CUISINE & CONFESSIONS The ingenious circus troupe known as Les 7 doigts de la main is back in Boston with the US premiere of a show that explores our relationship to food, by means acrobatic, aerial, choreographic, and culinary. Created and staged by Shana Carroll and Sebastien Soldevila, it’s a not-to-be-missed banquet for the senses. Through Aug. 7. Production by Les 7 doigts de la main presented by ArtsEmerson at Cutler Majestic Theatre, Boston. 617-824-8400, www.artsemerson.org

OH GOD A first-rate production of a wryly incisive comedy by the late Israeli playwright Anat Gov. A despondent God, portrayed by (who else?) Will Lyman, goes into therapy with a psychologist played by Maureen Keiller. Directed by Guy Ben-Aharon. Through July 24. Presented by Chester Theatre Company in partnership with Israeli Stage at Chester Town Hall, Chester. 413-354-7771,chestertheatre.org DON AUCOIN