Nothing seems as fascinating to a middle-aged American male as the guy himself. Examples abound, so I'll leave Charlie Sheen alone, but for an evening's immersion in this area of self-absorption, try "Mid-Strut" at The REP, Point Park University's professional company. (Today)

For anyone who has ever squeezed into the sausage skin of a leotard, hobbled funk-less through a hip-hop combination or been chastised for poor posture in a ballet class, comedian Jen Childs has a soft spot for you. These are just a few of the scenarios she cites in her one-woman show "Why I'm Scared of Dance," which continues Thursday through Sunday at City Theatre, South Side. (Today)

What was not to love about Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's succulent dance foray among the hallmark composers known as the three B's -- Bach, Beethoven and Brahms? Called "Uncommon," it wasn't a full-length theatrical production, but in many respects was a more massive undertaking. (Today)

Mark Clayton Southers has been working on "The Gammage Project" for two years and directing the play through rehearsals as it readies for a Thursday opening. There was a moment when he let his actors do some freestyle acting, just to have a little fun, before getting back to the play. "That's going to be the most fun we have," he said. "It's a real tough piece." (02/05/2012)

NEW YORK -- Phylicia Rashad gave the most affectionate speech, Brian Dennehy the funniest and Donald Margulies the best written. But the best overall was by surprise presenter Meryl Streep -- affectionate and funny, delivered in that artless way that is the perfection of art. (02/04/2012)