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Dennis Trainor Jr. and Philana Mia in Company One's production of ''The Pain and the Itch.'' |
Critic's picks
THEATER
THE PAIN AND THE ITCH
Company One presents Bruce Norris's dark satire of upper-middle-class Americans. It's irritating, often in a good way. Through April 4. Boston Center for the Arts. 617-933-8600, www.bostontheatrescene.com
THE WRESTLING PATIENT A play based on the true story of Dutch Jewish writer Etty Hillesum has its world premiere in a co-production by SpeakEasy Stage Company, Boston Playwrights' Theatre, and FortyMagnolias. Through April 11. Boston Center for the Arts. 617-933-8600, www.bostontheatrescene.com
SPEECH & DEBATE
Stephen Karam's black comedy of high-school misfits makes its Boston debut. Through April 25. Lyric Stage
Company. 617-585-5678, www.lyricstage.com
A BRONX TALE Chazz Palminteri tours in his one-man show, based on an incident from his childhood. March 31-April 5. Colonial Theatre. 617-931-2787, www.broadwayacrossamerica.com
TROJAN BARBIE Carmel O'Reilly directs Christine Evans's drama of dolls and war for the American Repertory Theatre. March 28-April 22. Zero Arrow Theatre, Cambridge. 617-547-8300, www.amrep.org
CORIOLANUS
Robert Walsh directs a stylized Actors' Shakespeare Project production in a newly renovated venue. Through April 5. Arts at the Armory, Somerville. 866-811-4111, www.actorsshakespeareproject.org
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