★★★★☆ Comedian/actress Sarah Silverman co-wrote the book and lyrics for this new musical based on her best-selling memoir.
Golden Shield: Foiled by Its Own Ambitions
★★★☆☆ Anchuli Felicia King’s drama deals with corporate, legal and international intrigue.
A Case for the Existence of God: Intimate Drama Packing a Powerful Punch
★★★★☆ Two very different men form an unlikely bond in Samuel D. Hunter’s deeply humanistic new play.
Mr. Saturday Night: Broadway Musical, Borscht Belt Style
★★★☆☆ Billy Crystal co-wrote and stars in the new musical adaptation of his 1992 film, featuring a score by Jason Robert Brown and Amanda Green
Hangmen: Gallows Humor, Literally
★★★★☆ David Threlfall and Alfie Allen appear in the Broadway premiere of Martin McDonagh’s darkly funny, Olivier Award-winning play
The Minutes: Daring in Both Style and Substance
★★★★☆ Tracy Letts’ imperfect but provocative new play uses a small town city council meeting to explore big ideas.
American Buffalo: Mamet’s Classic is in Mint Condition
★★★★☆ Sam Rockwell, Laurence Fishburne and Darren star in this superbly acted Broadway revival of Mamet’s 1975 drama.
The Little Prince: Gallic Whimsy Doesn’t Translate
★★☆☆☆ This dance and acrobatics-filled adaptation of Antoine de Saint-Exupery’s classic novella arrives on Broadway for a limited engagement.
Birthday Candles: Casts a Dim Theatrical Flame
★★★☆☆ Debra Messing stars in Noah Haidle’s dramedy spanning 90 years in the central character’s life.
Plaza Suite: Not Worth Asking for a Late Check-Out
★★★☆☆ Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker star in this lavishly staged revival of Neil Simon’s now-dated trio of one-acts.