Looking to take in a show but overwhelmed by the amount of choices? Look no further. "On Stage" host Frank DiLella will be curating a list of “must-see” shows every week, directing you to the best of Broadway, off-Broadway and beyond. Here's his picks for this week.
“Dancin’”
On the Broadway front, Bob Fosse’s “Dancin’” returns to The Main Stem for the first time in more than four decades.
The revival is being helmed by legendary Broadway veteran Wayne Cilento, who performed in the original production.
“Dancin’” begins previews on Thursday at The Music Box Theatre. Opening night is set for March 19.
“A Bright New Boise”
Moving to the off-Broadway scene, don’t miss the 2011 Obie Award-winning dark comedy “A Bright New Boise” playing at The Pershing Square Signature Center.
The play is by Samuel D. Hunter. Hunter wrote “The Whale,” which recently went from stage to screen with Oscar nominee Brendan Fraser.
“A Bright New Boise” is playing through March 12.
“Cat on a Hot Tin Roof”
A few streets up from The Signature Center, a revival of Tennessee Williams’ “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” is playing at the Theatre At St. Clements.
The modern take on the Williams classic features Courtney Henggeler as “Maggie the Cat,” Matt de Rogatis as “Brick,” Obie and Drama Desk Award winner Frederick Weller as “Big Daddy”and two-time Tony Award nominee Alison Fraser as “Big Mama.”
The show is playing through March 31.
“The Jungle”
Moving to Dumbo, the critically acclaimed production of “The Jungle” returned to St. Ann’s Warehouse.
This immersive theatrical event is set in a refugee camp in Calais, France, where thousands of refugees are waiting for their turn to reach the United Kingdom.
“The Jungle” is playing through March 19.
“The Wondrous Willa Kim: Costume Designs for Actors and Dancers”
And finally, the late Broadway legend Willa Kim is being celebrated at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts at Lincoln Center with a new exhibit, “The Wondrous Willa Kim: Costume Designs for Actors and Dancers.”
Expect to see Kim’s sketches and costumes from “The Will Rogers Follies”, “Victor/Victoria” with Julie Andrews and much more.
The exhibition runs through August 19.
