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THE SUITCASE UNDER THE BED

at Beckett Theatre

POTENTIAL MARRIAGES

The Mint has discovered a treasure trove of lost work by Irish playwright Teresa Deevy and puts on four one-acts here.

Reviewed by: MATT WINDMAN

PRINCE OF BROADWAY

at Samuel J. Friedman Theatre

STAGE ROYALTY

This greatest-hits revue celebrates the work of Harold Prince in the least interesting way.

Reviewed by: DAVID COTE

A DOLL’S HOUSE PART, 2

at John Golden Theatre

DON'T CALL IT A SEQUEL

Lucas Hnath’s 85-minute, four-character debate is not for everyone, with or without a new cast.

Reviewed by: MATT WINDMAN

PIPELINE

at Newhouse Theater

PIPE DREAMS

Unfortunately, the characters in Dominique Morisseau's drama reach no real resolution or realization.

Reviewed by: JESSICA BRANCH

A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC

at Signature Theatre (Virginia)

SEND IN THE CLOWNS

Musical theater fans in the DC area should check out this lovely, humorous revival.

Reviewed by: BRIAN SCOTT LIPTON

SUMMER SHORTS: SERIES B

at 59E59 Theaters

THE BIG SHORTS

Three very solid ideas make Series B a compelling and entertaining evening of theater.

Reviewed by: MATT WINDMAN

MICHAEL MOORE: THE TERMS OF MY SURRENDER

at Belasco Theatre

POLITICAL ANIMAL

Michael Moore encourages the audience to do something – other than tweeting – to unseat our loathsome president.

Reviewed by: DAVID COTE

SUMMER SHORTS 2017: SERIES A

at 59E59 Theaters

BITE-SIZE PIECES

Three half-hour pieces produce varying results.

Reviewed by: MATT WINDMAN

HAMLET

at Public Theater

BROKEN FAMILY

Sam Gold’s staging is unique, eloquent and at times very funny.

Reviewed by: DAVID COTE

1984

at Hudson Theatre

BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING

The Trump administration inspires another production that imagines how grim our future could become.

Reviewed by: MATT WINDMAN

OSLO

at the National (Lyttelton)

HOPE FOR THE MIDDLE EAST

JT Rogers' work effectively navigates the complexities of trying to find a diplomatic path to peace in the early 90s.

Reviewed by: SAM MARLOWE

OSLO

at the National (Lyttelton)

FAMILIAR TENSIONS

Bartlett Sher's production focuses on the personal relationships that make these secret talks interesting.

Reviewed by: CLIVE HIRSCHHORN

FOLLIES

at the National (Olivier)

BROKEN DREAMS

Though not the triumph of the original production, Sondheim's songs still soar in this revival.

Reviewed by: CLIVE HIRSCHHORN

GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY

at the Old Vic

DEPRESSION-ERA UPLIFT

Four stars for Conor McPherson's soulful story that brings Bob Dylan's music to life in a new way.

Reviewed by: JOHN NATHAN

CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF

at Apollo Theatre

ELEGANT SAVAGERY

Sienna Miller and Jack O’Connell star in a production that is unstinted in its dissection of appetite and loneliness.

Reviewed by: SAM MARLOWE

GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY

at the Old Vic

DESOLATION ROW

Conor McPherson uses the songs of Bob Dylan to create a soundtrack for this Depression-era drama.

Reviewed by: CLIVE HIRSCHHORN

ANGELS IN AMERICA

at the National (Lyttelton)

IN NEED OF EMPATHY

Angels offers up a humanity we need more than ever just now.

Reviewed by: MATT WOLF

THE MENTOR

at Vaudeville Theatre

PASSING JUDGMENT

Daniel Kehlmann has written a play about writing plays, and the plot leaves something to be desired.

Reviewed by: CLIVE HIRSCHHORN

TWELFTH NIGHT

at Shakespeare's Globe

MESSAGE OF LOVE

Emma Rice's production is a glittery and joyous crowd-pleaser.

Reviewed by: SAM MARLOWE

THE FERRYMAN

at Gielgud Theatre

IRISH TROUBLES

Jez Butterworth’s ambitious three-act boasts stellar direction and performances all the way through.

Reviewed by: CLIVE HIRSCHHORN

ANGELS IN AMERICA

at the National (Lyttelton)

SICK NATION

Tony Kushner’s epic two-part play still packs a punch, even though the turn of the millennium has come and gone.

Reviewed by: CLIVE HIRSCHHORN

SCHEDULE UPDATES -

Yes, Prime Minister contracts its run, while A Chorus Line expands its own.

POWERHOUSE OF THEATRE - After 11 years as the Almeida Theatre's artistic director, Michael Attenborough is stepping down to focus on directing.

SONGS FROM THE HEART - Once the Tony-Award winning musical is set to hit London in January.