BEST BETS
Need a recommendation? Here are Theasy's current favorites!
BROADWAY PLAY
Jaja's African Hair Braiding
Broadway, Play
BOTTOM LINE: A busy day in a Harlem salon brings together many amazing, authentic women with a lot to say.
NOTEWORTHY PERFORMANCES
Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch
Broadway, Play Revival
BOTTOM LINE: It was worth the 62-year wait for a revival of Purlie Victorious for this perfectly cast production.
BIG BROADWAY MUSICAL
Here Lies Love
Broadway, Musical
BOTTOM LINE: Bring your tissues and your dancing shoes to this unforgettable disco-fever dream of a show.
PULITZER WINNER ADAPTATION
The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao
Off Broadway, Play
BOTTOM LINE: Repertorio Español's adaptation of Junot Diaz' The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao packs a poignant punch but also delivers an entertaining production.
FOR A LAUGH
The Play That Goes Wrong
Off Broadway, Play (Transfer)
BOTTOM LINE: This physical farce—about a very unfortunate production of a murder mystery play—will no doubt be making audiences laugh for years to come in its new Off Broadway home.
THE WONDER OF EVERYDAY LIFE
Say Something Bunny!
Off Broadway, Solo Show/Unique Theatre
BOTTOM LINE: A solo show developed out of two found recordings, Say Something Bunny! is hands down the best theatre experience of the 2017-2018 season. Buy your tickets now.
REVOLUTIONARY MUSICAL
Hamilton
Broadway, Musical
BOTTOM LINE: There's good reason why Hamilton is the most popular show on Broadway.