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Are you eager to explore the latest offerings on Broadway? Join BroadwayWorld and Ticketmaster as we spotlight the most talked-about plays and musicals this week, beginning March 24, 2025. Here are five highly recommended Broadway shows that you won’t want to miss!
John Proctor Is the Villain
Set in a high school in a small Georgian town, this intriguing play follows a group of students studying Arthur Miller’s classic, The Crucible. However, their attention drifts towards the complexities of young romance, sex education, and school controversies. As they engage with the text, the students start to challenge the traditional notions of heroism, notably questioning John Proctor’s role as the play’s protagonist. John Proctor Is the Villain, featuring Sadie Sink from *Stranger Things*, is a fresh comedic exploration of a generation grappling with identity and expectations, fueled by pop culture and youthful idealism.
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Oh, Mary!
In the anticipated musical Oh, Mary!, six-time Emmy nominee Tituss Burgess takes the stage as a disheartened Mary Todd Lincoln during the final days leading up to President Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. He adds depth to Mary’s character, succeeding previous actors such as three-time Emmy-nominee Betty Gilpin. Cole Escola is also set to reprise the role starting April 8.
Read More: Tituss Burgess Shares His Excitement for Joining *OH, MARY!*
Operation Mincemeat
Transporting audiences to 1943, Operation Mincemeat reveals a dramatic story of the Allied forces clutching at straws. Armed with a peculiar strategy involving a stolen corpse, this production blends humor and thrilling espionage, echoing the style of Ian Fleming. The show showcases an extraordinary true tale that played a pivotal role in changing the course of World War II.
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Smash
Prepare for an exhilarating backstage experience as Broadway’s elite scramble to get their new musical, *Bombshell*, featuring the iconic Marilyn Monroe, ready for its premiere. This production is packed with unexpected events, laugh-out-loud moments, energetic choreography, and beloved songs like “Let Me Be Your Star,” originally made famous by the NBC series that ignited the show’s concept.
Read More: From Television Fame to Theatre Success? Joshua Bergasse Revives SMASH for a New Audience
BOOP! The Musical
Step into the enchanting world of Betty Boop as she makes her Broadway debut! Created nearly a century ago by animation visionary Max Fleischer, Betty has captured the hearts of fans globally with her signature style and charm. In BOOP! The Musical, audiences will follow Betty’s pursuit of an ordinary day that spirals into an extraordinary journey in New York City. This vibrant tale emphasizes self-discovery and the belief that everyone is capable of achieving greatness.
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