August is an interesting time on New York stages as a wave of shows close (so long, Cats: The Jellicle Ball) and theaters flip for their new tenants. If you’re headed to NYC, there are still a handful of productions from seasons past that earned five stars from our critics.
Ragtime
The great American musical returns: Ragtime‘s latest revival proves its message of social justice remains heartbreakingly relevant today. Closes August 16.
Paranormal Activity
We gave this stage adaptation of the horror franchise five stars for its sharp writing and unnerving production design, and it’s about to make the leap from Chicago Shakespeare to Broadway, with performances starting on August 14.
Just in Time
Original star Jonathan Groff has since departed the Bobby Darin bio-musical, but audiences are still swooning. Now starring Jeremy Jordan.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Twenty years later, this charming Off-Broadway revival proves Spelling Bee‘s blend of silly wordplay and surprising heart remains unbeatable.
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