BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL
Lin-Manuel Miranda, Tom Kitt, Jeff Whitty, and Amanda Green wrote this musical inspired by the 2000 film, set in the world of competitive cheerleading. Directed and choreographed by Andy Blankenbuehler. In previews. (St. James, 246 W. 44th St.
212-239-6200.)
HAND STORIES
The Chinese puppeteer Yeung Faï tells his dramatic family history through traditional hand puppetry and multimedia effects, at the Lincoln Center Festival. Opens July 18. (Clark Studio Theatre, 165 W. 65th St. 212-721-6500.)
HARRISON, TX: THREE PLAYS BY HORTON FOOTE
Primary Stages begins its season with a trio of short plays that depict the residents of the
same Texas town. Pam MacKinnon directs. Previews begin July 24. (59E59, at 59 E. 59th St. 212-279-4200.)
INTO THE WOODS
The Public’s Shakespeare in the Park season concludes with Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s dark fairy-tale musical, starring Donna Murphy, Amy Adams, and Denis O’Hare. Directed by Timothy Sheader, with co-direction by Liam Steel. Previews begin July 23. (Delacorte, Central Park. Enter at 81st St. at Central Park W. 212-539-8750.)
THE LAST SMOKER IN AMERICA
A new musical comedy by Bill Russell and Peter Melnick, about a family trying to cope in a world where smoking is illegal. Andy Sandberg directs. In previews. (Westside, 407 W. 43rd St. 212-239-6200.)
MELANCHOLY PLAY
The playwrights’ collective 13P presents a play by Sarah Ruhl, with music by Todd Almond, in which a downcast woman becomes happy with the help of pharmaceuticals. Opens July 18. (Invisible Dog Art Center, 51 Bergen St., Brooklyn. 212-352-3101.)
UNCLE VANYA
At the Lincoln Center Festival, Cate Blanchett and Hugo Weaving star in the Sydney Theatre
Company’s production of the Chekhov play, adapted by Andrew Upton. Tamás Ascher directs. Previews begin July 19. Opens July 21. (City Center, 131 W. 55th St. 212-581-1212.)
WARRIOR CLASS