NYC STAGE BY JOE DZIEMIANOWICZ
1 “If There Is I Haven’t Found It Yet” (Laura Pels
Theatre) Jake Gyllenhaal makes his American stage debut in Nick Payne’s family dramedy on Friday. Yes, it’s a tough ticket.
2 “Chaplin” (Ethel Barrymore Theatre) The new musical about Charlie Chaplin vows to reveal “the man who was the legend.”
3 “Harrison, TX” (Primary Stages at 59E59 Theater) Three Horton Foote one-acts, each beautifully realized.
4 “Sister Act” (Broadway
Theatre) It’s the last week for this disco-dappled nunand fun-filled show.
5 “Detroit” (Playwrights Horizons) David Schwimmer and Amy Ryan head the cast of Lisa D’Amour’s contemporary comedy beginning Friday.
6 The New York International Fringe Festival (various
aterpalooza theaters) The wraps summer Aug. the- 26.
7 “Heartless” Center) Sam (Signature Shepard’s latest Aug. 27. drama officially opens
8 “The Prince and the Showboy” (54 Below) Faith Prince and Jason Graae join forces Tuesday-Saturday.
9 “One Man, Two Guvnors”
(Music Box Theater) And only two more weeks to see this side-splittingly funny comedy.
10 “Jersey Boys” (August Wilson Theatre) A solid show, and with the original Frankie — Tony winner John Lloyd Young — to boot.