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Broadway in January 2025: Your Complete Guide to New and Upcoming Shows

tickadoo Editorial Team Updated 30 Jun 2026 2 min read
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English at Todd Haimes Theatre

Sanaz Toossi's Pulitzer Prize-winning drama makes its Broadway debut, exploring language, identity, and connection through the lens of four Iranian students. Opening January 23, this intimate production transforms the theatre into an immersive classroom experience where language becomes both bridge and barrier.

Anticipated Openings

Redwood (Previews Begin January 24)

Tony Award-winner Idina Menzel returns to Broadway in this groundbreaking new musical at the Nederlander Theatre. Written by Kate Diaz and Tina Landau, with contributions from Menzel herself, Redwood promises to showcase the star's legendary voice in an innovative story about nature, legacy, and renewal.

Operation Mincemeat (Previews begin February 15)

Operation Mincemeat musical poster with black brushstrokes on yellow

Fresh from its acclaimed London run, this ingenious musical about an outrageous true World War II deception arrives at the John Golden Theatre. The award-winning production brings its unique blend of comedy, drama, and British ingenuity to Broadway audiences.

Star Power on Broadway

Othello (Previews begin February 24)

Othello Broadway poster with Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal

Broadway anticipates the arrival of screen legends Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal in Shakespeare's timeless tragedy. This limited engagement at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre marks a historic pairing of two generations of acting excellence.

Don't miss these newcomers!

Buena Vista Social Club ( Previews begin February 21)

Based on the Grammy Award-winning album of the same name, this show promises to bring the sizzling sounds, contagious rhythms and entrancing dances of Cuba straight to the broadway stage. A world-class Afro-Cuban band teams up with an extraordinary ensemble of musicians, actors, and dancers from across the globe to deliver an authentic experience like no other.

Purpose (Previews begin February 25)

Purpose is an epic family drama from Tony Award-winning playwright Brandon Jacobs-Jenkins, directed by two-time Tony Award winner Phylicia Rashad. The story centers around the influential Jasper family, pillars of Black American politics, as they confront long-held secrets, faith, and the legacies of political power when the youngest son, Nazareth, returns home with an uninvited guest. Filled with humor, intrigue, and emotional depth, Purpose explores the complexities of family duty and identity.

Book for these fresh additions to Broadway!

The beginning of 2025 marks an exciting time for Broadway, with compelling new productions joining beloved long-running shows. From Pulitzer Prize-winning drama to star-studded classical theatre, this month offers something for every theatre enthusiast. Whether you're drawn to intimate plays or grand musicals, Broadway's winter season promises unforgettable theatrical experiences.

Remember to check tickadoo.com for the latest availability and special offers on all current and upcoming productions. The magic of live theatre awaits!

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