★★★☆☆ A changing quartet of notable performers including John Mulaney and Lin-Manuel Miranda read comic pieces by humorist Simon Rich in this Broadway show staged by Alex Timbers.
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Norm Lewis — The Best of Christmas: A Much-Needed Dose of Musical Holiday Cheer
The veteran Broadway performer celebrates his 10th anniversary performing at 54 Below with this gorgeous Yuletide-themed show.
Eureka Day: To Vax or Not to Vax
★★★☆☆ Bill Irwin and Jessica Hecht head the ensemble in Jonathan Spector’s comedy about the board of directors of a private elementary school embroiled in a conflict about vaccination.
Ann Hampton Callaway and Liz Callaway, New York State of Mind: An Evening Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts
The singing siblings provide a sparkling evening of cabaret showcasing their vocal chops and personal chemistry.
Death Becomes Her: The Rare Screen-to-Stage Musical That Improves on the Original
★★★★☆ Megan Hilty and Jennifer Simard play the dueling divas in this musical adaptation of the hit 1992 comedy-fantasy film.
Babe: #MeToo in the Music Biz
★★★☆☆ Marisa Tomei and Arliss Howard star in Jessica Goldberg’s play about a cultural reckoning.
Swept Away: A Haunting Musical Tale of Survival
★★★★☆ John Gallagher Jr. and Stark Sands are among the stars of this musical featuring songs from The Avett Brothers catalogue.
Shit. Meet. Fan.: Play. Meet. Speed Bumps.
★★★☆☆ Neil Patrick Harris, Jane Krakowski, Debra Messing, Constance Wu and Garret Dillahunt appear in Robert O’Hara’s new dark comedy
Walden: Sibling Rivalry as the World Burns
★★★☆☆ Emmy Rossum and Zoë Winters play sisters torn apart by their life choices in Amy Berryman’s climate change-themed drama set in the “not-so-distant” future.
Left on Tenth: Romantic Comedy Takes a Wrong Turn
★★★☆☆ Julianna Margulies and Peter Gallagher star in Delia Ephron’s new play about a late-in-life romance.