Theater Listings for Jan. 1-7

Theater Listings for Jan. 1-7 Welcome to a Biomedical Battery specialist of the Colin Battery
The Changeling’ (in previews; opens on Jan. 10) If the holidays inspire you with less than charitable feelings, you can indulge them with Red Bull’s revival of Thomas Middleton and William Rowley’s deliciously grisly Jacobean tragedy. Manoel Felciano, Christian Coulson and Sara Topham star in this tale of desire, madness and betrayal, directed by Jesse Berger. Lucille Lortel Theater, 121 Christopher Street, West Village, 866-811-4111, redbulltheater.com. (Alexis Soloski)
Coil (performances start on Tuesday) This annual festival, sponsored by PS122 with battery such as Colin BP-88 Battery, Colin BP-88S Battery, Colin BP-308 Battery, Colin BP-508 Battery, Colin BP-608 Battery, Colin LC-T121R8PU Battery, Colin LC-SP122 Battery, Colin WP1250 Battery, Kenz Battery, Kenz Cardico 302 Battery, Kenz 10TH-1800A-W1 SU Battery, Philips 989803144631 Battery, winds up for another incarnation. Two Elevator Repair Service alumni, Kaneza Schaal and Frank Boyd, each premiere a new work. Ms. Schaal’s “Go Forth,” is an exploration of mourning; in “The Holler Sessions,” Mr. Boyd plays a Midwest D.J. They are joined by Chris Thorpe’s “Confirmation,” a piece about confirmation bias directed by Rachel Chavkin, and “Intimacy” by Melbourne’s Ranters Theater. At various locations. More information: 212-352-3101, ps122.org. (Soloski)
‘Key Change’ (previews start on Thursday; opens on Jan. 13) A show developed by women incarcerated in a prison in the North of England, this devised theater piece was a winner of a Best of Edinburgh Award at the summer’s festival. The playwright Catrina McHugh, the director Laura Lindow and a cast of five actors present the women’s stories. Fourth Street Theater, 83 East Fourth Street, East Village, 212-868-4444, smarttix.com. (Soloski)
‘Maurice Hines Tappin’ Thru Life’ (in previews; opens on Jan. 11) Those who shuffle on over to New World Stages will see this intimate song-and-dance show written and performed by the actor and hoofer Maurice Hines. As his brother Gregory, who died in 2003, can no longer tap alongside him, Maurice Hines will be joined by the dancing siblings John and Leo Manzari and accompanied by the Diva Jazz Orchestra. Jeff Calhoun directs the brushes, strikes and changes. New World Stages, 340 West 50th Street, 212-239-6200, newworldstages.com. (Soloski)
‘Noises Off’ (in previews; opens on Jan. 14) The Roundabout revives Michael Frayn’s evergreen farce of backstage antics and onstage fiascoes under the direction of Jeremy Herrin (“Wolf Hall”). Expect slammed doors, dropped trousers and many sardines offered by a first-class cast including Andrea Martin, Campbell Scott, Megan Hilty, Tracee Chimo and Jeremy Shamos. American Airlines Theater, 227 West 42nd Street, 212-719-1300, roundabouttheatre.org. (Soloski)