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New and Noteworthy: Theater

Continuing Reviewed by Peter Dobrin (P.D.), Wendy Rosenfield (W.R.), Jim Rutter (J.R.), and Toby Zinman (T.Z.). Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (Quintessence Theatre Group) A colorful exercise in equilibrium-smashing anarchy, full of fun and visual surprises. Through Jan. 4. - W.R.

Emiley Kiser stars as Alice in Quintessence Theatre's "Alice's Adventures In Wonderland." (Shawn May)
Emiley Kiser stars as Alice in Quintessence Theatre's "Alice's Adventures In Wonderland." (Shawn May)Read more

 

Continuing

Reviewed by Peter Dobrin (P.D.), Wendy Rosenfield (W.R.), Jim Rutter (J.R.), and Toby Zinman (T.Z.).

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (Quintessence Theatre Group) A colorful exercise in equilibrium-smashing anarchy, full of fun and visual surprises. Through Jan. 4. - W.R.

Arthur & the Tale of the Red Dragon (People's Light and Theatre Company) This year's holiday panto employs puppets and a marvelous cast to fine effect. Through Jan. 11. - W.R.

Bad Jews (Walnut Street Theatre/Independence Studio) Cousins combust in a battle over a family heirloom, in a top-notch production of a laugh-out-loud play full of painful insights. Through next Sunday. - T.Z.

Beauty and the Beast (Arden Theatre) Complex characters and intriguing shadow-play sets enhance this new version of a tale as old as time. Through Feb. 1. - P.D.

Great Expectations (Arden Theatre Company) In a production that's good fun, a small, strong cast tackles Dickens' big, rich tale of Pip and his life of luck, love, and lucre. Ends Sunday. - W.R.

Les Miserables (Media Theatre) A moving production spectacularly sung by a top-notch cast, which is poorly served by inadequate sets. Extended through Jan. 18. - J.R.

Mary Poppins (Walnut Street Theatre) A delightful cast makes the most of this dandy show's big Broadway moments. Through Jan. 4. - T.Z.

Outside Mullingar (Philadelphia Theatre Company) John Patrick Shanley's lovable play gets a lovable production, full of quirky charm and tasty dialogue. Through Dec. 31. - T.Z.

Sleigh Ride (Broadway Theatre of Pitman) An international revue of holiday musical favorites. Ends Sunday.

This Is the Week That Is (1812 Productions) The company's annual current-events revue upholds traditions with gentle riffs, loads of laughs, and humor ranging from dry to very dry. Through next Sunday. - J.R.