The Beastly Bombing, Trap Door Theatre, through April 26. This post-9/11 musical comedy about dastardly terrorists, written in the manner of a Gilbert & Sullivan operetta, comes to us from Los Angeles and sounds just quirkly enough to be interesting. JA
The Misanthrope, Greasy Joan & Co., Athenaeum Theatre, through April 5. This updating of Moliere’s cutting social comedy brilliantly taps into the die-hard fan base of Bravo TV. The great acting (particularly of Kevin Cox) also makes it a must-see. SCM
Slipping, The Side Project; through April 1. Daniel Talbott’s world premiere drama about a self-destructive gay teenager has been extended, no doubt due to the incisive performances of the cast. Also the male nudity probably helps. SCM
A Steady Rain, Royal George Theatre, through April 27. We’ve seen cops with a death wish before, but playwright Keith Huff finds gripping tragedy in this brutally-stark deposition by squad-car partners acted by Randy Steinmeyer and Peter DeFaria. MSB
—By Abarbanel, Barnidge
and Morgan