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Playwright John Kuntz challenges you to connect the dots in his new one-act play, the second of three in Actors' Shakespeare Project's Winter Festival at The Storefront in Davis Square.

Adherence to tradition or pursuit of passion? Adapted from the 1972 Chaim Potok novel, the semi-autobiographical story shows the struggle for the heart and mind of an observant Jew who tries to reconcile his devotion to his upbringing with his passion for his artistic gift.

Bob Clyman's smart, funny new play raises difficult issues in the debate about raising exceptional children. Should parents or scientists determine the course of a child's education? And what is society's interest in the outcome? In between the laughs,it will make you think.

And Archie Bunker thought he had it bad! Playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins introduces the families Crow and Patterson, more similar than you might think, in this irreverent post-racial look at stereotypes and racial struggles.

Karoline Leach combines sleight and misdirection into a taut, thrilling love story, and Merrimack Repertory Theatre production gives 'Tryst' its due

Boston premiere of Theresa Rebeck play-within-a-play examines the Broadway zeitgeist of celebrity casting and offers a spot on peek backstage at how the lives of the actors are affected.

SpeakEasy Stage breaks from holiday tradition with New Year's Eve story by indie rock trio GrooveLily and Tony winner Rachel Sheinkin, with a big nod to Hans Christian Andersen's 'The Little Match Girl.'

Live camels, sheep, and a donkey are a poor substitute for live musicians, but The Rockettes would still be impressive dancing to the sounds of silence.

Bad Habit Productions offers six one-act plays by Christopher Durang that are funny, absurd, dark, satirical, and more. Act one is theatre parody; act two is not.

The Huntington Theatre Company has made an unusual choice for its holiday fare this year with the world premiere production of Bob Glaudini's 'Vengeance is the Lord's,' a family drama played out during a series of holiday gatherings at a dining table laden with traditional dishes, sparkling beverages, and conflicting emotions.

The Lyric Stage Company of Boston presents 'The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby' in two parts and leaves no doubt that Charles Dickens is relevant for our time. This landmark artistic and collaborative achievement brings together 24 actors to play more than 150 roles under the distinctive direction of Artistic Director Spiro Veloudos.

Whistler in the Dark Theatre presents its own version of a flying circus at The Factory Theatre

One-act four-hander is a compact serio-comic character study about the perils of dealing with aging parents and meddling adult children. It may be a road map or a cautionary tale, depending on your point of view.

Didja hear the one about the skinhead and the Jewish lawyer? The impact of the play is like being virtually kicked with a pair of steel toe Doc Martens. You won't be bruised, but you'll feel the after-effects for days.

'Uptown, Downtown' is a polished autobiographical stroll down a musical memory lane with a genuine Broadway star

A story of love and longing told with great charm and energy by Blue Spruce Theatre. You'll leave the theatre with a smile on your face, humming the songs of Ahrens and Flaherty from this 8-time Tony nominee.

If you've ever wondered what the Enron scandal was all about, now's your chance to have an entertaining history lesson at the Zeitgeist Stage Company. Hold onto your wallet!

William Inge's 1955 classic comedy bogs down in an era of supersonic planes, hi-speed trains, and hybrid automobiles

David Mamet's play is right for the times and the place, but doesn't live up to its promise

Sweat suits are optional, but your groan and laughter muscles will get quite a workout at the East Coast Premiere of 'The Complete World of Sports (abridged)' at Merrimack Repertory Theatre