Here is everything you need to know about the Off-Broadway and Off-Off Broadway shows in NYC in 2026. Throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens, Off- and Off-Off Broadway theatres present everything from the classics—plays and musicals—to cutting-edge experimental pieces, concerts, festivals, and immersive works.
PLAYING OFF-BROADWAY & OFF-OFF BROADWAY, 2026
Girls Chance Music: Yeena Sung, Hillary Fisher & Naomi Latta, photo by Carol Rosegg.
||: Girls :||: Chance :||: Music :|| (Vineyard Theatre, 108 E. 15th St.) Four gifted teenagers collaborate and collide one pivotal summer at a prestigious girls’ music program in Berkeley. As their connections intensify, the world outside thrums with a steady undercurrent of disaster and emergency—and they must find new ways to improvise on stage and off. Featuring a live score, this world-premiere play by Elsa Davis is a sharp, hilarious, aching story about coming of age under pressure. What does it mean to make something beautiful when everything might fall apart? Thru 6/21. (vineyardtheatre.org)
THE 25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE, photo by Joan Marcus.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (New World Stages, 340 W. 50th St.) Six spellers enter, but only one can win the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee! This witty and touching musical by William Finn and Rachel Sheinkin has entertained audiences across the world since its Tony–winning Broadway debut in 2005. It made its return to NYC in a special 20th Anniversary production last September in celebration of the singular heart, humor, and verve that cemented its place in the musical theater canon. Thru 9/6. (spellingbeenyc.com)
Photo by Danny Kaan.
Amaze (New World Stages, 340 W. 50th St.) In his internationally acclaimed show, magician Jamie Allan combines state-of-the-art technology with timeless conjuring techniques. Amaze is a story-driven magic show that puts the wonder directly into the hands of the audience and makes them feel part of the magic. Recommended for ages five and up. 1/31/27. (amazemagic.com)
An American Daughter (Pershing Square Signature Center, Irene Diamond Stage, 480 W. 42nd St.) The first New York revival of this acclaimed play by Wendy Wasserstein returns in a bold new staging and featuring an unpublished second act. Offering a sharper and more urgent lens for today’s world, the work is: A story of power and sexual politics; A tale of shattered dreams; A fairy tale, fractured. Starring Montego Glover, Robert Sean Leonard and Jean Lichty. 7/23 thru 8/11. (lafemmetheatreproductions.org)
An American (NOT) in Paris (59E59 Theaters, 59 E. 59th St., Theater C) An OCD, ADHD, GlutenFree, GenZ, musical comedy! Through standup, storytelling, and original music, Liv Rocklin chronicles her turbulent Paris escapade. Seven songs, six languages, and five undiagnosed conditions explore loneliness and control through a Lizzie McGuire moment gone wrong. Listed "Best of Orlando Fringe," Liv uses guitar, piano, and baguettes to portray growing up in a world burning down. Part of East to Edinburgh 2026. 7/9 thru 7/26. (59e59.org)
And Then the Rodeo Burned Down (Ars Nova, 511 W. 54th St.) The rodeo is the best place in the world. Why would anybody burn it down? Dale, a rodeo clown with a big dream (and a mischievous shadow), certainly wouldn’t. All, Dale wants to be is a cowboy. Physical, brutal, ruthlessly funny, and weirdly tender, this award-winning show from Xhloe and Natasha, is a rowdy, lightning-fast story of ambition, heartbreak, and the cost of pursuing the thing you love. Fake cigarettes, real fire. Thru 6/26. (arsnovanyc.com)
Animal Wisdom (Pershing Square Signature Center, 480 W. 42nd St.) Step into a musical séance like no other — where the veil is thin, the music is wild, and the spirits of memory come roaring to life in a musical ritual blending storytelling, requiem, and family mythology made for sinners and saints alike. This journey into the haunted spaces of memory and loss dives deep into the relationship between the soul, the seen and the unseen. With raucous, singular music fusing blues, gospel and folk, Obie winner Heather Christian invites you to pay tribute to the forces that shape our lives. Thru 6/14. (signaturetheatre.org)
Are You Mad at Me? (HERE Arts Center, 145 6th Ave.) In this hilarious and disarmingly honest solo show, Emmy-winning actor/writer/comedian Bryan Safi spirals through anxiety, awkwardness, people-pleasing, and the absurd emotional gymnastics of wanting desperately to be liked. A mix of stand-up, storytelling, music, and theatrical confession, this show is for anyone who has ever overanalyzed a text message to the brink of collapse. 7/10 thru 8/15. (areyoumadatmeshow.com)
Are You Now or Have You Ever Been (New York City Center Stage I, 131 W. 55th St.) Eric Bentley’s docudrama about the 1940s House Committee on Un-American Activities hearings. Using only the original transcripts, the play features the words of artists like Arthur Miller, Jerome Robbins, Paul Robeson, Elia Kazan, and Lillian Hellman as they faced defending their integrity and protecting their careers, or betraying their peers. And yet the probing questions posed by the committee are as powerful as the testimonies themselves, revealing a climate of intimidation and moral conflict that resonates far beyond its time. Starring Molly Ringwald, Bob Odenkirk, Michael McKean & others. 6/1 thru 9/11. (areyounowplay.com)
AREA D (HERE Arts Center, 145 6th Ave.) A scrappy Palestinian band lands an unexpected shot on the Eurovision stage. What starts as a lucky break spirals into a glitter-drenched spectacle, forcing the band to wrestle with whether visibility is worth compromising their identity. AREA D is a bold, genre-smashing musical fusing Arab-pop, punk, and electronic sounds. Written by LOUR. Part of the National Queer Theater’s Criminal Queerness Festival. 6/17 thru 6/21. (here.org)
As You Like It (Parking Lot of Lower East Side Prep, 145 Stanton St.) The Drilling Company’s annual Shakespeare in the Parking Lot serves up one of the Bard’s most popular comedies. Its plot follows the Duke Senior, Orlando, Rosalind (in male drag), Celia, Oliver and Touchtstone to the Forest of Arden. In this refuge for those driven out of society, everybody gets lessons in love. Murders are attempted, ribs are cracked in wrestling matches, a brother is disowned, a niece is exiled, loyalties are sorely tested, and true love equals happily ever after. 7/16 thru 8/1. (drillingcompany.org)
atticwife (59E59 Theaters, 59 E. 59th St., Theater C) Astrid Fisher is an influencer who goes from Tradwife to Trapped-wife when her husband locks her in their attic. She claims she’s soooo happy to be up there, but one of her viewers isn’t so convinced. Is the life she’s made as a “traditional woman” as perfect as she’s always claimed? Or is she in serious danger? Part of East to Edinburgh 2026. 7/22 thru 7/26. (59e59.org)
Belly (59E59 Theaters, 59 E. 59th St., Theater C) Ellie wants to swim in college, Katie wants a healthy baby, and Susan wants her husband to be alive. Belly is a play about appetite, grief, and control told by three generations of women, one performer, and a bowl of Honey Nut Cheerios. Written and performed by Reilly O’Shaughnessy. Part of East to Edinburgh 2026. 7/22 thru 7/25. (59e59.org)
benevolent (IATI’s Main Theater, 64 E. 4th St.) Playwright Sophie McIntosh’s new play set in 1917 follows four inmates consigned to Inwood Benevolent Home, a draconian reformatory for fallen and friendless girls. They forge unlikely connections as they pass their days on laundry duty and, when one of them finds herself in trouble, the others must decide how much they're willing to risk to help her. 8/14 thru 9/5. (goodapplescollective.com)
Beyond Encounters (Teatro Circulo, 64 E. 4th St.) This evening of one-acts begins with Lanford Wilson’s rarely-staged A Betrothal, followed Bound by Miriam Kulick, and The Call by Hannah Benitez. Together, the three plays create a compact, character-driven theatrical event that moves from a witty comic encounter between strangers, to heightened historical drama, to 1920s noir cosmic horror. It is designed as an intimate theatrical presentation with a minimal set and a focus on performance, language, and atmosphere. 6/17 thru 6/21. (eventbrite.com)
Birdy (NYU Skirball, 566 LaGuardia Place) Hung Dance, the celebrated Taiwanese company presents one of its most dynamic works exemplifying its signature style: blending contemporary movement with influences drawn from Peking Opera, mythology, and Tai Chi. The result is a visually arresting and emotionally resonant experience that explores themes of freedom, transformation, and the human spirit’s connection to nature. 7/17 & 7/18. (nyuskirball.org)
Birthright (Robert W. Wilson MCC Theater Space/Newman Mills Theater, 511 W. 52nd St.) What begins as a reunion among six young friends after a Birthright trip to Israel becomes, over the span of nearly two decades, an exploration of identity, memory, and what it means to belong. As these friends grow up and the world around them shifts, they find themselves confronting seismic questions: How do we carry the weight of history? How do we define who we are, and who we want to be? And what happens when the narratives we inherit no longer fit the lives we’re living? 6/5 thru 7/12. (mcctheater.org)
The Black Mirror Experience (The Shed, Bloomberg Building, 545 W. 30th St.) An immersive adventure putting theatregoers in the Black Mirror universe inspired by the series. In this hour-long journey, groups of up to six become protagonists navigate a storyline dissecting the accelerating, unpredictable relationship between AI, innovation, and modern society. The groundbreaking format moves beyond passive location-based VR, letting participants actively steer how the story unfolds around them. No prior knowledge of the Black Mirror TV series is required. 6/20 thru 9/6. (theshed.org)
Blooming in Dry Season (WP Theatre, 2162 Broadway @ 76th St.) Playwright Eljon Wardally’s Caribbean tale is set in a rum shop in Grenada. The plot centers on Rose, an oppressed housewife who has put her dreams on hold for her husband and daughter. She is forced to make a decision about her own future when a life-changing opportunity presents itself for her daughter. The play features a Calypso-infused score composed by jazz musician Etienne Charles. Thru 6/28. (wptheater.org)
Britani Bateman: What About Me? (54 Below, 254 W. 55th St.) Britani as she takes center stage in an unforgettable evening that marks her bold next chapter: cabaret star. For three nights only, this “friendly” high body count haired actress and vocal powerhouse will trade the drama of the screen for the intimacy of New York City’s most legendary cabaret room. Expect dazzling vocals, dream roles brought to life, surprise guest appearances, some more announcements (plus maybe a reveal or two) as Britani shows the world exactly why everyone’s asking “What about her?” 8/30 thru 9/2. (54below.org)
Broad Strokes (Lucille Lortel Theatre, 121 Christopher St.) After suffering a stroke at 30 caused by a literal hole in her heart, comedian Cat Cohen transforms this near-death experience into a wildly funny, song-filled one-woman show about mortality, hypochondria and the undeniable thrill of being the main character. Equal parts confessional comedy and sparkling musical cabaret, Broad Strokes is Cohen at her sharpest, funniest, and most fabulously vulnerable. 7/14 thru 9/5. (lortel.org)
Broadway Bound Theatre Festival (AMT Theater, 354 W. 45th St.) A curated festival premiering two musicals and ten plays by writers from New York and across the country. Visit website for a complete schedule of productions and descriptions. 7/20 thru 8/16. (broadwayboundfest.com)
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THE BROADWAY MAGIC HOUR, photo from Michelle Tabnick PR.
The Broadway Magic Hour (Broadway Comedy Club, 318 W. 53rd St.) An amazing, treasured, family experience, this family magic show has it all—audience participation, comedy, grand illusion, mind-reading, expert sleight-of-hand magic, and, of course, stars Jim Vines and Carl Mercurio. Thru 8/16. (broadwaymagichour.com)
BUILDING THE WALL, Austin Lightning Carrothers & Cecily Lyn Benjamin, photo courtesy of Ripple Effecct Artists.
Building The Wall (Urban Stages, 259 W. 30th St.) Written in 2016 and set in what was then the near future of 2019, this chilling political thriller by Pulitzer Prize and Tony-winning playwright Robert Shenkkan explores how fear-driven national division and escalating anti-immigration policies can slowly erode democratic norms and human compassion -- themes audiences may find startlingly familiar in 2026, as immigration raids, detention center controversies, deportation crackdowns, and questions surrounding civil liberties dominate headlines across the United States. 6/11 thru 6/21. (onthestage.tickets/show/ripple-effect-artists)
Burnout Paradise, Dominic Weintraub, Claire Bird, Hugo Williams, and William Strom. photo by Austin Ruffer.
