From British imports to modern takes on classics, here are 17 shows worth seeing on and off-Broadway this spring.
The Audience
Theater: Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre
Previews: Feb. 14
Opening: March 8
What it's about: In a 60-year span, Queen Elizabeth II (Helen Mirren) meets with various prime ministers, from Sir Winston Churchill (Dakin Matthews) to David Cameron (Rufus Wright).
Why we're excited: Helen Mirren stunned audiences with her nuanced performance in the 2006 film The Queen, written by Peter Morgan. Here, they team up again for another engaging look at Queen Elizabeth II behind doors.
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Johan Persson
On the Twentieth Century
Theater: American Airlines Theatre
Previews: Feb. 13
Opening: March 15
What it's about: While aboard a luxury train traveling from Chicago to New York, theater producer Oscar Jaffee (Peter Gallagher) tries to convince starlet Lily Garland (Kristin Chenoweth) to be the lead in his next picture.
Why we're excited: It's a classic old-school musical starring Peter Gallagher and Kristin Chenoweth — what's not to love? If the show is anywhere near as charming as the production photos, it should be a lot of fun.
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Joan Marcus
The Heidi Chronicles
Theater: Music Box Theatre
Previews: Feb. 23
Opening: March 19
What it's about: Over the course of three decades, Heidi Holland (Elisabeth Moss) comes of age from a high school student to a successful art historian and strong-willed feminist.
Why we're excited: Elisabeth Moss in a Wendy Wasserstein play is a beautiful feminist dream come true. While Peggy Olson's trajectory on Mad Men isn't quite the same as Heidi's, Moss has already proven herself adept at portraying the importance of self-actualization.
Buy tickets here.
Joan Marcus
Skylight
Theater: John Golden Theatre
Previews: March 13
Opening: April 2
What it's about: Schoolteacher Kyra Hollis (Carey Mulligan) gets a visit from her ex-lover, restaurateur Tom Sergeant (Bill Nighy), whose wife has just died.
Why we're excited: Like The Audience, Skylight arrives from the U.K., where it garnered stellar reviews. American audiences who know Bill Nighy primarily from his lighter roles will be impressed by his depth and range.
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Benjamin McMahon and John Haynes
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