The Best Shows to See in New York City This Summer
There’s a lot out there after a spring jam-packed with openings. Here’s what’s worth your while.
Some of the young, talented cast featured in The Outsiders.
Photographer: Matthew MurphyA tidal wave of new productions flooded Broadway this spring—some captivating, some confounding, some that have already folded. As we head into summer, here’s a guide to those that rose to the top of the crowded theatrical marketplace. Added to the list are exciting arrivals making the leap from off-Broadway to Times Square, and a crop of inventive shows found around town.
Stereophonic
Where: Golden Theatre
When: Through Aug. 18
The must-see off-Broadway hit of the fall became the most Tony-nominated play in history. Set in a recording studio over the course of a year, David Adjmi’s play with songs follows the artistic and interpersonal roller-coaster of a Fleetwood Mac-like band laying down an era-defining album in 1970s California. (The convincing original songs are by Will Butler, formerly of Arcade Fire.) A humorous, painful meditation on the creative process, this captivating mini-marathon of a show largely justifies its three-hour running time.