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Kelli O'Hara and Daveed Diggs Star in Shows From Our Critics' Weekly Top 5 Faves

Two musicals and a top-notch Sean O’Casey revival round out the list.

With so much great theater in New York City, you might need a little help deciding what to see this week. We've got you covered!

Here you'll find a list of standout shows that our TM critics consider especially worth your time. They're all top productions that you definitely won't want to miss.

Click on the title of a show to learn more and purchase tickets.


Juno and the Paycock

"Performed by a dynamic cast led by Ciarán O'Reilly and Maryann Plunkett, [director Neil] Pepe's take feels fresh and relevant while remaining faithful to [Sean] O'Casey's nearly 100-year-old play." Read Pete Hempstead's full review here.

Ed Malone, Sarah Street, James Russell, Maryann Plunkett, and Ciarán O'Reilly in Juno and the Paycock at Irish Repertory Theatre.
Ed Malone, Sarah Street, James Russell, Maryann Plunkett, and Ciarán O'Reilly in Juno and the Paycock at Irish Repertory Theatre.
(© Carol Rosegg)

Kiss Me, Kate

"…when Kiss Me, Kate kicks into high gear, it becomes musical-comedy heaven, delivering exuberant showstopper after exuberant showstopper." Read David Gordon's full review here.

Kelli O'Hara and Will Chase star in Kiss Me, Kate on Broadway.
Kelli O'Hara and Will Chase star in Kiss Me, Kate on Broadway.
(© Joan Marcus)

The Other Josh Cohen

"With terrific performances, a quirky story, and memorable songs, The Other Josh Cohen is a fun ride that delivers a few good messages along with its feel-good vibe." Read Pete Hempstead's full review here.

Steve Rosen and David Rossmer are the creators and stars of The Other Josh Cohen.
Steve Rosen and David Rossmer are the creators and stars of The Other Josh Cohen.
(© Cailtin McNaney)

The Prom

"The Prom joyfully asserts that we can laugh at ourselves and still fight for what's right, that cultural change need not be a humorless affair. In a time when adult musical comedy feels like an endangered species on Broadway, the happy warriors of The Prom couldn't be more welcome." Read Zachary Stewart's full review here.

The cast of The Prom.
The cast of The Prom.
(© Deen van Meer)

White Noise

"[Suzan-Lori] Parks has a lot to say about the corrosive nature of slavery, the sexual allure of the taboo, and the limitations of consent (which is not the silver bullet of sex and freedom it is purported to be)." Read Zachary Stewart's full review here.

Thomas Sadoski, Daveed Digs, Zoë Winters, and Sheria Irving star in Suzan-Lori Parks's White Noise, now making its world premiere at the Public Theater.
Thomas Sadoski, Daveed Digs, Zoë Winters, and Sheria Irving star in Suzan-Lori Parks's White Noise, now making its world premiere at the Public Theater.
(© Joan Marcus)

For more suggestions, visit our Broadway listings page here and our off-Broadway listings page here.