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Absolutely Fabulous The live-stage version of the hit British sitcom, Absolutely Fabulous: Season Two. Through June 27. Exit Theatre, 156

Eddy St., S.F. www.theexit.org.

The Addams Family Palo Alto Players present Marshall Brickman, Rick Elice and Andrew Lippa’s musical adaptation of the sitcom. Ends next Sun. $16-$45. Lucy Stern Theater, 1305 Middlefiel­d Rd., Palo Alto. (650) 329-0891. www.paplayers.org.

The Amen Corner Alter Theater presents James Baldwin’s story about a Harlem preacher’s struggles to raise her son when her jazz musician husband reappears. Ends next Sun. $15-$40. Fourth Street Storefront, San Rafael. Contact box office for location details. (415) 4542787. www.altertheat­er.org. And It All Went to Hell: An Improvised Comedy What happens when good people make bad choices. Ends Sat. $20. 533 Sutter St., S.F. www.un-scripted.com. BATS Improv: Improvised Shakespear­e A play in the style of Shakespear­e based on a title chosen by the audience. 8 p.m. Saturdays through May 30. $17-$20. Bayfront Theater, B350 Fort Mason Center, S.F. (415) 474-6776. www.improv.org.

Best of Playground A selection of short plays by new Bay Area writers. May 7-24. $25$55. Thick House, 1695 18th St., S.F. (415) 992-6677. playground-sf-org/bestof.

Big City Improv Comedy. $15. Ongoing. Shelton Theater, 533 Sutter St., S.F. (510) 595-5597. www.bigcityimp­rov.com.

Birds of a Feather Pear Avenue Theatre presents Part 3 of Paul Braverman’s trilogy featuring gin-soaked private eye Frankie Payne. Through May 24. $10-$35. 1220 Pear Ave., Unit K, Mountain View. (650) 254-1148. www.thepear.org. Black Virgins Are Not For

Hipsters Echo Brown’s humorous solo show, a love story and a startling snapshot of 21st century American culture. Through June 6. $15-$100. The Marsh San Francisco, 1062 Valencia St., S.F. (415) 2823055. www.themarsh.org.

Cops and Robbers The Marsh presents Jinho “The Piper” Ferreira’s solo show about the lines between right and wrong. Through May 22. $20-$100. The Marsh S.F. Studio Theater, 1062 Valencia St., S.F. (415) 282-3055. www.themarsh.org.

Curtains Hillbarn Theatre presents Robert Holmes’ comedic whodunit with music by John Kander and Fred Ebb. May 7-31. 1285 E. Hillsdale Blvd., Foster City. (650) 3496411. www.hillbarnth­eatre.org. Danny and the Deep Blue

Sea John Patrick Shanley’s drama about two of society’s rejects who meet casually in a dive bar. . Ends today. $30. Phoenix Theatre, 414 Mason ST., S.F. (925) 788-6333. www.eventbrite.com/e/danny-and-the -deep-blue-sea-by-john-pat rick-shanley-tickets-150515 12479.

Dinner Detective Murdermyst­ery dinner show with audience participat­ion. Ongoing. $74.95. Hyatt Fisherman’s Wharf, 555 North Point St., S.F. (877) 252-9307. www.the dinnerdete­ctive.com.

Don’t Dress for Dinner Comedy by Marc Camoletti. Ends Sat. $18-$20. Historic BDES Hall, 140 W J St, Benicia. (707) 746-1269. www.beniciaold­towntheatr­egroup.com.

Drop Dead Crystal Springs Players present Billy Van Zandt and Jane Milmore’s murder-mystery-within-amurder-mystery play. Ends Sat. $18-$20. Crystal Springs Theatre, 2145 Bunker Hill Drive, San Mateo. (650) 345-2381. www.csumchurch.com.

EndGames Improv 8 and 10 p.m. Thurs., 10 p.m. Fri. Ongoing. Free-$10. Stage Werx Theater, 446 Valencia St., S.F. (415) 627-8147. www.end gamesimpro­v.com.

Femme Fatale Shotgun Cabaret presents a multimdeia comedy about the art of seduction featuring dance theater artist Marie Walburg Plouviez. 8 p.m. Fri. and Sat. $20. Ashby Stage, 1901 Ashby Ave., Berkeley. (510) 8416500. www.shotgunpla­yers.org.

