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Brian d'Arcy James, Amber Gray, and More in Our Critics' Weekly Faves

Our picks this week include two Broadway and two off-Broadway shows.

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.


The Ferryman

Brian d'Arcy James and Holley Fain are two of the new stars of The Ferryman.
Brian d'Arcy James and Holley Fain are two of the new stars of The Ferryman.
(© Joan Marcus)

"[Brian] d'Arcy James and the other new cast members bring the same level of emotional intensity to their roles as their predecessors, so those encountering [Jez] Butterworth's monumental drama for the first time can rest assured that they won't be experiencing it in an inferior form." Read Kenji Fujishima's full review of the production with the new cast here.


Hadestown

Reeve Carney and Eva Noblezada star in Hadestown.
Reeve Carney and Eva Noblezada star in Hadestown.
(© Matthew Murphy)

"If you're looking for a gorgeous, formally challenging, and finely performed show wrapped in the comforting blanket of the classics, you can do no better than Hadestown, a musical fated to be the snob hit of this Broadway season." Read Zachary Stewart's full review here.


Plano

Ryan King, Miriam Silverman, Susannah Flood, Cesar J. Rosado, and Crystal Finn star in Plano.
Ryan King, Miriam Silverman, Susannah Flood, Cesar J. Rosado, and Crystal Finn star in Plano.
(© Elke Young)

"With Plano, Arbery introduces himself as an exciting new voice on the New York stage and a name to look out for." Read Zachary Stewart's full review here.


Queen of Hearts

Nicholas and Ross Katen play Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum in Queen of Hearts.
Nicholas and Ross Katen play Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum in Queen of Hearts.
(© Mark Shelby Perry)

"Featuring a seemingly endless cavalcade of classy burlesque acts and scandalous comedy routines that will appeal to adults of every sexual persuasion, Queen of Hearts is the best date-night show in New York City right now." Read Pete Hempstead's full review here.


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

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