Burnout Paradise (Astor Place Theatre, 424 Lafayette St.) Four performers mount treadmills. What begins as a simple wager between performer and audience, becomes a series of escalating tasks. Comprised of people watching, competition, rolling up one’s sleeves to get the job done, cheering on the underdogs, and a three-course meal, Pony Cam enacts the recklessness, euphoria, and optimism that comes before burnout – while activating a collective experience with the audience that could not otherwise be had… and won’t happen exactly that way ever again. Thru 6/28. (burnoutparadise.com)
Camping (HERE Arts Center, 145 6th Ave.) This is a love story. It’s hands that smell of Dolce and Gabbana Light Blue after days spent clutching fistfulls of her hair. It’s the rain hitting the earth in a way that reminds you of blood, that makes you think the world's holding a knife to your underwear. It’s the spins. It’s running out of air because you gulped too much of it while you were sobbing. It’s waking up hot and sticky. It’s desperately falling in love with your best friend inside a camping tent while everything outside rages. 6/13 thru 7/11. (here.org)
Can I Be Frank? (SoHo Playhouse, 15 Vandam St.) In a desperate attempt to prove they can think about someone other than themself, Morgan Bassichis turns to the work of queer comedian/musician/performance artist Frank Maya. Maya was among the first out gay comedians on network television and on the precipice of mainstream success before he died from AIDS-related complications in 1995. This new “solo” performance humbly attempts to ensure his legacy is no longer overlooked while finally resolving the bottomless queer search for fame, father figures, and laughter in times of crisis. Thru 6/27. (canibefrank.nyc)
Catch of the Day (59E59 Theaters, Theater B, 59 E. 59th St.) Ireland, 1966. A skipper sails into Dingle Bay with a very unusual catch. What follows is a ridiculous series of events involving Eamon De Valera, Queen Elizabeth, and a surprising amount of nuns. An unbelievable true story built from interviews, this show is a raucous and little-bit-political play with live trad music, all set in a pub. Bring your mates and your mammy and get ready for one craic-ing night out. One fish can make a big splash. Part of Brits Off Broadway 2026. 6/10 thru 6/28. (59e59.org)
Chamber Magic (Stage 42, 422 W. 42nd St.) Theatregoers, dressed to impress in cocktail attire, experience the mystifying artistry of Steve Cohen in an elegant and intimate salon within the legendary New York Palace. Recreating the up-close parlor entertainment of Manhattan in the early 20th century, Cohen conjures, mind-reads, and performs sleight of hand, along with a trick called Think-A-Drink. (chambermagic.com)
A Christmas Carol (PAC NYC, Perelman Performing Arts Center, 250 Fulton St.) Tony- winning playwright Jack Thorne and Tony-winning director Matthew Warchus offer a magical interpretation of Charles Dickens’ timeless classic. On a bitter Christmas Eve, a cold-hearted miser is visited by four ghosts. Transported to worlds past, present, and future, Ebenezer Scrooge witnesses what a lifetime of fear and selfishness has led to and sees with fresh eyes the lonely life he has built for himself. Brimming with merriment, music, and holiday treats, this immersive production wraps the audience around the action, inviting the communal holiday spirit in us all. 11/30 thru 1/3/27. (pacnyc.org)
Come Back to the 5 & Dime Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean (Classic Stage Company, Lynn F. Angelson Theater, 136 E. 13th St.) In 1975, the “Disciples of James Dean” gather at a dusty Texas 5 & Dime store to mark the 20th anniversary of the rebel icon’s death. What begins as a nostalgic tribute soon unearths a web of long-buried truths, shattered illusions, and the heartbreaking reality of living in the shadow of a legend. But through the unraveling comes something unexpected: a fragile kind of grace, as laughter cuts through the pain and old wounds find room to breathe. 2/11 thru 3/28, 2027. (classicstage,org)
The Comedy Series (Lincoln Center Theaters’ Claire Tow Theater, 150 W. 65th St.) At every performance, three dynamic comedic voices take the stage—not just to make you laugh, but to draw you into something deeper. This is comedy in motion: personal, and alive with discovery. Each night is a chance for these artists to test boundaries, shape new materials, and explore the space between humor and truth. No two performances are the same because it’s stand-up evolving before your eyes. Visit website for scheduled performances. (lct.org)
Confessions of a Secret Camgirl (Teatro Latea, 107 Suffolk St.) Lucy, a young aspiring actress in NYC, performs nightly for an audience of strangers under the screen name LuckyLittleLucy. Through her webcam, she crafts an illusion of witty, seductive control. But when a regular viewer becomes obsessed and tracks her down in real life, Lucy’s digital fantasy collapses into a brutal confrontation of her own vulnerability and the violence of male entitlement. Written by and starring Kat Tyler. Part of the New York Theater Festival. 6/4 thru 6/7. (newyroktheaterfestival.com)
Crazy Mama: A True Story of Love and Madness (59E59 Theaters, 59 E. 59th St., Theater C) Laced with humor, live music, and pathos, Linda Purl stars in this tour-de-force true story of a young girl’s decades-long dream of saving her mother from the soul-crushing grip of mental illness. As Mama continues to be committed to mental institutions, convinced she’s working for the FBI, Daddy blurs his pain with Kentucky bourbon and teenage brother Spikey struggles with his faith. Sharon grows up shackled to her mother’s pain, but never loses hope that one day Mama will come home. 9/16 thru 10/18. (59e59.org)
Criminal Queerness Festival 2026 (HERE Arts Center, 145 6th Ave.) National Queer Theater’s Criminal Queerness Festival (CQF) showcases groundbreaking new works written by artists from countries where queerness is criminalized or censored. At a time when authoritarianism is on the rise globally, CQF elevates refugee, asylee, and immigrant queer voices and enriches the cultural fabric of New York City by introducing audiences to bold, original works that challenge Western norms and inspire global change. 6/10 thru 6/27. (here.org)
Crying at My Podiatrist (The Rat NYC, 66-117 Jay St., Fl. 1, Brooklyn) When Julia Atkin loses her big toenail, she gains an unlikely spiritual advisor: her Ukrainian podiatrist. In this preposterous dark comedy, Julia revisits the worst three years of her life - medical mishaps, identity crises, and giggling through grief. Crying At My Podiatristblends absurd body horror with a reluctant search for meaning in the world’s least spiritual office. Existential dread and unexpected tenderness collide in this EdFringe debut. 7/27 thru 7/30. (theratnyc.com)
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (The Public Theater’s Newman Theater, 425 Lafayette St.) A highly acclaimed musical from the Olivier Award-winning writing team Jethro Compton and Darren Clark who reimagine F. Scott Fitzgerald’s iconic story of an old man who is not at the end of his life, but at the beginning. Set in a Cornish fishing village on the coast of Great Britain, and brought to life by a company of 15 actor-musicians, this is the magical tale of a love that defies all odds. 10/8 thru 11/15. (publictheater.org)
DarkFest (The Tank, 312 W. 36th St.) For 12 years, The Tank has hosted this week of shows that do not use conventional theatrical lighting in an effort to reexamine how we can make theater more sustainable. DarkFest celebrates innovative performance that utilizes self-sufficient and alternative energy sources. Curated by JoJo Knott. 7/13 thru 7/19. (thetanknyc.org/summer-2026)
David Copperfield (59E59 Theaters, Theater A, 59 E. 59th St.) Fresh from its sell-out premiere run in London, Guildford Shakespeare Company's adaptation of Charles Dickens' "favorite child," is the whirlwind tale of a young man’s life from humble beginnings to literary renown: a journey of romance and adventure filled with lovable rogues, wily scoundrels, and benevolent patrons. Three actors embody over 20 larger-than-life characters in an enchanting romp. Part of Brits Off Broadway 2026. Thru 6/28. (59e59.org)
Dear Michelle Kwan (59E59 Theaters, 59 E. 59th St., Theater C) Four teen figure skaters rehearse for their holiday show, led by their bizarre and obsessive coach. When a blizzard traps them in the ice rink, madness descends. They pray ritualistically to Michelle Kwan, a figure skating legend, while exploring friendship, unattainable expectations, and IBS. A dark comedy about the beauty, violence, and camaraderie of girlhood in hyper-competitive spaces. Part of East to Edinburgh 2026. 7/21 thru 7/25. (59e59.org)
Degenerates (Playwrights Horizons, 416 W. 42nd St.) In playwright Else Went’s play, the boys are fucked. And they know it. In their own obscure corner of the internet, they offer each other proof that the game is rigged against men: it was over before it began, they will never be loved, better just to lay down and rot. When an unexpected relationship begins to form, the consequences of the boys’ fatalism are made painfully clear. Degenerates offers a telescopic, darkly funny view of one insular community, formed on the bedrock of shared and infinite miseries. Fall, 2026. (playwrightshorizons,org)
Derangements (wild project, 195 E. 3rd St.) A new work by Nadja Leonhard-Hooper in which two girlfriends catching up over dinner have their lives changed in a flash. Maybe it’s the ‘80s, but it’s probably just gas. Part of SUMMERWORKS 2026 new play festival. 6/1 thru 6/12. (clubbedthumb,org)
DIRTY BOOKS cast, photo by Bjorn Bolinder.
Dirty Books (Bated Breath Theater, 39 W. 14th St.) An immersive show plunging audiences into the heated battles over anti-obscenity laws and censorship in America. Inspired by the true stories of erotic fiction writers of the 1960's and using Supreme Court-inspired transcripts, the work reveals the ingenuity and resilience of artists who thrived in the shadows of America's anti-obscenity laws working in the soft-core adult publishing industry. Inside an intimate world of secret bookstores, the audience collaborates with the company to compose an erotic story. Thru 6/27. (dirtybooksplay.com)
Doll Brawl (The Tank, 312 W. 36th St.) When a t-girl gets fired from her job for using her phone too much, the only thing left to do is to start making fetish content with her best doll friend. Written by Natalia Shane and Jane Domenghini. Part of PrideFest 2026. 6/28 & 6/29. (thetanknyc.org/summer-2026)
The Downtown Urban Arts Festival (Joes Pub, 425 Lafayette St. and La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club, 66 E. 4th St.) Now in its 24th season, DUAF’s 24th season will present the works of 19 playwrights that, according to artistic director Reg E. Gaines, “…is focused on a reminder that inspiration is invaluable whether given or received”. Visit website for a complete roster of plays, descriptions, location, and schedule. Thru 6/20. (duafnyc.com)
Drag Me To Joanne’s (Joanne Trattoria, 70 W. 68th St.) Hosted by the sensational Jupiter Genesis, the show—which takes place every Wednesday night beginning at 5:30pm—rotates New York’s best drag artists from week to week (and yes, there will be ample Lady Gaga action, seeing as the venue is owned by Lady Gaga’s parents, Joe & Cynthia Germanotta!). (joannenyc.com)
Drunk Shakespeare (Ruby Theatre, 35 W. 39th St.) Five actors meet as members of The Drunk Shakespeare Society. One of them has five shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform a major Shakespearean role while the four sober actors attempt to keep the script on track. Suffice to say, every wildly madcap show is different. Craft cocktails are available for purchase and entry is strictly 21+. (drunkshakespeare.com)
East to Edinburgh 2026 (59E59 Theaters, 59 E. 59th St.) A unique showcase of 15 New York shows headed to Scotland for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe (the largest arts festival in the world. Visit website for a complete schedule. 7/7 thru 7/26. (59e59.org)
EGGS (The Tank, 312 W. 36th St.) On the eve of a catastrophic flood, two Bostonians reunite along the Charles River esplanade to smoke, change, and turn into eggs. Written by Clay Baker-Lerner. Part of PrideFest 2026. 6/23 & 6/24. (thetanknyc.org/summer-2026)
The Emporium (Classic Stage Company, 136 E 13th St.) Thornton Wilder’s final/unfinished play is brought to life through playwright Kirk Lynn’s masterful completion. As a young man journeys through the city and beyond, he encounters a world of wonder, meaning, and the elusive truths of life itself. Wilder’s long-unseen masterpiece is finally ready to be discovered, offering a rare chance to experience a new work from a legendary voice. Thru thru 6/7. (classicstage.org)
The Exhibitionist (DR2 Theatre, 103 E. 15th St.) Funny, fast, and theatrical, this love letter to artists follows Justin, the McMillon Museum of Art’s oldest and most charming intern, who’s guiding patrons to an exhibit of a recently discovered painting by Vincent Van Gogh. But Justin is freaking out. Just one floor below, his own artwork is being scrutinized in a big competition that could thrust him into the career of his dreams. Thru 6/28. (exhibitionistplay.com)
Extra Dry (59E59 Theaters, 59 E. 59th St., Theater C) MJ dives headfirst into a chaotic romance with alcohol, craving the validation she’s always lacked. As her nights spiral and the blackouts pile up, the wild stories she creates become her legacy—memorable to others, but hazy to her. MJ is left wondering: is it better to be remembered for the chaos, or forgotten entirely? Part of East to Edinburgh 2026. 7/7 thru 7/12. (59e59.org)
faggy faafi Cairo boy (HERE Arts Center, 145 6th Ave.) In the space between living and whatever the hell comes next, between daddy issues and Daddy issues, between the city that never sleeps and the city that never even blinks… Mohammad, the prodigal, closeted son returns to Cairo, and to his father's rapidly failing, irrevocable body. Distanced from his NYC boyfriend, Mohammad reunites with an old Cairo flame who now has a life of his own. And who’s to judge him, besides that angry little angel in the corner of the hospital room? Written by Bazeed. Part of the National Queer Theater’s Criminal Queerness Festival. 6/9 thru 6/13. (here.org)
Failure Confetti (The Tank, 312 W. 36th St.) Is reliving her disastrous method acting class, reading her Special-ed childhood reports, and chasing Broadway diva dreams despite being unable to sing or dance a good show idea? Yes. Written and performed by Maeve
The Family Dog (wild project, 195 E. 3rd St.) A new work by Bailey Williams in which Whiney returns to her childhood home to say goodbye to the pet who replaced her. Miracles abound, some in meatball form. Part of SUMMERWORKS 2026 new play festival. 6/18 thru 6/30. (clubbedthumb,org)
The Fanatics (Theatre Row, 410 W. 42nd St.) In Mint Theater’s production of Miles Malleson’s play published in 1924, John Freeman and his sister Gwen, disillusioned by the Great War—are each trying to forge lives based on radical new ideas about love, sex and marriage—while living under their parents’ roof. 2/13 thru 3/20, 2027. (minttheater.org)
Feltman: World’s First Hot Dog, Michael Quinn, photo by Mikiodo.
