★★★☆☆ James MacDonald directs a fine cast, featuring Marylouise Burke and Kristine Nielsen
El Mago Pop: Illusionist Antonio Díaz Has the Magic Touch
★★★★☆ Already an international sensation, the sleight-of-hand entertainer, conquers B’way
Small: The Heightened Story of a Growing Jockey Hopeful
★★★★☆ Robert Montano, directed by Jessi D. Hill, graphically recalls his adolescence at Belmont Park
A Eulogy for Roman: A Delightfully Unique Memorial Service
★★★★☆ Relative newcomers Brendan George and Peter Charney are behind this unexpectedly entertaining enterprise
The Half-God of Rainfall: Inua Ellams’ Epic Poem, Staged Epically
★★★★☆ Taibi Magar directs a seven-member cast in a brand-new and electrifying stage myth
Flex: Five Arkansas WNBA Hopefuls Shoot Much Hoop-La
★★★★☆ Candice Jones writes, director Lilieana Blain-Cruz and cast demonstrate great teamwork on the court
Orpheus Descending: Tennessee Williams, Not on the Ascent
★★★☆☆ Erica Schmidt directs a revival with Maggie Siff and Pico Alexander as doomed lovers
The Saviour: Jesus Gets to Hear an Enthusiastic Blessing/Confession
★★★★☆ Marie Mullen is superb in Deirdre Kinahan’s two-hander, with Louise Lowe directing
Rock & Roll Man: Alan Freed Celebrated in Newie-But-Goodie Tuner
★★★★☆ R & R lovers-bookwriters Kupper, Marshak, Caiola recall Little Richard et al in a retrospect rouser
Foxes: Foxy Play on Being Heard or Not Is Worth Hearing Out
★★★★☆ Dexter Flanders takes on a deserving human problem, James Hillier directing a first-rate cast