Broadway shows come and go. Some plays and musicals stay with us for a long period, and others are limited engagements only. But one thing is for sure — saying goodbye is never easy. Especially when a number of great Broadway productions decided to call it quits and will only run for a few more weeks.
So if you’ve been putting off seeing these shows for later, the perfect time to secure tickets to these legendary plays is now! Here are some not-to-be-missed shows that are currently lighting up the theater industry, but will soon be departing the Great White Way.
Network
When & where: Closing on June 8, 2019 at the Belasco Theatre
After its second extension at the Belasco Theatre, Network‘s NYC run is now coming to an end. Based on the 1976 film of the same name that earned Peter Finch a posthumous Oscar, this Broadway show is a churning and immersive stage adaptation you should definitely check out. The multimedia-driven production is starred by the Tony, Olivier, Emmy, and Golden Globe Award winner Bryan Cranston. Joining Cranston on stage are Tony Goldwyn as Max Schumacher, Tatiana Maslany in her Broadway debut as Diana Christensen, and Tony winner Frank Wood as Nelson Chaney. Adapted by Tony and Olivier Award winner Lee Hall from Paddy Chayefsky’s Academy Award-winning film, Network depicts a media landscape where opinion trumps fact.
Synopsis: Howard Beale, news anchor-man, isn’t pulling in the viewers. In his final broadcast he unravels live on screen. But when ratings soar, the network seizes on their newfound populist prophet, and Howard becomes the biggest thing on TV.
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Kiss Me, Kate
When & where: Closing on June 30, 2019 at Studio 54
The winner of the first-ever Tony Award for Best Musical, Kiss Me, Kate is Broadway’s most sparkling achievement in the field of musical comedy masterpieces. Kelli O’Hara stars in the Broadway revival of this classic Cole Porter musical, directed by Scott Ellis and choreographed by Warren Carlyle. A combination of spectacular songs, award-winning casts and the Tony nominated Best Choreography of the year in a “Too Darn Hot” blockbuster, this musical is a must-watch, if you haven’t already.
Synopsis: Two divorced — and flamboyantly egocentric — performers find themselves starring opposite each other in a musical version of Taming of the Shrew in Cole Porter and Sam and Bella Spewack’s tribute to the theatre, in all its greasepaint and glory.
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All My Sons
When & where: Closing on June 30, 2019 at the American Airlines Theatre – Roundabout Theatre Company
Directed by three-time Tony winner Jack O’Brien, the revival of All My Sons is a timely and straightforward morality drama about conscience versus cowardice. Led by A-lister starts Annette Bening, Tracy Letts and Benjamin Walker, this Broadway production is directed by the equally talented three-time Tony winner Jack O’Brien. Additionally, Arthur Miller’s writing brings out increasingly intense performances and further enrich a fine production.
Synopsis: Set in the aftermath of World War II, All My Sons follows the Keller family, who struggle to stay intact and fight for their future when a long-hidden secret threatens to emerge—forcing them to reckon with greed, denial, repentance and post-war disenchantment across generations.
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My Fair Lady
When & Where: Closing on July 7, 2019 at the Vivian Beaumont Theater – Lincoln Center Theater
The highly-acclaimed My Fair Lady returned to Broadway in 2018 after its first run 26 years ago. And now, the revival will play its final performance in the summer. Directed by Tony winner Bartlett Sher, amazing performances by Laura Benanti and Harry Hadden-Paton and boasting classic songs like “I Could Have Danced All Night,” this musical was a sure hit right from the beginning.
Synopsis: My Fair Lady tells the story of Eliza Doolittle, a young Cockney flower seller, and Henry Higgins, a linguistics professor who is determined to transform her into his idea of a “proper lady.” But who is really being transformed? Laura Benanti, Harry Hadden-Paton, Alexander Gemignani and Rosemary Harris lead a stellar cast directed by Tony winner Bartlett Sher. Don’t miss this “enchanting and incandescent” (The Washington Post) revival of the world’s most beloved musical.
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King Lear
When & where: Closing on July 7, 2019 at the Cort Theatre
83-year old Glenda Jackson as King Lear is one great reminder of why we go to the theater. The Tony and two-time Academy Award winner leads a cast that includes Tony winner Jayne Houdyshell, Elizabeth Marvel, Aisling O’Sullivan, Pedro Pascal, John Douglas Thompson and Golden Globe winner Ruth Wilson.
