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With the many entertainment choices New York City has to offer, it can be difficult to make a choice. Look no further. “On Stage” host Frank DiLella has curated a list of “must-see” shows this week, directing you to the best of Broadway, off-Broadway and beyond.
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“Mary Jane”
Academy Award nominee Rachel McAdams makes her main stem debut with Amy Herzog’s play “Mary Jane.” In the show, McAdams takes on a single mother who is put in an impossible situation. The show is currently in previews at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre. Opening is set for April 23. For tickets, visit manhattantheatreclub.com
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“Sally and Tom”
Heading now off-Broadway and down to The Public Theater, Pulitzer Prize-Winning Playwright Suzan-Lori Parks is taking on the complexities of American History with her latest work, “Sally and Tom.” The edgy dramedy explores the relationship with Sally Hemings and Thomas Jefferson through the world of theater. “Sally and Tom” opened April 16 and plays until May 26. For more information, visit publictheater.org.
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“Still”
Theater favorites Jayne Atkinson and Tim Dalystar opposite each other in the new play, “Still,” now playing through May 18. In the two-hander, Atkinson and Daly play Helen and Mark, a couple who reconnect after decades of not seeing each other. All these years later, Mark is running for Congress and Helen has a secret that could interfere with his trajectory. To see what happens head on over to the DR2. For tickets, visit telecharge.com.
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“The Poisoner”
Down at La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club, don’t miss “The Poisoner.” In this thriller inspired by the Flint water crisis in Michigan, Playwright M.M. Haney invites you to question, “Are we ever safe?” The show is running through this weekend. For tickets, visit lamama.org.
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John Riddle
And looking ahead, don’t miss one of my theater favorites, Broadway Veteran John Riddle, in his latest club act “Blue Lady” on April 30 at The Sultan Room in Brooklyn. In the show, John will take on disco, soul, pop and jazz. His special guest includes another one of Frank DiLella’s Broadway favorites, Caissie Levy. For tickets, visit thesultanroom.com.