Recommended by Claudia Haas

A champagne rom-com for our times. The play delivers sparkles and sparks. In the olden days, we had Much Ado. Later there was Philadelphia Story. Now, Henry has delivered us a tale with lightening-speed wit, honesty, and hearts that break, mend, and search.

DeFrates gives us a confection that is the perfect antidote for these times. Say abracadabra and keep the light glowing. The relationship between the siblings is hope for the future and the roles for the two young actors will engage both young performers and audiences of all ages.

What a gorgeous play about memory and belonging. As a native New Yorker, some parts really hit home. As someone who did leave, the play touches all the hotspots of “when we were happy” and “could we be happy again?” Mabey’s relationship between the sibling strikes a real chord and the last few lines leave you with hope for the two of them.

Well, that didn’t go the way it was supposed to go. Or did it? An event-filled, quirky look at fandom with lots of unexpected curve balls to delight audiences.

O’Grady has a gift for making history come alive in the present. Expectations does that and beautifully. Set in the past but could be today, it is yet another example of the power that men yield and what women do to survive. Do you think you know Charles Dickens? Think again.

I am a lover of folktales and this does not disappoint. Norkin’s humor shines, the characters draw you in and you are left with, “what if?” “What if” indeed! Both youth and adults can invest in this timeless tale.

You know they were married. You know they still care. You know you want Josh back for the unique Easter. Backstory, the present and a possible future friendship makes for a wholly heartening, holiday play. Bluestein-Lyons knows these people and now happily, so do we.

‘Your job and OUR love will keep us warm.” Merry Christmas to all those seeking to live a new life from a Meet Cute person they have just met. A delightful take on those December movies we love to hate.

Lermond takes on sex versus love in a sharp-witted, quick monologue. Will Eloise pay attention or have to learn for herself? Lermond brings you into the heart of the matter with humor, wisdom and nuance.

A wonderful thing happens as you read this play - you start hearing the various nuances. And while it is pleasing to hear the musicality in Shakespeare's verses (Gielgud, anyone?), a change of pace will not only show character but make you lean in. Marchant offers 3 actresses a real chance to play with Shakespeare and play with words. Audiences will lean in. I can see audiences later discussing who they would chose for Lady Capulet. Just a delightful, thoughtful play for young actresses.