Prince Faggot imagines a world where Prince George becomes the first openly gay royal, weaving a tender love story with the pressures of monarchy and public scrutiny. As George and Dev navigate family expectations, queer identity, and the cost of visibility, the fully queer ensemble delivers moving performances that fill the theater with warmth and electricity. Despite occasional dips in storytelling, the heart and honesty of the production make it a compelling and memorable experience.

Art explores the shifting dynamics of a decades-long friendship after Serge buys an expensive painting that looks like a blank canvas. As Marc rejects the purchase and Yvan gets stuck in the middle, the play digs into how people grow apart, what we expect from long-term friends, and how relationships change over time. Strong performances, especially from James Corden, keep the story engaging even when the dialogue wanders.

Stranger Things: The First Shadow combines the dark edge of Carrie, the camp of High School Musical, and the spectacle of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child to explore the early story of Henry Creel. Louis McCartney, Alison Jaye, and Gabrielle Nevaeh bring warmth and humor to a production that shifts from playful student moments to a much darker second act. Some plot lines feel tangential in a long runtime, but the show’s technical achievements and striking effects keep the momentum alive. Even without knowing the TV series, it remains an entertaining and visually impressive Broadway experience.

Call Me Izzy spotlights Jean Smart’s formidable talent in an intimate solo performance set mostly within the confines of a bathroom—a refuge for a Southern woman enduring domestic violence and channeling her pain into poetry. Smart captivates with her rich accent, quick character shifts, and rhythmic delivery of Izzy’s verses. But while the emotional stakes are undeniable, the play ultimately lingers without evolving, rehashing familiar themes of loss and trauma without providing a new or transformative perspective.

Just In Time is an intimate, emotionally rich musical that showcases Jonathan Groff at his very best. Performed in a stripped-down nightclub setting with no set changes or flashy visuals, the production relies on raw talent, heartfelt storytelling, and the timeless music of Bobby Darin. Groff’s performance is magnetic—charismatic, nuanced, and wholly deserving of his Tony nomination—while Michele Pawk provides a grounded, moving counterpoint as his sister Polly. With songs seamlessly woven into the narrative, the show delivers a smart, stylish night of theater that’s as heartfelt as it is unforgettable.

Camp has rarely felt so polished or so big as in Broadway’s Death Becomes Her. From Megan Hilty’s showstopping “For the Gaze” opener to Jennifer Simard’s jaw-dropping transformation and Michelle Williams’ dreamy potion scene, the performances crackle with humor and glamor. The production nails its cartoonish physical comedy with stunning stagecraft and lavish design. Though the score misses that iconic hit song, the show delivers a riotous, high-energy night of Broadway excess that leaves audiences cheering for more.

Dead Outlaw is a gritty, folk-infused musical that tells the strange true story of Elmer McCurdy, a failed outlaw whose life of crime ends in a shootout—and whose corpse embarks on an even wilder journey through sideshows and Hollywood sets. With a live onstage band and a barroom folk opera vibe, the show delivers raw Americana energy and standout performances, particularly from Jeb Brown and Eddie Cooper. While its macabre humor and unique storytelling make it entertaining, its minimal staging, thin narrative, and concert-like structure leave it feeling more like a roadhouse set than a fully realized Broadway musical.

Oh, Mary! is a wild, camp-fueled cabaret comedy starring Tituss Burgess as Mary Todd Lincoln like you’ve never seen her before. Written by Cole Escola, this absurdist, queer fever dream reimagines the First Lady’s final days with drag, debauchery, and jaw-dropping twists. A riotous 80-minute spectacle of historical satire and Broadway’s gayest chaos.

Love Life, the groundbreaking 1948 musical by Kurt Weill and Alan Jay Lerner, returns in a bold revival at New York City Center. Spanning 300 years, it follows an immortal family navigating love, work, and industrial progress. With standout performances and inventive staging, it’s a poignant, if uneven, exploration of changing values and timeless relationships.

A bold, irreverent WWII musical, Operation Mincemeat features five actors playing 80+ roles with madcap energy. Though inventive and darkly funny, it stumbles with verbose songs and an overlong ending. Jak Malone’s “Dear Bill” is the emotional standout in this quirky British comedy of deception, drag, and wartime absurdity.

This vibrant new Betty Boop musical dazzles with show-stopping costumes, big band jazz, and a whimsical story that jumps from cartoon to real world and back again. As Betty searches for her true identity, she finds love, fame, and purpose in a colorful, character-filled NYC. A heartwarming, high-energy spectacle that leaves you smiling—even if you can’t quite remember the lyrics.