where Shakespeare’s first tragedy leaves off. Nathan Lane stars. Booth Theatre, 222 W. 45th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200, www.garyon broadway.com HADESTOWN (2 hrs 25 mins) Two classic love stories are set to a jazzy New Orleans beat in the epic new musical. Walter Kerr Theatre, 219 W. 48th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 877.250.2929, www.hadestown.com HAMILTON (2 hrs 45 mins) America’s past is told through the hiphop sounds of today in the acclaimed musical about political mastermind Alexander Hamilton. Richard Rodgers Theatre, 226 W. 46th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 877.250.2929, www.hamilton broadway.com
HILLARY AND CLINTON (Closes July 21) (1 hr 30 mins, no intermission) Lucas Hnath’s comedy explores both politics and the politics of a marriage in crisis. Laurie Metcalf and John Lithgow star. John Golden Theatre, 252 W. 45th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 212.239.6200, www.hillary andclintonbroadway.com IN RESIDENCE ON BROADWAY The series presents iconic performers in concert in a Broadway theater. July 2-7: Criss Angel. July 16-21: Rain—A Tribute to the Beatles: The Best of Abbey Road. Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, 205 W. 46th St., btw Broadway & Eighth Ave., 877.250.2929, www.inresi denceonbroadway.com INK (Closes July 7) (2 hrs 45 mins) In 1969 London, Rupert Murdoch bought a struggling newspaper and turned it into a must-read sensation. James Graham’s play
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