New York City is the place to satisfy the drama appetite of the people. Millions visit this city every year just to watch these musicals and plays. Most of these shows are high acclaimed. Be it star-driven dramas or blockbusters that are ideal for the family, there are many offerings that one may enjoy here. Here are the top choices according to the theatre critics that are unmissable.

The Book of Mormon

This is an ode to the subversive and obscene satire and has to be one of the funniest shows you would witness. The writers of this show have South Park do their credit.

Dear Evan Hansen

The protagonist of the show is a high school student who is dealing with a classmate suicide. This one is a musical and is based around Steven Levenson’s book.

Hamilton

Lin Manuel Miranda has successfully bridged hip hop with wonderful storytelling. It has an immigrant slant based on Alexander Hamilton. This act takes you back to American history, but in an entirely new format.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Harry Potter has finally arrived on broadway. Get ready to witness the theatrical magic. The storytelling is magic and the audience is left awestruck and satisfied after witnessing this grandeur.

Come from Away

This one is a musical made by Irene Sankoff and David Hein. It is about the aftermath of 9/11. The show uplifts your soul and is deeply satisfying.

Freestyle Love Supreme

This one is a 90-minute performance, directed by Thomas Kail. The guest appearances will leave you starstruck and the show is all about improvised sketches and raps.

Girl from the North Country

This play comprises 20 songs by Bob Dylan. The actors are all excellent and their action of the play leaves the audience spellbound.

Hadestown

This one is a thrilly and moody musical that is all about Orpheus, the ancient Greek myth and Eurydice. The music of the show and the dynamic acting brings the story to life.

The Lion King

Created by Julie Taymor, it has the Disney movie Lion King’s plot. It offers some elegant puppetry and acts by some incredible African beasts.

Moulin Rouge

The actors of this show Natalie Mendoza and Aaron Tveir are lovers who are caught in a bad romance, as Lady Gaga puts it. The set is gaudy and gorgeous and an adaptation of the 2001 movie of Baz Luhrmann. The theme of the show is opulent and the music is are hits. The whole show just dazzles.