Blues for an Alabama Sky, Greenetree Productions at Stage 773, through Sept. 19. This is way too short a run for such an impressive production of Pearl Cleage’s Harlem Renaissance drama. Bring your hankies and take a picture of Shaun Renfro’s seductive set at intermission. MSB
Daredevils’ Hamlet, The Neo-Futurists at The Neo-Futurarium, through Sept. 25. Shakespeare’s tragedy about the melancholy Dane gets delightfully deconstructed by the Daredevils, who are always ready to rumble and physically reveal themselves in a number of amazing and introspective stunts. SCM
Lookingglass Alice, Lookingglass Theatre Company, through Sept. 12. A circus-like version of Lewis Carroll which kids will like, but with adult psychological depths such as repeated images of burial and resurrection. Return visit of troupe’s signature show. JA.
The People’s Drum Circle Pandora, Quest Theatre Ensemble, through Sept. 19. This show is a wonderful and participatory way to introduce kids to Greek mythology and live theater. Even though the show is short on plot and too hyper-perky with its conclusions, there’s no denying the show’s overwhelming creativity with its parade of trippy and creative imagery. SCM
—By Abarbanel, Barnidge
and Morgan