New York City Set to Break Tourism Record in 2025 with Broadway Leading the Charge
Published on
February 3, 2025
New York City is on track to break its previous tourism record, with projections indicating a visitation of 68 million people in 2025, reports from the New York State Comptroller’s Office reveal. This anticipated figure surpasses the city’s record from 2019, which saw 66.6 million visitors. Despite the colder months, winter remains a popular season for visitors, with Broadway’s dazzling performances continuing to be a highlight of the city’s attractions.
This winter season, The Broadway Collection is set to captivate audiences with an exciting array of shows that include both beloved classics and innovative new plays. Broadway’s 2025 lineup offers memorable experiences for all theater enthusiasts, featuring productions like:
- Boop – Staged at the Broadhurst Theatre, this musical follows the famed Betty Boop as she navigates a day away from her celebrity lifestyle, embarking on a colorful, musical journey through New York City, inspiring herself and others to achieve greatness.
- Operation Mincemeat – Playing at the Golden Theatre, this play humorously recounts a true WWII story where the Allies used a deceased man’s body to deploy a deceptive strategy against the Nazis, blending elements of farce and spy thriller.
- Buena Vista Social Club – At the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre, this show brings the legendary Cuban band to life through a vibrant narrative of ambition, renewal, and the transformative power of music, accompanied by an international ensemble of performers.
- Stranger Things: The First Shadow – Set in 1959, this production at the Marquis Theatre dives into the lives of the residents of a typical town as they encounter the mysterious new student Henry Creel, whose presence reveals that the past’s shadows are hard to escape.
- SMASH – Inspired by the popular TV series, this musical at the Imperial Theatre offers a comedic look behind the scenes of creating the Marilyn Monroe musical “Bombshell,” featuring popular songs and intricate choreography.
- Death Becomes Her – A comedic narrative of rivalry and immortality unfolds at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, where two women, after consuming a magical potion, find themselves locked in an eternal and hilarious battle over love and beauty.
- Just in Time – The Circle in The Square Theatre hosts this engaging musical that showcases the life of Bobby Darin through his famous songs and a narrative set in a lively nightclub, promising an immersive experience for the audience.
For those planning to experience one of Broadway’s many offerings, from new hits to enduring favorites like Chicago, The Book of Mormon, Hamilton, or The Lion King, The Broadway Collection advises securing tickets through official channels or reputable travel agents to ensure a hassle-free theater-going experience.