Feltman: World’s First Hot Dog (Chain Theatre, 312 W. 36th St., 4th Fl.) Playwright, actor and historian Michael Quinn performs multiple roles in this solo show/true life story that begins in 19th-century Coney Island as German immigrant Charles Feltman revolutionizes street food. Quinn, who revived the legendary brand before facing his own challenges, weaves a powerful parallel between past and present. Blending humor, heart and history, his performance tells the story of resilience, reinvention, and the food that changed the world. Thru 6/14. (feltmanworldsfirsthotdog.com)
Fish (WP Theater, 2162 Broadway @ 76th St.) Set in 2016 London, the play follows 17-year-old Karya as she navigates her brother’s unresolved disappearance. When her mother’s outrageous theory about his whereabouts starts to gain traction, Karya decides to put it to the test. 9/26 thru 10/25. (signaturetheatre.org)
Fito (The Shed, Bloomberg Building, 545 W. 30th St.) There’s a moment where time stands still for those leaving the life they know for the possibilities of tomorrow. Rudi Goblen crafts a love letter to immigrants who dream relentlessly despite the obstacles they face in this interactive concert-play. Through music, dance, and spoken word, this production asks what it means to become an American while holding onto one’s roots. Part of Open Call: Stages; admission is free with a ticket reservation. 7/24 & 7/25. (theshed.org)
Forget I Said Anything (Theatre Row, 410 W. 42nd St.) This new sung-through musical by Samantha Roberts follows an ensemble of characters as they navigate through relationships, new and old, exploring how people treat each other in the modern age, and the toxic and unhealthy relationships that are produced and reinforce our warped perceptions of reality. 7/17 thru 8/2. (54below.org)
Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock Live (New Victory Theater, 209 W. 42nd St.) Dance your cares away with Gobo, Mokey, Wembley, Boober in this new stage musical from The Jim Henson Company. The legend of the lost Celebration Stone promises untold party potential—if the Fraggles can find it! Their beloved world bursts to life with walk-around versions of the Fraggles, puppet-sized Doozers, new characters, and even a visit from a larger-than-life Gorg. This nostalgia-filled adventure welcomes Silly Creatures young and old to the raucous revelry down in Fraggle Rock. Ages 4 and up. Thru 6/21. (newvictory.org)
Friends! The Musical Parody (Jerry Orbach Theater at The Theatre Center, 210 W. 50th St.) The unauthorized comedic musical that lovingly pokes fun at TV’s Friends celebrates the adventures of Ross, Monica, Rachel, Phoebe, Joey, and Chandler as they navigate the pitfalls of work, life, and love in 1990s Manhattan. The show recreates favorite moments from all 10 seasons of the iconic sitcom through an uncensored, fast-paced, music-filled romp! (ticketmaster.com/friends-the-musical-parody-new-york)
Gazillion Bubble Show (New World Stages, 340 W. 50th St.) A family phenom for your family from the Yang family of bubble virtuosos. Audiences delight to an “unbubblievable” experience -- and some even find themselves inside a bubble. Mind-blowing bubble magic, spectacular laser lighting effects, and momentary soapy masterpieces will make you smile, laugh, and feel like a kid again. (gazilllionbubbleshow.com)
Girl, Interrupted (The Public Theater, 425 Lafayette St.) When Susanna admits herself to a psychiatric hospital, following a 15-minute session with a doctor she’d never met, she forms unexpected bonds with the young women inside as they search for connection and a way forward. Raw and unapologetic, this new play with music reveals that the people who witness our darkest moments are often those who truly see us. Thru 7/12. (publictheater.org)
Girlfriends: A Not So Straight Play (The Tank, 312 W. 36th St.) Why get breakup bangs when you can cross the country with a stranger? Written by Sara Malinowski. Part of PrideFest 2026. 6/21 & 6/24. (thetanknyc.org/summer-2026)
GOTTA DANCE!, RJ Higton and Deanna Doyle, photo by Christopher Duggan.
Gotta Dance! (Stage 42, 422 W. 42nd St.) Presented by Riki Kane Larimer and conceived by Nikki Feirt Atkins of American Dance Machine, this extraordinary production pays tribute to the brilliant work of some of the musical theater's greatest choreographers, inviting audiences to experience the movement, music, and magic that has defined generations of Broadway and Hollywood dance. Featuring 15 spectacular numbers from more than a dozen musicals by America’s most celebrated songwriters, including Irving Berlin, George Gershiwn, Leiber & Stoller, Stephen Sondheim, Jule Styne, and more! (gottadanceshow.com)
The Grief Easter Near North Bender (Laura Pels Theatre, Harold & Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre, 111 W. 46th St.) A creature stalks the woods near North Bender. It kills the person you love most, erasing them from your memory. A makeshift hunting party forms to track it down before it feeds again. This surreal comic fable by Dylan Guerra, follows a grieving ex, his fiercely loyal sister, and a partner who can’t remember the man he loved, as they join forces to bring this creature down and reclaim what they’ve lost. These unlikely comrades confront the fact that restoring what they lost might hurt more than losing it. Winter, 2027. (roundabouttheatre.org)
Hallelujah Baby! (New York City Center, 131 W. 55th St.) This 1968 Tony Award–winning musical from legendary Golden Age collaborators Jule Styne and Arthur Laurents and Betty Comden and Adolph Green traces the journey of both a rising star and a changing America. At its center is Georgina, a determined young Black woman pursuing ambition, identity, and love across decades of the 20th century—without aging a day. 3/17 thru 3/28/27. (nycitycenter.org)
HAMLET/THE FURIES, photo by Kimberly Giannelli.
Hamlet/The Furies (Irondale Theater, 85 S. Oxford St., Brooklyn) A daring, two-act evening pairing Shakespeare’s Hamlet with Aeschylus’s Orestia, performed by the same ensemble in a continuous theatrical event. While on paper these are ancient texts, Irondale does not present them as historical artifacts. Even now, in 2026, they read as cautionary tales of our present moment, and when paired together, ask how power collapses, how justice is negotiated, and what happens when systems meant to protect us reveal who they were never built for. Thru 6/14. (irondale.org)
HARDLOVE (SoHo Playhouse, 15 Vandam St.) This dark, provocative, comedy play follows the one-night stand of an unlikely couple. What starts as a drunken hookup spirals into a raw, funny, and deeply intimate clash of desire, fantasy, and identity. As they struggle to connect physically, they unravel emotionally. With razor-sharp dialogue, electric choreography, and the pulse of rock’n roll, HardLove dives headfirst into what lies beyond lust. One night. Zero rules. Just dark, colorful desire. Thru 6/6. (sohoplayhouse.com)
The Heart (Laura Pels Theatre, Harold & Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre, 111 W. 46th St.) A young surfer’s life is cut short. A stranger suddenly has a second chance. And the life-force of one beating heart drives two families and a medical team through 24 hours that couldn’t matter more. Playwright Kait Kerrigan and musical mavericks Anne Eisendrath and Ian Eisendrath join forces with Tony -winning director Christopher Ashley to bring undeniable theatrical life to Maylis de Kerangal's 2014 novel Réparer les vivants. Fall, 2026. (roundabouttheatre.org)
HEATED RIVALRY, Jimin Moon and Jay Armstrong Johnson, photo by Marc J. Franklin.
Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody (The Club, 6th Floor Theater, 530 W. 27th St.) Inspired by the hit show about hockey, the musical follows starry-eyed golden boy Shane Hollander on his journey from power center to power bottom. Relive all of the moments from the show up close on the small-stage by cast of Broadway actors. Sporting a bop-infused score, cameos by characters like "Rose Landry" and "Ilya's Ass", and time jumps impossible to keep track of. So, grab a Canada Dry and join us for this hot and steamy romp! Thru 9/7. (heatedrivalryparody.com)
HEATHERS THE MUSICAL—McKenzie Kurtz, Lorna Courtney, Elizabeth Teeter & Olivia Hardy, photo by Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade.
