Staff picks

Tony-Award winner Myles Frost, best know for originating the role of Michael Jackson in MJ The Musical, stars as Joey Evans, a charismatic performer who quickly discovers that the quickest way to get ahead is to risk it all. Why we love it: The classic Rodgers and Hart score now includes even more hits.

From Dave Malloy (Natasha, Pierre, & the Great Comet of 1812) comes a witty and dissonant a cappella musical. When eight phone-addicted people are locked in a church basement, they are forced harmonize through their digital compulsions and experience real human connection. Why we love it: It's staged in the round.

Prepare for a star-studded night of glamor at Signature Theatre's Sondheim Award Gala. The performance-only portion features tributes from Broadway favorites to celebrate this year's recipient, Vanessa Williams. Why we love it: It's the perfect excuse to get dressed up.

Take a fictional deep-dive into Elizabethan domestic life, where William Shakespeare's eccentric wife deals with his rising career and the tragic loss of their son. Directed by Erica Whyman, this production vividly portrays how this private family tragedy was transformed into the greatest play in the English language.

Made popular on TikTok, the hit song is now part of a full-fledged musical. In this contemporary coming-of-age story, a high school senior tries to balance the pressures of perfection, identity, and her dream scholarship to Howard University. Why we love it: It includes a fun mix of hip-hop, show tunes, and pop sounds.

The residents of the SeaBreeze Hebrew Home for the Aging find that battling a looming apocalypse is almost as tricky as battling armored nurses and strange prophecies. Why we love it: This new play is as hilarious and profound testament to resilience.

This heartfelt portrait of siblinghood follows a brother and sister across their lifetimes, detailing how their contrasting immigrant and American-born perspectives shaped their beings. Why we love it: The show features two casts who alternate performances.

Focusing on the formative years of the late congressman, this new musical is a powerful biography detailing how the murder of Emmett Till fueled John Lewis to lead the charge for Civil Rights alongside Dr. King. Why we love it: Playwright-in-Residence Psalmayene 24's script reminds us we can all make a difference.

TLC redefined the 90s music scene with their iconic choreography and hypnotic sound. Now their story comes alive on stage in this biographical musical that chronicles the (mostly) true story of the iconic trio's rise to fame. Why we love it: The show includes TLC's signature hits.