Theater: New and Noteworthy

Water by the Spoonful

(South Camden Theatre Company). Philly-born Quiara Alegría Hudes won the 2012 Pulitzer for this play about a returning Iraq war veteran searching for meaning. Through Feb. 29.

Reviewed by Julia M. Klein (J.M.K.), Wendy Rosenfield (W.R.), Jim Rutter (J.R.), and Toby Zinman (T.Z.).

Bedlam: Hamlet/St. Joan (McCarter Theatre, Princeton). Four actors in stripped-down versions of Shakespeare's Hamlet and Shaw's St. Joan in rotating repertory. Through Feb. 12.

Constellations (Wilma Theater). A man and woman meet, and their lives branch off throughout the multiverse. A frequently lovely drama of ideas, though its 70 minutes can seem long. Through Feb. 5. - J.M.K.

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Part 2 (Hedgerow Theatre). Douglas Adams' radio play version of his celebrated wacky-spec novel continues. Ends next Sunday.

Informed Consent (St. Stephen's Theater/Lantern Theater Company). A geneticist is on a quest to solve a mystery that could save an indigenous tribe in Arizona - and her own family. This production tackles worthy, challenging issues, but the result is arid and often irritating. Through Feb. 12. - T.Z.

I Will Not Go Gently (Act II Theatre, Ambler). Jen Childs' tuneful rollick about a rock-and-roll lady of a certain age who won't grow up, thank goodness. Ends next Sunday.

John (Arden Theatre). Pulitzer-winner Annie Baker's new play, set in Gettysburg. Through Feb. 26.

La Cage aux Folles (Broadway Theatre of Pitman). The enduring, and enduringly hilarious, musical. Through Feb 5.

Last of the Red Hot Lovers (Walnut Street Theatre). An updated version of Neil Simon's celebrated comedy. A blistering, funny, and profound production. Through Feb. 5. - J.R.

Lizzie (11th Hour Theater). Four actresses perform this rock setting of the life of ax-wielder Lizzie Borden. Powerful vocals, great themes, but needs some cutting. Through Feb. 29. - W.R.

Marcus/Emma (InterAct Theatre Company). Mary Tuomanen's play mashes up the stories of Marcus Garvey and Emma Goldman to interrogate issues of sexual and racial polarization, and much more. Through Feb. 12.

Menopause the Musical (Bucks County Playhouse). A comedy review sung to tunes from the last three decades of the 20th century. Ends Sunday.

Rock of Ages (Eagle Theatre, Hammonton, N.J.). Learning to play - and to be - loud and great. Through Feb. 19.

Romeo and Juliet (Media Theatre). Teenagers play the star-crossed leads, accurately enough, in Media's first foray into Shakespeare. Through Feb. 19.

Surviving Twin (People's Light). Superb singer-songwriter Loudon Wainwright III sings of himself and his father in what he calls a "collaboration" between the two. Through Feb. 5.

A Year with Frog and Toad (Arden Theatre). They're back - grumpy Toad and can-do Frog in the popular family show. A marvelous, funny production for children of all ages. Through Feb. 3. - T.Z.