Heathers the Musical (New World Stages, 340 W. 50th St.) Welcome to Westerberg High, where popularity is a matter of life and death, and Veronica Sawyer is just another nobody dreaming of a better day. But when she's unexpectedly taken under the wings of the three beautiful and impossibly cruel Heathers, her dreams of popularity finally start to come true. That is until JD turns up, the mysterious teen rebel who teaches her that it might kill to be a nobody, but it is murder being a somebody. Thru 9/6.(heathersthemusical.com)
Hershey Felder: The Piano and Me (59E59 Theaters, 59 E. 59th St., Theater A) Known for his hit portrayals of musical geniuses in his beloved composer series, Felder now renders a different musical artist: himself - and 16 other wild characters that color his story. In this deeply moving new play, Growing up in Montreal as the child of Polish and Hungarian immigrants, a young Felder discovers the piano, its captivating music connecting him to his unsuspected heritage, while opening up a remarkable new world full of adventure, possibility, heartbreak, and connection. 7/10 thru 8/23. (59e59.org)
Hole! (Playwrights Horizons, 416 W. 42nd St.) A religious sect in Nebraska wears butt plugs at all times because they believe a wrathful God shall suck all of earth’s unplugged sinners up, ass-first, to burn on the face of the sun. The terrible truth is… they're right. Now, a decade after “The Great Sucking,” best friends Luke and Connor set off across America on a holy mission to complete God’s work, only to discover horrors and ecstasies beyond any world they could conceive. Brought to life by two virtuosic and unhinged writer-performers, HOLE! is an epic, ungodly musical love story, equal parts perverted and pure of heart. Fall/Winter 2026. (playwrightshorizons,org)
Home Squad: The Musical (American Theatre of Actors, 314 W. 54th St.) Will, a sheltered homeschooled kid protected from all the evils in the world, swaps his life with Colin, a public school bully who is very familiar with life’s curveballs. Is the grass greener on the other side? Does one life style work the same for everyone? Is there a “correct” way to raise kids? These are the questions this show by Milner Martin hopes to answer. 6/19 thru 6/28. (americantheatreofactors.org)
The Horse of Jenin (New York Theatre Workshop, 79 E. 4th St. & 83 E. 4th St.) Fresh from an acclaimed run at the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe Festival and combining storytelling, mask, and stand-up comedy, The Horse of Jenin is constructed from the fragments of Palestinian actor and comedian Alaa Shehada’s own memories and stands as an ode to the power of imagination and the resilience it brings. Part of the In the Bricks Festival. Visit website for schedule. Thru 6/14. (nytw.org)
horsefacts.gov/ (The Tank, 312 W. 36th St.) NY Gov. Kathy Hochul has tasked Sleth, a horse fancier and maniac, with creating a lecture immortalizing Horses for a far-off future where Horses no longer exist. Written by Sleuth. Part of PrideFest 2026. 6/25 & 6/30. (thetanknyc.org/summer-2026)
The House of the Negro Insane (59E59 Theaters, 59 E. 59th St., Theater B) The year is 1935. For years, Attius has lived behind the imposing walls of Central State Hospital – one of only seven US psychiatric institutions built to house "insane and idiotic negroes" – where the homeless and destitute are confined alongside the diseased and the criminally insane. Attius has carved out a meager existence within the hospital building coffins, quietly crafting the final boxes for those who will never see freedom again. But everything changes when two new patients arrive, and Attius is forced to confront a possibility he buried long ago – a chance at life beyond the walls. 8/14 thru 9/6. (59e59.org)
How Shakespeare Saved My Life (The Public Theater’s Shiva Theater, 425 Lafayette St.) Born with a gift for poetry but rejected as unfit to play the part of the poet, Jacob Ming-Trent invites us to take a deep dive into the crevices of his youth. Calling on the Bard and a host of genius rappers, half-crazed preachers, and soulful poets to throw him a lifeline, he takes us on a propulsive ride that reaffirms the power of language. It all adds up to one man’s attempt to reclaim his life, and through that journey we connect to the deeper parts of ourselves, and, ultimately, to each other. 9/15 thru 10/18. (publictheater.org)
Human (The Shed, Bloomberg Building, 545 W. 30th St.) What does it truly mean to be human? Perhaps the answer lies somewhere at the bottom of the ocean. Nehprii Amenii dives deep in a mythical theatrical experience blending puppetry, music, and movement to tell the story of humanity beyond extinction through the eyes of the ocean’s most sentient being. Part of Open Call: Stages; admission is free with a ticket reservation. 7/10 & 7/11. (theshed.org)
I Almost Died for This? (59E59 Theaters, 59 E. 59th St., Theater C) A peak good girl meets her soulmate, gets in way over her head, falls from the sky, suffers a brain injury, hikes a volcano in the world's most dangerous country, and comes roaring back. In other words, a love story. Sort of. Written and performed by Kristina Libby a Moth StorySlam winner who has appeared in the New Yorker, McSweeney's, and more.Part of East to Edinburgh 2026. 7/15 thru 7/23. (59e59.org)
I Am Nobody (Magnet Theater, 254 W. 29th St.) Greg Kotis’ original guitar musical is a 21st century parable about technological devices holding us prisoner. After Lucas’ phone seizes control of his mind, he absconds with a batch of supercharged microchips, intent on unleashing a powerful cyber virus. Hot on his heels are Naomi, convinced he’s a holy man, and his microchip plant co-worker, Nathanial. Will Lucas manage to destroy modernity before this modern world can tear them even further apart? Thru 6/16. (theater-of-the-apes.com)
I Used to Love Her (The Tank, 312 W. 36th St.) Jahne loves her girlfriend, no, partner, eX. I love eX But am I in love with them? Or did I Used to Love Her. Written and composed by Janelle (jei) Lawrence. Part of PrideFest 2026. 6/22 & 6/23. (thetanknyc.org/summer-2026)
I Wanttt a Unicorn Frappe!!! (The Tank, 312 W. 36th St.) Jenny just got engaged and she's very very excited although her fiancee doesn't seem to want to help plan the wedding or talk to her. But when a Prince on a unicorn offers Jenny some sexy solace, maybe things will work out ok? Catherine Weingarten’s play is a frothy satire about wedding culture, addiction, societal pressure on women, and just how far we will go to avoid the truth. Thru 6/21. (thetanknyc.org/summer-2026)
Imitation of Life (The Shed, 545 W. 30th St.) Inspired by Fannie Hurst’s 1933 bestseller and the beloved films, this new musical by Lynn Nottage and John Legend follows two single mothers, one Black and one White, and their daughters, who build a shared life while each strives for success and love in a society divided by race and class. Set across the vibrant backdrop of 1920s Atlantic City and 1930s NYC, this profoundly moving show explores themes of identity, the American Dream, and what we leave for future generations. 11/21 thru 1/3/27. (theshed.org/imitationoflife)
In Honor of Jean-Michel Basquiat (New York Theatre Workshop, 79 E. 4th St.) Award-winning actor, playwright, and director Roger Guenveur Smith presents an intimate one-man show honoring his friend and collaborator Jean-Michel Basquiat. Weaving personal stories and historical anecdotes with his improvisational performance style, Guenveur Smith explores the legacy of one of the most defining artists of the 20th century and his enduring impact. Fall, 2026. (nytw.org)
In the Bricks Festival (New York Theatre Workshop, 79 E. 4th St. & 83 E. 4th St.) A new festival of intimate work that explores the elemental connection between performer, audience and our times. The lineup includes: The Horse of Jenin (written & performed by Alaa Shehada); The Peculiar Patriot (written & performed by Liza Jessie Peterson); and Mention My Beauty (written & performed by Leslie Ayvazian); Sardines (a comedy about death) (written & performed by Chris Grace). Visit website for schedule. Thru 6/14. (nytw.org)
In the Devil’s Hands (Zoopraxic, 11-51 44th Rd., Long Island City, Queens) After a series of attacks in the Channel Islands in the 1940s, local gossips target a young agricultural worker. Determined to prove his innocence he gets his friend to row him out to some uninhabited rocks and leave him there in the middle of the sea. As the seasons pass it gets harder to return and each night the performers get to choose whether it’s worth returning home again. Written and directed by Helen Banner. Thru 6/14. (eventbrite.com/e/in-the-devils-hands)
In the Heights (New York City Center, 131 W. 55th St.) Feel the heat and heartbeat of the Heights, powered by a Tony-winning score by Lin-Manuel Miranda and a book by Quiara Alegría Hudes. Directed by David Mendizábal (Mexodus), this production features beloved songs, explosive choreography, and a story that pulses with humor and heart. This genuine New York story brings the block to life for audiences of every generation. 10/28 thru 11/15. (nycitycenter.org)
Indian Princesses (Atlantic Theater Company’s Linda Gross Theater, 336 W. 20th St.) In the summer of 2008, five young girls of color and their white fathers attend a program designed to bond families through handmade activities, camp-like adventures, and a heavy dose of cultural appropriation. But where can these girls turn when the program sparks questions that their fathers are unable – or unwilling – to answer? The cast if this tender satire, exploring the stories we tell, the histories we omit, and the truths that live inside us, features Tony winner Frank Wood. Thru 6/7. (atlantictheater.org)
Intríngulis (Theatre Row, 410 W. 42nd St.) In this solo play, written and performed by Carlo Albán, Albán takes on many of the personas he’s assumed over the years: stoner teenager, Sesame Street cast member, and sensitive, reflective adult. At age 7, Albán came to New Jersey from Ecuador with his parents and brother on a tourist visa and proceeded to live his youth as a secretly undocumented actor. The show also looks at the process of becoming American. 6/13 thru 8/2. (bfany.org/theatre-row)
Jerome (Playwrights Horizons’ Judith O. Rubin Theater, 416 W. 42nd St.) Jerome, a ghost town in the secluded Arizona backcountry, is home to Con and Doane, an aging gay couple who’ve built a quiet life far from the chaos of cities and other people—until a stranger arrives, fleeing his damaged past, and falls into their arms. Set at the height of the AIDS epidemic, John J. Caswell, Jr.’s new play is an unexpectedly funny, delicately wrought story of survival, even in the harshest of deserts. Thru 6/21. (playwrightshorizons.org)
Jerry Seinfeld (Beacon Theatre, 2124 Broadway at 74th St.) Legendary New Yorker and comedian Jerry Seinfeld returns to the historic Beacon Theatre with a new comedy performance. His historic residency at The Beacon began in January 2016 and he e currently holds the record for the most comedy shows at the venue with 133 lifetime performances (and counting). 12/11 & 12/12. (ticketmaster.com)
Jim Caruso’s Cast Party (Birdland Jazz Club, 315 W. 44th St.) A potent mix of Broadway stars, jazz swingers and cabaret legends, in addition to new faces and rising talent from every genre. The buoyant, sharp and charming Caruso guides the entire affair, while musical genius Billy Stritch holds court at the ivories and leads the Cast Party Symphony Orchestra (Steve Doyle on bass and Daniel Glass on drums). Monday nights @ 9:30pm.(birdlandjazz.com)
The Jinkx & Dela Holiday Show (New York City Center, 131 W. 55th St.) The greatest holiday show south of the North Pole is back with another brand spankin’ new wintertime wonder starring award-winning comedy icons/writers/actors and drag queen powerhouses BenDeLaCreme and Jinkx Monsoon. Whatever the twists and turns, fans can expect another year of over-the-top camp spectacle, side-splitting gags, brand new songs, heartfelt storytelling, thrilling dance numbers, and iconic costumes. 11/25 & 11/27. (jinkxanddela.com)
Julius Caesar (Carroll Park, Caroll St. & President St., Brooklyn) Frequently revived during moments of national tension, Julius Caesar follows the conspiracy against Rome’s most powerful leader and the devastating chain reaction that follows. As the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of its founding later this summer, the play lands with renewed urgency. At its core, Shakespeare’s tragedy asks what happens when citizens attempt to change the course of their nation, and what consequences they are willing to face. Thru 6/7. (smithstreetstage.org)
Julius Caesar (Flea Theater, 20 Thomas St.) Shakespeare’s story of a murder that changed the course of western civilization. Far more, however, than dramatizing a bloody assassination, the play invites us into the hearts and minds of the humans whose words, actions, and ambitions transformed their society and indeed our world. The play never decides who is right but invites the audience to engage with its debates on democracy, leadership, morality, and honor. 7/9 thru 7/26. (ensembleshakespearecompany.com)
Photo by Russ Rowland.
Katsura Sunshine’s Rakugo (New World Stages, 350 W. 50th St.) (75 mins., no intermission) Rakugo, the 400-year-old Japanese art of comic storytelling, features a lone storyteller using only a fan and a hand towel for props. He performs a comic monologue followed by traditional stories handed down from Master to Apprentice for centuries. Sunshine is the only Western Rakugo Master and has performed all around the world promoting Rakugo and Japanese culture. Thru December, 2026. (rakugo.lol)
KENREX, Jack Holden, photo by Matthew Murphy.
