Winter may not be prime time for New York theater—at least not compared to the star-studded fall openings and the awards-hungry spring rush—but 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. Here are the productions worth stepping out for.

Marjorie Prime: Jordan Harrison’s Pulitzer-finalist sci-fi drama finally lands on Broadway with 95-year-old Oscar nominee June Squibb in the title role, backed by Cynthia Nixon, Danny Burstein, and Christopher Lowell. Its 2017 film version featured Lois Smith, Jon Hamm

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