RENT
This tour, featuring cast members Anthony Rapp (above left) and Adam Pascal (right), brings a fresh sense of energy and passion to Jonathan Larson’s slacker “Boheme.’’ Through July 26. Colonial Theatre. 800-982-2787, www.broadwayacrossamerica.com
JERSEY BOYS
Frankie, my dear, we do give a damn. The hit musical touches down in Boston for a nice long run. July 29-Sept. 26. Citi Shubert Theatre. 866-348-9738, www.citicenter.org
PINTER’S MIRROR
In the new Bernstein Theatre at Shakespeare & Company, three one-acts by Harold Pinter carry the cool, unmistakable tone of the master’s voice. Through Aug. 2. Shakespeare & Company, Lenox. 413-637-3353, www.shakespeare.org
AFTER THE QUAKE
Company One’s artistic director, Shawn LaCount, sensitively directs a fine young cast in this funny, touching tale, adapted by Frank Galati from two short stories by Haruki Murakami. Through Aug. 15. Boston Center for the Arts. 617-933-8600, www.bostontheatrescene.com
THE COMPLETE WOWS(A)
Even the title is funnier shorter: “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)’’ gets its laughs from goofy gags, clever wordplay, and the high spirits and high jinks of the Orfeo Group cast. Through Aug. 30. Christian Herter Park. 617-824-4215, www.orfeogroup.org
HAMLET
Shakespeare & Company reprises its electric, heady staging, with Jason Asprey leading as the melancholy one and Tina Packer playing (as well as being) his mother. Through Aug. 28. Shakespeare & Company, Lenox. 413-637-3353, www.shakespeare.org LOUISE KENNEDY
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