DAUGHTER OF A CUBAN REVOLUTIONARY Written and performed by Marissa Chibas, this engrossing and moving solo play tells the story of her family, whose history is interwoven with Cuba’s national history. Directed by Mira Kingsley. Through May 1. CalArts Center for New Performance and Duende CalArts. ArtsEmerson at Jackie Liebergott Black Box, Paramount Center, Boston. 617-824-8400, www.artsemerson.org

SHOLOM ALEICHEM: A FAMILY PUPPET SHOW The life and travels of the legendary author are depicted by Caravan Puppets (pictured) in this show, in which kids can also expect to learn some Yiddish. May 1 at 11 a.m. Jewish Arts Collaborative, at JCC Riemer-Goldstein Theater, Newton. 617-531-4610, www.jartsboston.org

MR. BURNS, A POST-ELECTRIC PLAY Anne Washburn’s fascinating, multilayered vision of a post-apocalyptic future in which an episode of “The Simpsons’’ looms large as a cultural totem. Dynamically directed by A. Nora Long. Through May 7. Lyric Stage Company of Boston. 617-585-5678, www.lyricstage.com DON AUCOIN

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