L.A. theater openings, April 10-17: ‘The SuperHero and His Charming Wife’ and more

This week: Two takes on Shakespeare’s “Othello,” a Trojan War tale reimagined, and a superhero who may not be so super after all.

The Cause, My Soul Othello woos Desdemona in writer-director Ted Lange’s prequel to Shakespeare’s tragedy of the Moor of Venice. The Odyssey Theatre, 2055 S. Sepulveda, West L.A. Sun., next Sun., 2 p.m.; Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; ends May 1. $25. (310) 477-2055.

Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles Veteran group performs Fab Four favorites. Segerstrom Hall, Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Mon., 7:30 p.m. $39 and up. (714) 556-2787.

Kinky Boots Tony-winning musical, with songs by Cyndi Lauper and book by Harvey Fierstein, about the owner of a failing shoe factory and the drag queen who helps turns his business around; for ages 10 and up; children under 5 not admitted. Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. Wed.-Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 2 and 8 p.m.; next Sun., 1 and 6:30 p.m.; ends April 24. $29 and up. (800) 982-2787.

Misalliance Staged reading of George Bernard Shaw’s drama about courtship, marriage, etc. A Noise Within, 3352 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena. Wed., 7 p.m. Free. (626) 356-3100.

Stage Kiss Sarah Ruhl’s backstage comedy about two former lovers who are cast as former lovers in a play within the play; Bart DeLorenzo directs. Geffen Playhouse, Gil Cates Theater, 10866 Le Conte Ave., Westwood. Wed.-Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 3 and 8 p.m.; next Sun., 2 and 7 p.m.; ends May 15. $32-$76. (310) 208-5454.

As You Like It L.A. Theatre Works records Shakespeare’s comedy for their radio program; with Stacy Keach. James Bridges Theater, UCLA, 235 Charles E. Young Drive, Westwood. Thu.-Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 3 and 8 p.m.; next Sun., 4 p.m.; ends April 17. $15-$60; discounts available. (310) 827-0889.

Constellations Love and theoretical physics converge in Nick Payne’s romantic tale. The Old Globe, San Diego, 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego. Thu.-Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 2 and 8 p.m.; next Sun., 2 and 7 p.m.; ends May 8. $29 and up. (619) 234-5623.

The Devil’s Bride Theatre Unleashed presents Joan Silsby’s follow-up to Shakespeare’s romantic comedy “Much Ado About Nothing.” The Belfry Stage, Upstairs at the Crown, 11031 Camarillo St., North Hollywood. Thu.-Fri., 8 p.m.; ends May 21. $20. (818) 849-4039.

A Gulag Mouse Sacred Fools Theatre stages the L.A. premiere of Arthur M. Jolly’s thriller set in a women’s prison in Siberia. The Lillian Theatre, 1076 N. Lillian Way, Hollywood. Thu.-Sat., 8 p.m.; ends May 21. $25. (310) 281-8337.

Phrazzled Phinneas Kiyomura’s new comedy about aspiring writers in Hollywood. Theatre of NOTE, 1517 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood. Thu.-Sat., 8 p.m.; next Sun. 7 p.m.; ends May 21. $20, $25. (323) 856-8611.

The Archer from Malis Griot Theatre employs nontraditional casting in its dystopian take on Sophocles’ Trojan War tale “Philoctetes.” The Getty Villa, 17985 Pacific Coast Highway, Pacific Palisades. Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 3 and 8 p.m.; next Sun., 3 p.m.; ends April 17; also at the Lounge Theater, April 29-May 22. $7. (310) 440-7300.

Bad Jews Ensemble Theatre Company stages Joshua Harmon’s comedy about faith and family. The New Vic, 33 W. Victoria St., Santa Barbara. Sat., 8 p.m.; next Sun., 2 and 7 p.m.; ends May 1. $35-$65; discounts available. (805) 965-5400.

Fade to Connie: The Roxy Files Drag artist John Cantwell salutes the rock band Roxy Music in this new multimedia show. Cavern Club Theater, 1920 Hyperion Ave., L.A. Fri.-Sat., 9 p.m.; next Sun., 7 p.m.; ends April 24. $20, $25. (800) 838-3006.

4000 Miles Amy Herzog’s comedy about a twentysomething and his 91-year-old grandmother. Santa Paula Theater Center, 125 S. 7th St., Santa Paula. Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; next Sun., 2:30 p.m.; ends May 22. $18, $20. (805) 525-4645.

In the Heights Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Tony-winning musical about a Dominican-American neighborhood in NYC. Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, 3050 Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley. Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; next Sun., 2 p.m.; ends May 22. $18-$24. (805) 583-7900.

