New York City
DISTANCE
731 miles
FLIGHT TIME
1 hour, 45 minutes
NEW YORK CITY is synonymous with theater. TRAVELER Even if you’ve already seen the household-name shows, the latest debuts is a smart adaptation of the 1959 comedy classic to contemporary sensibilities. It still concerns two musicians who witness a gangland hit, don drag, and join a girl band to escape the mob. But this time, Jerry (J. Harrison Ghee) is fulfilled in his new identity as Daphne. It’s propelled by toe-tappers from the composer-lyricist team who brought us . may be the best-reviewed musical of the season, and it’s a charmer. Despite the narrative, built around a teen with a rare condition that causes her to age rapidly, the show is surprisingly fun. The inspiring, soaring score is courtesy of Jeanine Tesori (). Expect a strong showing at the Tonys.
