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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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"Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends"
Something familiar and something for everyone—Stephen Sondheim’s Old Friends has made it to Broadway after successful runs in London and Los Angeles. The show is a trip down memory lane, spotlighting Sondheim classics like West Side Story, Gypsy, Sweeney Todd, Into the Woods, and more. The musical features Tony winners Bernadette Peters, Lea Salonga, and Beth Leavel. Old Friends is now in previews at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, with an official opening set for April 8.
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"Floyd Collins"
Also in previews: Floyd Collins. Based on the true story of a cave explorer in Kentucky in 1925, Floyd Collins makes its mark on Broadway decades after its New York premiere off-Broadway, where it won the Lucille Lortel Award for outstanding musical in 1996. The revival stars Broadway favorite Jeremy Jordan and features a book and direction by Tina Landau, with a score by Adam Guettel. Floyd Collins is playing at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre at Lincoln Center, with an opening set for April 21.
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"Redwood"
Continuing with Tina Landau-helmed musicals, Tony winner Idina Menzel takes center stage in Redwood, now playing at the Nederlander Theatre. The show follows Menzel’s character, Jesse, who leaves her busy life behind and finds solace among the redwoods in Northern California. Catch Menzel on On Stage this weekend alongside her Redwoodcollaborators—director and book writer Tina Landau and composer Kate Diaz.
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"Maybe Tomorrow"
On the off-Broadway front, check out Maybe Tomorrow, now playing in Midtown at the Mezzanine Theatre at the A.R.T./New York Theatres. In this New York premiere, we meet Gail and Ben, played by Tony nominee Elizabeth A. Davis and TV’s Dan Amboyer. Their relationship of nearly a decade seems to be thriving—but is that really the case? This gripping new work is written by Max Mondi. For tickets, visit abingdontheatre.org.
