Looking to take in a show but overwhelmed by the amount of choices? Look no further. "On Stage" host Frank DiLella will be curating a list of “must-see” shows every two weeks, directing you to the best of Broadway, off-Broadway and beyond. Here's his picks for this week.
“Some Like it Hot” at the Shubert Theatre
“Some Like it Hot,” based on the MGM classic, is now a splashy new musical.
The show features a jazz infused score by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman, the songwriting team behind “Hairspray” and “Smash," and stars two-time Tony winner Christian Borle and J. Harrison Ghee in the roles made famous on screen by Tony Curtis and Jack Lemon.
“Merrily We Roll Along” at the New York Theatre Workshop
“Merrily We Roll Along” is Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s 1981 short-lived musical.
The show features Jonathan Groff, Daniel Radcliffe and Tony Award winner Lindsay Mendez.
“Songs From a Hat” at 54 Below
Tuesday, Dec. 20 to Sunday, Jan. 8
Three-time Tony winner Patti LuPone returns to 54 Below with an all new show called “Songs From a Hat.”
The Broadway favorite will sing songs and tell stories from her illustrious career.
“A Swinging Birdland Christmas” at the Birdland Jazz Club
Tuesday, Dec. 20 to Sunday, Dec. 25
“A Swinging Birdland Christmas” is set to return for its 13th year in a row. Join performers Klea Blackhurst, Jim Caruso, and Billy Stritch as they celebrate the holidays with classics like “Christmas Waltz,” “Snow,” “Sleigh Ride” and more.