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On the Town

I Alice Burdick Schweiger
I Special to the Jewish News

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eading to the Big Apple? Our guide to
some of the best current and upcom-
ing productions on Broadway:

A Delicate Balance stars Glenn Close, John
Lithgow, Bob Balaban and Martha Plimpton
in an Edward Albee classic that first opened
on Broadway in 1966. Taking place over the
course of a weekend, a long-married couple
houses the wife's alcoholic sister; the couple's
daughter, whose marriage has just ended; and
their best friends. Through Feb. 22.
At the Golden Theatre, 252 W 45th St.
(212) 239-6200.

An American in Paris, with music and
lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin, tells
the story of a World War II vet who moves
to Paris after the war to make a name for
himself as a painter. He meets a Parisian
girl and competes with his friends —
including a Jewish-American composer —
for her love. Previews begin March 13; show
opens April 12.
At the Palace Theatre, 1564 Broadway.
(800) 745-300a

a dinner party and invite a Jewish curator
and his African-American wife. Naturally,
the conversation about religion and poli-
tics becomes very heated. Written by Ayad
Akhtar, the play co-stars Josh Radnor (How I
Met Your Mother), Gretchen Mol and Danny
Ashok. Through Feb. 22.
At the Lyceum Theatre, 149 W. 45th St.
(212) 239-6200.

Fish in the Dark, a new comedy about the
aftermath of a death in the family, is writ-
ten by and stars Larry David (Curb Your
Enthusiasm). Anna D. Shapiro directs. The
cast includes Rosie Perez (now a co-host on
The View) and Jayne Houdyshell. Previews
begin Feb. 2; the show opens on March 5 and
closes on June 7.
At the Cort Theatre, 138 W 48th St. (212)
239-6200.

Honeymoon in Vegas is a musical based
on the 1992 film. Jack Singer, afraid of getting
married, finally asks his girlfriend, Betsy, to
go to Las Vegas with him to get hitched. But
complications arise when a gambler (played

by Tony Danza) falls in love with her. Book
by Andrew Bergman and musical score and
orchestrations by Jason Robert Brown.
At the Nederlander Theatre, 208 W 41st St.
(877) 250-2929.

lyrics by Jill Abramovitz, Carla Rose
Fisher and others. Previews begin March
17; show opens April 14.
At the Brooks Atkinson Theatre, 256 W
47th St. (800) 745-3000.

Into the Woods, a modern twist on some
of the Grimm fairy tales, with music and
lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and book
by James Lapine, is co-directed by Ben
Steinfeld and Noah Brody. This revival,
about the power of wishes and what hap-
pens when they come true, opens Jan. 22
and closes March 22. (The movie version,
directed by Rob Marshall, opens in area
theaters on Dec. 25.)
At the Laura Pels Theatre, 111 W 46th St.
(212) 719-1300.

It's Only a Play stars Matthew Broderick
and Nathan Lane (through Jan. 4, when he
will be replaced by Martin Short), as well
as Megan Mullally, Stockard Charming and
E Murray Abraham, in a comedy about an
opening night at the theater. Peter Austin's
(Broderick) career is on the line as he, along
with the producer, director, cast and his best
friend (Lane), a television star, anxiously
await the reviews of his new play. Through
March 29.
At the Schoenfeld Theatre, 138 W 48th
St. through Jan. 18; moves to the Bernard B.
Jacobs Theatre, 242 W 45th St., beginning Jan.
19. (212) 239-6200.

It Shoulda Been You, a new musical
comedy directed by David Hyde Pierce, tells
the story of a Jewish bride and a Catholic
groom and the culture clash between their
families. Tyne Daly stars as the Jewish
mother of the bride; Steve Rosen co-stars.
Lyrics by Brian Hargrove, with additional

Constellations stars Ruth Wilson and Jake
Gyllenhaal, in his Broadway debut. It follows

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a couple through a mind-bending romantic
journey — from their first meeting through
the infinite possibilities of their relationship.
Through March 15.
At the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, 261 W
47th St. (212) 239-6200.

Disgraced tells the story of a Muslim-
American lawyer who is estranged from
Islam and works at a predominately Jewish
law firm in New York City. His wife is an art-
ist influenced by Islamic tradition. They have

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Michael Cera and Tavi Gevinson in This Is Our Youth

Love Letters, a play told through a series of
letters, notes and cards over a 50-year span,
follows the longtime friendship between
an artist and a politician. The rotating cast
includes Mia Farrow, Carol Burnett, Alan
Alda, Candice Bergen, Anjelica Huston,
Martin Sheen, Stacey Keach and Brian
Dennehy. Directed by Gregory Mosher.
Through Feb. 1.
At the Brooks Atkinson Theatre, 256 W
47th St. (800) 745-3000.

On the Town, a delightful, lively revival,
with music by Leonard Bernstein, Betty
Comden and Adolph Green, tells the story
of sailors on leave in New York City at the end
of World War II. With just 24 hours in town,
they explore the sights of New York and try
to find love. The classic songs include "New
York, New York:' It's a helluva town.
At the Lyric Theatre, 213 W 42nd St. (800)
745-3000.

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