Openings and Previews
Constellations
Samuel J. Friedman
Jake Gyllenhaal and Ruth Wilson star in a new play by Nick Payne, which imagines the possibilities of the relationship between a man and the physicist he falls in love with. Michael Longhurst directs. In previews.
Dying for It
Atlantic Theatre Company
Atlantic Theatre Company presents the American première of a play by Moira Buffini, adapted from “The Suicide,” by Nikolai Erdman, in which a man who wants to kill himself becomes an object of interest in his community. Neil Pepe directs. In previews.
Into the Woods
Laura Pels
Roundabout Theatre Company presents Fiasco Theatre’s unplugged version of the classic musical by Stephen Sondheim, with a book by James Lapine, featuring ten actors and one piano. Directed by Noah Brody and Ben Steinfeld. In previews.
Manhattan Parisienne
59E59
Alain Boublil (co-creator of "Les Misérables" and "Miss Saigon") wrote this play, a love story involving a New York musician and a French actress and singer. Graciela Daniele directs. Opens Dec. 18.
Sandra Bernhard Is #blessed
Joe's Pub
Joe's Pub hosts the comedienne for a limited holiday engagement. Opens Dec. 26.
The Temptations & the Four Tops
Palace
The two groups unite in a seven-night stand, for a concert of their hits—“My Girl,” “Papa Was a Rolling Stone,” “I Can’t Help Myself,” and many more. Opens Dec. 29.