Performing arts

“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. NW, 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. Through Sept. 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. Through Sept. 30. $15-$20. Weird Sisters Theatre Project at the 7 Stages Back Stage Theatre, 1105 Euclid Ave. NE, Atlanta. theweirdsisters.org.

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

“Be Here Now.” Cynthia Barrett (“Stranger Things”) plays Bari, a woman in a perpetual funk, miserably returning to the town she abandoned years ago. Through Oct. 21. $20-$50. Aurora Theatre, 128 E. Pike St., Lawrenceville. 678-226-6222, auroratheatre.com.

“Nomad Motel.” Through Oct. 21. $25$35. Horizon Theatre, 1083 Austin Ave. NE, Atlanta. 404-584-7450, horizontheatre.com.

“A Red Plaid Shirt.” Through Oct. 14. $15-$33. Stage Door Players at North DeKalb Cultural Arts Center, 5339 Chamblee-Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody. 770-396-1726, stagedoorplayers.net. “Waiting for Godot.” 7 Stages cofounder Del Hamilton (who retired as artistic director in 2012) and Don Finney reprise their roles from its 1992 production of the Samuel Beckett play. Through Oct. 14. 7 Stages Theatre, 1105 Euclid Ave. NE, Atlanta. 404-523-7647, 7stages.org.

“Nell Gwynn.” The true story of the celebrated 17th-century English actress (and royal mistress). Through Oct. 21. Synchronicity Theatre, 1545 Peachtree St. (in the Peachtree Pointe complex), Atlanta. 404-484-8636, synchrotheatre.com.

“Nina Simone: Four Women.” A musical revue. Through Oct. 21. True Colors Theatre Company at the Southwest Arts Center, 915 New Hope Road, Atlanta. 1-877-725-8849, truecolorstheatre.org.

“Nick’s Flamingo Grill.” Local playwright and composer Phillip DePoy’s post-World War II jazz musical. Through Oct. 28. Alliance Theatre Company’s studio space, Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404733-5000, alliancetheatre.org. Atlanta GrandSLAM. The Moth presents the inaugural edition of this battle of wits and words. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2. $25. Center Stage, 1374 W. Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. centerstage-atlanta.com Rickey Smiley. 8 p.m. Oct. 6. $40-$80. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. www.cobbenergycentre.com.