Theater Calendar

Eleasha Gamble plays the Witch in "Into the Woods," at Signature Theatre through Feb. 25. Below, from left, Danny Gavigan, Diana Cherkas and Vasanth Santosham in Rorschach Theatre's current production of "Rough Magic," which places a Shakespearean character in modern-day New York. (By Carol Pratt -- Signature Theatre)

"King Lear," the Classical Theatre of Harlem's sleek staging of the tragedy, with Andre De Shields as the overproud king. At Folger Theatre through Feb. 18.

"This Is How It Goes," a look at racism by theatrical provocateur Neil LaBute, who explores the tensions of an interracial couple after an old schoolmate reenters their lives. At Studio Theatre. Through today.

"Jitney," a revival at Ford's Theatre of an early August Wilson play, revolving around the lives of Pittsburgh cabbies. Directed by Jennifer Nelson. Through Feb. 18.

"We Are Not These Hands," a play by Sheila Callaghan set in the world of Internet cafes, featuring Scott Fortier and directing for Catalyst Theater by Shirley Serotsky. Through Feb. 24.

" Into the Woods," a solidly entertaining revival of the Sondheim fractured-fairy-tale musical, and the opening act of Signature Theatre's impressive new $16 million complex in Arlington. Through Feb. 25.

" Lypsinka: The Passion of the Crawford," represents the local return of the ultra-fabulous John Epperson, a.k.a. Lypsinka, here in the guise of screen legend Joan Crawford. At Studio Theatre through Feb. 25.

" The Small Things," a drama by the dazzling Irish wordsmith Enda Walsh ("Bedbound") about the last two people on Earth. The Solas Nua production features Kate Debelack ("Fat Pig") and Chris Davenport and is directed by Kathleen Akerley. At Flashpoint. Through Feb. 25.

" Orson's Shadow," Austin Pendleton's imagined backstage drama filled with the famous names -- including Orson Welles and Laurence Olivier -- associated with the landmark 1960 production of Ionesco's "Rhinoceros." Jerry Whiddon directs this area premiere for Round House Theatre. Through Feb. 25.

" Vigils," a new play by darkly whimsical Noah Haidle ("Mr. Marmalade") about a woman and her ongoing relationship with the soul of her dead husband. The Woolly Mammoth production is directed by Colette Searls. Through Feb. 25.

"Last Paredes" ("The Walls"), the American premiere of a drama by Argentine playwright Griselda Gambaro, about the aftermath of a kidnapping in which the walls imprisoning the victim literally cave in. Directed for GALA Hispanic Theatre by Gabriel Garcia. In Spanish with English surtitles. Through Feb. 25.

" Two by Pinter," an evening of Pinter one-acts courtesy of Rep Stage. Xerxes Mehta directs "The Collection" and "The Lover." Through Feb. 25.

" Rough Magic," Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa's modern urban take on "The Tempest," is Rorschach Theatre's contribution to the Shakespeare in Washington festivities. Through Feb. 25.