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“The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.” With Jewish director James Lapine, writer Rachel Sheinkin and composer William Finn. At Post Street Theatre, 450 Post St., S.F. $40-$66. (415) 771-6900.

“Talking With Angels.” Shelley Mitchell’s theatrical adaptation of Gitta Mallasz’s best-selling Holocaust diary. Through May 28. At the Actors Center of San Francisco, 180 Capp St., S.F. $15-$25. (800) 838-3006.

“Family Alchemy: Malamud and Paley Stories on Stage.” Through June 4. At the Eureka Theatre, 215 Jackson St., S.F. $25-$45. (415) 522-0786.

Israel Katzora: Israeli Comedy Show. At JCC of San Francisco, 3200 California St., S.F. 8 p.m. $45-$75. (408) 530-8243.