Broadway shows for Valentine’s Day 2025: where to buy tickets

Ah, New York City on Valentine’s Day.

There is no more romantic place. The towering skyline, twinkling lights, endless candlelit dining options, and horse-drawn carriage rides through Central Park under a shared blanket create an intimate atmosphere within a concrete jungle.

However, for those who prefer to spend February 14 entertaining with a loved one, the City That Never Sleeps has you covered too.

After some research, our team of romance experts found 16 Broadway shows that would make great Valentine’s Day dates (that are better than lego flowers).

Of course, there are traditional foods like “Romeo and Juliet” with Rachel Zegler and Kit O’Connor and the new comedy about love “All inclusive” starring Lin-Manuel Miranda, Annaleigh Ashford, Tim Meadows and Hank Azaria that clearly check all the Valentine’s Day date requirement boxes.

However, for the more adventurous viewers, there are many alternatives that defy expectations.

Couples looking to laugh together might appreciate Cole Escola’s smut “Oh, Maria.” also known as “the funniest play in years” or the heartbreaking play by Matt Stone and Trey Parker. “The Book of Mormon” also known as “the biggest, boldest, funniest musical” (predating “Oh, Mary”).

So, there is “Hamilton” and “Harry Potter” for couples who love fascinating entertainment, inherently romantic or not.

You really can’t go wrong with a night on Broadway. You’re watching the best actors in the world live with someone you care about (or go alone).

And to us, that sounds like a perfect Valentine’s Day in New York.

To find the show that best suits your (or your partner’s) sensibilities, here are your 16 best Broadway picks for Valentine’s Day.

Romantic Broadway Shows for Valentine’s Day

A tragedy about two young star-crossed lovers from warring families.
Starring Rachel Zegler, Kit Connor, Gabby Beans
Barrymore Theater

A collection of short stories by Simon Rich about dating, heartbreak, marriage, and more.
Starring Lin-Manuel Miranda, Annaleigh Ashford and Tim Meadows.
Hudson Theater

A new musical where a robot from future Seoul falls in love with a robot companion.
Starring Darren Criss, Helen J. Shen, Dez Duron
Belasco Theater

A musical mix about a young composer who falls in love with a cabaret star in 20th century Paris.
Starring Solea Pfeiffer, John Cardoza and Austin Durant.
Al Hirschfeld Theater

A sequel with an alternative ending to “Romeo and Juliet”.
Starring Maya Boyd, Paulo Szot and Alison Luff.
Stephen Sondheim Theater

Popular and long-running shows on Broadway

A musical about the life, times, rise and fall of Alexander Hamilton.
Starring Bryson Bruce, Andrew Call and Trey Curtis.
Richard Rodgers Theater

A musical delves into the friendship between the eventual Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda.
Starring Mary Kate Morrissey, Alexandra Socha and Donna McKechnie.
Gershwin Theater

A musical that follows two women in 1920s Chicago fighting for fame and freedom.
Starring Bianca Marroquín, Kimberly Marable, Natasha Yvette Williams
Ambassador Theater

An epilogue to the Harry Potter novels that takes place 19 years after the last book.
Starring Chadd Alexander, John Alix, Megan Byrne
Lyrical Theater

A young woman travels to a terrifying Greek underworld to free herself from poverty and the cold.
Starring Carlos Valdes, Hailey Kilgore, Daniel Breaker
Walter Kerr Theater

Newer programs

A coming-of-age story about a 17-year-old girl who dreams of becoming a musician.
Starring Maleah Joi Moon, Brandon Victor Dixon, Jessica Vosk
Shubert Theater

A clever film adaptation about a fading silent era star who lives in a mansion.
Starring Nicole Scherzinger, Tom Francis and Grace Hodgett Young.
St. James Theater

A musical about a woman who finds herself in the redwood forests of Northern California.
Starring Idina Menzel, Michael Park and De’Adre Aziza.
Dutch theater

Irreverent comedies

A musical about Mormon missionaries preaching their faith in Uganda.
Starring Kevin Clay, Cody Jamison Strand, Keziah John-Paul
Eugene O’Neill Theater

A musical about Abraham Lincoln’s wife, aspiring cabaret star, Mary Todd.
Starring Betty Gilpin, Phillip James Brannon and Bianca Leigh.
Lyceum Theater

A musical about the rivalry between two women who can literally survive anything.
Starring Megan Hilty, Jennifer Simard and Christopher Sieber.
Lunt Fontanne Theater

Big concerts in 2025

Now that you’ve seen what the Great White Way has to offer, we thought you might also be interested in a show or two.

If that’s the case, here are five big acts coming to New York in the coming months that you won’t want to miss.

• Charli XCX

• Kylie Minogue

• Maria J. Blige

• Graciela Abrams

• Dua Lipa

Who else is on the road? Take a look at our list of all the biggest artists on tour in 2025 to find the program for you.

This article was written by Matt Levycelebrity.land live events reporter. Levy stays up to date on the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway premieres, sporting events, and more live shows, and finds great ticket prices online. Since beginning his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that offers may expire and all prices are subject to change.