Created by Broadway veterans Marshall Haggins and Noah Brody and produced by Charleston-native Brad Moranz, this world premiere musical from Pure Theatre focuses on Dr. Samantha Williams, a “brilliant yet insecure” ornithologist who teams up with an unusual group of scientists to explore theories of evolution and love within the jungles of Papua New Guinea. Cannon Street Arts Center, 134 Cannon St. Wednesday-Friday. 7:30pm; Saturday, 3 & 7:30pm. $53-$47. (843)723-4444, www.puretheatre.org