young tech grad's experience at Burning Man. 

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Unreviewed
Opens Apr 30
NYC: Midtown W

Two sisters chase artistic dreams and love in 1935 NYC, set to Leonard Bernstein's tunes.

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Unreviewed
Opens May 29
NYC: Midtown E

British and American dads clash over culture and pride while struggling to assemble a wedding gazebo.

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Unreviewed
Opens May 02
NYC: Midtown W

A surreal comedy exploring boredom, repetition, and absurdity on a never-ending rainy afternoon.

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Unreviewed
Ends Apr 27
NYC: Lower E Side

A solo comedy exploring identity and belonging by Narie Foster, directed by Cameron King.