Jack Goes Boating

Aurora Theatre's production of Bob Glaudini's savage-sweet urban comedy is remarkable, especially from an acting perspective. All four cast members do an amazing job. Through July 19.

Rabbi Sam

Solo writer-performer Charlie Varon's latest collaboration with director David Ford at The Marsh -- their first in nine years -- is as soulful as it is raucous. Through April 5.

Monsters and Prodigies: A History of the Castrati

Teatro de Ciertos Habitantes from Mexico City bring this polyphonic romp through opera history to Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. Through Feb. 7.

My Children! My Africa

Marin Theatre Company's riveting production of Athol Fugard's 1989 play My Children! My Africa! resonates strongly with our own times. Through Feb 8.

Abraham Lincoln's Big Gay Dance Party

Part pop culture-infused political satire, part love story and part high-kicking surrealist “happening,” Aaron Loeb's new world premiere comedy at SF Playhouse, albeit imperfect, is one of the most unusual feats of theatrical expression I’ve seen all year. Through January 17 2009.