The Broadway League's Broadway Bridges program, which aims to ensure NYC public high school students see a Broadway show, has returned for 2026. The program, which serves schools across all five boroughs, invites high school sophomores and public high schools to see a participating Broadway show for just $10, with the goal of making sure every NYC public school student sees a Broadway show before they graduate.

Since launching in 2017, the program has served more than 160,000 NYC public school students and their chaperones. A spin-off national program, Broadway Bridges on the Road, was launched in 2024.

Shows participating this year include & Juliet, Aladdin, Buena Vista Social Club, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Chicago, Death Becomes Her, Hadestown, Hell's Kitchen, Maybe Happy Ending, MJ, Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Operation Mincemeat, Ragtime, SIX: The Musical, Stranger Things: The First Shadow, The Great Gatsby, The Lion King, The Lost Boys, The Outsiders, and Two Strangers (Carry A Cake Across New York).

"By offering tickets to students across New York City public schools, Broadway Bridges makes it possible for thousands of young people to experience Broadway as part of their education," says Broadway League President Jason Laks in a statement. "The scale of this spring’s participation reflects the commitment of productions, educators, and public partners to ensuring Broadway is accessible to the next generation."

"For so many of our students, this is their first exposure to the thrill of Broadway. We know it opens their eyes to the possibility of careers in the arts. We deeply appreciate our partnership with The Broadway League and the city's Department of Education for making this magic happen," adds United Federation of Teachers President Michael Mulgrew.

Educators can register for the program and find additional information at BroadwayBridges.org.