A roundup of current theatrical productions that should not be missed:
"The Piano Lesson"
Penumbra Theatre Director Lou Bellamy and a fine cast that includes Greta Oglesby, Dennis Spears and Ansa Akyea find the sublime soul of August Wilson's powerful drama about family and legacy. Ends Sunday.
"Third"
Guthrie Theater Sally Wingert is nuanced perfection in Wendy Wasserstein's honest and funny collision of preconceptions, plagiarism and the pall of death in the ivory tower. Ends Sunday.
"The Drowsy Chaperone"
Ordway Center This snazzy musical is an irreverent, loving homage to the archetypes, romance and sweeping music of old Broadway.
"If You Give a Mouse a Cookie"
Children's Theatre Dean Holt and Reed Sigmund are hoots in this display of virtuosic physical comedy. Ends April 6.
"Old Enough to Know Better"
Brave New Workshop This 50th-anniversary comedy revue is a light, fun night out. Ends May 16.
"Blues in the Night"
Ordway Director Austene Van has dressed up the cheatin' heart blues in this snazzy revue that features some friendly competition between Regina Marie Williams, Jamecia Bennett, Debbie Duncan and token man Julius Collins III. Ends May 18.
