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Check out this sampling of 11 shows opening this month from a circus-infused theatrical adaptation of Moby Dick, to provocative plays like Straight White Men and The Christians, to Holiday classics like A Christmas Carol and The Secret Garden, there’s something for everyone.

Whether your favorite part of the Tony Awards is the red carpet, the performances, or the sheer joy you feel in winning your Tony pool, there is no denying that each year it’s the acceptance speeches that move us the most. Here are some of the speeches from recent history that have made an impact on us.