Photo by Aubrey ReubenChristy Mahon stars as the title's playboy, an unexceptional young man who wins the admiration of his fellows by recounting the scandalous tale of his father's murder. Taking full advantage of his new popularity, Christy begins to court fiery redhead Pegeen Mike — until his father shows up, threatening to spoil everything. The Playboy of the Western World plays through Aug. 18.
— By Christine Ehren
The 1960s musical is directed by Robert W. Schneider.
Featuring original songs by Arcade Fire's Will Butler, the David Adjmi play enjoyed a sold-out world premiere Off-Broadway via Playwrights Horizons.
The production blends the worlds of tabletop roleplay games and theatre to create an interactive experience.
See what’s coming soon, what’s premiering out of town, and what’s in development.
The musical, which explores the Women's Suffrage movement's victories and failures, officially opened April 18.
Her comments were part of an ongoing conversation around the purpose of theatre criticism.
The musical adaptation of the hit film at the Winter Garden Theatre stars Casey Likes and Roger Bart.
Lonny Price is directing the new revival of the Joseph Stein-Jerry Bock-Sheldon Harnick musical.
The new work from Suzan-Lori Parks opened at the Off-Broadway company April 16.
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