The Play That Goes Wrong Broadway Theater Tickets, NYC

New World Stages / Stage 4340 West 50th StreetNew York, NY 10019
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About The Play That Goes Wrong

Overview

Experience the award-winning The Play That Goes Wrong at New World Stages in NYC. Set on the opening night of the fictional "The Murder at Haversham Manor," this show-within-a-show turns disaster into uproarious comedy as everything that can go wrong does. With slapstick humor, unexpected mishaps, and nonstop laughs, it’s a must-see in Midtown Manhattan!

up to 2 hrs

Good To Know

  • Experience the side-splitting chaos of a play within a play, where everything that can go wrong does, resulting in non-stop laughter.
  • A smash Broadway hit, this Olivier Award-winning show offers a night of comedic brilliance.
  • Show duration is approximately 2 hours, including one intermission.
  • Performing at New World Stages in the heart of Midtown Manhattan.
  • Recommended for ages 8+. Children under 4 years are not permitted in the theater.
  • Doors open 45 minutes before showtime.
  • No recording devices are allowed in the theater, including still cameras.
  • The venue is wheelchair accessible, and assisted listening devises are available.

Description

The time is right to see The Play That Goes Wrong, Broadway’s funniest and longest-running play!

Welcome to the opening night of The Murder at Haversham Manor, where things are quickly going from bad to utterly disastrous. With an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead, and actors who trip over everything (including their lines), come see why Ben Brantley of The New York Times calls The Play That Goes Wrong “A gut-busting hit!”

This Olivier Award-winning comedy is a hilarious hybrid of Monty Python and Sherlock Holmes. It’s “a riotous explosion of comedy!” (The Daily Beast) and “tons of fun for all ages!” (HuffPost). Cindy Adams of the New York Post has just one word for you: “Go!” Get tickets now; it would be WRONG to wait!

Audience:
Recommended for ages 8 and older
Children under the age of 4 are not permitted in the theatre.

Seats are assigned the best available at the time of purchase in the section selected. Please note the exact seat location given at checkout can change after the booking is placed based on availability at the time the purchase is made.

The Play That Goes Wrong Reviews

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raymond1812
"Fabulous and Great Fun"
TripAdvisor user rating 5.0 out of 5
Reviewed April 03, 2026 NEW
Firstly, you will note the odd negative review about this show. That’s the thing about comedy, if you love it you are right, if you hate it you are right.. it’s just personal taste. If you’re not sure about this type of comedy, just watch a few clips online to get your bearings, and if it’s not for you go see something else. Anyway, we were privileged to have seats in the front row which puts you right in the action, just a few feet from the actors. It was wonderful, we genuinely laughed from start to finish. Our kids are great fans of the ‘goes wrong’ series so we sort of knew what to expect, but being so close to the action, and the various disasters as props collapse, and the physical challenges the actors suffer meant we were truly immersed, and we had several interactions with the cast. We all loved it and I highly recommend the show.
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TRACEYK705
Bradford, West Yorkshire, England
"Incredibly Funny!"
TripAdvisor user rating 5.0 out of 5
Reviewed March 31, 2026 NEW
On a recent visit to New York with my husband and son we decided to do a Broadway show and as hubby isn't into musicals my son recommended this one as he'd already seen it in the UK. Its a small theatre and the fun starts as soon an you sit down with funny/weird things happening on and off stage. The humour is very slapstick and extremely funny. All actors on stage had me laughing. We were then lucky to bump into Daniel Radcliffe doing signings outside our hotel on Times Square, as he was appearing next door. Fabulous night on Broadway.
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Fearless34775471279
"The theater is child- sized"
TripAdvisor user rating 1.0 out of 5
Reviewed February 28, 2026
If you are bigger or taller than the average 12 year old this venue is probably too small for you. My husband and I wasted over $300 on this show. We were in row G on the aisle. I am 5’8 and my husband is 5’11 and our knees were so uncomfortably crammed against the seats in front of us and the seats were so uncomfortably tight that we left during the pre-show. The box office declined a refund immediately. If you are the size of a tween this could be a great show for you. I will never know.
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LegendIsland
St. Petersburg, Florida
"Laughed So Hard My Cheeks Hurt! Don’t Miss This Play!"
TripAdvisor user rating 5.0 out of 5
Reviewed October 23, 2025
My cheeks hurt from laughing. One of the funniest things I’ve been to in years. My gf and I aren’t much into musicals, so this was perfect. The cast did an incredible job, and we couldn’t even pin point who we liked the best because they were all so good and so funny. I’m not sure if it’s a usual part, but when one actor called out one of the few kids in the first row for not laughing once for 45 minutes it was perfect. Don’t understand sitting in the front row and not laughing or smiling at this. It was objectively funny all around, from great slapstick to play on words and absurd humor. It all went together great and can honestly say it would seem great for most ages, probably starting at teens. Nothing was overtly sexualized nor was language harsh, but a couple of instances could creep into that. But the humor really did cover all different types of comedy. I have encouraged my family who lives local to go and will be telling anyone who visits in the future this is a must see show. Also make sure you get there early! The fun starts prior to show time, I felt bad for the cast people couldn’t show up timely, because you could tell how much love they put into this. I want to thank each one of them for one of the best shows I’ve ever seen and hands down the funniest.
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MarkChicago
"YOU MUST GO"
TripAdvisor user rating 5.0 out of 5
Reviewed September 13, 2025
This show is amazing!! Hilarious, energetic…never a dull moment. You can tell the cast has worked really hard to make this an awesome experience for everyone. This is good, clean, fun! Everyone in the audience was laughing, almost the entire time. This is well worth it and everyone should see it.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Play That Goes Wrong

Where is the theater located?

The Play That Goes Wrong is performed at New World Stages / Stage 4, located in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood of Manhattan at 340 W 50th Street, New York, NY 10019.

How long is the show?

The show runs approximately 2 hours and includes one intermission.

Is the New World Stages theatre wheelchair accessible?

The theatre is wheelchair accessible. Wheelchair seating does not involve steps. Orchestra: There are steps between rows. Wheelchair seating does not involve steps.

Can I bring my camera to the theater?

No photography or video recording is allowed in the theater.

When should I arrive for my show?

Theater doors open approximately 45 minutes before the show. It is recommended that audiences arrive at least 30 minutes prior to showtime to find their seats, browse the available show merchandise, and settle in before the performance begins.

Is this show appropriate for children?

Yes. The show is recommended for ages 8 and up. Children under the age of 4 are not permitted into the theater.

Are concessions available?

Yes. Cocktails, non-alcoholic beverages, and light snacks are available for purchase.