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Best Plays in December 2024

Hells Kitchen at Shubert Theatre

Hells Kitchen

Nominated for an astounding 13 Tony Awards! This all-new inspirational musical is now showing on Broadway, beginning performances at Broadway's Shubert Theatre in March. Created by playwright and Pulitzer Prize finalist Kristoffer Diaz and scored by Alicia Keys. Largely drawn from the award-winning singer's own story, the Hells Kitchen is based on Keys' own life growing up in the Bronx

The Hills of California at Broadhurst Theater

The Hills of California

During the dry, dry summer of 1976, the beaches of Blackpool are packed full of holidaymakers, the B&Bs and hotels are full to the brim and the people of Britain are lapping up the sun. Yet in the sweltering heat of the town, far from the sea and gently sloshing waves, the daughters of a guest-house owner head back to her heavily deteriorating lodge. Jez Butterworth's new masterpiece, which recently had a run in the West End and earned an Olivier nomination for Best New Play, is set to transfer to Broadway. Performances will start at the Broadhurst Theatre on Wednesday, September 11, with the official opening night scheduled for September 29.

Romeo and Juliet at Circle in the Square Theatre

Romeo and Juliet

Starring Rachel Zegler (West Side Story) as Juliet, and Kit Connor, known for his breakout role in Netflix's Heartstopper, as Romeo - a new take on the Shakespeare classic arrives at Broadway this year. Directed by Tony-winner Sam Gold and with original music from Grammy winning artist and songwriter Jack Antonoff, prepare for a unique modern retelling of this classic yet tragic love story.

The Roommate at Booth Theater

The Roommate

Three time Tony-Winner Patti LuPone, and Mia Farrow, who has been nominated for seven Golden Globes, are set to share the stage in the upcoming Broadway production of Jen Silverman's 2015 play The Roommate'. The production is scheduled to grace the Booth Theatre for a 16-week stint starting in August, with the grand opening slated for September. Further details and ticketing will be announced soon.

Hold On To Me Darling at Lucille Lortel Theater

Hold On To Me Darling

Hold onto your stetsons, Academy Award, and Tony Nominee Adam Driver goes country in this Off-Broadway revival of Kenneth Lonergan's 2016 play, directed by Neil Pepe, coming to the Lucille Lortel Theatre this fall. Swapping his lightsabre for a guitar, Driver plays a famous country music star, the excellently named Strings McCrane, whose life in the limelight comes crashing down to earth after the death of his mother. A humorous and poignant exploration of celebrity, don't miss this fantastically observed tragicomedy when performances begin this fall!

Stereophonic at John Golden Theater

Stereophonic

Nominated for 13 2024 Tony Awards and winner of five, including Best Play! Written by David Adjmi, with songs by Will Butler of Arcade Fire, this heavily buzzed production takes you on a wild ride through the day-to-day of five rock musicians making an album in the early 70s. The story itself is one of infighting, frustration, romance, and rock'n'roll (all the things you'd expect from a disagreeing 70's band). David Adjmi notes he drew inspiration from iconic band Fleetwood Mac and came up with the idea while listening to Led Zepplin and pondering "What would it have been like to be in the studio when this was being recorded?".

Our Town at Ethel Barrymore Theater

Our Town

Set in the fictional town of Grover's Corners, New Hampshire, Thornton Wilder's Pulitzer Prize-winning drama Our Town is famed for its universal relevance and its celebration of what it means to be human, from the exciting to the mundane. Although set over a century ago, its tenet remains just as relevant to our lives today.

A John Waters Christmas at New York City Winery

A John Waters Christmas

John Waters loves Christmas, and he wants you to know. The legendary cult-filmmaker takes to the stage with his traditional one-man monologue, extolling the virtues of everyone's favorite holiday, from offering advice on Christmas films and music to asking the important questions you've always wanted to be answered by the people's pervert, such as 'Is Santa erotic?'

A Christmas Carol at Mccarter Theatre Center

A Christmas Carol

An integral part of McCarter's theater season every year, A Christmas Carol is the definitive holiday show for all the family. Based on the book by Charles Dickens, and adapted and directed by Lauren Keating, this celebration of humanity and openheartedness follows the story of Ebeneezer Scrooge, a cranky, penny-pinching businessman who's taught the true meaning of Christmas by three spirits - the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future - who visit him on Christmas Eve.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at Lyric Theatre

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Continuing the Harry Potter saga from the Deathly Hallows epilogue, The Cursed Child is a story created especially for the stage by original author J.K. Rowling and award-winning playwright Jack Thorne. Intelligent, emotional, and packed with spell-binding, magical special effects, The Cursed Child follows the adventures of a grown-up Harry, Ron, and Hermoine, as well as Harry and Ginny's son Albus and a certain Scorpius Malfoy.

The Play That Goes Wrong at Stage 4 New World Stages

The Play That Goes Wrong

Although export comedy smash hit The Play That Goes Wrong made its final Broadway bow at the Lyceum theater in January 2019, theatregoers and critics adore Mischief Theatre's first production so much that it simply moved to a long term home Off Broadway at the New World Stages! From humble off-West End beginnings at London's Old Red Lion fringe theater/pub in 2013 (rumour has it a mere four audience members attended its debut), the riotously funny rib-tickler of a show has grown to become a global phenomenon, merging slapstick physical comedy with a wry sense of tongue-firmly-in-cheek British wit and a winning self awareness.

Gene and Gilda at George Street Playhouse

Gene and Gilda

Hollywood's greatest love story is taking to the stage once more. A rad tale of wild romance, Cary Gitter's Gene and Gilda is headed to New Brunswick this festive season and will be directed by Off-Broadway regular, Joe Brancato. The play premiered at Brancato's own Penguin Rep Theatre in 2023 where it was so popular that extra performances were added! While we can't promise any chocolate rivers, Gene and Gilda is well worth your time.

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