Where other arts slow down in December, London theatre accelerates frenziedly, and it's a curiosity of the season that while there are gazillions of pantos and explicitly Christmas-themed family productions, it's also the busiest time of year for 'regular' shows. If you're after or something to take the kids to , then do check out our respective lists. But there's an abundance of serious dramas, world class comedies and cool indie plays debuting this month - here's our guide to the best non-tinselly openings in town this month.
Winter may not be prime time for New York theaterat least not compared to the star-studded fall openings and the awards-hungry spring rushbut this season is unusually robust, with a mix of high-profile revivals, adventurous downtown premieres, and unexpected celebrity turns. From June Squibb's Broadway bow in Marjorie Prime to Michelle Williams leading a new Anna Christie and Elevator Repair Service taking on Ulysses, the cold months are offering more heat than usual.
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