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I know you can’t feel it yet, but believe me, spring is coming. The proof is in the plethora of productions previewing on Broadway. Will they all be good? Hell, no. But some will be decent and there will be one or two that stay in your heart forever as a highlight of your theatergoing life. Of course, one person’s cherished memory may be another’s left-at-intermission, but that’s part of the joy of being a theater queen. But remember, it’s not about which show was better, but which fan argues the loudest at brunch. Here are a few shows starting up that should animate your debates.

Ryan Raftery returns to Joe's Pub with his Titans of Media Trilogy of Female Empowerment. His musicals based on the lives of Anna Wintour, Martha Stewart and Kris Jenner will be performed in repertory. Three divas, three nights in a row for three weeks.

ICA LA presents “Infinite Rehearsal,” an exhibition conceived by choreographer Chris Emile that turns a rehearsal process into an art show.

Well, it’s the taint of the year in New York City, when the bells and balls of the holidays are far behind us and spring still seems an eternity away. Luckily, theater lovers have a lot to be excited about - or at least a lot to be potentially excited about, depending on how things go. Maybe I’m still high on the magic of Lea Michele in Funny Girl, but I have optimism in my heart and believe anything’s possible. Maybe all the new shows opening on Broadway will be wonderful.

From Patricia Field's 80th birthday bash to a black tie gala fundraiser and a brand new fashion collaboration launch party, a roundup of stylish celebrations this week.