Kenrex (Lucille Lortel Theatre, 121 Christopher St.) Direct from three sold-out runs across London comes this blistering true-crime thriller about the thin line between justice served and justice taken. Jack Holden, who co-wrote the play with director Ed Stambollouian, slips in and out of 35 characters, all set against a high-octane Americana score performed live by John Patrick Elliott. Thru 7/5. (lortel.org)
Kilgallen (Theater at St. Jean’s, 150 E. 76th St.) A true crime musical about Dorothy Kilgallen, the most powerful female journalist of the 1950s. Brilliant, relentless, and unapologetically ambitious, Kilgallen moved among the celebrities, politicians, and power brokers who defined her era. When President Kennedy was assassinated, she became convinced that the truth was being buried, and set out to prove it. Even as she realized her life was in danger, she forged ahead. Dorothy died under suspicious circumstances on November 7, 1965. The mystery remains unsolved today. 11/28 thru 12/27. (yorktheatrel.org)
King of the Yees (WP Theater, 2162 Broadway @ 76th St.) Playwright Lauren Yee’s semi-autobiographical work, set in San Fransico’s Chinatown, centers around the sudden disappearance of Yee’s father, Larry. Laced with Yee’s deft comedic style, the show stars Tony winner Francis Jue. October, 2026. (signaturetheatre.org)
Kiss of the Spider Woman (New York City Center, 131 W. 55th St.) John Kander, Fred Ebb, and Terrence McNally’s hauntingly beautiful seven-time Tony Award–winning musical returns in a revelatory revival directed and choreographed by Tony winner Andy Blankenbuehler. Imprisoned under brutal conditions, unlikely companions Molina and Valentin find solace in the beguiling tales of the glamorous movie star Aurora, in a powerful story of hope and resilience that feels as urgent as ever. Thru 5/9/27. (nycitycenter.org)
Kitty Daddy (59E59 Theaters, 59 E. 59th St., Theater C) An unexpected cat turned award-winning monologist Bob Brader's life upside-down. After weeks of hissing and growling from under Bob’s bed, his brand-new surprise feline, Jade, is determined to be alone, inspiring Bob to confront his own desire for isolation. A funny and touching examination of rage, love, and healing. And how one impurrfect kitty can change everything. Part of East to Edinburgh 2026. 7/9 thru 7/19. (59e59.org)
La Cage Aux Folles (New York City Center, 131 W. 55th St.) Albin and Georges have been happily married for over 20 years, jointly running La Cage Aux Folles, a drag nightclub in St. Tropez while raising their son, Jean-Michel. Chaos and hilarity ensue when Jean-Michel decides to invite over his fiancée’s parents—who just so happen to be right-wing politicians. This Tony-winning musical comedy stars Tony winner Billy Porter as Albin and Wayne Brady as Georges. 6/17 thru 6/28. (nycitycenter.org)
La Gringa (Repertorio Español, 138 E. 27th St.) A young woman born in NYC travels to Puerto Rico for the first time to meet her family and to discover her roots. Her misconceptions are transformed and she learns that being Puerto Rican is a matter of heart and spirit. In Spanish with English subtitles. Thru 6/10. (repertorio.nyc)
Label-less (New 42 Studios, Duke on 42nd Street, 229 W. 42nd St.) Written and directed by Lea and Drew Lachey, the new musical experience gets real about the challenges we all face in today’s world. A talented cast of young adults share real-life experiences and take audiences on a journey packed with soaring vocals and electric dancing. Featuring an original score spanning rock, pop, and R&B, plus hit songs like “Born This Way” and “Rise Up”. 6/18 thru 8/29. (labellessmusical.com)
The Lady Doth Protest (59E59 Theaters, 59 E. 59th St., Theater C) A darkly comic, modern battle of wits and Shakespearean bonafides. When a self-made "scholar" clings to the Bard for relevance, an unapologetic stranger tips the room into an absurd cage match. Urgent and hilariously combustible, this 2026 production is fast, physical, and sharp. Come for the comedy; stay for the moment you realize you are part of the argument. Part of East to Edinburgh 2026. 7/16 thru 7/18. (59e59.org)
The Last Play in Gaza (The Club, La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club, 74A E. 4th St.) Two Palestinian actors step into the roles of their Gazan counterparts, attempting to revive what has been erased. Yet each time the play draws close to reenactment, it is interrupted by testimonies from the genocide written by Hossam Al-Madhoun, the original Gazan actor in Sławomir Mrożek’s The Emigrants. On screen, fragments of the lost performance flicker; on stage, actors struggle to reclaim those moments. 6/11 thru 6/21. (lamama.org)
The Late Night Radio Fest (The Tank, 312 W. 36th St.) A weekend of radio theater: Friday night is the suspenseful "The Strange Case of Nick M." Saturday night is the philosophically farcical "Price in Purgatory." Pre-recorded. Strictly audio. Eye-masks provided. Created by Drew Pisarra. Part of PrideFest 2026. 6/19 & 6/20. (thetanknyc.org/summer-2026)
Lauder: Scotland’s Kilted King of Broadway (59E59 Theaters, Theater B, 59 E. 59th St.) Performed by Jamie MacDougall, the show celebrates Scottish entertainer Harry Lauder, whose hits like "I Love a Lassie" and "Roamin' in the Gloamin'” are beloved worldwide. This pioneering figure whose charm, wit, and Scottish spirit made him a symbol of Scottish pride, was an international star of music hall and vaudeville and, by 1911, the highest-paid performer in the world. He was also the first UK artist to sell over a million recordings and the first Knight of the music hall. Part of Brits Off Broadway 2026. Thru 6/7. (59e59.org)
Lean-To (59E59 Theaters, 59 E. 59th St., Theater B) An overprepared hiker and a not-so-prepared couple are forced to share a rustic lean-to shelter in the woods. Bonding over Britney Spears, shared supplies, and the desire to escape city life for a weekend, these strangers experience a rare moment of authentic connection. But as they come together around the warmth of the campfire, a different type of kindling threatens to combust. Part comedy and part tender drama, Lean-To explores the human desire to connect and the shadow of loneliness that lurks within all of us. 9/10 thru 10/10. (59e59.org)
Lee Roy Reams: My Best of Times with Jerry Herman (54 Below, 254 W. 54th St.) Lee Roy Reams met Jerry Herman during the Broadway revival of Hello, Dolly! – the beginning of a professional relationship that would span decades. In his latest cabaret show, he not only performs all of Herman’s Broadway tunes, he also shares stories about their work together and close friendship. 6/12 & 6/13. (54below.org)
Legendary (59E59 Theaters, 59 E. 59th St., Theater C) Ancient myths. Modern questions. International multi-award-winning artist Cheeyang Ng blends Chinese mythology, memory and queer legacy in this electrifying solo ritual musical. Legendary doesn't just tell a story: it invites the audience to create one. Written and performed by Cheeyang Ng. Part of East to Edinburgh 2026. 7/19 thru 7/25. (59e59.org)
Les Misérables: The Arena Concert Spectacular (Radio City Music Hall, 1260 6th Ave.) Said producer Cameron Mackintosh: “I am thrilled that we will be bringing home this iconic event to New York's legendary Radio City Music Hall... Les Misérables has not been seen in New York for almost a decade, since we closed our third triumphant Broadway. We are putting together an incredible array of Les Mis alumni for this engagement. 7/23 thru 8/9. (ticketmaster.com)
Likewise (59E59 Theaters, 59 E. 59th St., Theater C) Joey’s 17. Joey knows everything. Except why Callie won’t call her back. Let her gut punch your funny bone in this biting comedy from the trenches of girlhood. A "hilarious, heartbreaking, and so relatable" piece about friendship, fighting dirty, and performing for the voices in your head, real or imagined. Joey is your winningly unreliable narrator, fired up and ready to speed run all the crazy things you do when you lose someone—and the even crazier things you’d do to get them back. Part of East to Edinburgh 2026. 7/14 thru 7/18. (59e59.org)
LimeFest (The Tank, 312 W. 36th St.) New, zesty works by emerging artists and creative teams who identify as women, non-binary, or gender non-conforming. Curated by Meghan Finn. 7/13 thru 7/19. (thetanknyc.org/summer-2026)
Linda Eder (54 Below, 254 W. 54th St.) One of the world’s most versatile voices, Linda Eder, returns to 54 Below for a trio of special performances. A best-selling recording artist with 14 solo albums to her credit, invites audiences to get up close and personal in Broadway’s living room with an unforgettable cabaret show. 6/29, 7/21 & 7/29. (54below.org)
The Lineup with Susie Mosher (Birdland Theater, 315 W. 44th St.) A wild, anything-goes variety show featuring entertainers from the Broadway, cabaret and comedy scenes, ranging from today’s hottest headliners to the best up-and-coming stars of tomorrow. Mosher—a noted actress and singer from Broadway and beyond—hosts this spontaneous weekly extravaganza. Tuesday nights at 8:30pm. (birdlandjazz.com)
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS-Thomas Doherty, photo by Emilio Madrid.
Little Shop of Horrors (West Side Theatre, 407 W. 43rd St.) The wildly acclaimed Tony-winning musical revival is now a long-running Off-Broadway hit! The story follows hapless flower-shop employee, Seymour, who finds himself trapped under the blood-thirsty fronds of the plant he's named Audrey II, after the girl of his dreams. With frequent cast changes featuring high-profile stars, be sure to visit website for updates!(littleshopnyc.com)
The Loved Ones (Irish Repertory Theatre, 132 W. 22nd St.) In a remote farmhouse in West Clare, Nell is preparing to scatter her late son’s ashes with his grieving wife. Meanwhile, an American tourist settles in for what she expects to be a peaceful countryside retreat. But when a young woman arrives at the cottage unexpectedly, the weekend takes a surprising and darkly comic turn. As tensions rise and secrets are revealed, these four strangers are forced into an uneasy reckoning with the past—and each other. With Maryann Plunkett. 6/13 thru 8/2. (irishrep.org)
Luigi: The Musical (The Green Room 42, 570 10th Ave., inside the Yotel) Part comedy, part social commentary, this dark comedic musical reimagines larger-than-life public figures as exaggerated characters representing three disillusioned pillars of American life: healthcare, Hollywood, and tech. The show was inspired by the bizarre true story of three high-profile inmates who were all held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn at the same time. What began as an idea scribbled on a napkin at the SF Eagle has become one of the year's most talked-about independent theater debuts. 6/15 thru 6/20. (luigithemusical.info)
MAGIC MIKE LIVE Las Vegas, photo by Jerry Metellus.
Magic Mike Live (Magic Mike Live, 268 W. 47th St.) A 360-degree live experience inspired by the hit films. The audience is in the middle of it all as the cast performs onstage, overhead, and throughout the room, blurring the line between the stage and the audience. For 90+ minutes, the show delivers world-class dance, athleticism, and acrobatics, layered with music and comedy, grounded in a message of confidence, celebration, and empowerment. It’s made for the ultimate girls’ night out, big celebrations, or a date night that keeps the party going long after the music ends. From 10/8. (magicmikelive.com)
The Maids (St. Ann’s Warehouse, 45 Water St., Brooklyn) With Madame away, two maids role play their darkest fantasies about their mistress until performance and reality begin to blur. Kip Williams follows his international hit production of The Picture of Dorian Gray with this wild reimagining of Jean Genet’s masterpiece set for the digital era. The Donmar’s acclaimed production stars Bridgerton‘s Yerin Ha, House of the Dragon’s Phia Saban, and Olivier Award nominee Lydia Wilson. Thru 6/14. (stannswarehouse.org)
Marilyn Maye (54 Below, 254 W. 54th St.) Back by popular demand, the theatrical legend makes a shining return to Broadway’s Living Room. An artist for connoisseurs, Ms. Maye’s powerhouse delivery and chatty rapport with the audience holds the evening together and electrifies the proceedings. 11/17 thru 11/28. (54below.org)
MASQUERADE, Hugh Panaro and Francesca Mehrotra, photo by Oscar Ouk.
Masquerade (218 W. 57th St.) An immersive Phantom of the Opera spinoff from Andrew Lloyd Webber. From the highest rooftop to the subterranean lair deep below the Opera Populaire, guests are invited to experience the music of the night more intimately than ever before. When the 30,000-crystal chandelier rises again above NYC, it will provide more than “a little illumination. Tony winner Diane Paulus directs a rotating cast that includes former Broadway Phantom Hugh Panaro. Thru 9/6. (masqueradenyc.com)
Megan Murphy: GAYCON (54 Below, 254 W. 54th St.) In this special two-night performance, award-winning actor/singer/producer/recording artist Meghan “Big Red” Murphy performs tunes ranging from Broadway to Beyoncé. With razor-sharp wit and Old Hollywood charm., she’s Jessica Rabbit meets Bette Midler in this homage to the world’s greatest Gay Icons, encouraging theatregoers to celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride all year round. 6/23 & 6/24. (54below.org)
Memoirs of Amorous Gentlemen (The Night Egg at the Culture Club, 530 W. 27th St.) Based on Moyoco Anno's award-winning manga of the same name, this new musical with a score by Duncan Sheik follows Colette, a witty young dreamer in 20th-century Paris, who finds her power through writing. While working at an elusive maison close, she begins chronicling the fantasies and confessions of her eccentric clients, slowly transforming herself from object to observer. But underneath, she has her own perversion: a lingering attachment to Léon, her childhood love, whose toxic hold on her continues to blur the line between devotion and self-destruction. Running dates TBA. (memoirsmuscial.com)
Mention My Beauty (New York Theatre Workshop, 79 E. 4th St. & 83 E. 4th St.) This one-woman show written and performed by Leslie Ayvazian, has the playwright speaking candidly about navigating the anti-war movement, the women’s movement, and the sexual revolution. Part of the In the Bricks Festival. Visit website for schedule. Thru 6/14. (nytw.org)
Mexodus (Daryl Roth Theatre, 101 E. 15th St.) You know the story of the Underground Railroad that ran North—but this show takes you on the path that ran South by crossing the Rio Grande into Mexico. Created and performed by Brian Quijada and Nygel D. Robinson, this groundbreaking musical follows a freedom seeker and an unlikely ally as they forge a remarkable bond that transcends borders. Thru 6/14. (mexodusmusical.com)
The Misfortunes of a Spay and Her Mystic (59E59 Theaters, 59 E. 59th St., Theater C) In this modern-day, queer-coded witch hunt, Eve, a woman working on the fringe of the mental health system blurs the line between hired advocate and spy. On a rollercoaster of grey areas and spiritual awakening, her alluringly witchy, enigmatic client challenges Eve’s sense of ethics, truth and perception, leaving her questioning who gets to judge and ultimately shape reality. Part of East to Edinburgh 2026. 7/8 thru 7/26. (59e59.org)
Misterman (Theatre Row, 410 W. 42nd St.) Inishfree might seem like a quaint Irish town, but fierce evangelist Thomas Magill knows better. He knows that jovial Dwain Flynn is a miserable drunk, that Timmy O'Leary enslaves his lovely mother, and that sweet Mrs. Cleary is a blasphemous flirt. It is down to Thomas, with God on his shoulder, to save this sinful place. But the townsfolk are not listening, an angel is misbehaving and a barking dog will not be silenced. Just how far will Thomas go in his quest for salvation? Part of the 2026 Origin Irish Theatre Festival. 6/23 thru 7/5. (origintheatre.org)
Mother/Road (The Shed, Bloomberg Building, 545 W. 30th St.) In this multimedia musical meditation, Avi Amon reminds us there is more than one way to remember. Cassette tapes carried by his parents when they immigrated to the United States from Istanbul in 1979 transport us beyond borders and time into an act of emotional memory for generations to inhabit together. Part of Open Call: Stages; admission is free with a ticket reservation. 7/17 & 7/18. (theshed.org)
Ms. Blakk for President (Vineyard Theatre, 108 E. 15th St.) Part campaign rally, part nightclub performance, part confessional, and all party, this new work by Tina Landau and Tarell Alvin McCraney stars Wayne Brady as the Joan/Terence -- the first (and only) Black Drag Queen Candidate for POTUS. It’s the early 90s, the height of the AIDS epidemic, and Joan and the newly formed Queer Nation Chicago set off on a journey to drag queer politics out of the closet and onto the floor of the DNC. Inspired by the true story of drag performer and activist Terence Alan Smith, the show is a joyous stampede through urgent and unfinished business. From 10/15. (vineyardtheatre.org)
MUSIC CITY, Stephen Michael Spencer, Casey Shuler, and Jonathan Judge-Russo. Photo by Ashley Garrett.
