document.write("<p>The first parenthetical expression probably contains logistical information. If there's a second one, it's there to explain why I'm excited about the show.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i>Last updated:<\/i> 7\/19\/09<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Favorites from the current crop:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.normanconquestsonbroadway.com\/\">The Norman Conquests<\/a> (I definitely wasn't as bowled over as <a href=\"http:\/\/criticometer.blogspot.com\/2009\/04\/norman-conquests.html\">the critics<\/a>, and think it would probably be better as one play or two, but it's a fun time if you can swing it) (until 7\/25\/09)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.krapp39.com\/\">Krapp, 39<\/a> (worth seeing but not worth breaking the bank for. Free if you're 39!) (until 8\/2\/09)<\/li>\n<li><a target=\"\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mtc-nyc.org\/current-season\/ruined\/\">Ruined<\/a> (until 9\/6\/09)<\/li>\n<li>Avenue Q (until 9\/13\/09) (Yeah, I finally saw it.&nbsp;And it was pretty good! Shocking.)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ourtownoffbroadway.com\/\">Our Town<\/a> (I didn't actually like this as much as I was hoping, but most hardcore theatre fans would find it worthwhile) (closes 9\/29\/09)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theatermania.com\/new-york\/news\/12-2008\/broadway-2009-preview_16779.html\">Hair<\/a> (gorgeous production, but I'm sort of conflicted about the play. Ask me for details if you want 'em)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.augustonbroadway.com\/\">August: Osage County<\/a> (on tour)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.chicagothemusical.com\/\">Chicago<\/a> (though I haven't seen it in years and it's probably suffering from cast fatigue) (open-ended)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lct.org\/showMain.htm?id=174\">South Pacific<\/a> (open-ended)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.39stepsonbroadway.com\/\">The 39 Steps<\/a> (open-ended) (didn't like this as much as I was probably supposed to, but it was fun)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pinchbottom.com\/\">Pinchbottom<\/a>, always<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Seeing soon:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Nothing in the cards at this instant.&nbsp;Summer is weird!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Definitely want to see:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theatermania.com\/new-york\/news\/12-2008\/broadway-2009-preview_16779.html\">Blithe&nbsp;Spirit<\/a> (open-ended)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/godofcarnage.com\/home.php\">God of Carnage<\/a> (open-ended)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/billyelliotbroadway.com\/tickets.php#\">Billy&nbsp;Elliott:&nbsp;The&nbsp;Musical<\/a> (open-ended on Broadway)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Still pondering:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>FringeNYC (8\/14-30)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theatermania.com\/new-york\/news\/12-2008\/broadway-2009-preview_16779.html\">Mary Stuart<\/a> (Brian Murray, Donmar Warehouse) (closes 8\/16\/09)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theatermania.com\/new-york\/news\/12-2008\/broadway-2009-preview_16779.html\">West Side Story<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/nexttonormal.com\/\">Next to Nomal<\/a> (saw it Off-Broadway, but the Broadway version's supposed to be much better)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thetoxicavengermusical.com\/\">The Toxic Avenger Musical<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Coming soon (but not soon enough):<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.stannswarehouse.org\/current_season.php?show_id=45\">The New Electric Ballroom<\/a> (10\/27-11\/22)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.stannswarehouse.org\/current_season.php?show_id=42\">Brief Encounter<\/a> (12\/2-1\/3. Probably ushering)<\/li>\n<li>NTOK's <a href=\"http:\/\/www.oktheater.org\/romeoandjuliet.htm\">Romeo and Juliet<\/a> (January 2010)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"WebPlayRecArchives\">Theatre recommendation archives<\/a>.&nbsp;Why would anyone care about this?&nbsp;I don't know. But just in case.<\/p>\n");