OFF-BROADWAY LISTINGS, Spring/Summer 2026E-mail show listings to editor@stagezine.com and please see bottom of page for our listings guidelines. Not all listings are in alphabetical order. These listings are by no means comprehensive. If you have a show to list, please e-mail us.Currently Running Off-BroadwayThe People Versus Lenny Bruce Theatre Row – Theatre Four 410 West 42nd StreetThrough June 28Written by Susan Charlotte and directed by Antony Marsellis, this world-premiere drama explores comedian Lenny Bruce’s landmark obscenity trial and the battle over free speech in America.For tickets and information, visit www.causecelebreproductions.org New Born Audible’s Minetta Lane Theatre 18 Minetta LaneThrough June 8Written by Ella Hickson and directed by Ian Rickson, this evening of three interconnected monologues stars Marianna Gailus, Hugh Jackman, and Sepideh Moafi.For tickets and information, visit www.audibletheater.com ||: Girls :||: Chance :||: Music :|| Vineyard TheatreBegins May 12 Opening May 28Written by Eisa Davis and directed by Pam MacKinnon, this world-premiere play with music follows four gifted teenagers navigating friendship and ambition during one pivotal summer.For tickets and information, visit www.vineyardtheatre.org An Ordinary Afternoon in 1974 Court Square Theater 44-02 23rd Street, Long Island City, NYThrough May 23Written by Daniel MacIvor and directed by Judson Jones, this heartfelt drama explores queer rights, women’s rights, and personal liberation in the mid-1970s.For tickets and information, visit www.theatreeast.orgOpening SoonSMALL Alice Griffin Jewel Box Theatre at The Pershing Square Signature Center 480 West 42nd StreetBegins May 20 Opening May 28Written by and starring Robert Montano and directed by Jessi D. Hill, this autobiographical solo show traces Montano’s journey from aspiring jockey to Broadway dancer.For tickets and information, visit https://www.59e59.org/shows/show-detail/small/ Liza! at 80: A Celebration in Song and Dance Carnegie Hall 881 Seventh AvenueOne night only: June 25 at 8 p.m.Presented by Transport Group, this all-star concert tribute celebrates the legendary career of Liza Minnelli.For tickets and information, visit www.transportgroup.orgThe Tragedy of Julius Caesar Central Park, Carl Schurz Park & Battery ParkBegins June 2Presented by New York Classical Theatre, this free outdoor production explores ambition, power, loyalty, and democratic fragility.For tickets and information, visit www.nyclassical.org Music City St. Luke’s Theatre 308 West 46th StreetBegins June 15 Opening June 24Directed by Eric Tucker, this immersive country music musical transports audiences inside an East Nashville bar filled with singer-songwriters chasing dreams and second chances.For tickets and information, visit www.musiccitythemusical.com Are You Now or Have You Ever Been New York City Center Stage I 131 West 55th Street, New York, NYBegins June 2 Strictly limited 15-week engagementWritten by Eric Bentley and directed by Anna D. Shapiro, this revival examines the House Committee on Un-American Activities hearings using original transcripts from the blacklist era.For tickets and information, visit www.areyounowplay.com Long-Running Off-BroadwayThe Play That Goes Wrong New World Stages 340 West 50th StreetOpen runThis smash-hit British farce continues its Off-Broadway run at New World Stages. The wildly chaotic comedy follows an accident-prone theater troupe as everything that can go wrong does.For tickets and information, visit www.broadwaygoeswrong.com The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling BeeNew World Stages 340 West 50th StreetExtended through September 6, 2026Music and lyrics by William Finn Book by Rachel Sheinkin Directed and choreographed by Danny MeffordThis acclaimed Off-Broadway revival of the Tony Award-winning musical comedy continues its hit run at New World Stages. Featuring audience participation, quirky middle-school spellers, and heartfelt coming-of-age stories, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee remains one of New York’s funniest and most endearing musicals.In his StageZine review, Scott Harrah called the revival “both nostalgic and fresh” and praised the production’s “winning ensemble cast.” StageZine also described the show as “a big h-i-t.” (StageZine)The production stars Kevin McHale, Lilli Cooper, Jasmine Amy Rogers, Philippe Arroyo, Leana Rae Concepcion, Autumn Best, Matt Manuel, and Jon Cryer.For tickets and information, visit Spelling Bee NYC Gazillion Bubble Show New World Stages – Stage 2 340 West 50th Street, New York, NYThe long-running family favorite Gazillion Bubble Show continues to delight audiences Off-Broadway with a dazzling mix of bubble artistry, lasers, music, and interactive fun. Created by bubble artist Fan Yang and his family, the production transforms simple soap bubbles into giant floating sculptures, bubble tornadoes, bubble snowstorms, and even enormous bubbles large enough to surround audience members.Running since 2007, the internationally acclaimed spectacle has entertained millions and earned multiple Guinness World Records for its breathtaking bubble creations. Combining colorful lighting effects, theatrical flair, and science-defying tricks, the production offers an immersive experience that appeals to children and adults alike.Presented in a fast-paced 70-minute format, Gazillion Bubble Show remains one of New York’s most unique Off-Broadway attractions and an especially popular choice for families, tourists, and anyone looking for a lighthearted theatrical experience.For tickets and information, visit Gazillion Bubble Show Official Website. 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