New Yorkbased theater critic Barbara Schuler shares her picks for the best shows on Broadway right now.
Luckily, this fall is abundant with choices, including shows starring some of the biggest celebrities on Earth.
Here are 10 shows you gotta get tickets to right now.
Michelle Williams (Viola Van Horn) and the ensemble of Death Becomes Her.Credit:Matthew Murphy + Evan Zimmerman
The play by Jen Silverman explores an unexpected friendship between two middle-aged women who become unlikely roommates.
As with any true story, it all turns out to be a little messy.
Now, she has the chance to explore the original material.
Jim Parsons and the cast of OUR TOWN.Daniel Rader
This is a bare-bones production with no lavish set or winding staircase.
Ready for her closeup, indeed.
Is looking younger the answer for either one of them?
Rachel Zegler as Juliet and Kit Connor as Romeo in Broadways Romeo + Juliet.Matthew Murphy + Evan Zimmerman
The show has great fun trying to answer that question.
Off Broadway
One of the biggest names on stage this season is appearing off-Broadway.
(Oct.10-Nov. 17, MCC Theater,mcctheater.org).
A production still from Broadway’s Tammy Faye.Marc Brenner
A production still from Death Becomes Her on Broadway.Matthew Murphy + Evan Zimmerman
