As Broadway gears up for the 2026 spring season, everyone is waiting patiently to see who will take home the Tony Award for Best Musical. Want to see other shows that have taken home this coveted prize? Let’s take a look at the seven currently running Broadway musicals that have won the Tony Award for Best Musical (among many others).
The Lion King at the Minskoff Theatre, 1998 Tony Award winner
Grab the whole family and head on over to the Minskoff Theatre to watch this Disney classic come to life on stage. With its incredible puppeteering and beloved songs, it’s no wonder The Lion King took home six Tony Awards, including Best Musical back in 1998. Allow yourself to become immersed in the Pride Lands while following young Simba’s journey of self-discovery on his way to becoming king. This timeless story is one of Broadway’s most cherished, promising a production you don’t want to miss.
The Book of Mormon at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre, 2011 Tony Award winner
Irreverence meets infectious humor at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre with this bold nine-time Tony Award-winning musical from the creators of South Park. In The Book of Mormon, travel along with two naive and energetic Mormon men as they set out on their mission to Uganda, where cultural clashes and personal trials cause them to confront their beliefs and the world around them. It is truly an unforgettable theater experience, with uproarious satire, catchy songs, and clever lyrics that will make you laugh till you cry while reflecting on its thought-provoking themes of faith, acceptance, and identity.
Hamilton at the Richard Rodgers Theatre, 2016 Tony Award winner
With its revolutionary storytelling blend of hip-hop, jazz, and classical Broadway, Hamilton at the Richard Rodgers Theatre is a must-see for anyone, whether you love theatre or not. Winner of 11 Tony Awards (and nominated for 16 — the most in history), this musical brings to life the non-stop journey of founding father Alexander Hamilton during the American Revolution. It explores his role in shaping the United States while also delving into his struggles, desires, and personal relationships with family and other political figures. Hamilton’s diverse cast and innovative music and dance choices invite the audience to view history through a contemporary lens, as it continues to captivate and inspire audiences worldwide.
Hadestown at the Walter Kerr Theatre, 2019 Tony Award winner
We’re going way down to Hadestown, the eight-time Tony Award-winning musical playing at the Walter Kerr Theatre that reimagines the ancient Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice in a post-apocalyptic setting. The musical follows a musician, Orpheus, on his quest to rescue his love, Eurydice, from the depths of Hadestown, and underground realm ruled by the enigmatic Hades and his wife, Persephone. The musical’s score blends folk, blues, and jazz to create the hauntingly beautiful soundtrack of a world where art battles with inequality and environmental decay.
Moulin Rouge! The Musical at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre, 2020 Tony Award winner
Want to experience all of the glitz, glamor, and romance of Baz Luhrmann’s iconic film live? Well, you don’t need to head all the way to Paris; just go over the Al Hirschfeld Theatre and watch the 10-time Tony Award-winning Moulin Rouge! The Musical. Set in the bohemian underworld of Paris in the early 20th century, this musical follows the passionate love story of young poet Christian and Satine, the star courtesan of the Moulin Rouge. With a score featuring all your favorite artists, such as Katy Perry, Beyoncé, Elton John, and more, this musical captures the essence of the iconic Moulin Rouge with a vibrant, modern twist.
The Outsiders at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre, 2024 Tony Award winner
The grease got a hold on everyone at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre where the 2024 Tony Award-winning Best Musical, The Outsiders is playing. In the four-time Tony Award-winning musical, journey back to Tulsa 1967 with this stage adaptation of the best-selling novel by S.E. Hinton and film by Francis Ford Coppola. Step into the mind of 14-year-old orphan Ponyboy Curtis caught in a battle between two teenage rival gangs, the Greasers and the Socs. Desperate to escape his dead-end road town, this story follows Ponyboy, his friends, and his older brothers as they navigate a troubled adolescence and find solace in found family.
Maybe Happy Ending at the Belasco Theatre, 2025 Tony Award winner
Need a charge? Maybe Happy Ending has been electrifying audiences over at the Belasco Theatre since 2024. The six-time Tony Award-winning and 2025 Best Musical features a love story like no other! A fresh and heartfelt musical comedy set in near-future Seoul, where two out-of-date HelperBot robots, Oliver and Claire, forge an unexpected bond in a cozy apartment. As their friendship blossoms into something deeper, their journey overcomes loneliness, celebrates second chances, and asks what it truly means to be alive. With dazzling visuals, inventive staging, and an acclaimed original score by Will Aronson and Hue Park, this poignant Broadway musical is a witty tale for romantics and dreamers of every generation. You can catch Darren Criss’s Tony Award-winning performance now through May 17, 2026.