Frank Scheck

★★☆☆☆ Jen Silverman’s comedy-drama revolves around the figures involved in the making of the landmark 1937 anti-fascist documentary “The Spanish Earth.”

★★★★☆ Featuring old and new songs by Alicia Keys, the musical is loosely based on the performer’s early life.

★★★★☆ Michael Shannon and Paul Sparks deliver lived-in chemistry in this sturdy revival of the absurdist masterpiece.

★★★☆☆ John Turturro plays the licentious former puppeteer in this stage adaptation which he co-wrote, also featuring Elizabeth Marvel and Jason Kravits.

★★★★☆ The CSC’s revival of the 1962 Harold Rome/Jerome Weidman musical features a terrific ensemble headed by Santino Fontana.

★★★★☆ An up-and-coming rock band struggles to record their new album in David Adjmi’s drama, featuring music by former Arcade Fire member Will Butler

★★★☆☆ A terrific ensemble performs Stephen Sondheim’s final work, directed by Joe Mantello and featuring a book by David Ives adapted from two classic Luis Bunuel films.