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Anthony & Cleopatra Silicon Valley Shakespeare presents Shakespeare’s tragedy directed by Larry Barrott. Through Aug. 28. $10-$100. Sanborn-Skyline County Park, 16055 Sanborn Rd., Saragoga. (408) 8674040. www.svshakespeare.org. Big City Improv Comedy. $15. Ongoing. Shelton Theater, 533 Sutter St., S.F. (510) 595-5597. www.bigcityimprov.com. Breaking the Code — The Alan Turing Story Theatre Rhinoceros presents Hugh Whitemore’s story of the gifted scientist whose work was overshadowed and life was shortened by persecution of his sexual orientation. Through Aug. 29. $5-$20. Eureka Theatre, 215 Jackson St., S.F. www.therhino.org. The Brothers Size Ubuntu Theater Project presents Tarell Alvin McCraney’s drama about about two brothers’ struggle for freedom, figuretiavely and literally. Through Aug. 22. $15-$35. Dana Meyer Auto Care, 660 San Pablo Ave., Albany. (510) 6461126. www.ubuntutheaterproject.com. Charlotte’s Web Marin Theatre Company’s Family Series presents Joseph Robinette’s adaption of the E.B. White classic novel. Ends next Sun. $18-$22. 397 Miller Ave., Mill Valley. (415) 388-5208. marintheatre.org. Club Inferno Thrillpeddlers presents a music- and humor-filled tale of divas in hell. Through Sept. 12. $30$35. Hypnodrome, 575 10th St., S.F. (415) 377-4202. http://hypnodrome.org. Company San Francisco Playhouse presents Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s classic musical studying relationships. Through Sept. 12. $20-$120. 450 Post St., S.F. (415) 677-9596. www.sfplayhouse.org. The Day the Crayons Quit, the Musical Bay Area Children’s Theatre presents a musical stage adaptation of Drew Daywalt’s book about a creative boy who comes into conflict with his art supplies. Through Aug. 23. $18-$22. Children’s Creativity Museum Theater, 221 4th St., S.F. (510) 296-4433. bactheatre.org Demetrius Unbound Bare Flag Theatre Company unleashes a bevy of veteran actors in Soren Oliver’s take on “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Directed by Cliff Mayotte. Through Aug. 22. $10-$40. Live Oak Theatre, 1301 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley. (510) 236-1978. www.bareflagtheatre.com. Dinner Detective Murder-mystery dinner show with audience participation. Ongoing. $74.95. Hyatt Fisherman’s Wharf, 555 North Point St., S.F. (877) 252-9307. www.thedinnerdetective.com. Disclosure Those Women Productions present the world premiere of Carol S. Lashof’s drama exploring desire and boundaries. Tues.-Aug. 29. $20-$25. PianoFight, 144 Taylor St., S.F. www.thosewomenproductions.com. Don Quixote Marin Shakespeare presents the U.S. premiere of Peter Anderson and Colin Heath’s madcap adaptation of the classic tale. Through Aug. 30. $10-$35. Forest Meadows Amphitheatre, Dominican University, 890 Belle Ave., San Rafael. (415) 499-4488. www.marinshakespeare.org/pages/ticketorder.php. Eat the Runt Altarena Playhouse presents Avery Crozier’s humorous take on office politics and the art of the job interview. Fri.-Sept. 13. $23$26. Altarena Playhouse, 1409 High St., Alameda. (510) 523-1553. www.altarena.org. 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. Foodies! Musical revue about food. Ongoing. $30-$34. Shelton Theater, 533 Sutter St., S.F. (800) 838-3006. www.foodiesthemusical.com. A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum Foothill Music Theatre presents Stephen Sondheim’s farce centered on a Roman slave trying to earn his freedom. Ends today. $10-$32. Smithwick Theatre, Foothill College, 12345 El Monte Rd., Los Altos Hills. (650) 949-7360. www.foothillmusicals.com. Glengarry Glen Ross Shelton Theater presents David Mamet’s acclaimed dark comedy about real estate salesmen. Through Aug. 29. $25-$50. 533 Sutter St., S.F. (415)
883-9100. www.shelton theater.org. Grounded Ubuntu Theater Project presents George Brant’s one-woman show following one remarkable woman as she discovers the complex and radical consequences of modern-day American warfare. Thurs.-Sat. $15-$35. Oakland Aviation Museum, 8252 Earhart Rd., Oakland. (510) 646-1126. www.ubuntutheaterproject.com. Hay Fever Standord Repertory Theater presents Noel Coward’s witty look at the self-dramatization of family life and love. Ends today. $15-$25. Pigott Theater, Memorial Auditorium, Stanford University. stanfordreptheater.com. 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. Improvised Tennessee Williams BATS Improv presents an evening-length improvised play in the style of Williams. 