It was exciting to see “Damn Yankees” at Arena Stage on the heels of a dramatic seven-game World Series. But the show would have been just as exhilarating even without that. Dynamically directed and choreographed by Sergio Trujillo with a vibrant cast, this refreshed version of the musical hits it out of the theatrical ballpark. Adapted by Will Power and Doug Wright, with additional lyrics by Lynn Ahrens, the essential Faustian-bargain story and characters remain the same as

American playwright and choreographer Larissa FastHorse has added magic fairy dust to the “Peter Pan” musical in its recent Broadway...