Playtime 10
March 16-22, 2026
This is PLAYTIME, a weekly email of theater shows in New York City, put together by me (Nora) and consisting of what I’m paying attention to and excited about.
This week, I recommend checking out The Reservoir, Mother Russia, and The Monsters. All of these shows close on March 22, so this is your last week to catch them. Run!!!
Week of March 15, 2026
Atlantic Theater Company The Reservoir (through March 22)
Barbaralee Theater at The Public Antigone (This Play I Read in High School) (through April 5)
Cherry Lane Theatre You Got Older (through April 12)
Greenwich House Theater What We Did Before Our Moth Days (through May 10)
Greenwich House Theater Wallace Shawn performs “The Fever” (Sunday and Monday nights through April 20)
House of the Redeemer TRU (through May 3)
Irish Repertory Theatre Ulster American (through May 10)
Joe’s Pub Machine Dazzle: Jonesing (March 19 only)
La MaMa Antigone in Analysis (opens March 20)
New York City Center The Monsters (through March 22)
New York Theatre Workshop My Joy Is Heavy (through April 5)
Pershing Square Signature Theatre Center Mother Russia (through March 22)
Red Bull Theatre Titus Andronicus (first preview March 17)
The Shed The Other Place (through April 4)
Soho Playhouse The Amazing Sex Lives of Rabbits (through March 28)
Soho Playhouse BODYCOUNT (through March 29)
The Public Seagull: True Story (opens March 22)
The Public JESA (through April 12)
Vineyard Theatre BUGHOUSE (through April 5)
A bit about the listings:
The events are listed in alphabetical order of theatres. When a show is listed as “through” a certain date, the show has already opened.
For festivals, I’ve only highlighted certain shows and there’s usually a lot more happening. Check the full lineups on their websites.
I’ve done my best to get everything right, but details can change. Always double-check the official event page for the latest times, dates, and any updates.
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