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Need a recommendation? Here are Theasy's current favorites!

Jaja's African Hair Braiding
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BROADWAY PLAY

Jaja's African Hair Braiding
Broadway, Play

BOTTOM LINE: A busy day in a Harlem salon brings together many amazing, authentic women with a lot to say.

Purlie Victorious
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NOTEWORTHY PERFORMANCES

Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch
Broadway, Play Revival

BOTTOM LINE: It was worth the 62-year wait for a revival of Purlie Victorious for this perfectly cast production.

Here Lies Love
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BIG BROADWAY MUSICAL

Here Lies Love
Broadway, Musical

BOTTOM LINE: Bring your tissues and your dancing shoes to this unforgettable disco-fever dream of a show.

Oscar Wao
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PULITZER WINNER ADAPTATION

The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao
Off Broadway, Play

BOTTOM LINE: Repertorio Español's adaptation of Junot Diaz' The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao packs a poignant punch but also delivers an entertaining production.

TPTGW
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FOR A LAUGH

The Play That Goes Wrong
Off Broadway, Play (Transfer)

BOTTOM LINE: This physical farce—about a very unfortunate production of a murder mystery play—will no doubt be making audiences laugh for years to come in its new Off Broadway home.

Say Something Bunny
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THE WONDER OF EVERYDAY LIFE

Say Something Bunny!
Off Broadway, Solo Show/Unique Theatre

BOTTOM LINE: A solo show developed out of two found recordings, Say Something Bunny! is hands down the best theatre experience of the 2017-2018 season. Buy your tickets now.

Hamilton
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REVOLUTIONARY MUSICAL

Hamilton
Broadway, Musical

BOTTOM LINE: There's good reason why Hamilton is the most popular show on Broadway.