Theater Calendar and Events in New York City - City Limits Magazine

Mon May
21

8 p.m.

Evita

Presented by Marquis Theatre

This new production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's landmark musical hits the stage with Ricky Martin as Che, Olivier Award-winning Argentinean actress Elena Roger as Eva Peron and Tony Award-winner Michael Cerveris as Juan Peron. Tony and Olivier Award-winner Michael Grandage will direct and Tony Award-winner Rob Ashford will choreograph. This is the first new Broadway production of the seven-time Tony Award-winning musical since it debuted on Broadway over 30 years ago.
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Mon May
21

8 p.m.

Chicago

Presented by Ambassador Theatre

Originally created by Bob Fosse, this show is a musical exploration of murder, greed, corruption, sex, exploitation and treachery. Some featured songs are 'Me and My Baby,' 'Razzle Dazzle,' 'Class,' 'Mr. Cellophane,' 'When You're Good to Mama' and 'Funny Honey.'
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Mon May
21

8 p.m.

Blue Man Group: Rewired

Presented by Astor Place Theatre

These performances feature enigmatic bald and blue characters who take the audience through a multi-sensory experience that combines theatre, percussive music, art, science and vaudeville into a form of entertainment that is like nothing else. Critics have described them as "hilarious," "visually stunning," "ground-breaking" and "musically powerful." People from all over the world, from all walks of life and from all age groups have become fans of this show.
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Mon May
21

8 p.m.

Rock of Ages

Presented by Helen Hayes Theatre

The timeless rock of the 1980s and the classic "hair bands" that filled the airwaves for more than a decade have inspired a theatrical experience depicting the rock scene in Hollywood circa 1987. 'Rock of Ages' features big chords, big dreams and big hair -- telling its story through hits from iconic groups such as Journey, Bon Jovi, Styx, Foreigner, Poison, Night Ranger, Twisted Sister, Asia, Whitesnake and rockers like Pat Benetar.
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Mon May
21

7 p.m.

Peter and the Starcatcher

Presented by Brooks Atkinson Theater

How did Peter Pan become "The Boy Who Refused To Grow Up?" This epic origin story of one of popular culture's most enduring and beloved characters will help unlock a Neverland that audiences never knew.
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Mon May
21

8 p.m.

Ghost the Musical

Presented by Lunt-Fontanne Theatre

Set in modern day New York City, 'Ghost The Musical' is a timeless fantasy about the power of love. Walking back to their apartment one night, Sam and Molly are mugged, leaving Sam murdered on a dark street. Sam is trapped as a ghost between this world and the next and unable to leave Molly, who he learns is in grave danger. With the help of a phony storefront psychic, Oda Mae Brown, Sam tries to communicate with Molly in the hope of saving and protecting her.
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Mon May
21

8 p.m.

Monday Night Magic

Presented by Players Theatre

'Monday Night Magic' is an ongoing series that presents a different group of magicians performing world-class magic. Each show features at least three internationally-renowned magicians. The fun continues during intermission as sleight-of-hand close-up magicians mingle with guests in the Close-Up Gallery as well as in the theater. 'Monday Night Magic' performers have been featured on numerous television shows, including ABC's 'Good Morning America,' CBS's 'Early Show,' NBC's 'Today Show' and on 'The Wall Street Journal Report.' This show is not recommended for children under 12, and children under 8 will not be admitted.
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Mon May
21

8 p.m.

Priscilla Queen of the Desert: The Musical

Presented by Palace Theatre

'Priscilla Queen of the Desert' is adapted by Stephan Elliott and Allan Scott from the hit movie of the same name. 'Priscilla Queen of the Desert' tells the story of Tick, Bernadette and Adam, a glamorous Sydney-based trio of drag queens who agree to take their show to the middle of the Australian outback. They hop aboard a battered old bus (nicknamed Priscilla) searching for love and friendship and end up finding more than they ever could have dreamed.
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Mon May
21

8 p.m.

The Phantom of the Opera

Presented by Majestic Theatre

Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'The Phantom of the Opera' has been running on Broadway since 1988. Based on the novel by Gaston Leroux, it tells the story of a mysterious disfigured man who lives in the bowels of the Paris Opera House. He becomes obsessed with Christine, a young singer, and takes it upon himself to further her career at any cost.
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Mon May
21

9:30 p.m.

Unlicensed

Presented by KGB - St. Mark's Theatre

'Unlicensed' is an ongoing monthly serial written by Josh Hartung.
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