★★★★☆ Justin Peck’s dance-theater piece, featuring a story he devised with Jackie Sibblies Drury, is based on Sufjan Stevens’ acclaimed album.
Brooklyn Laundry: John Patrick Shanley Rinses and Repeats, to Mostly Charming Effect
★★★★☆ Cecily Strong and David Zayas star in this romantic dramedy from the author of “Moonstruck.”
The Ally: A Play of Ideas. And Ideas. And Ideas…
★★★☆☆ Josh Radnor plays a university professor caught up in a maelstrom of conflicting ideologies in the talky new drama by Itamar Moses.
A Sign of the Times: ’60s Pop Nostalgia for the Baby Boomer Crowd
★★★☆☆ Chilina Kennedy and Crystal Lucas-Perry star in this 1965-set musical featuring dozens of pop hits by the likes of Petula Clark, Lesley Gore, The Monkees, and Dusty Springfield.
The Apiary: Nothing to Buzz About
★★☆☆☆ Taylor Schilling and April Matthis appear in Kate Douglas’ play about laboratory workers who develop an unconventional method of promoting beehive growth.
The Connector: Journalism Scandal Musical Feels Too Little, Too Late
★★★☆☆ Daisy Prince directs this new musical by Jason Robert Brown and Jonathan Marc Sherman, based on a real-life story and featuring Scott Bakula, Ben Levi Ross, and Hannah Cruz.
Prayer for the French Republic: Give Thanks for This Powerful Drama
★★★★★ Joshua Harmon’s superbly staged and acted drama arrives on Broadway after its heralded premiere at Manhattan Theatre Club.
Appropriate: Check Your Expectations at the Door for This Brilliantly Subversive Family Drama
★★★★★ Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’s acclaimed play makes its Broadway debut in a revelatory staging.
Christine Ebersole with Billy Stritch: I’ll Be Home for Christmas: Holiday Cheer Spiked with Wit
The veteran performers, who have been working together for twenty years, make their 54 Below debut with this holiday-themed show.
Buena Vista Social Club: From Album to Screen to Triumphant Musical
★★★★☆ Marco Ramirez (“The Royale”) provides the book for this show featuring the music of legendary Cuban musicians.