Provenance

The B3 Series offers this world-premiere production of Elyzabeth Gregory Wilder's play about the power of books, reading as necessity and obsession, and the relationships readers form over their favorite books. With Kristine David in a delightful performance as a beyond-quirky librarian isolated in a mountaintop library and Julia Brothers as the antiquarian in search of a rare volume who won't leave her alone, this quiet story offers both humor and emotional punch. Directed by David Pierini, Provenance has a gorgeous set that bibliophiles will covet. Tu, W 7pm; Th 2pm & 7pm; F 7pm; Sa 8pm; Su 1pm. Through 7/26. $23-$35. B Street Theatre B2 Space, 2711 B St.; (916) 443-5300; www.bstreettheatre.org.