"Winter may not be prime time for New York theaterat least not compared to the star-studded fall openings and the awards-hungry spring rushbut this season is unusually robust, with a mix of high-profile revivals, adventurous downtown premieres, and unexpected celebrity turns. From June Squibb's Broadway bow in Marjorie Prime to Michelle Williams leading a new Anna Christie and Elevator Repair Service taking on Ulysses, the cold months are offering more heat than usual."
"Marjorie Prime: Jordan Harrison's Pulitzer-finalist sci-fi drama finally lands on Broadway with 95-year-old Oscar nominee June Squibb in the title role, backed by Cynthia Nixon, Danny Burstein, and Christopher Lowell. Its 2017 film version featured Lois Smith, Jon Hamm, and Geena Davis. In previews at the Hayes Theater, 240 W. 44th St., 2st.com."
"Anna Christie: Thomas Kail (Hamilton) directs a star-packed revival of Anna Christie at St. Ann's Warehouse, with Michelle Williams taking on one of Eugene O'Neill's toughest heroines opposite Tom Sturridge, Brian d'Arcy James, and Mare Winningham. Begins performances on Nov. 25 at St. Ann's Warehouse, 45 Water St., stannswarehouse.org. Tartuffe: New York Theatre Workshop will present Lucas Hnath's (A Doll's House, Part 2) new adaptation of Moliere's classic French satire attacking religious hypocrisy. The starry ensemble includes Matthew Broderick, David Cross, Bianca Del Rio, Amber Gray, Lisa Kron, and Francis Jue. Begins performances on Nov. 28 at New York Theatre Workshop, 79 E. 4th St., nytw.org."
New York's winter theatre season features a strong mix of high-profile revivals, downtown premieres, and celebrity-led productions. Marjorie Prime arrives on Broadway with 95-year-old June Squibb in the title role, supported by Cynthia Nixon, Danny Burstein, and Christopher Lowell; its 2017 film version starred Lois Smith, Jon Hamm, and Geena Davis. Matthew Warchus' A Christmas Carol returns with Michael Cerveris as Ebenezer Scrooge at the Perelman Performing Arts Center. Thomas Kail directs Anna Christie at St. Ann's Warehouse with Michelle Williams, Tom Sturridge, Brian d'Arcy James, and Mare Winningham. Lucas Hnath's Tartuffe at New York Theatre Workshop assembles a starry ensemble.
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