8 p.m. Fri. and Sat. $17-$20. Bayfront Theater, Building B, Fort Mason, S.F. (415) 474-6776. www.improv.org. King of the Monsters vs. Altair, Queen of Outer Space! San Leandro Players present the world premiere prequel to the “Earth Vs. Altair, Queen of Outer Space” trilogy. Ends next Sun. $15$20. San Leandro Museum/ Auditorium, 320 West Estudillo Ave., San Leandro. (510) 895-2573. www.slplayers.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. Oasis Follies Oasis Nightclub presents an evening of cabaret starring Holotta Tymes, Comedy Star of the World Famous Finocchios. Wednesdays through Sept. 2. $20. 298 11th St., S.F. (415) 7953180. www.sf oasis.com. Oh No, There’s Men on the Land The Marsh presents Karen Ripley’s new solo comedy reflecting on her own mishaps, adventures and self-discovery in ‘70s Berkeley. Sat.-Oct. 3. $15-$100. March Berkeley Cabaret, 2120 Allston Way, Berkeley. (415) 2823055. www.themarsh.org. 123 S.F. Playhouse Sandbox Series presents the world premiere of Lila Rose Kaplan’s story following the lives of three sisters after their radical parents are imprisoned for domestic terrorism. Through Sept. 5. $10 and up. Ties Theatre, 533 Sutter St., S.F. (415) 677-9596. www.sfplayhouse.org. PHILIA Fish Songs Live! presents Evangeline Crittenden and Nick Rattray’s electronic fairytale musical based on the short story by Bay Area author Traci Chee. Through Aug. 29. $20. Phoenix Theatre, 414 Mason St., S.F. www.eventbrite.com/e/philiatickets-17680967249. Pirates of Penzance Ross Valley Players present the swashbuckling Gilbert and Sullivan classic. Ends next Sun. $17-$33. The Barn Theatre, 30 Sir Francis Drake Blvd., Ross. (415) 456-9555 ext. 3. www.rossvalleyplayers.com. The Producers Woodminster Summer Musicals presents the Broadway hit based on Mel Brooks’ film about a producer and his accountant trying to produce the worst musical in history. Ends next Sun. $28-$29. Woodminster Amphitheatre, Joaquin Miller Park, 3300 Joaquin Miller Rd., Oakland. (510) 531-9597. www.woodminster.com. Project Ahab; or, Eye of the Whale Central Works presents the world premiere of Gary Graves’ alternate take on “Moby-Dick” in which the captain strives to protect whales from whalers. Through Aug. 23. $15-$28. Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant Ave., Berkeley. (800) 838-3006. centralworks.org. Romeo and Juliet Shakespeare in the Park presents Shakespeare’s classic tragedy. 7:30 p.m. Saturdays and 4 p.m. Sundays through Aug. 23. Free. Sequoia High School, 1201 Brewster Ave., Redwood City. Various locations through Sept. 27. (415) 558-0888. www.sfshakes.org. Salome, Dance for Me New Conservatory Theatre presents the world premiere of Trixxie Carr’s one-woman rock musical adaptation of the infamous biblical tale. Through Aug. 29. $20-$25. NCTC Theater 3, 25 Van Ness Ave., S.F. (415) 861-8972. nctcsf.org. Shrek the Musical A familyfriendly musical stage adapation of the hit film. Today and Fri.-next Sun. $15-$35. Throckmorton Theatre, 142 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley. (415) 383-9600. www.throckmortontheatre.org. 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. Shakespeare in Hollywood Silicon Valley Shakespeare presents Ken Ludwig’s comedy about the chaos that ensues when Oberon and Puck magically materialize on the set of a 1934 film Holl’ywood set of “A M’idsummer Night's Dream.” Through Aug. 30. $10-$100. SanbornSkyline County Park, 16055 Sanborn Rd., Saratoga. (408) 867-4040. www.svshakespeare.org.
Stereotypo: Rants and Rumblings at the DMV The Marsh presents Don Reed’s look at judgments we make on race, gender and class. Through Aug. 22. $20-$100. The Marsh Berkeley, 2120 Allston Way, Berkeley. (415) 282-3055. www.themarsh.org.
TheatreWorks New Works Festival TheatreWorks presents a festival of new works for theater featuring performances, staged readings, panel discussions and more. See website for schedule. Ends next Sun. $19 single event tickets; $49-$65 festival pass. Lucie Stern Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto. (650) 463-1960. theatreworks.org.
Two Trains Running MultiEthnic Theatre Company presents August Wilson’s drama about the regulars at a restaurant trying to fight against the urban renewal that would impact the restaurant and local African American community. Fri.-Aug. 29. $30-$35; $20 opening week. Gough Street Playhouse, 1622 Gough St., S.F. www.wehavemet.org.
Where’s Jack? San Francisco Dungeon presents a journey through San Francisco’s murky past brought alive in 60 minutes of scary fun. Through Sept. 6. $16-$26. 145 Jefferson St., S.F. http://sanfrancisco.the dungeons.com.