Performing arts

“The Book of Will.” Shakespeare’s legacy depends on a group of friends who scramble to keep the Bard’s true words from fading into obscurity following his death. A play by Lauren Gunderson. Through Sept. 9. $20.50$45. Theatrical Outfit, Balzer Theater at Herren’s, 84 Luckie St. N.W., Atlanta. www.theatricaloutfit.org.

“A Doll’s House, Part 2.” At the end of Ibsen’s “A Doll’s House,” Nora leaves her husband — a real shocker when the play appeared in 1879. In Lucas Hnath’s 2017 sequel, Nora (played by Tess Malis Kincaid in Atlanta’s first production of the show) returns 15 years later with a final request for the husband she abandoned. Through Sept. 30. Actor’s Express (at King Plow Arts Center), 887 W. Marietta St. N.W., Atlanta. 404-6077469, actors-express.com.

“A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” The Tony-winning Alliance Theatre begins its 50th anniversary season with an outdoor presentation of Shakespeare’s comedy. Through Oct. 21. $19.18-$69.18. Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta. 404-733-5000, alliancetheatre.org.

“The Seagull.” A new rendition of Anton Chekhov’s classic. Through Sept. 30. $30-$55. Serenbe Playhouse, Chattahoochee Hills. 770-463-1110, serenbeplayhouse.com. “Lawrenceburg.” Through Oct. 13. $17.50-$32.50. Dad’s Garage, 569 Ezzard St., Atlanta. 404-523-3141, dadsgarage.com.

“9 to 5.” Georgia Ensemble Theatre opens its season with the musical version of the hit film. Sept. 13-30. $33-$46. Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell. 770-641-1260, get.org.

“The Electric Baby.” A tragic car accident connects several fractured souls. Sept. 14-30. $15-$20. Weird Sisters Theatre Project at the 7 Stages Back Stage Theatre, 1105 Euclid Ave. NE, Atlanta. theweirdsisters.org.

“42nd Street.” The inaugural season of Atlanta’s newest theater company opens with this musical starring Tonywinning Marietta native Shuler Hensley. Sept. 14-23. City Springs Theatre at the Byers Theatre, Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center, 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs. 404-477-4365, cityspringstheatre.com.

“Henry IV, Parts I and II.” Atlanta Shakespeare Company presents these two Shakespeare histories in repertory. Sept. 15-Oct. 21. $15-$42. Shakespeare Tavern Playhouse, 499 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-874-5299, shakespearetavern.com.