Period Piece (NY Reviews) (11)

Shows on Broadway and beyond that take you back in time.

Let Show-Score's community of avid theatre fans tell you the best New York City theatre shows that are set in the past! Read Theatre reviews from our members and their picks for the best period theatre shows running 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. 

87
Excellent
17 Reviews
Ends May 10
NYC: Gramercy

Repertorio Espanol's revival of Lorca's tragic tale of a cloistered world of women in 1930's Spain.

85
Excellent
1K+ Reviews
Open run
NYC: Midtown W

A world premiere musical based on Baz Luhrmann’s Oscar-winning film, featuring its iconic songs.

84
Great
2K+ Reviews
Ends Oct 2023
NYC: Midtown W

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

83
Great
5K+ Reviews
Open run
NYC: Midtown W

A long-running revival of Kander and Ebb's satirical musical about lust, treachery, and murder.

83
Great
27 Reviews
Ends Dec 2023
NYC: Gramercy

An adaptation of Miguel de Cervantes’ epic novel.

83
Great
88 Reviews
Opens Apr 13
NYC: Upper W Side

A revival of the classic musical, featuring an updated book by acclaimed writer Aaron Sorkin.

79
Good
230 Reviews
Ends Jun 2023
NYC: Midtown W

A new production of Henrik Ibsen's classic drama, led by Academy Award® winner Jessica Chastain.

77
Good
36 Reviews
Ends Apr 01
NYC: West Village

A new adaptation of the Henry James novel in a sparse, actor-focused staging.

Score it Buy from $35
Unreviewed
Opens May 03
NYC: Midtown W

Encores' new concert revival of the timeless musical, based on Oliver Twist.

Score it Buy from $79
Unreviewed
Starts May 23
NYC: Midtown W

The roaring twenties are reborn in this new immersive take on F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel.