Weekend Recommendations, October 11-13, 2013
Out-of-town guests to entertain? Date to plan? Looking for something fun to do?
We surveyed our staff, associates, and expert critics to compile a master list of the best shows in town for every occasion. We picked one musical, one play, and one additional “wildcard” option in every category.
Have additional suggestions? Let us know in the comments section below.
| Musical | Play | Wildcard | |
| Out of town guests | Fun Home Gorgeous, unique, heartbreakingly wonderful new musical |
Bad Jews Acerbic comedy for the smart / humorous |
Peter and the Starcatcher The imaginative prequel to Peter Pan. |
| Out of town guests who insist on a Broadway show | Kinky Boots Bombastic Broadway musical with drag queens |
The Glass Menagerie  Stunning reimagining of an American classic |
Matilda Rambunctious children revolt in gothic style |
| Going on a date | Fun Home So good we’re recommending it twice |
Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812  Electro-pop opera, Russian themed dinner included |
Sleep No More Immersive, mysterious, romantic, active – conversation starter |
| Casual outing with friends | Professor Von Awesome’s Ghost Hunting Safari Halloween special, burlesque, puppetry, music, dance |
Bike America Picturesque journey of self-searching, relatable |
Desperately Seeking the Exit  One performance only, disaster Blondie musical |
| Entertaining parents | A Midsummer Night’s Dream  Shakespeare’s classic, opera at the Met |
Romeo & Juliet (Classic Stage Company) See, mom? My English degree wasn’t useless! |
Sarah Flood in Salem Mass  Unconventional telling of Salem witch trials |