Plus, we highlight two off-Broadway shows closing soon that are worth your time.
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 TheaterMania 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.
RECENTLY OPENED:
"[Playwright Christopher] Shinn weaves the personal and political to create a rich tapestry of American life, complete with the ugly parts you wouldn't normally want to hang on the wall for everyone to see." Read Zachary Stewart's full review here.
"To say that…Little Women…is a CliffsNotes edition of the Louisa May Alcott novel isn't a bad thing. …I found the show to be the perfect gateway drug for audience members being introduced to this beloved tale of familial togetherness." Read David Gordon's full review here.
"…[E]ven in something of a boom time for plays about the Asian-American experience, Nomad Motel stands out for its sharp depiction of the clash between the very Asian value of filial piety and the very American focus on upward mobility." Read Kenji Fujishima's full review here.
CLOSING SOON:
"A former music journalist, [playwright Adam] Seidel thrillingly dramatizes contract negotiations and jam sessions, making them accessible and exciting for the lay viewer." Read Zachary Stewart's full review here.
"In Constance, [playwright Chisa] Hutchinson paints a compelling portrait of a certain kind of upper-class black American: mindful of status and eager to separate herself from the poor." Read Zachary Stewart's full review here.