play recs?

[brdwybuff]

Posted: 5/7/17 at 9:10pm

I'm thinking about seeing a play when in town next week. I'm more into musical theater, but if there is a play worth seeing what would you recommend?

I would be open to seeing off broadway too if any good ones are up.

And yes, I know that they are all different.....

[Alex Kulak2]

Posted: 5/7/17 at 9:12pm

I've heard Indecent's pretty awesome

[JBroadway]

Posted: 5/7/17 at 9:15pm

Lots of excellent plays on at the moment! If you want to see a new drama, you could do Indecent, Sweat or Oslo. If you want a revival of a drama, go for The Little Foxes of The Glass Menagerie. If you want a light comedy, you could do either The Play That Goes Wrong, or Present Laughter (I recommend the former over the latter, unless you love Kevin Kline). 

[ThaDudeAbides]

Posted: 5/7/17 at 9:21pm

I agree with JBroadway, but I would also include Doll's House, Part 2. I saw it last night and thought it was excellent. On the light side, but it packs a punch, emotionally, too.

[wonderfulwizard11]

Posted: 5/7/17 at 9:21pm

A Doll's House, Part 2. Sharp, though-provoking, and very funny, plus Laurie Metcalf gives the performance of the year. 

[CapnHook]

Posted: 5/7/17 at 9:27pm

I agree, see A DOLLS HOUSE PART 2. (And INDECENT.)

[little_sally]

Posted: 5/7/17 at 9:28pm

Another vote for A Doll's House, Part 2.

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 5/7/17 at 9:30pm

The Play That Goes Wrong is one of the funniest shows I've ever seen.

[icecreambenjamin]

Posted: 5/7/17 at 9:47pm

A Doll's House part 2 is absolutely phenomenal.  I also thought Indecent was fantastic.  Oslo and Sweat are also great.

[JBroadway]

Posted: 5/7/17 at 9:58pm

Oops! I meant to include A Doll's House Part 2 too! 

[Scarywarhol]

Posted: 5/7/17 at 10:29pm

Indecent is the best on, IMO. Sweat is good, too. I'll be in the minority saying Doll's House Pt. 2 is pretty thin and smug, but I enjoyed it and it has some of the best acting I've ever seen. I'd really encourage you to take a chance on something off-Broadway. A number of things at Signature. Dianne Wiest is excellent in Happy Days at TFNA, though it is not an easy play. Can You Forgive Her at Vineyard is very good as well. 

Updated On: 5/7/17 at 10:29 PM

[TapDanceGal]

Posted: 5/7/17 at 11:03pm

Oslo is my favorite new play of the season. 

[bwayphreak234]

Posted: 5/8/17 at 9:13am

A Doll's House, Part 2 is not to be missed.

[Dane F]

Posted: 5/8/17 at 9:34am

I would definitely recommend The Play That Goes Wrong as well.

[wonkit]

Posted: 5/8/17 at 9:59am

Oslo. One of the best plays I have seen in years.

[brdwybuff]

Posted: 5/8/17 at 5:04pm

Thanks all! Some of these are on TDF also so am debating between Indecent and A Doll's House, possibly off-broadway Happy Days (although it doesn't sound so happy).