Lust, revenge and Pacino

Looking for ... Herod? Al Pacino stars in “Salome,” Oscar Wilde’s interpretation of the biblical tale of lust and revenge, directed by Estelle Parsons and with original music by Yukio Tsuji. The production, which had a Broadway run in 2003, was developed by Pacino and Parsons. Jessica Chastain plays the infamous woman scorned, Pacino portrays King Herod and Kevin Anderson is John the Baptist.

“Salome,” Wadsworth Theatre, 11301 Wilshire Blvd., West L.A. Opens 8 p.m. today. $68 to $93. (213) 365-3500.

* Runs 8 p.m. Wednesdays to Saturdays, 3 p.m. Sundays; ends May 14.