Music City (St. Luke’s Theatre, 308 W. 46th St.) This new musical follows two young singer-songwriters into The Wicked Tickle, an East Nashville bar that serves up cheap beer, open mics, and dreams of big breaks. The bar regulars bravely pursue love and music in the face of addiction, poverty, and haunting pasts. But in Nashville, heartbreak is the only thing they hand out for free. Music City is an intimate, gritty, and thrilling take on the world of beers, guitars, sawdust, and sunshine. From 6/15. (musiccitythemusical.com)
New Born (Minetta Lane Theatre, 18 Minetta Lane) A tree surgeon falls in love. A young woman searches for her lost friend on the prairie. A new mother is consumed by an unlikely celebrity friendship. In three monologues, unrelated individuals find their smallest choices ripple into seismic changes that connect them across centuries and continents. Marianna Gailus, Hugh Jackman, and Sepideh Moafi star in this unforgettable evening of theater exploring relationships, identity, and change from acclaimed British playwright Ella Hickson. Thru 6/8. (audibletheater.com)
A NIGHT OF CHEKHOV's cast, photo by Hayden J. Jones .
A Night of Chekhov (Actors Temple Theatre, 339 W. 47th St.) The program includes three short Chekhov works.Swan Song follows an aging actor reflecting on his life after a final performance. The Proposal centers on a marriage proposal that quickly escalates into conflict. The Bear depicts a confrontation between a widow and a creditor that shifts in tone and intensity. moves through the full range of Chekhov's genius - his recurring obsession with people desperately trying to connect and failing, and how funny and heartbreaking that can be all at once. Thru 6/28. (smalltheplay.com)
No One’s Really a Vampire (The Tank, 312 W. 36th St.) While living rent-free at his slightly older boyfriend’s place, a 20-something twink becomes obsessed with dating a “vampire” he meets online instead of looking for a new apartment or job. Written by Matt Rose and Emily Greenberg. Part of PrideFest 2026. 6/27 & 6/28. (thetanknyc.org/summer-2026)
Norm Lewis: Broadway & Beyond (54 Below, 254 W. 54th St.) Broadway favorite Lewis (The Phantom of the Opera; Once on This Island; The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess), returns in an all-new edition audiences will not want to miss. With the Tony Awards just a week earlier, Norm continues that celebration of musical theatre while also sharing other beloved songs that have shaped his life and career. He is joined onstage, and off, by his usual crew of misfits, with a live band and direction by Richard Jay-Alexander. 6 /14 thru 6/20. (54below.org)
North Star (Irish Arts Center, 726 11th Ave.) A live music and spoken word performance inspired by the speeches of abolitionist Frederick Douglass during his historic visit to Belfast in 1845. Conceived and developed by Kwame Daniels, this collaborative, immersive show fuses artistic responses to Douglass’s experience from an eclectic range of contemporary artists—including hip-hop, jazz, gospel, electronic and classical musicians, poets, and young people from Belfast and New York—in a moving, provocative artistic journey rooted in Black cultures. 6/3 thru 6/21. (irishartscenter.org)
NuWorks Festival 2026 (Theatre Row, Theatre One, 410 W. 42nd St.) Pan Asian Rep culminates its 49th Milestone Season with the annual NuWorks Festival, an experimental series of self-created work from innovative artists exploring an eclectic range of genres and techniques using poetry, text, dance and music focusing on stories of social justice issues. Visit website for descriptions and playing schedule. 6/13 thru 6/21. (bfany.org/theatre-row/nuworks/)
Odd Salon NYC (Parkside Lounge, 317 E. Houston St.) This bi-monthly show curates cocktail hour lectures highlighting strange-but-true stories from history, science, art, and adventure, live on stage, over cocktails. Experts and amateurs come together to explore overlooked and under-told stories, about everything from lost cities to engineering failures to daring heists, questionable taxidermy, tales of epic revenge, and beyond. Visit website for playing schedule. (frigid.nyc)
Open Call: Stages (The Shed, Bloomberg Building, 545 W. 30th St) A unique summer festival event spotlighting the next wave of performing artists giving life, sound, and texture to stories that don’t sit still. Visit website for a complete schedule of events, all of which ware free with a ticket reservation. 6/26 thru 7/25. (theshed.org)
Origin Irish Theatre Festival (Various NYC locations) The 2026 festival honors Tony-winning playwright Enda Walsh (Once; Disco Pigs; Lazarus), spotlighting his groundbreaking body of work while celebrating his legacy. In addition to four staged readings there will be a concert of songs from Walsh’s plays and films, a movie marathon of Walsh-scripted films, a gala toasting him, and a mainstage revival of Origin's first play Misterman. Visit website for details, playing schedule and locations. 6/23 thru 7/5. (origintheatre.org)
Pea Dinneen: Raising Her Voice (Irish Repertory Theatre, 132 W. 22nd St.) Join Dublin-born niche cabaret legend Pea Dinneen for a trans fantasia, where she'll sing her way through a powerful coming-of-age story about herself, her country, and her voice. She delivers a crash course in modern Irish pop culture. This is a show about a nation, wrapped up in a vast, ongoing. 6/16 thru 6/28. (irishrep.org)
The Peculiar Patriot (New York Theatre Workshop, 79 E. 4th St. & 83 E. 4th St.) Inspired by her decades-long work with prison populations, including on the notorious Rikers Island, writer/performer Liza Jessie Peterson’s timely and urgent one-person show unpacks the human impact of mass incarceration in America. Part of the In the Bricks Festival. Visit website for schedule. Thru 6/14. (nytw.org)
The Peculiar Patriot (New York Theatre Workshop, 79 E. 4th St. & 83 E. 4th St.) Inspired by her decades-long work with prison populations, including on the notorious Rikers Island, writer/performer Liza Jessie Peterson’s timely and urgent one-person show unpacks the human impact of mass incarceration in America. Part of the In the Bricks Festival. Visit website for schedule. Thru 6/14. (nytw.org)
The People Versus Lenny Bruce (Theatre Row, 410 W. 42nd St.) 1964, New York City. Iconic comic Lenny Bruce was facing obscenity charges. Herbert S. Ruhe, former CIA agent and witness for the prosecution, said after the trial: "We picked him out of all the performers. I know he was obscene...Yet, in a way, I felt he had to be convicted." Over 60 years later our right to free reach is more threatened than over. When our right to speak is put on trial our response is: Don’t watch what you say; watch great theatre! 6/7 thru 6/30. (bfany.org/theatre-row)
Perfect Crime (Anne Bernstein Theater at The Theater Center, 210 W. 50th St.) This ultra-long-running murder mystery is the story of brilliant but money hungry psychiatrist/ suspected cold-blooded killer Margaret Brent, her wealthy husband, deranged patient, and the handsome detective who's falling in love with her while trying to solve the crime. (perfect-crime.com)
Phyl (Theatre Row, 410 W. 42nd St.) In Mint Theater’s production of this play written by Cecily Hamilton in 1911, Phyllis Chester is trapped in the solitary existence of a governess, walled off from the life she craves—until she loses her temper and does something that could cost her everything. 10/3 thru 11/7. (minttheater.org)
Pinkalicious the Musical (Actors Temple Theatre, 339 W. 47th St.) Pinkalicious can't stop eating pink cupcakes despite warnings from her parents. Her pink indulgence lands her at the doctor's office with Pinkititis, an affliction that turns her pink from head to toe - a dream come true for this pink loving enthusiast. But when her hue goes too far, only Pinkalicious can figure out how to get out of this predicament. Perfect for ages 2 to 7. Thru 7/26. (pinkaliciousthemusical.com)
A Play On Words (59E59 Theaters, 59 E. 59th St., Theater C) Who's On First meets Waiting for Godot in this ferociously witty play on, about, and spilling over with language. Rusty and Max have been friends for most of their lives and they've been arguing almost the entire time. Today, they're scheming up something big. Fringe First winner Brian Dykstra's signature style crackles in this uproarious backyard comedy. Part of East to Edinburgh 2026. 7/8 thru 7/16. (59e59.org)
Photo by Jeremy Daniel.
The Play That Goes Wrong (New World Stages/Stage 4, 340 W. 50th St.) (2 hrs.) A madcap hybrid of Monty Python and Sherlock Holmes, this award-winning comedy is bringing down the house—literally—Off-Broadway. It’s opening night of The Murder at Haversham Manor where an unconscious leading lady, corpse that can’t play dead, and actors who trip over everything are only some of the hilarious mishaps. (broadwaygoeswrong.com)
The Potluck (Playwrights Horizons’ Peter Jay Sharp Theater, 416 W. 42nd St.) In 1979, five labor organizers were murdered at a protest in Greensboro, NC, by members of the KKK and the American Nazi Party. A year later, César James Alvarez was born into the survivor community and, 37 year later, received a commission to write a musical about the massacre. It turned into a show about ghosts… and capitalism…and how to recuperate from trauma that happened to you before you were even born. 6/30 thru 7/26. (playwrightshorizons.org)
PrideFest (The Tank, 312 W. 36th St.) A festival of new and imaginative performances from queer artists that center our community. The shows of PrideFest 2026 address queer joy, laughter, struggle, resistance and beauty through a range of mediums including theater, comedy, puppetry, storytelling, and music. These performances will reflect where we've come from, where we are, and where we can go. Curated by Max Mooney. 6/19 thru 6/30. (thetanknyc.org/summer-2026)
The Problem (59E59 Theaters, 59 E. 59th St., Theater C) In their secretive high-rise office, the odd trio of Manning, Slater and Wilson think they've finally redeemed themselves. But then...The Problem. One that threatens their very existence. It must be solved fast or – the abyss. A rapid-paced, last-chance comedy by Fringe First winner Brian Parks. Part of East to Edinburgh 2026. 7/7 thru 7/19. (59e59.org)
Public Works’ Public Record (The Public Theater’s Newman Theater, 425 Lafayette St.) Written by Lisa Sanaye Dring, with music by Michael Thurber, this electrifying new production stands as an act of collective hope, joy, and resistance. The album will be preserved by the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts forever, ensuring that long after summer fades, it will remain a powerful reminder that the true record of a city isn’t just its headlines—it’s the sound of New Yorkers coming together to rcreate a life album, on stage, in real time. 9/4 thru 9/8. (publictheater.org)
Queen of Hearts (Théâtre XIV, 383 Troutman St., Brooklyn) Company XIV tickets to journey down the rabbit hole and follow the adventures of Alice, the White Rabbit, Mad Hatter, and many more iconic characters. This variety show from burlesque troupe Company XIV puts a sensual, colorful, and highly theatrical spin on the beloved classic Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. This “Wonderland” is actually a boutique venue where the performers also host and bartend. (companyxiv.com)
Queerly Festival (FRIGID New York, UNDER St. Marks, 94 St. Marks Place) FRIGID’s annual celebration of all things artistic and LGBTQIA2S+, Queerly strives for diversity on and off stage, seeking out queer teams and artists and a wide range of shows and performances. The goal is to provide a space for queer artists who’ve rarely or never seen their identities portrayed on stage to be able to represent themselves and tell their stories their way, as well as to provide a space for queer celebration, pride, and strength. Curated by FRIGID co-artistic director Jimmy Lovett, a trans, non-binary, bisexual marker and theater artist. Visit website for a complete playing schedule. 6/11 thru 7/3. (frigid.nyc)
The Reading Series (Lincoln Center Theaters’ Claire Tow Theater, 150 W. 65th St.) In this intimate new series six celebrated playwrights – Sarah Ruhl, Ayad Akhtar, J.T. Rogers, Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Marco Ramirez and Lynn Nottage – curate a series of one-night-only staged readings of a bold new work, alongside an open conversation between storytellers. Visit website for scheduled events. (lct.org)
Rediscovery Readings (Classic Stage Company, Lynn F. Angelson Theater, 136 E. 13th St.) Throughout Classic Stages’ 2026-2027 season, this acclaimed series steps away from the established canon to shine a light on the “Neo-classics” – the bold, subversive, and brilliant plays of the late 20th-century that resonate today and beyond. These gems will remind us how the playwrights of the past 50 years experimented with form, offered diverse perspectives, and challenged the status quo in a time of seismic cultural shifts. This season’s Rediscovery Readings remind us that the category of “classic” is ever-growing. Visit website for details & dates. (classicstage,org)
RENT, Eric Fegan & Conor Tague, photo by Zui Gomez.
