MAN IN SNOW Will Lyman, compelling as ever, stars in the world premiere of Israel Horovitz’s piercing, elegiac drama about a man newly retired from a career in finance and wrestling with questions of life and death as he guides Japanese honeymooners up a mountain. Directed by Horovitz, the play features the tautness of construction and vividness of expression that have long been among his hallmarks. Through Oct. 23. Gloucester Stage Company, Gloucester. 978-281-4433, www.gloucesterstage.com

SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH GEORGE Though Adam Chanler-Berat’s portrayal of Georges Seurat falls short, there is still much to recommend in this visually exquisite production of the Stephen Sondheim-James Lapine musical about art and obsession. Jenni Barber delivers a luminous, witty, and wonderfully assured performance. Directed by Peter DuBois. Through Oct. 16. Huntington Theatre Company. At BU Theatre, Boston. 617-266-0800, www. huntingtontheatre.org

A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE & MURDER An inspired bit of lunacy about an impecunious British commoner who sets out to dispatch the eight haughty lords and ladies (all played by one actor) who stand between him and an aristocratic title. The play won the 2014 Tony Award for best musical. (Pictured: Kristen Beth Williams and Kevin Massey.) Oct. 18-23. Citi Performing Arts Center. At Citi Shubert Theatre, Boston. 866-348-9738, www.citicenter.org

DON AUCOIN

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