Amy Kotkin

One might ask if a 20-year-old musical studded with jokes about women, gays, Jews, French people, and a variety of addled Britons could possibly feel fresh. The answer, largely, is yes. When everyone gets skewered, even with well-understood tropes, it’s hard for any of us to feel singled out. A stellar cast helps, too. Brilliantly directed and choreographed by Josh Rhodes, Spamalot’s versatile troupe breathes life into dozens of characters, each one a quirky manifestation of Monty Python’s irreverent wit.

Small in scale, Kimberly Akimbo (directed by Jessica Stone) tackles some of life’s biggest questions. Each of the characters yearns for a better life, but how and at what cost?... Kim and Seth, wise beyond their years, find their own way in the short time she has left. Their duet, 'Great Adventure,' speaks to the need to live in the present because 'no one gets a second chance.'