★★★☆☆ Mary Elizabeth Hamilton’s timely three-hander, directed by Matt Dickson
Shucked: Salty Corn on the Musical Cob
★★★★☆ Robert Horn’s book and the Brandy Clark/Shane McAnally score scores nicely
Vanities–The Musical: Three BFFs Sing and Dance
★★★☆☆ Jack Heifner’s play with David Kirshenbaum tunes, directed by Will Pomerantz
The Good John Proctor: Chatty Salem Girls Name-Calling
★★★☆☆ Playwright Talene Monahon consults Arthur Miller, Caitlin Sulllivan directing
Bob Fosse’s Dancin’: The A-1 Choreographer Misremembered
★★★☆☆ Dancers spark the blaring revue Wayne Cilento directs and stages
Arden of Faversham: Shakespeare(?) Dramedy Favors Stage
★★★★☆ Jesse Berger’s Red Bull company goes to town on an almost forgotten 1592 work
Dear World: Donna Murphy Endears in Jerry Herman Encore
★★★★☆ Once an unsuccessful musical, now directed by Josh Rhodes at City Center with a top-drawer cast
The Harder They Come: The Easier This Musical Pops
★★★★☆ Suzan-Lori Parks rounds up songs from Jimmy Cliff, others for a fun, tough time
How to Defend Yourself: Women Somewhat Empowered
★★★☆☆ Playwright Liliana Padilla looks at self-defense of both body and mind
Misty: Up, Up and Almost Away With a Beautiful Balloon
★★★☆☆ Arinzé Kene’s balloon-laden “Black play,” with him starring, Omar Elerian directing