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With the many entertainment choices New York City has to offer, it can be difficult to make a choice. Look no further. “On Stage” host Frank DiLella has curated a list of “must-see” shows this week, directing you to the best of Broadway, off-Broadway and beyond.
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“Illinoise”
New York City Ballet’s Justin Peck and playwright Jackie Sibblies Drury are putting their spin on Sufjan Stevens’ celebrated 2005 concept album “Illinois.” In the theatrical event titled “Illinoise,” watch as dancers, singers and musicians take audience members on a wild journey from America’s heartland to the edges of the cosmos. The show makes its way to The St. James Theatre after a sold-out run at The Park Avenue Armory earlier this year.
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“Here There Are Blueberries”
On the off-Broadway front, don’t miss “Here There are Blueberries,” which is playing at New York Theatre Workshop. Conceived and directed by Tectonic Theater Project’s Moisés Kaufman, “Here There Are Blueberries” tells the story of a series of historical photographs and what they reveal about perpetrators of The Holocaust and what they ultimately reveal about society and humanity. For tickets, check out nytw.org.
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“The Lonely Few”
Over at MCC Theater, don’t miss “The Lonely Few,” which begins previews on Saturday. According to press notes, the New York premiere rock musical is “about the forces that launch us from home and the gravitational pull that can bring us back.” “The Lonely Few” stars Lauren Patten, a Tony Award-winner for “Jagged Little Pill.” For tickets, head to mcctheater.org.
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At the cabaret
And finally heading to the cabaret scene and looking ahead, don’t miss the one and only Lorna Luft, who returns to 54 Below on May 3 and 4 with her new show “Home Again.” Luft will perform tunes from the Great American songbook and talk about moments from her show-biz rich history. And from May 7 to May 9, musical theater songstress Melissa Errico returns to the club to perform tunes from her latest album, “Sondheim in the City.” For performance information, go to 54below.org.