Escapist (NY Reviews) (100)

Shows on Broadway and beyond that help you escape to another world!

We often look to theatre to help us escape the world around us into a brand new world!

Let Show-Score's community of avid theatre fans tell you the best escapist theatre shows playing on Broadway and beyond right now!

94
Must See!
24K+ Reviews
Open run
NYC: Midtown W

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

92
Must See!
1K+ Reviews
Ends Jun 2024
NYC: Gramercy

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

92
Must See!
4K+ Reviews
Open run
NYC: Midtown W

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

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!
300 Reviews
Ends Jan 13
NYC: Upper W Side

The Met celebrates the 40th anniversary of Franco Zeffirelli’s beloved staging. 

91
Must See!
1K+ Reviews
Open run
NYC: Midtown W

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

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.

91
Must See!
2K+ Reviews
Open run
NYC: Midtown W

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

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

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

91
Must See!
1K+ Reviews
Open run
NYC: Midtown W

Returning to its Off-Broadway roots, this new production stars Corbin Bleu and Constance Wu.

90
Excellent
2K+ Reviews
Ends Dec 30
NYC: Midtown W

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

90
Excellent
77 Reviews
Opens Dec 13
NYC: Chelsea

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

90
Excellent
6K+ 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.

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?

90
Excellent
117 Reviews
Ends Jan 28
NYC: Brooklyn

 A choreographed mixological adventure of unprecedented majesty.

89
Excellent
1K+ Reviews
Ends Jan 28
NYC: Midtown W

Aspiring writers Bud and Doug act out their entire new musical alone for a group of producers.

89
Excellent
364 Reviews
Ends Jan 27
NYC: Brooklyn

A modern riff on the classic holiday tale that's a hedonistic fusion of nightlife and theatre. 

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

A new musical adventure, based on the 1985 blockbuster film of the same name.

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

A new musical about the life and career of Neil Diamond, told through his classic hit songs.

88
Excellent
2K+ 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.

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88
Excellent
15 Reviews
Opens Feb 28
NYC: Upper W Side

Two of today’s most thrilling voices share the title role of the legendary cold-hearted princess.

88
Excellent
37 Reviews
Ends Jan 07
NYC: Midtown W

Gavin Creel's debut musical, inspired by The Met, offers a fresh art-meets-music experience.

88
Excellent
608 Reviews
Open run
NYC: Midtown W

The musical take on the Monty Python film returns to Broadway with medieval humor & a stellar cast.