Staff picks

A fiercely protective mother and her two grown children endure five decades and five chaotic moves, desperately trying to redefine "home" while grappling with memory, loyalty, and the pursuit of the American Dream. Why we love it: This new play is a deeply funny and honest portrait of family.

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.

Get up close and personal with the iconic film franchise (if you dare). In this terrifying new story, the protagonists learn the hard way that places aren't haunted, people are. Why we love it: With groundbreaking technology and unbelievable illusions, you too will be questioning what's real and what's in your head.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.