Best Play on Broadway?

[Theatremom5]

Posted: 10/26/13 at 11:32am

Looking to see a play on Broadway in November/December. What is the best play on Broadway right now? Any you would recommend? Any not worth seeing? Thanks in advance!

[siny]

Posted: 10/26/13 at 12:08pm

The Glass Menagerie is a must-see. The cast is incredible.

[Wickedmonkey332]

Posted: 10/26/13 at 2:31pm

If you are specifically looking for a play, then The Glass Menagerie is the obvious choice. If you are open to musicals then Matilda is the best IMO.

[dramamama611]

Posted: 10/26/13 at 2:42pm

I agree ^ if you mean PLAY, then Glass Menagerie is truly stunning. (Unless you are bringing youger kids.)

If you meant "show" and therefore are considering musicals, too, let me add: PIPPIN, and Kinky Boots. Both which will be difficult to get tickets for (along with Matilda) during the Holiday weeks, and there may not be any discounts.

Also: Newsies is a lot of fun, and Once is a beautiful show, as well.

It's kind of difficult to suggest shows blankly to someone not knowing what they really mean or what they like.

[Theatremom5]

Posted: 10/26/13 at 3:41pm

Thank you! I literally mean: play. Not "show" or musical, looking for straight plays. So thank you! :)

[jbm2]

Posted: 10/26/13 at 10:11pm

The pest play is not on Broadway.
Go see DOMESTICATED Off Broadway,

[Stage Door Sally]

Posted: 10/26/13 at 10:31pm

The Winslow Boy is VERY good.

[JuanValjean72]

Posted: 10/27/13 at 1:42am

I agree, Roundabout's The Winslow Boy was fantastic, phenomenal acting from Roger Rees and Michael Cumpsty

[jwsel]

Posted: 10/27/13 at 4:09am

The Glass Menagerie is phenomenal and will probably be considered the yardstick by which any future productions are measured. It is a master class in acting from the entire cast and this was the first time I've seen a production that did not feel like it was all about Amanda. It really is a must-see.

I'm surprised nobody has mentioned the Globe Twelfth Night, which is in previews. It is another magical production and the cast is top-notch. Rylance will probably get a Tony nom for his Olivia, but so many other actors in the production are also great -- Paul Chahidi as Maria, Samuel Barnett's Viola/Cesario, and Angus Wright as Sir Andrew.

[Luv2goToShows]

Posted: 10/27/13 at 11:26am

I agree with the others, I loved The Glass Menagerie. Winslow Boy was very good too. I am not seeing Domesticated until next week, so I can not comment.

[DMC_Patinkin]

Posted: 10/28/13 at 2:31pm

Play: Glass Menagerie
Musicals: Pippin, Kinky Boots
New Musical: Big Fish

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

Posted: 10/28/13 at 8:51pm

The best straight play on Broadway is THE GLASS MENAGERIE. Hands down. DOMESTICATED, off Broadway at Lincoln Center, is also well worth checking out if you can get a ticket.

[GlindatheGood22]

Posted: 10/28/13 at 9:24pm

And if we can zoom out a little, what's the best play you've ever seen on Broadway? I'm going with August.