Who doesn’t want to hit a Broadway play while visiting New York City? But with so many shows to see and so little time, we’ve put together a list of five must-see Broadway plays if you’ll be in New York City over the next few months.

Fish in the Dark — Cort Theatre
The brains behind Seinfeld and the center of the HBO show Curb Your Enthusiasm hits Broadway for the first time as both playwright and actor. If you know Larry David’s work, Fish in the Dark is for you: wryly funny with just a dash of self-deprecating discomfort.

The Audience — Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre
Helen Mirren returns to the stage as Queen Elizabeth II, who in The Audience holds court with all types of dignitaries — from Winston Churchill to Margaret Thatcher to John Major. Mirren’s performance is truly second to none.

Wolf Hall Parts 1 & 2 — Winter Garden Theatre
The adaptation of British novelist Hilary Mantel’s Wolf Hall and Bring up the Bodies by Mike Poulton has earned rave reviews everywhere it’s played. This grand Tudor piece examines the life of Thomas Cromwell in Henry VIII’s court, and is chock full of high drama.

Hand to God — Booth Theatre
After a successful run downtown that earned rave reviews, Robert Askins’ smash hit has made the move to Broadway. This clever satire sees a Christian teen, brilliantly portrayed by Steven Boyer, discover that his hand puppet might in fact be possessed by Satan.

The King and I — Vivian Beaumont Theater
This new take on the Rodgers & Hammerstein classic sees Kelli O’Hara (reunited with South Pacific director Bartlett Sher) play Anna, a British governess, who helps an Eastern king (Ken Watanabe) try and make sense of the modern world.

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