B roadway in spring has a particular kind of electricity, the sense that everything is opening at once, all vying for attention before the Tony Awards cutoff — and this year is no different. A starry lineup — featuring the likes of Taraji P. Henson, Ayo Edebiri , Adrien Brody, Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss‑Bachrach, among others — has powered a season rich in revivals, with fresh takes on Arthur Miller , Noël Coward, August Wilson and David Auburn works, as well as a handful of new-to-Broadway productions . Musicals, by contrast, have leaned heavily on familiar IP, with a slate dominated by adaptations of films and television hits. Off-Broadway, as usual, has been a mixed bag of plays, musicals, revues, one-person productions, and more. For audiences, the sheer volume can feel overwhelming . Add in the churn of social media hot takes and the annual Tony Awards frenzy — nominations for the 2025–2026 season will be announced May 5 — and choosing what to see becomes its own kind of performance.…