My friend took members of her family to New York for a couple of days. She asked if I had suggestions and I said to see a play if she could. They can be too expensive, too sold out, not fit into other plans.
I haven't heard if she did but the subject of the power of plays and other fiction is interesting. We usually say that Gutenburg invented moveable type and changed communication quite deeply. But public communication didn't wait for newspapers. Ancient Greeks had plays with a message.
"Theater in ancient greece played a pivotal role in addressing social issues, bringing to light the complexities of society, and sparking discussions among the audience." - says Historyrise.com
