How to find Broadway's best

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“Monty Python’s Spamalot”
And now for something completely different … If you like Monty Python, you will love it. If you’re not a fan, you might want to check something else out … or take a risk and find yourself laughing out loud. Tuesday through Sunday at the Shubert Theatre (225 W. 44th St.). Telecharge.

“Hairspray”
This fluffy musical about a heavy girl becoming a TV dance star offers a dose of campy fun. Tuesday through Sunday at the Neil Simon Theatre (250 W. 52nd St.). Ticketmaster.

“Mamma Mia!”
This show -- about a young girl’s wedding, and her desire to figure out who her father is -- will have you dancing in the aisles, literally. Not much plot, but a good family pick nonetheless. Wednesday through Sunday at the Winter Garden Theatre (1634 Broadway). Telecharge.

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“Wicked”
The untold story of the Witches of Oz. If you are a Wizard of Oz fan, you must check it out. Though it’s had mixed reviews, I say if you can get a ticket, go for it. Tuesday through Sunday at the Gershwin Theatre (222 W. 51st Street). Ticketmaster.

“Doubt”
This Pulitzer Prize winner portrays a nun who wages a moral war on a priest she suspects of molesting a young student. An extremely talented cast and a captivating script makes this one of your best bets. Tuesday through Sunday at the Walter Kerr Theatre (219 W. 48th St.). Telecharge.

“Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf”
Edward Albee at his best in this riveting classic production about a married couple’s no-holds-barred battle to uncover the truth during a dinner party. Kathleen Turner gives a compelling performance as Martha. Leave the kids at home and treat yourself to a spellbinding evening. Tuesday through Sunday at the Longacre Theatre (220 W. 48th St.). Telecharge.

“On Golden Pond”
In this intimate family drama based on the 1981 movie of the same name about bridging the generation gap between a father, his daughter and her stepson, James Earl Jones delights audiences with a performance full of humor and love. A well-written play, acted beautifully. Tuesday through Sunday at the Cort Theatre (138 West 48th St.). Telecharge.

NOT RECOMMENDED

“Good Vibrations”
With the music of the Beach Boys you'd think it would be the next “Mamma Mia!” But it looks more like a bad high-school musical than Broadway material.

“BKLYN: The Musical”
They try to be the new “Rent,” but with an unmemorable score and a story you just don’t care about, you’re better off visiting Park Slope then paying to see this.

Michael D. Gutenplan works on long-form programming for MSNBC Cable.

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