If you love thrillers...

If you love thrillers...

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For those who live for the thrill of the story, this collection explores the darkest corners of the human psyche. See our top picks for the mystery lover in you.

Disruption

from $67

What if a machine could tell you exactly what would make you happy, and you believed it? Tech founder Nick pitches his three closest friends an algorithm that claims to guide life decisions better than they can themselves, and this Off-Broadway thriller follows what happens when they actually start listening. Sharp, unnerving, and aimed straight at anyone who's ever asked Siri something they should probably figure out alone.

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The Maids

Two sisters trapped in a cycle of envy plot to murder their employer. As their role-playing turns into a dangerous reality, the line between costume and identity completely disappears.

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Becky Shaw

89%

514 ratings

When a man's death sends shockwaves through the people he left behind, old boundaries collapse and dangerous loyalties emerge. A psychologically sharp look at how mental health quietly warps the way we date, attach, and unravel — often without realizing we've crossed a line.

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Dog Day Afternoon

87%

1k ratings

from $59

Witness the pulse-pounding energy of a real-life 1972 heist gone wrong in this gritty true-crime event. It captures the unfiltered chaos of a desperate act and a city on the edge, perfect for those who crave the high stakes of a live investigation.

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Paranormal Activity on Broadway

from $59

The horror franchise that defined a decade of late-night dread heads to the stage with a brand-new story, this time with you in the same room. A young couple moves into a haunted London house, with great theatrics carrying it from there. Same world as the films, very much its own beast on stage.

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The Fear of 13

91%

597 ratings

from $62

Step inside the gripping true story of a man who spent two decades on death row for a crime he insists he didn't commit. This powerful exploration of justice and trust feels like a deep-dive podcast come to life, forcing you to question what is truly "true."

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KENREX

95%

107 ratings

from $65

This blistering true-crime thriller examines the thin line between justice served and justice taken in a small American town. A single performer embodies dozens of characters to untangle a high-octane mystery that explores the darker impulses of a community.

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Perfect Crime

from $43

Dive into the ultimate whodunit centered on a wealthy psychiatrist accused of a cold-blooded murder. As a detective tries to untangle the web of lies, you’ll find yourself in the middle of a classic, fast-paced mystery where nothing is as it seems.

Poster of Stranger Things: The First Shadow in New York.

Stranger Things: The First Shadow

91%

1.1k ratings

from $62

Travel back to 1959 to uncover the origins of a shadow that still haunts a small town. This thrilling prequel serves up a heavy dose of psychological suspense and supernatural mystery, proving that some horrors have roots deeper than anyone realized.

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Frequently asked questions

What thriller plays and musicals are on Broadway?

NYC thriller productions include Broadway plays like Dog Day Afternoon and The Fear of 13, Off-Broadway productions like KENREX and The Maids, and adaptations like Paranormal Activity and Stranger Things: The First Shadow.

What is Stranger Things: The First Shadow about?

Stranger Things: The First Shadow is a Broadway play set in 1959 Hawkins, Indiana, telling the origin story of villain Henry Creel decades before the events of the Netflix series. The production uses elaborate stage effects to bring the Stranger Things universe to live theater.

What thriller movies have been adapted into stage plays?

Stage adaptations of thriller films currently in New York include Dog Day Afternoon (based on the 1975 Al Pacino film) and Paranormal Activity (based on the 2007 horror film). The Fear of 13 began as a 2015 documentary before its stage adaptation.

What is the longest-running thriller play in New York?

Perfect Crime is one of the longest-running plays in New York City history, with continuous performances since 1987. The mystery thriller about a psychiatrist and a murder has been part of the NYC theater landscape for nearly four decades.

How do I get tickets to thriller plays in NYC?

You can book tickets to thriller plays and musicals through TodayTix, including Broadway productions like Stranger Things and Dog Day Afternoon, Off-Broadway runs like KENREX, and long-running shows like Perfect Crime.