With the many entertainment choices New York City has to offer, it can be difficult to make a choice. Look no further. “On Stage” host Frank DiLella has curated a list of “must-see” shows this week, directing you to the best of Broadway, off-Broadway and beyond.
“The Baker’s Wife”
It’s taken more than half a century, but “The Baker’s Wife” has finally made it to New York City. The musical is written by celebrated composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz and the late Joseph Stein and stars Oscar Award-winner Ariana DeBose. The show is set in a small village that has been without bread since the last baker passed away. When a new baker and his wife, Geneviève, arrive, they bring more than warm loaves to the community — they stir up the whole town. DeBose plays Geneviève — opposite Scott Bakula’s baker. She joined “On Stage” to discuss more.
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“Spiral Bound”
On Saturday, don’t miss Tony Award- winner Laura Benanti in Miranda Ferriss Jones’ “Spiral Bound” at Lincoln Center. According to press notes, the one-night-only presentation will feature songs about the “women who take hold of our hearts and never let us go.” “Spiral Bound” is a free event.
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“Protest Song”
Down at La Mama, don’t miss “Protest Song” starring David Nellist. Following a celebrated run at London’s National Theatre, “Protest Song” centers around a homeless man named Danny who gets caught up in the Occupy London movement.
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“The Sound of Music Sing-A-Long: A 60th Anniversary Celebration”
Looking ahead, on Dec. 14, the 92nd Street Y will be alive with “The Sound of Music.” Join two-time Tony Award-winner Christine Ebersole as she hosts “The Sound of Music Sing-A-Long: A 60th Anniversary Celebration.” Attendees will be given a complimentary tote bag full of interactive surprises for the film, and moviegoers are encouraged to dress in costume.
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“Light Up the Sky”
And finally on Dec. 16 over at Symphony Space, join Tony Award-winners Santino Fontana, Tony Shalhoub and company for a reading presentation of Moss Hart’s “Light Up the Sky.” The show is a satire about the first-night jitters of an out-of-town tryout. The reading marks the reunion of Fontana and Shalhoub, who starred in Moss Hart’s “Act One” on Broadway at Lincoln Center Theater.
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