RENT (A.R.T./New York Theatres, Mezzanine, 502 W. 53rd St., 2nd Fl.) In 1996, RENT transformed the landscape of musical theater with its raw portrayal of artists navigating love, loss, poverty, addiction, and the AIDS crisis in NYC’s East Village. Inspired by Puccini’s La Bohème, the rock musical broke new ground in centering LGBTQ+ voices and diverse communities on Broadway. Thru 6/26. (art-newyork.org)
Rhinosceros (A.R.T./New York Theatres, Loeb Drama Center, 502 W. 53rd St.) In this new adaptation of Eugène Ionesco’s landmark play, everything seems normal one Sunday morning…until it’s not. One by one, friends and colleagues transform into rhinoceroses, and Bérenger (John Turturro) is forced to decide: will he follow the crowd or stand his ground? As resonant as when it premiered in the wake of the Second World War, the play reminds us of the importance of holding on to our humanity amidst mounting pressures to conform. Also starring Paul Giamatti. 8/12 thru 9/20. (art-newyork.org)
the ripple the wave that carried me home (Playwrights Horizons, 416 W. 42nd St.) Janice’s parents are prominent activists fighting for the integration of public swimming pools in 1960s Kansas — a struggle that penetrates the warm bubble of her childhood, driving a wedge between Janice and her family. Years later, when she’s asked to speak at a ceremony honoring her father, she must decide whether she’s ready to reckon with her political inheritance and the scars of a past she has tried to forget. A piercing, theatrically vivid story about the personal toll of fighting for justice, and the ultimate challenge of forgiveness. Fall, 2026. (playwrightshorizons,org)
Romeo & Juliet (Free Shakespeare in the Park, Delecorte Theater, Central Park) An all-star cast including Ra’Mya Latiah Aikens as Juliet, Daniel Bravo Hernández as Romeo, and Tony winner Deirdre O’Connell as Nurse, bring Shakespeare’s tale of a long-standing feud between two families and the young lovers who become enmeshed in tragedy as a result. Featuring new staging with the play presented in English, but Romeo and Juliet speaking to each other in their own private language – Spanish. Thru 6/28. (publictheater.org)
Sardines (A Comedy About Death) (New York Theatre Workshop, 79 E. 4th St. & 83 E. 4th St.) Written and performed by Chris Grace, Sardines explores—with tremendous grace and humanity—the tragic, hilarious, and important questions of our time: Can we enjoy life if we know how it ends? Does making art actually help? And if Rihanna’s song is called “Don’t Stop the Music,” why does the music… stop? Part of the In the Bricks Festival. Visit website for schedule. Thru 6/14. (nytw.org)
The Saviors (Atlantic Theater’s Linda Gross Theater, 336 W. 20th St.) When a lost young man takes shelter in their church, two altar boys desperately cling to each other as their changing faiths, lives, and bodies threaten to tear them apart.Written by Bubba Weiler. 7/8 thru 8/8. (atlantictheater.org)
SHELL, Ana Evans, photo by Morgan McDowell.
Shell (SoHo Playhouse’s Huron Room, 15 Vandam St.) Written, co-created and performed by Ana Evans, Shell is an awe-inspiring solo show that cracks open questions about gender, anatomy, and desire, with the help of a sex-ed-obsessed hockey player and a powerful, otherworldly Peanut. Thru 6/7. (sohoplayhouse.com)
SheNYC Summer Theater Festival (Lynn F. Angelson Theatre, 136 E. 13th St.) New York City’s premier festival showcasing new, original works by women, trans, and non-binary writers and composers. 2026’s lineup features eight original full-length plays and musicals: A High Lonesome Sound by Maddie Nguyen, Bury Your Gays by Sam Melton, Confirmed by Kristn Milburn, Noc Carodejnice (Night of the Witch by Beck Farris, Perihelion by Marilyn Schotland, South by Florencia Iriondo, Too Many Dead Birds on the Sidewalk by Aleyna Karaca, and Wong Side of Time by Scarlett (Chenchen) Long & Wren Mied. Visit website for descriptions and playing schedule. 7/14 thru 7/26. (shenycarts.org)
Shifters (Cherry Lane Theatre, 38 Commerce St.) Heather Agyepong and Daniel Ezra star as Des and Dre, old friends with a deep connection. She got out, and he stayed, but she has returned for his grandmother’s wake, temporarily causing their past to come flooding back. 7/6 thru 8/30. (cherrylane.org)
Silverback Mountain (AMT Theater, 354 W. 45th St.) Mickey, an artist with a fear of commitment, and his boyfriend Andy, an architect with a bottomless appetite for drama, have been together five years. Andy wants monogamy; Mickey wants space. And somewhere in the middle, they end up on a gorilla trekking trip to Uganda.But when their relationship and identities are exposed, the trip spirals into something far more dangerous than a breakup and t’s up to a drag queen waitress and a coked out twink to help save them. Thru 6/21. (silverbackmountainplay.com)
Singfeld! An Unauthorized Musical Parody About Nothing! (Jerry Orbach Theater, 210 W. 50th St.) This unauthorized parody of the hit sitcom Seinfeld follows Jerry, Elaine, George, Kramer, and other iconic (albeit peripheral) characters as they navigate the highs and lows of living and loving in New York City. The hilarious score features such songs as “What’s the Deal with Musicals?,” “The Ballad of Bubble Boy,” and “The Yadda Yadda Song.” (singfeld.com)
Small (Pershing Square Signature Center, Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre, 480 W. 42nd St.) This critically acclaimed play written by and starring Robert Montano traces his deeply personal journey. Out of the gate, he dreamed of being a jockey. His size had always felt like a liability, especially as a bullied boy in school, but on the track, being small was his biggest asset. He would endure anything and sacrifice everything just to touch the turf, but quickly discovered the high expectations and impossible standards that come with a life in the saddle. Thru 7/25. (smalltheplay.com)
Spanglish Affair Open Mic (UNDER St. Marks, 94 St. Marks Place) A new bimonthly open mic for the Spanish & Spanglish-speaking community to develop and share their work. Performers get between 5 and 8 minutes each and are invited to sing, dance, do comedy, performance art, spoken word, burlesque, poetry, and share work in progress, with no prior experience required. Every other first Wednesday; visit website for schedule. (frigid.nyc)
Spark Theatre Festival NYC (28th Street Theatre, 15 W. 28th St.) Showcasing polished works-in-progress, this year’s festival is broken into two categories: workshop productions and fully developed new work. Many pieces are presented in front of an audience for the very first time. Artists are welcome to present staged readings or fully produced off-book productions, many of which include post-show talkbacks during which they may ask the audience for feedback. Visit website for a complete roster of shows and schedules. 10/5 thru 10/25. (emergingartiststheatre.org)
Spotlight New Works Fest (Chain Theatre, 312 W. 36th St., 4th Fl.) Thirteen new plays and musicals, which will receive staged readings as part of this new festival of readings celebrating exceptional new plays and musicals crafted for educational and community theatres. Visit website for a complete roster of show and playing schedules. 6/29 thru 7/5. (spotlightnewworksfest.com)
Stage Fright at Red Eye (Red Eye NY - 355 W. 41st St.) Every Wednesday night at 10pm, Marti Gould Cummins hosts a Broadway talk in Hell's Kitchen featuring some of NYC theatre’s hottest stars. Visit website for current guest star lineup. No cover charge. (redeyeny.com/stage-fright)
Stage Left Play Festival – (Theatre Row, 410 W. 42nd St.) The festival transforms the theater into a site of community organizing where performance extends beyond the stage into collective reflection, conversation, and resistance, reimagining what it means for art to be in service of justice. This year’s five new plays include: How to Melt Ice by Amalia Oliva Rojas; Novios by Arturo Luíz Soria; #NewSlaves by Keelay Gipson; Narrowsburg by Chad Kaydo; and Sisyphus in Yaffa by R. Forest Malley. Visit website for descriptions and playing schedule. 6/12 thru 6/14 (bfany.org/theatre-row)
Sukkot (59E59 Theaters, 59 E. 59th St., Theater B) One year after losing his wife to cancer, Patrick Sullivan is still unable to overcome his overwhelming grief, until a rabbi introduces him to Sukkot - the only Jewish holiday where God directly commands us to rejoice! Suddenly energized with this new purpose, Patrick builds a sukkah (a hut) in their yard and forces his three grown children to celebrate as they return home to attend their mother’s unveiling ceremony. 7/11 thru 8/9. (59e59.org)
SUMMWERWORKS 2026 (wild project, 195 E. 3rd St.) Clubbed Thumb’s annual festival will feature productions of three new plays: Titans, Derangements, and The Family Dog, as well as a series of free play readings. Visit website for a complete schedule and descriptions. Thru 6/30. (clubbedthumb,org)
Syrian Soap (HERE Arts Center, 145 6th Ave.) Eat, Pray, Bathe with your exasperated ancestors in an intergalactic bathhouse and ponder: What kind of future ancestor do I wish to become? How far am I willing to go to express my authentic self? How much lotion is it acceptable to put on in front of other people? Full of heart and irreverence, Syrian Soap is part clown show, part stand-up, part fever dream. Written by E. Zaalan. Part of the National Queer Theater’s Criminal Queerness Festival. 6/24 thru 6/27. (here.org)
T-Boy on Grindr (The Tank, 312 W. 36th St.) Playwright/performer João d’Orey traces transmasculine desire through the fragmented landscape of digital intimacy. Moving between humor and vulnerability, the performance unpacks the politics of visibility, the commodification of bodies, and the search for connection in queer online spaces. Part of PrideFest 2026. 6/19 thru 6/21. (thetanknyc.org/summer-2026)
Tempest Tossed (Casa Duse, 16 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn) A chamber adaptation of Shakespeare’s The Tempest, where the play's action is beautifully focused with an original live score. The performance creates an immersive island, where Caliban’s mother, the powerful witch Sycorax, finally has a voice, offering a fresh perspective on this story of justice, restoration, freedom, and forgiveness. 6/4 thru 6/26. (newplaceplayers.org)
Thank You Ryan for a Clean Microwave (The Shed, Bloomberg Building, 545 W. 30th St.) A mysterious note left behind in the microwave… It explains nothing. James Caverly and Andrew Morrill take us on a sharp, funny, and fiercely humane journey in a play set between a Deaf-run coffee shop and a writer’s imagination as two narrators battle to shape a story about love, trauma, and who gets to tell whose truth. Part of Open Call: Stages; admission is free with a ticket reservation. 6/26 & 6/27. (theshed.org)
That Math Show (Theater555, 555 W. 42nd St.) A new theatrical experience where numbers become entertainment. Created by and featuring Dr. Arthur Benjamin, the show combines math, magic, humor, and audience interaction in a way that is mind-bending, accessible, and fun for anyone who lives in a world of mathematics, and that means everyone! Bringing he beauty, wonder, and magic of math to the stage this 75-minute show turns the science of numbers into an experience full of surprise, wonder, and theatrical fun. 6/11 thru 8/16. (theater555.venuetix.com)
This is Not About Me (59E59 Theaters, Theater C, 59 E. 59 St.) A spiraling playwright dramatizes the secrets of her broken relationship, but as passion blurs into obsession she loses her grip on the narrative. In this tender will-they-won’t-they, we are catapulted through a decade of Eli and Grace’s relationship, unraveling how much they mean to each other and why it fell apart. Hand crafted by multi-disciplinary artists, this non-linear love story is a metatheatrical rollercoaster through heartbreak and hyperreality. Part of Brits Off Broadway 2026. Thru 6/7. (59e59.org)
This is Not Hansel & Gretel (59E59 Theaters, 59 E. 59th St., Theater C) A story from the 14th Century - one of the darkest times in Europe. Two years of rain. Failed crops, everywhere. Millions dead of starvation. And two real children, lost in the woods, really afraid they'll be eaten. But the story is even more complex than that. Christian Hege weaves a fairy tale of famine, devastating loss, and unexpected hope. Part of East to Edinburgh 2026. 7/10 thru 7/14. (59e59.org)
