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Manoel Felciano and Summer Serafin in ''Rock 'n' Roll'' at Boston University Theatre. Manoel Felciano and Summer Serafin in ''Rock 'n' Roll'' at Boston University Theatre. (kevin berne)
December 5, 2008
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ROCK 'N' ROLL Tom Stoppard's intense, intelligent drama, fueled by the energies of revolution and rock music, makes its regional debut at the Huntington Theatre Company, in a co-production with the American Conservatory Theatre. Through Dec. 13. Boston University Theatre. 617-266-0800, www.huntingtontheatre.org — LOUISE KENNEDY

SKYLIGHT Charles Towers directs an elegant production of David Hare's drama, in which a reunion of former lovers resonates with larger social and political issues. Through Dec. 14. Merrimack Repertory Theatre, Lowell. 978-654-7596, www.merrimackrep.org — TERRY BYRNE

THE SEAFARER Carmel O'Reilly directs a stellar cast in a taut, lively rendition of Conor McPherson's infernally high-stakes card game. SpeakEasy Stage Company presents. Through Dec. 13. Boston Center for the Arts, Roberts StudioTheatre. 617-933-8600, www.bostontheatrescene.com — L.K.

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ROCK 'N' ROLL Tom Stoppard's intense, intelligent drama, fueled by the energies of revolution and rock music, makes its regional debut at the Huntington Theatre Company, in a co-production with the American Conservatory Theatre. Through Dec. 13. Boston University Theatre. 617-266-0800, www.huntingtontheatre .org - LOUISE KENNEDY

SKYLIGHT Charles Towers directs an elegant production of David Hare's drama, in which a reunion of former lovers resonates with larger social and political issues. Through Dec. 14. Merrimack Repertory Theatre, Lowell. 978-654-7596, www.merrimackrep.org - TERRY BYRNE

THE SEAFARER Carmel O'Reilly directs a stellar cast in a taut, lively rendition of Conor McPherson's infernally high-stakes card game. SpeakEasy Stage Company presents. Through Dec. 13. Boston Center for the Arts, Roberts Studio Theatre. 617-933-8600, www.bostontheatre scene.com - L.K.

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