Thursday, Nov. 4 & Wed.–Sun., Nov. 10–18
Gateway Theatre (215 Jackson St.)
Based on the Ingmar Bergman film Smiles of a Summer Night, couples meet, part, and reunite during a glorious weekend in the country under the watchful eyes of the wry family matriarch and a harmonizing Greek chorus. The beautiful Sondheim score contains his biggest hit in “Send in the Clowns.” $20–$76, 415-255-8207, 42ndstmoon.org