“1222 Oceanfront: A Black Family Christmas”:

New Village Arts Theatre presents the world premiere of San Diego playwright Dea Hurston’s holiday musical, which was created and devised by Hurston and Frankie AliceaFord, Kevin “Blax” Burroughs and Milena (Sellers) Phillips, with music by John-Mark McGaha and lyrics by Phillips. It’s the story of widowed family matriarch Dorothy Black hosting a Christmas Eve celebration with her adult children when some unexpected family drama erupts. Previews at 8 tonight, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday and 8 p.m. Thursday. Opens Nov. 27 and runs through Dec. 26. 2787 State St., Carlsbad. $28-$52. (760) 433-3245. newvillagearts.org

“For Whom the Southern Belle Tolls”: The Roustabouts Theatre presents a program of four comedic one-acts by Christopher Durang. They include a parody of Tennessee Williams’ “The Glass Menagerie” and a mixed-up tale on theatrical history. Opens tonight and runs through Dec. 4. Showtimes, 8 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. The Roustabouts at Moxie Theatre, 6663 El Cajon Blvd.,

San Diego. $32-$40. Call (619) 568-5800. theroustabouts.org/southernbelle.

“Second City: She the People”: San Diego Repertory Theatre presents this all-new sketch show written and directed by and starring the women of the Chicago-born improv comedy troupe. It’s a humorous look at life for a woman in America today. Performances are at 7 p.m. Sundays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Lyceum Theatre, 79 Horton Plaza, San Diego. $25-$91. (619) 544-1000. sdrep.org.

Note to ticket-buyers: All San Diego County theaters have strict COVID protocols in place that include vaccine and mask requirements. For individual theater policies, visit their websites.