Synopsis: In William Shakespeare’s royal-family tragedy, the aging King Lear divides his estate between his three daughters, ultimately refusing his youngest and favorite her share because she won’t publicly admit her love for him. The decision leads to chaos and treachery within the kingdom and madness for its monarch.
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Ink
When & where: Closing on July 7, 2019 at the Samuel J. Friedman Theatre – Manhattan Theatre Club
James Graham’s electrifying new play Ink comes to Broadway in the exhilarating Samuel J. Friedman Theatre production, directed by Rupert Goold. Leading the cast as Rupert Murdoch and Larry Lamb, the editor of The Sun, are two-time Olivier Award winner Bertie Carvel (reprising his Olivier-Award winning performance) and Olivier Award winner Jonny Lee Miller, respectively. They are joined by David Wilson Barnes as Brian McConnell, Bill Buell as Frank Nicklin/Hetherington/Percy Roberts and Andrew Durand as Beverly/Christopher Timothy, among others.
Synopsis: It’s 1969 London. The brash young Rupert Murdoch purchases a struggling paper, The Sun, and sets out to make it a must-read smash which will destroy—and ultimately horrify—the competition. He brings on rogue editor Larry Lamb who in turn recruits an unlikely team of underdog reporters. Together, they will go to any lengths for success and the race for the most ink is on!
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Burn This
When & where: Closing on July 14, 2019 at the Hudson Theatre
Thirty years after it first premiered at Circle Repertory Company, Lanford Wilson’s acclaimed play Burn This got its first-ever Broadway revival in a production helmed by Tony winner Michael Mayer starring three-time Emmy Award nominee Adam Driver and Golden Globe Award winner and Emmy nominee Keri Russell.
Synopsis: When a mysterious death brings together two unlikely strangers, their explosive connection sparks a chemistry too fiery to ignore. Directed by Tony winner Michael Mayer, Burn This is a smoldering story of love and raw attraction by one of the most vital playwrights of the modern era.
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Rain: A Tribute to The Beatles
When & where: Closing on July 21, 2019 at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre
Rain – A Tribute to The Beatles celebrates the 50th anniversary of the release of Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band! For the first time ever, RAIN will bring the historic album to life in its entirety for this psychedelic multimedia spectacular in addition to all your early favorites! This mind blowing performance takes you back in time with the legendary foursome delivering a note-for-note theatrical event that is the next best thing to seeing The Beatles
Synopsis: A tribute to the Fab Four utilizing video and sound projections, Rain follows the Beatles from their first visit to the States through their 1970 breakup.
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Hillary and Clinton
When & where: Closing on July 21, 2019 at the Golden Theatre
How about an imaginative look at Hillary and Bill Clinton during the 2008 presidential campaign? Two-time Tony Award and three-time Emmy winner Laurie Metcalf plays as Hillary and two-time Tony Award and six-time Emmy winner John Lithgow portray Bill Clinton. Hillary and Clinton, that premiered in 2016 in Chicago, is by Tony nominee Lucas Hnath and directed by two-time Tony Award winner Joe Mantello.
Synopsis: Behind closed doors in the state of New Hampshire during the early days of 2008, a former First Lady named Hillary is in a desperate bid to save her troubled campaign for President of the United States. Her husband, Bill, sees things one way; her campaign manager, Mark, sees things another. If any of this sounds familiar, don’t be fooled; in a universe of infinite possibilities, anything can happen. Hillary and Clinton examines the politics of marriage, gender roles, and the limitations of experience in this profound and timely look at an American dynasty in crisis
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Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus
When & where: Closing on August 4, 2019 at the Booth Theatre
Synopsis: In Gary, Taylor Mac’s singular world view intersects with Shakespeare’s first tragedy, Titus Andronicus. In Mac’s extraordinary new play, set during the fall of the Roman Empire, the years of bloody battles are over. The civil war has ended. The country has been stolen by madmen, and there are casualties everywhere. And two very lowly servants—Lane and Martin—are charged with cleaning up the bodies. It’s the year 400—but it feels like the end of the world.
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So there you have it! Start making your plans and get tickets to your favorite shows before they’re gone. Don’t forget to check back to our blog now and again for more.