Closing Sunday, January 5, 2025 Rollicking and witchy ‘Laughs in Spanish’ code-switches at 1st Stage The fun comedy gives a big nod to the Jewish Columbian roots of native-born Miami playwright Alexis Sheer. By CAROLINE BOCK The hits parade in exhilarating ‘& Juliet’ on tour at Kennedy Center The jukebox musical’s fresh take on Shakespeare features songs by one of the most successful pop producers of all time. By D.R. LEWIS Beautifully realized survival in ‘Life of Pi’ on tour at Kennedy Center The animal puppets are the stars, making the show a visual delight. By BOB ASHBY   Six enchanting ‘Little Comedies’ in pantomime from Synetic Theater Sometimes comic, sometimes touching, these choreographed vignettes are entertainment for the whole family. By SOPHIA HOWES Agatha Christie’s ‘And Then There Were None’ rivets at Everyman Theatre The murder mystery’s classic intrigue, plot twists, snippy comments, and traditional English accents will keep you at attention. By CONSTANCE BEULAH Closing Saturday, January 11, 2025 ‘Jack and the Beanstalk,’ British Players’ annual panto, rises to the occasion This year’s offering strikes a pleasant balance of whimsy, fun, and tradition. By JOHN GEOFFRION Closing Sunday, January 12, 2025 The thrills are alive in ‘The Sound of Music’ at Toby’s Dinner Theatre The voices are the highlight of this delightful, sold-out holiday treat. By JENNIFER GEORGIA Hilarious things happen in Sondheim’s ‘A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum’ at Signature Theatre Forget laughs per minute; this cast gets a laugh in for every breath they take. By IAN KIRKLAND ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ is unforgetable at Workhouse Arts Center The magnificent Disney musical, with its themes of good and evil, redemption, and love, is an experience worth having. By KENDALL MOSTAFAVI Closing Saturday, February 8, 2025 ‘Petite Rouge: A Cajun Red Riding Hood’ lets the good times roll Imagination Stage presents a joyful, rollicking musical adaptation of the classic fairy tale. By REBECCA CALKIN