Summer has finally come to a close, and that means its time for sweaters, pumpkins and Broadway previews. This fall, there are dozens of new shows coming to Broadway and off-Broadway stages near you. Comedies, tragedies, musicals, dramas you name it.

Not only is NYU conveniently located close to many theaters, students also have access to discounted tickets. As the weather gets colder, seeing a play can be the perfect opportunity to bundle up and relax for a little bit. Here are all the shows coming to theaters near you this fall.

Broadway

The InheritanceLocation: The Ethel Barrymore TheaterPreview: Sept. 27

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The Inheritance was a West End success and winner of four Olivier Awards, including Best New Play. Based on E. M. Forsters Howards End, this is a two-part play that tells the story of three generations of gay men. The Inheritance emphasizes the connection between them through humor and heartbreak alike.

David Byrnes American UtopiaLocation: Hudson TheaterPreview: Oct. 4

David Byrnes American Utopia is a once-in-a-lifetime performance to view, having sold out intheaters all around the world. A theatrical rendition of Byrnes world tour of the same name, the performance features Byrne and 11 other artists from a host of countries.

TinaLocation: Lunt-Fontanne TheaterPreview: Oct. 12

Tina is a musical biography of Tina Turner, often referred to as the Queen of Rock and Roll. The show follows Tina from her humble beginnings through her successful career.

Jagged Little PillLocation: The Broadhurst TheaterPreview: Nov. 3

Jagged Little Pill was inspired by Alanis Morissettes Grammy-winning album of the same name. The rock musical follows the Healys, an outwardly perfect family dealing with private demons and life-altering circumstances.

A Christmas CarolLocation: Lyceum TheaterPreview: Nov. 7

Charles Dickens classic story is brought to life in this immersive performance. A ChristmasCarol offers a new take on the timeless tale for theater-goers of all ages.

Kristin Chenoweth: For the GirlsLocation: The Nederlander TheaterPreview: Nov. 8

In this show, Kristin Chenoweth turns her new album For the Girls into a Broadwayperformance. Chenoweth dedicated this album to female artists who influenced hercareer, and she incorporates many of their songs into the show.

Slavas SnowshowLocation: Stephen Sondheim TheaterPreview: Nov. 11

Since its October 1993 premiere in Moscow, performance artist and clown Slava Polunins theatrical experience has become a timeless and universally beloved work. Truly in a genre of its own, Slavas Snowshow promises to awaken everyones inner child.

The Illusionists- Magic of the HolidaysLocation: Neil Simon TheaterPreview: Nov. 29

The internationally renowned magic troupe brings together a new, all-star cast of the worlds top illusionists for what The New York Times called a high-tech magic extravaganza.

Off-Broadway

Heroes of the Fourth TurningLocation: Playwrights Horizon, Mainstage TheaterPreview: Sept. 13Opening: Oct. 7

This will be the world premiere of Will Arberys play examining the psyches of four young conservatives reuniting at their small Catholic college in Wyoming. Heroes of the Fourth Turning sheds light on the contemporary political landscape and the human desire to be understood.

Scotland, PALocation: Laura Pels TheaterPreview: Sept. 14Opening: Oct. 23

This production will be the world premiere of Adam Gwons dark comedy. Literature, cult fiction and Broadway collide in this play based on the 2001 film that draws inspiration from Shakespeares Macbeth.

Little Shop of HorrorsLocation: Westside Theater UpstairsPreview: Sept. 17Opening: Oct. 17

Seymour and Audrey work at a little plant shop, and their lives are turned upside downby a man-eating plant thats threatening the entire world. Little Shop of Horrors merges Roger Cormans film with a book by Howard Ashman, and it follows Seymour, Audrey, Audreys boyfriend and the man-eating plant.

The New EnglandersLocation: The Studio at Stage IIPreview: Sept. 17Opening: Oct. 2

In Jeff Augustins latest play, Eisa and her two dads live in a small town in New England but desire more fulfilling lives. Each member of the mixed-race family in The New Englanders is navigating life and trying to pursue a unique path.

Forbidden Broadway: The Next GenerationLocation: The Triad TheaterPreview: Sept. 28Opening: Oct. 16

Five years after its last run in 2014, Forbidden Broadway comes back to the stage in acomical mashup of well-known Broadway shows performed by this generations Broadway stars.

The Wrong ManLocation: Robert W. Wilson MMC Theater Space/Newman Mills TheaterOpening: Oct. 7

Duran is The Wrong Man. This musical performance sees him falsely accused of murder because he was at the wrong place at the wrong time.

For more information on upcoming shows and ticket sales, visit http://www.playbill.com.

Email Dani Herrera at [emailprotected].

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