Promising highlights from the new season at P.S. 122, the long-standing source of experimental (but not impenetrable) performances. (Call 212-352-3101 for tickets and details.)

Pulitzer accuracy test.

Is your straight hair making your stylist sick?

The most promising plays from BAM’s Next Wave Festival ($20–$60; call 718-636-4100 for tickets and details).

Highlights from the final weeks of the New York Musical Theatre Festival, which brings new musicals to various venues throughout the city ($20; call 212-352-3101 for tickets and details).

Our picks from La MaMa E.T.C.’s Experimenta! play festival, which showcases six new plays from both emerging and established playwrights (October 18 through November 4; $18; call 212-475-7710 for tickets and details).

Everyone should be heartened by the presence of New York comedian Nick Kroll, who stars as a snarky sidekick in ABC's Cavemen. Emma Rosenblum spoke to him.

Our picks from the fall lineup at St. Ann’s Warehouse (call 718-254-8779 for tickets and details).

The third annual Summer Series at Ontological-Hysteric Theater gives free rein to two up-and-coming experimental playwrights.

Based on a BBC hit Viva Laughlin revolves around a casino in Laughlin, Nevada, whose owner becomes entangled in a murder.