Fiddler on the Roof Pacific Coast Repertory Theatre presents the classic musical set in 1905 Russia. Ends today. $17-$38. Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton. (925) 931-4848. www. firehousea­rts.org.

Foodies! Musical revue about food. Ongoing. $30-$34. Shelton Theater, 533 Sutter St., S.F. (800) 838-3006. www.foodiesthe­musical.com.

Fool La La! Clown Unique Derique brings his show to the Marsh. Through May 31. $15$100. The Marsh, 1062 Valencia St., S.F. (415) 282-3055. www.the marsh.org.

Glengarry Glen Ross Theatre

Firstplay David Mamet’s play about real estate salesmen. Through May 24. $10-$30. Live Oak Theater, 1301 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley. (510) 981-8150. www.theatrefir­st.com.

H20 Aluminous Theatre presents Jane Martin’s story of a drifter who catapults to movie stardom. Through May 17. $15-$25. Flight Deck, 1540 Broadway, Oakland. www. aluminous.org.

Hairspray Berkeley Playhouse presents the hit musical stage adaptation of John Waters’ film. Through May 17. $23-$60. Berkeley Playhouse, 2640 College Ave., Berkeley. (510) 845-8542. www.berkeleypl­ayhouse.org.

Hey, Hey, LBJ! The Marsh Discovery Series presents David Kleinberg’s solo work about his year as an Army combat correspond­ent in Vietnam. Ends today. $20$100. The Marsh, 1062 Valencia St., S.F. (4150 2823055. www.themarsh.org. Honor Him Who Honors Everybody: George Washington’s Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior First Person Singular and Headquarte­rs present a series of intimate and immersive dramatic production­s. 8 p.m. Ends today. $32. 2302 Roosavelt Ave., Berkeley. www.1stpersons­ingular.com.

Hookman Encore Theatre Company presents the world premieire of Lauren Yee’s story of a college student who loses her best friend to a hookhanded serial killer. Wed.-May 30. $20-$30. Z Below, 470 Florida St., S.F. http://encore theatresf.org. Hysterical Historical San Francisco Kurt Weitzmann comedy. 7 p.m. Sundays. Ongoing. $20. Our Little Comedy Club Theater, 287 Ellis St., S.F. (415) 646-0776. www. comedyonth­esquare.com.

Into the Woods S.F. State

presentstw­ist on fairytales.Stephen Sondheim’sEnds next Sun. Creative $10-$15.Arts Building,Little Theatre,1600 Holloway 338-2467. Ave., http://lca.sfsu.edu/S.F. (415) events.

Isfahan Blues Torange Yeghiazari­an’s story about an unlikely friendship between an American jazz musician and an Iranian actress. Through May 24. $34. Buriel Clay theatre, 762 Fultron St., S.F. www. african-american shakes.org.

Last of the Red Hot Lovers Northside Theatre presents Neil Simon’s comedy. Ends next Sun. $17-$22. Olinder Theatre, 848 East William St., San Jose. (408) 288-7820. www.northsidet­heatre.com.

Listen to your Mother Brava Theater presents a series of readings with a motherhood theme. 7:30 p.m. Sat. $26. Brave Theater Center, 2781 24th St., S.F. (415) 641-7657. www.brava.org.

Magic at the Rex Magic and comedy. 8 p.m. Saturdays. $25. Hotel Rex, 562 Sutter St., S.F. (415) 895-0090. www. magicatthe­rex.com.

Melancholy, A Comedy The Marsh presents Sara Felder’s solo show about queer love, mental health and Abraham Lincoln. Sat.-June 28. $15$100. The Marsh SF Studio Theater, 1062 Valencia St., S.F. (415) 282-3055. www.the marsh.org.

Mount Misery Cutting Ball Theater presents Andrew Saito’s world premiere look at the United States’ inconsiste­nt progress on issues of power and race through the colliding histories of two prominent American figures on one shared tract of land. Fri.-June 7. $10-$50. EXIT on Taylor, 277 Taylor St., S.F. (415) 525-1205. www.cuttingbal­l.com.

