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20 shows to see this summer

Summertime, and the theatergoing is easy: Our top picks for upcoming plays, musicals and festivals
Review: pool (no water)

Mark Ravenhill's short, nasty art-world satire gets its U.S. debut
Preview: February House

A new musical at the Public Theater gathers mismatched artists under one roof
2012 Tony Awards

Predictions, news, stories and a readers' poll—all your 2012 Tony needs
Review: The Caretaker

Jonathan Pryce is simply stunning in the Harold Pinter classic
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Man and Superman

Rated as: 4/5
Price band: 3/4
Critics choice

George Bernard Shaw takes us to Hell and back in his 1903 comic masterpiece.

Until Sun Jun 17
Irish Repertory Theatre

BAM Harvey Theater. By Harold Pinter. Dir. Christopher Morahan. With Jonathan Pryce, Alan Cox, Alex Hassell. 2hrs 30mins. One intermission.

The Caretaker

Rated as: 5/5
Price band: 2/4
Critics choice

Jonathan Pryce gives us pause in a cracking revival of Harold Pinter's 1960 drama.

Until Sun Jun 17
BAM Harvey Theater

New Group @ Theatre Row. By David Rabe. Dir. Jo Bonney. With ensemble cast. 2hrs 20mins. One intermission,

An Early History of Fire

Rated as: 4/5
Price band: 3/4
Critics choice

Young Midwesterners burn for experience in David Rabe's newest play.

Until Sat May 26
New Group @ Theatre Row

Newsies

Rated as: 4/5
Price band: 3/4
Critics choice

Extra! Extra! Disney has a new hit on its hands: a swell, old-fashioned spectacular about newsboys on strike in 1899.
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Until Sun Aug 19
Nederlander Theatre

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Second Stage Theatre. By Paul Weitz. Dir. Trip Cullman. With Topher Grace, Olivia Thirlby. 1hr 30mins. No intermission.

Lonely, I'm Not

Rated as: 3/5
Price band: 3/4

Two solitary, flawed souls try to connect in Paul Weitz's new drama.

Until Sun Jun 3
Second Stage Theatre 305 W 43rd St, at Eighth Ave

The Peripherals

Rated as: 2/5
Price band: 2/4

Talking Band offers a typically bizarre mix of music and experimentation.

Until Sat May 19
Dixon Place 161A Chrystie St, between Delancey and Rivington Sts

Incubator Arts Project. By Adriano Shaplin. Dir. Rebecca Wright. With ensemble cast. 1hr 30mins. No intermission.

Sophie Gets the Horns

Rated as: 3/5
Price band: 2/4

The Riot Group’s Adriano Shaplin goes back to school in a new memory play.

Until Sun May 20
Incubator Arts Project at St. Mark’s Church 131 E 10th St, at Second Ave

Irish Repertory Theatre. By George Bernard Shaw. Adapted and directed by David Staller. With ensemble cast. 2hrs 45mins. One intermission.

Man and Superman

Rated as: 4/5
Price band: 3/4
Critics choice

George Bernard Shaw goes to Hell and back in his philosophically dazzling 1930 classic.

Until Sun Jun 17
Irish Repertory Theatre 132 W 22nd St, between Sixth and Seventh Aves

HERE. By Anton Chekhov. Dir. David Herskovits. With ensemble cast. 1hr 45mins. No intermission.

Uncle Vanya

Rated as: 3/5
Price band: 2/4

Target Margin Theater deconstructs Anton Chekhov at HERE.

Until Sat May 19
HERE 145 Sixth Ave, between Dominick and Spring Sts

Theater in pictures

The 30 greatest American family dramas

From the Greeks to August: Osage County, the domestic sphere has provided the stuff of great comedy and drama. And American playwrights know how to keep it in the family.

Candice Marie WoodsPast Broadway shows: Hairspray; Catch Me If You CanSpring show: Nice Work If You Can Get ItImperial Theatre, 249 W 45th St between Broadway and Eighth Ave (212-239-6200, niceworkonbroadway.com). Previews start Mar 29. Opens Apr 24.

The 10 hottest chorus boys and girls on Broadway this spring

The 10 hottest chorus boys opening in Broadway musicals this spring (2012) They may be in the background, but these sexy stars are heating up the stage.