Thursday is a Cabaret at Joanne’s (Joanne Trattoria, 70 W. 68 St.) The popular, cozy restaurant owned by Lady Gaga’s parents, Joe and Cynthia Germanotta, is serving up a rotation of incredible performers every Thursday from 6 to 8pm for a one-of-a-kind experience. The only charge is that of your meal—no cover charge for the performance. (joannenyc.com)
Torched! In Concert (Pregones Theater, 575 Walton Ave., The Bronx) Part investigative theater/part poetic fiction, this staged concert -- pulsing to the beat of salsa, funk disco, and hip hop -- brings to life the true stories of those who endured the devastation, exposing the harsh realities of the arson-for-profit schemes surrounding the Bronx fires of the 1970s. Performed in English and Spanish with titles, the production pays tribute to the real people who fought back, who continue to seek truth, share their testimonies, and unmask the hidden forces behind the fires. Thru 6/7. (pregonesprtt.org)
The Tragedy of Julius Caesar (Central Park, Carl Schurz Park & Battery Park and Castle Clinton) Shakespeare explores the line between loyalty and ambition, patriotism and betrayal. When a group of senators moves to stop a powerful leader they fear may become a tyrant, their decision unleashes consequences far beyond what they imagined. What begins as an act meant to save a republic instead fractures alliances, ignites public fury, and sends a nation spiraling toward chaos. Visit website for playing schedule & the various park locations All performances are Free. 6/2 thru 7/5. (nyclassical.org)
TrashFest (The Tank, 312 W. 36th St.) It is often difficult to wrestle with the environmental impact that our daily lives and our work have - especially in theater, where so many resources are needed to develop sets, props, and costumes that are only used for a short amount of time. TrashFest centers work that produces no waste by reusing materials discarded as garbage. Curated by JoJo Knott. 7/13 thru 7/19. (thetanknyc.org/summer-2026)
Truly, Howard Hughes (Theater at St. Jean’s, 150 E. 76th St.) This world premiere musical follows an unconventional love story following one of the 20th century's most fascinating figures: aviator, filmmaker, businessman, and recluse, Howard Robard Hughes, Jr.. The story unfolds as Hughes revisits his extraordinary life during his final moments, confronting the one thing his power and fortune could never secure, and leaves us with a haunting question: ...Wouldn't you, if you could? 9/9 thru 10/4. (yorktheatrel.org)
The Unbelievers (NY City Center Stage I, 131 W. 55th St.) IN this poignant and disarmingly funny new play, Faith means believing in something. Especially when it feels impossible. As the years go by and the mystery of the sudden disappearance of Miriam and David’s teenage son remains unsolved, their blended family must figure out how to go on, relearning how to live through the ups and downs of ordinary days in their altered world. From the Tony and Olivier Award-nominated writer Nick Payne (Constellations, Incognito). From 10/13. (manhattantheatreclub.com)
The Unexpected 3: A Radical, Rollicking Rumination on the Optimism of Staying Alive (New York Theatre Workshop, 79 E. 4th St. & 83 E. 4th St.) NYTW Usual Suspect Kathryn Grody investigates an eclectic, devastating and hilarious potpourri of shocking discoveries as she finds herself at 79 becoming elder. “Old starts at 95!” she declares. Part of the In the Bricks Festival. Thru 6/14. (nytw.org)
The Unsinkable (PAC NYC, Perelman Performing Arts Center, 250 Fulton St.) A wildly inventive, darkly funny, and deeply moving odyssey inspired by the six Chinese seamen who lived—then were erased from the story of the Titanic’s survivors. From Liverpool’s engine rooms and Chinatown streets to Cuban sugarcane fields, and a Chicago nursing home in 1986, survivor Little Fong’s memories and desires spring to life through puppetry, cross-Atlantic dance traditions, and flourishes of Chinese opera. He fights for dignity and love even as time slips and his life is largely forgotten. 2/10 thru 3/7/27. (pacnyc.org)
The Vagina Monologues (Laura Pels Theatre, Harold & Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre, 111 W. 46th St.) Performed in over 140 countries and translated into over 50 languages, this is the show that launched V-Day, a global movement to end violence against women and gender-expansive people. Based on 200 interviews which playwright V (formerly Eve Ensler) wrote into fictional monologues about sex, trauma, pleasure, and birth, this landmark work broke taboos, lifted shame, and empowered women to talk about things they never talked about before—from joy and desire to pain and violence. Spring, 2027. (roundabouttheatre.org)
Vernissage (The Tank, 312 W. 36th St.) Written by Manning Jordan, this is a play about an exclusive museum members' party where the guests are more interested in each other than the art. Part of PrideFest 2026. 6/27 & 6/29. (thetanknyc.org/summer-2026)
The Vessel (59E59 Theaters, 59 E. 59th St., Theater C) In the center of Hudson Yards, New York City, stands a honeycomb-like structure known simply as the Vessel. After its unveiling in 2019, this 150-foot interactive art installation was repeatedly shut down, becoming an unexpected and controversial viral obsession. Inspired by these true events, three minimum wage parks employees find themselves at the center of attention in The Vessel. The unlikely trio works together in hilarious and surprising ways as they navigate through and beyond the structure that looms over their every move. Three coworkers against one tourist trap. 7/30 thru 8/23. (59e59.org)
Waiting for Lefty (Classic Stage Company, Lynn F. Angelson Theater, 136 E. 13th St.) Exploited, exhausted, and pushed to the edge, the taxi drivers of Depression-era New York City gather to make a choice that will change their lives forever. But as they wait for their leader, the tension reaches a fever pitch. Marking the directing debut of acclaimed actor Steven Pasquale, this innovative production uses music and movement to breathe fresh life into Clifford Odets’ 1935 masterpiece, transforming the theater into a high-stakes union hall. Both then and now, speaking truth to power can come at a deadly cost. 10/15 thru 11/22. (classicstage,org)
A Walk on the Moon: A New Musical (Laura Pels Theatre at the Harold and Miriam Steinberg Center for Theatre, 111 W. 46th St.) It’s the Summer of 1969. Pearl Kantrowitz, a Brooklyn mother and housewife, takes the annual trip north to a Catskills bungalow colony just as the world begins to shift beneath her feet. The country is reaching for the moon. A new spirit of freedom is sweeping the nation. And an unexpected encounter leads her to a musical festival happening just around the corner. As the countercultural revolution begins, and music starts to change the world, Pearl awakens to a life beyond the one she's always known. 6/15 thru 8/22. (a walkonthemoonmusical.com)
Well, I’ll Let You Go (Studio Seaview, 305 W. 43rd St.) Playwright Bubba Weiler’s absorbing new drama, set in a small Midwestern town, centers on a community in crisis as one woman sifts through the rubble of her marriage. Thru 6/20. (audibletheater.com)
What a World! What a World! (The Tank, 312 W. 36th St.) In a long-forgotten Hollywood melodrama, a plucky young socialite falls for a brutish older fisherman. At a gay bar, a drag queen and king rehearse a live send-up of the film. In a living room, a queer couple watches the drag send-up online. Each pair recreates, adapts, destroys, and starts over. Something new emerges from the old, but will it ever satisfy what they hoped to find within the film, in themselves, and each other? 7/9 thru 8/2. (thetanknyc.org/summer-2026)
Photo by Evan Zimmerman.
What Happened Was... (Minetta Lane Theatre, 18 Minetta Lane) New York City can be the loneliest place on earth. In a one-bedroom apartment in Manhattan, two co-workers meet for a first date. What begins as small talk quickly unravels into an achingly tender chamber piece about attraction, secrets, and the desperate need for connection. Don’t miss the first major New York revival of Tom Noonan’s play that inspired the Grand Jury Prize-winning 1994 Sundance film. What does it cost to let someone else in? Starring Corey Stoll and Cecily Strong. Thru 6/14. (audibletheater.com)
Whitman in Love (Merchant’s House, 29 E. 4th St.) Journalist/essayist/pioneering LGBTQ poet Walt Whitman took nightly refuge at Pfaff's beer cellar just blocks from the Merchant's House. Now in the Merchant House’s jewel-box garden, John Kevin Jones embodies the poet in a show drawing from Whitman’s “Live Oak, with Moss,” a sequence of poems recognized as among the earliest sustained expressions of same-sex love in American literature. The result is a theatrical portrait of the poet not as monument, but as a man: yearning, beloved, vulnerable, and transformed by love. 6/24 thru 6/28. (merchantshouse.org)
The Whoopi Monologues (Lincoln Center Theaters’ Mitzi Newhouse Theater, 150 W. 65 St.) Kerry Washington and Kara Young lead a remarkable ensemble of five women in bringing Whoopi Goldberg’s unforgettable characters back to the stage. These nuanced portraits feel as fresh and irresistible today as they were over 40 years ago. From 7/7. (lct.org)
Wild Rose (New York Theatre Workshop, 79 E. 4th St.) Fresh out of jail for some past mistakes, free-spirited Rose-Lynn is bursting with raw talent & charisma, and ready to escape Glasgow, Scotland to chase her dream of being a country music singer. But her mother Marion has had enough, insisting that she settle down, ditch the fantasy, and focus on raising her two young kids. Rose-Lynn reluctantly agrees to take a cleaning job and finds an unlikely champion in her new boss Susannah, bringing her dream closer than ever. Now Rose-Lynn must decide if risking everything will really pave the road to Nashville. Fall/winter, 2026. (nytw.org)
Wold Meteor (Playwrights Horizons, Judith Rubin Theatre, 416 W. 42nd St.) A great stone falls from the atmosphere at 3 o’clock on 13 December 1795, plummeting into Emory Miller’s farm. In its wake come reports of fire and strange flashes of light. What happens next is the story of a townspeople divided, manipulated by fear and destitution at the hands of the wealthy few. A darkly funny musical allegory for modern times, Wold Meteor is a potent, cautionary fable that asks in a shadowy age: What sacrifice will bring about change? Winter 2026/27. (playwrightshorizons,org)
A WOMAN AMONG WOMEN, photo by Maria Baranova.
A Woman Among Women (Lincoln Center Theaters’ Claire Tow Theater, 150 W. 65 St.) Julia May Jonas delivers a sharp, subversive counterpoint to Arthur Miller’s All My Sons. In Northampton, Massachusetts, Cleo holds court in her backyard as a tension hums that may destroy the community. Thru 6/28. (lct.org)
Wonder! A Woman Keeps a Secret (Classic Stage Company, Lynn F. Angelson Theater, 136 E. 13th St.) A luxury voyage turns into a high-seas heist aboard the Aqua Royale: Paris to Portugal. Recklessly and unfaithfully adapted by playwright Talene Monahon from Susanna Centlivre’s 1714 farce of the same name, the play catapults the action (and feminism) to 2027, where a money-grubbing matriarch, lonely toilet maid, and lascivious lady-detective propel the storyline. 5/7 thru 6/13/27. (classicstage.org)
You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown (New York City Center, 131 W. 55th St.) Happiness is...experiencing this heartwarming classic, directed by Tony Award winner Sam Pinkleton and featuring the original 1967 orchestrations. Join the PEANUTS gang on a series of small but seismic adventures in this beloved musical that captures the joy, struggle, and quiet urgency of growing up. When every triumph sings and every failure stings, this show reminds us of the importance of searching for happiness anyway. 2/3 thru 2/14/27. (nycitycenter.org)
Youth in Flames (59E59 Theaters, Theater C, 59 E. 59th St.) Millie is a cheeky British expat living in Hong Kong whose world is upended during the 2019 regime protests. Written and performed by Mimi Martin, the play is about trying to find belonging in a changing world. Part of Brits Off Broadway 2026. 6/10 & 6/11. (59e59.org)