Nunsense the Mega Musical All the fun of the original musical “Nunsense” has been super-sized in this sequel

featuringp­lus five newthe originalma­le and nuns, female characters. Ends today. Sonoma Community Center, 276 E. Napa St., Sonoma. www. sonomaarts­live.org.

Of Mice and Men Role Players Ensemble presents John Steinbeck’s story directed by Eric Fraisher Hayes. Ends today. $20-$28. Village Theatre, 233 Front St., Danville. (925) 314-3400. www.roleplayer­sensemble.com. Oh No There’s Men on the Land Karen Ripley’s new show. Through May 30. $15$100. The Marsh Berkeley Cabaret, 2120 Allston Way, Berkeley. www.themarsh.org.

Ondine We Players present a production of Jean Giraudoux’s “Ondine” at Sutro Baths. Through June 7. $35$80. Sutro Baths and Sutro Heights Park, 680 Point Lobos Ave., S.F. www.weplayers.org.

The Oregon Trail Impact Theatre presents Bekah Brunstette­r’s new play in which a computer game set in the 1800s reveals a surprising amount about modern life. Through June 7. $10-$25. La Val1s Subterrane­an, 1834

Euclid Ave., Berkeley. (510) 224-5744. www.impactthea­tre.com.

Photograph 51 Masquers Playhouse presents Anna Ziegler’s portrait of the life and work of scientist Rosalind Franklin. 2 p.m. Today. $10. 105 Park Place, Point Richmond. (510) 232-4031. www. masquers.org.

Rise The world premiere of Scott Barry’s solo comedy show in which one man tries to regain his lost mojo and finally find love. 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through May 23. $15-$20. Exit Theatre, 156 Eddy St., S.F. www.risethepla­y.com.

Secret Improv Society Comedy improv. Ongoing. $15. Shelton Theater, 533 Sutter St., S.F. (415) 699-8744. www.improvsoci­ety.com.

S.F. Magic on the Bay Peter Morrison’s family-friendly comedy with illusions. Ongoing. $19-$35. Aquarium of the Bay, Embarcader­o at Beach Street, S.F. (415) 623-5300. www.aquariumof­thebay.org.

S.F. Magic Parlor Stories and

conjuring. Ongoing. $40. Chancellor Hotel Union Square, 433 Powell St. S.F. www.sfmagicpar­lor.com. The Star Without a Name Dragon Theatre presents Ana-Catrina Buchser’s adaption of Mihail Sebastian’s story of a 12-hour love affair in a sleepy village in 1942. Ends today. $22. Dragon Theatre, 2120 Broadway, Redwood City. (650) 493-2006. www.dragonprod­uctions.net. Stereotypo: Rants and Rumblings at the DMV The Marsh presents Don Reed’s look at the prejudgmen­ts we make on race, gender and class. Ends Sat. $20-$100. The Marsh, 1062 Valencia, S.F. (415) 282-3055. www.the marsh.org. Trailer Park Gods FaultLine Theater presents Nayia Kuvetakis’ reimaginin­g of Persephone and Hades set in a trailer park. Through May 16. $15$20. PianoFight, 144 Taylor St., S.F. www.faultlinet­heater.com. Violet Tabard Theatre Company presents Brian Crawley and Jeanine Tesori’s musical based on “The Ugliest Pilgrim” by Doris Betts. Ends today. $15-$38. Theatre on San Pedro Square, 29 North San Pedro Str., San Jose. www. tabardthea­tre.org. Where’s Charlie 42nd Street Moon presents Frank Loesser’s musical adaptation of “Charley’s Aunt.” Through May 16. Eureka Theatre, 215 Jackson St., S.F. (415) 255-8207. www.42ndstmoon.org. Whoa-Man! A Musical Enter the lives of 4 women living in present day, each one searching for love via online dating mishaps and grappling with sexuality, power, body image and self-worth. Through May 30. $20. Shelton Theater, 533 Sutter St., S.F. http://fous. eventbrite.com. Witness for the Prosecutio­n Drama based upon one of best-selling crime writer Agatha Christie’s short stories. Through May 17. $26. Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, 50 Mark West Springs Road, Santa Rosa. www.northbayst­ageco.org. Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Los Altos Stage Company presents Edward Albee’s classic tale of marital strife. Ends today. $18-$36. Bus Barn Theater, 97 Hillview Ave., Los Altos. www.los altosstage.org.

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