I just got back from my first of several trips over the next few months. I'll be seeing the new Martin McDonagh play, the Fences revival, and the new Kristoffer Diaz play in my coming trips. For now, here's what I just saw.

Hair revival- Awesome. Just awesome. The singing kicks ass, the visuals are great, and it's just a lot of fun. Try to get a seat at stage level and not mezzanine if possible. You'll know why when you see it.

Race (the new Mamet play)- My friend said it was "like a freight train," and I couldn't agree more. Sure, there are some embellishments on how lawyers work and how discrimination cases work... and of course there are some bits of white people talking about how black people are and black people talking about how white people are that will certainly ruffle some feathers. But I thoroughly enjoyed it, the acting is terrific (especially David Alan Grier and James Spader... Washington does well in her Broadway premiere but you can kind of tell it's her Broadway premiere... her voice doesn't carry as well as the others), the script is sharp and funny and provocative. It's worth the pricey ticket imo. I'd be happy to talk more spoilers on this if need be.

Next to Normal- I didn't get to see Alice Ripley. Shit. BUT the music rocks, and the understudy has a major set of pipes. See this while as many of the original cast remain as possible. WARNING: If you have family issues (divorce, illness, dysfunction, etc.), you will likely cry. Everyone I saw it with wept. I can also go into spoilers here too if need be.

What have you seen recently? What do you recommend for those visiting the Big Apple?

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