A DOLL’S HOUSE: While its view of women and the marriage dynamic is likely to seem quaint, if not antiquated, Palm Beach Drama-works demonstrates that Henrik Ibsen’s classic play is still plenty stageworthy.

True, housewife Nora Helmer’s dilemma and eventual door-slamming escape no longer causes the shock and outrage they did to 1879 Norwegian theatergoers. But the domestic drama, and melodrama, still has enough spark. — Hap Erstein.

Through Nov. 29, Palm Beach Dramaworks, 322 Banyan Blvd., West Palm Beach. (561) 514-4042.

TWO JEWS WALK INTO A WAR…: Well, it does sound like the set-up for a joke. Playwright Seth Rozin, inspired by a news article, has found humor in the fact that there are only two Jews left in Kabul, Afghanistan, and they hate each other.

What makes the evening so satisfying is that between the considerable laughter is a tale of renewal of faith. — Hap Erstein.
Through Nov. 29, Florida Stage, 262 S. Ocean Blvd., Manalapan. Information: (561) 585-3433 or (800) 514-3837.