PREVIEWS
July 22: Pulitzer Prize winning-playwright reunites with her long-time collaborator, Tony winner and director for the Off-Broadway premiere of . It takes place at a bed and breakfast in Philadelphia, where a cheerful innkeeper meets a young couple struggling to stay together.
July 23: Shakespeare in the Park continues with its second outdoor production, , directed by Tony winner , and featuring , and .
OPENING July 16: Following a sold-out world premiere in , new musical officially opens on Broadway playing the Nederlander Theatre, based on the inspiring true story behind the beloved song. The show blends history, romance and rebellion.
July 23: Comedian returns to the New York stage with his solo comedy , directed by fellow comic .
LAST CHANCE
July 18: and Denis Arndt conclude their extended and sold-out production of by critically acclaimed playwright of Curious Incident fame.
July 18: Young and acclaimed playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins is not afraid to make his audiences uncomfortable, as is the case with , a laugh-out-loud, but ultimately shocking play at the .
July 18: Soho Rep continues to uphold it reputation in presenting some of the best of new theatre with Anne Washburn's , which offers audiences a glimpse into the art of theatremaking.
July 19: Tony winner will take her final bow in the raucously funny Broadway revival of .
July 19: takes of the glitter and hangs up his high heels as he concludes his run in the title role in . Don鈥檛 miss his final performances before he hands over the baton to .
July 19: Tom Jacobson's , a charged, two-man show about clandestine gay life, has garnered excellent reviews and word-of-mouth in the Off-Broadway scene.
SPECIAL EVENTS
July 16: Broadway in Bryant Park continues into its second week, offering free performances from Broadway shows to the mid-town public during their lunch hour. This week catch and the cast of Chicago.
July 17: 's newest film "Irrational Man" hits theaters, starring and Joaquin Phoenix, who no stranger to playing irrational men. In the latest movie, he plays a philosophy professor whose somewhat meaningless life suddenly, and mysteriously gains new purpose.
July 17: PBS airs 's classic play , featuring the acclaimed performances of and .
July 18: The last of the Encores! Off-Center series, 's , boasts a talented cast that includes and . The Jazz Age love story follows party girl Queenie over the course of one luscious, alcohol-fuelled night.
July 7-27: See the best in new voices in musical theatre at the . NYMF offers an eclectic range of innovative new musicals in a variety of genres and styles.
July 20: Fun Home star takes to the stage at Joe's Pub alongside Loose Cattle and Lynn Drury. The evening of songs will draw from classic Carter Family and Louvin Brothers songs.
