LET THE GAMES BEGIN Julia Stiles,Sigourney Weaver,and other celebrities serve as judges for a Battle of the Bards. The theater competition pits seven of New York City’s theater companies against each other. Friday, 7 p.m. doors open, 8-10 p.m. performances, 10:30 p.m. winners announced, Crobar, 530 W. 28th St., between Tenth and Eleventh avenues, 212-352-3101, $10 general, $50 VIP tickets.

BLUE BEE The cast of the popular play “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee”presents an adults-only performance with content “for mature audiences only.” The dirty bee is presented in part by the Onion. Sunday, 7:30 p.m., Circle in the Square Theatre, 1633 Broadway at 50th Street, 212-239-6200, $95.

GREED IS GOOD In Moliere’s “The Miser,” an old man hoards his money, preventing his frustrated children from marrying their chosen mates. The new production, translated by Charles Heron Wall, is performed by the Jean Cocteau Repertory. Through Wednesday, March 15, Wednesday, 7 p.m., Thursday-Saturday, 8 p.m., Sunday, 3 p.m., Bouwerie Lane Theatre, 330 Bowery at Bond Street, 212-279-4200.

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