Fierstein in Fiddler.

The theater scene is filled with farce (not to mention Kafka, cabaret…) this April. Here’s what’s opening.

>> Folger is doing Hamlet. You may have heard of this play. (April 21).

>> Signature’s season closer is a zany one, the new (title of show) (April 6).

>> If I were a rich man…I might buy tickets to Fiddler on the Roof over at the National, starring Harvey Fierstein (April 13).

>> Synetic’s take on Metamorphosis looks creepy and intriguing (April 9).

>> More music headed our way from Arena, which is staging Duke Ellington’s Sophisticated Ladies (April 9).

>> Ganymede has a new cabaret series over at ACKC, with new shows every six weeks. Next, Galactica and the Chocolate Factory (April 15).