Critics’ Choice

* Richard III (Odyssey Theatre, 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., West L.A., [310] 477-2055). Circus Theatricals and the Odyssey. Director Casey Bigg’s simple yet cogent staging of Shakespeare’s most mustache-twirling history stars Alfred Molina, left, as Buckingham and Jack Stehlin in the title role. Wed.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 7 p.m. Ends May 5. $19.50-$23.50.