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.

“Yellow Face”

Screen star Daniel Dae Kim returns to the stage tonight in the Broadway revival of “Yellow Face.” The revival is written by Pulitzer Prize winner David Henry Hwang and directed by Leigh Silverman. It is a rather personal play for Hwang and it shines a spotlight on the controversial cast of well-known Welsh actor Jonathan Pryce in an Asian role, during the New York premiere of “Miss Saigon” back in 1990. “Yellow Face” is in previews at the Todd Haimes Theatre. The opening is set for Oct. 1.

For tickets, visit roundabouttheatre.org.

“See What I Wanna See”

For Off-Broadway, check out the revival of Michael John LaChiusa’s “See What I Wanna See,” at Christopher Street. The show is about lust, murder and redemption. The musical is being produced by Out of the Box Theatrics and features an all-Asian American and Pacific Islander company of performers.

For tickets, visit ootbtheatrics.com.

Karen Mason

On the cabaret front, don’t miss Broadway’s Karen Mason at Birdland Jazz Clubin “Just in Styne: Karen Sings Jule” on Monday. Audiences can expect to hear tunes that were made famous by the legendary composer Jule Styne, including tunes from “Gypsy,” “Funny Girl” and more. 

For reservations, go to birdlandjazz.com.

Santino Fontana 

At 54 Below, Tony Award-winner Santino Fontana will take tunes by request Friday and Saturday, with some of his Broadway pals.

Lionel Cole

Lionel Cole will bring “The Beautiful Souls and Emotion” to the club on Sept. 17. The show features “music and culture that spans from South Pacific soul to New York City” front and center stage. 

For more information on both shows, head to 54Below.org.

Roberto Araujo

NY1 photojournalist, Roberto Araujo, will perform on stage at The Green Room 42 on Friday, Sept. 20 in the 2024 Bistro Award winning “I Just Wanted You to Know.” This encore performance weaves together stories from Araujo’s life—from his upbringing in Mexico City to his solo move to New York City. The performance will also feature a selection of songs by Stephen Sondheim, David Yazbek, and more.

For information, visit thegreenroom42.com.