Love Actually? Musical Parody Laughs Its Way Onto Our List of Recommended Shows
With so much great theater in and around New York City, you might need a little help deciding what to see this weekend. 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.
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"This Cinderella isn't all social justice and political statements. It's still that lovable rags-to-riches fairy tale with gorgeous gowns (Tony-winning design by William Ivey Long), luscious ballroom dancing (new choreography by JoAnn M. Hunter), and a timeless score by the unparalleled Rodgers and Hammerstein." Read Hayley Levitt's full review here.
(© Ashley Garrett)
"Simultaneously austere and evocative, this staging by director Eric Tucker reveals a play as terrifyingly relevant as it was during its 1953 debut. … Tucker's staging supercharges an already electric script. … We feel the wind on our faces and wonder if we too will be swept up by this violent cyclone masquerading as justice." Read Zachary Stewarts's full review here.
(© Joan Marcus)
"[Kate] Mulgrew wins our hearts from her very first line, delivered as one breathless sentence: "There was a technical problem in the world and I fixed it and you're welcome." Mulgrew endows Hertha with a plummy accent and natural warmth so that she emerges as a true friend." Read Zachary Stewart's full review here.
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"Harry Townsend's Last Stand is thoughtful and often quite funny. With so many Americans approaching or past the age of retirement, this is a play that will instantly feel relatable to a large swathe of the audience. Expect to see more productions at theaters across the country." Read Zachary Stewart's full review here.
Love Actually? The Unauthorized Musical Parody
(© Jeremy Daniel)
"Hilariously heightened performances keep us in hysterics. … I still love [the movie] Love, Actually, but I laughed all the way through this riotous send-up that proves love actually is all around — and it's f-n ridiculous." Read Zachary Stewart's full review here.
For more suggestions, visit our Broadway listings page here and our off-Broadway listings page here.
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