Broadway Premieres in April 2025: 'Buena Vista Social Club', 'BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical', & 'Stranger Things – The First Shadow'
Broadway returns in April 2025 with dynamic new shows including 'Buena Vista Social Club', 'BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical', and 'Stranger Things - The First Shadow', alongside established favorites.
Published on April 4, 2025
New York City’s Broadway is set for an exciting season in April 2025. The stage will come alive with innovative storytelling and vibrant productions. The season kicks off with the musical 'Buena Vista Social Club', which celebrates the legacy of legendary Cuban musicians under the direction of Saheem Ali.
Adding to the buzz, 'BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical' brings the iconic cartoon character to life with music from David Foster and Jerry Mitchell’s visionary direction. Fans of nostalgic charm and modern musical theater alike can also look forward to 'Stranger Things - The First Shadow', a production that takes audiences back to 1959 Hawkins, exploring the early days of the celebrated Netflix universe.
Beyond these marquee shows, Broadway’s 2025 line-up includes perennial favorites like 'Aladdin', 'The Lion King', and 'Little Shop of Horrors'. The season is further enriched by diverse voices, as seen with productions such as 'Real Women Have Curves: The Musical', which recently premiered on March 31, 2025, offering a fresh perspective on the Latino immigrant experience in America.