The theater year that is drawing to a close was full of confusion — and contradictions: Do I still wear a mask? Will the people seated behind me wear masks? Do hit shows sell the way they did before the pandemic? Can theater pick up artfully where it left off? Is the clamor for a more diverse and equitable world of the stage being adequately addressed? So in many respects, 2022 was a transitional year. But in one, it was a traditional year, with a lot of splendid work to point out. Here are my reflections on the best of 2022.