‘SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER, THE MUSICAL’
Moonlight Stage Productions presents the San Diego premiere of this 1998 musical inspired by the 1977 John Travolta film about an Italian American paint store clerk who lives for his weekend nights at the local disco. 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays. Through Sept. 30. Moonlight Amphitheatre, Brengle Terrace Park, 1250 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista. $18-$63. (760) 724-2110, moonlightstage.com “Dragon Mama”: Diversionary Theatre presents Seattle actor-playwright Sara Porkalob in her solo musical about her mother’s queer awakening story. Opens Saturday and runs through Oct. 15. Showtimes 7 p.m. Thursdays; 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 2 p.m. Sundays. Diversionary Theatre, 4545 Park Blvd., University Heights. $20-$65. (619) 220-0097, diversionary.org
“Mugre”: OnStage Playhouse presents the final weekend of Salomón Maya’s play about three Latino men from different generations whose lives intersect while working at a South San Diego car wash. 8 p.m. today and Saturday; 5 p.m. Sunday. 291 Third Ave., Chula Vista. $20 suggested donation. (619) 422-7787, onstageplayhouse.org
“The Angel Next Door”: North Coast Repertory Theatre presents the world premiere of Paul Slade Smith’s comedy about a group of actors scheming to cover up a supposed indiscretion. 7 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays; 8 p.m. Fridays; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays; 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays. Extended through Oct. 8. 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach. $49-$74. (858) 481-1055, northcoastrep.org
“Evita”: Cygnet Theatre presents the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical about the life story of Argentine first lady Eva Peron. 7 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays; 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Through Oct. 1. Cygnet Theatre, 4040 Twiggs St., Old Town State Historic Park. $37 and up. (619) 337-1525, cygnettheatre.com “The Untitled Unauthorized Hunter
S. Thompson Musical”: La Jolla Playhouse presents the world premiere of this Joe Iconis musical about the legendary and late gonzo journalist. 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; 8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays; 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays. Through Oct. 8. Sheila and Hughes Potiker Theatre, 2910 La Jolla Village Drive, UC San Diego. $25-$95. (858) 550-1010, lajollaplayhouse.org
“Cabaret”: The Old Globe presents Josh Rhodes’ production of the 1966 Kander & Ebb musical about the workers in a Berlin nightclub as the Nazis rise to power in 1931. 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays; 8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays; 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays. Extended through Oct. 15. Old Globe Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park. $52 and up. (619) 234-5623, theoldglobe.org