It’s Just Sex Three married couples spend a wild evening together in Jeff Gould’s comedy; for mature audiences only. Secret Rose Theatre, 11246 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood. Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 7 p.m.; ends June 5. $20-$39.95. (818) 762-2272.

Martin Short The Emmy and Tony winner (“SNL,” “SCTV”) joins Pacific Symphony for an evening of comedy, song and dance. Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m. $35-$165. (714) 755-5799.

Next Thing You Know West Coast premiere of this musical about young New Yorkers coming to terms with adulthood. Chromolume Theatre at the Attic, 5429 W. Washington Blvd., L.A. Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; next Sun., 2 p.m.; ends May 1. $28. (323) 510-2688.

Othello/Desdemona World premiere of Charles Duncombe’s reimagining of Shakespeare’s tragedy of the Moor of Venice. City Garage, Bergamot Station, 2525 Michigan Ave., Santa Monica. Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; next Sun., 3 p.m.; ends May 29. $20, $25; pay what you can on Sundays, at the door only. (310) 453-9939.

The SuperHero and His Charming Wife Physical-theatre ensemble Not Man Apart stages Aaron Hendry’s fable about a superhero whose personal life starts to unravel. Highways Performance Space, 1651 18th St., Santa Monica. Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; ends May 15. $20, $30. (310) 315-1459.

2wenty 7even: Janis, Jimi & The Doors Musical salute to the 1960s rock legends. El Portal Theatre, 5269 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 3 and 8 p.m.; next Sun., 3 p.m.; ends April 17. $44, $49. (818) 508-4200.

The Box Brothers Netherlands-based troupe Percossa presents this family-friendly musical fable; for ages four and up. The Broad Stage, 1310 11th St., Santa Monica. Sat., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. $20-$30. (310) 434-3200.

Broadway, Here We Come Pacific Chorale’s John Alexander Singers celebrate classic musicals in this cabaret-style show. Samueli Theater, Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Sat., 8 p.m.; next Sun., 5:30 p.m. $29 and up. (714) 662-2345.

The End Times A life-long member of a religious cult begins to question his own beliefs in Jesse Mu-En Shao’s new drama. Skylight Theatre, 1816 1/2 N. Vermont Ave., Los Feliz. Sat., 8:30 p.m.; next Sun., 3 p.m.; ends May 15. $15-$34. (213) 761-7061.

eXtras A film crew shoots a movie on the California-Mexico border in the U.S. premiere of Sabina Berman’s reworking of Marie Jones’ two-person comedy “Stones in His Pockets”; Bruno and Odiseo Bichir star; in English with some Spanglish (performed in Spanish April 19, May 1). Rubicon Theatre Company, 1006 E. Main St., Ventura. Sat., 7 p.m.; next Sun., 2 p.m.; ends May 1. $25-$54; opening night only, $150. (805) 667-2900.

Fighting Shadows Richard Cabral’s new autobiographical solo show-with-music about escaping gang life with the help of Father Greg Boyle’s Homeboy Industries. The Rosenthal Theatre at Inner City Arts, 720 Kohler St., L.A. Sat., 8 p.m.; next Sun., 3 and 6 p.m.; ends May 8. $35; opening night, $60. (800) 838-3006.

The Full Monty 3-D Theatricals stages the hit musical, based on the 1997 film, about six unemployed Buffalo steelworkers preparing to bare all in a strip show at a local nightclub. Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, 1935 E. Manhattan Beach Blvd., Redondo Beach. Sat., 8 p.m.; next Sun., 2 p.m.; ends April 17; also in Fullerton, April 23-May 8. $20-$95. (714) 589-2770.

My Mañana Comes L.A. premiere of Elizabeth Irwin’s comedy-drama about four undocumented immigrants working in an upscale restaurant. The Fountain Theatre, 5060 Fountain Ave., L.A. Sat., 8 p.m.; next Sun., 3 p.m.; ends June 26. $15-$34.95; Mondays, pay what you can. (323) 663-1525.

Office Hour World premiere of Julia Cho’s drama about a university professor contending with a troubled student; contains adult language and subject matter; Sandra Oh (“Grey’s Anatomy”) stars. South Coast Repertory, Julianne Argyros Stage, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Sat.-next Sun., 2 and 7:45 p.m.; ends May 1. $22-$71. (714) 708-5555.

As You Were: Stories and Songs for GIs in WWII Parson’s Nose new show features stage adaptations of tales by Mark Twain, Walt Whitman and O. Henry, plus songs from the era; for ages 12 and up. Lineage Performing Arts Center, 89 S. Fair Oaks, Pasadena. Next Sun., 3 p.m.; ends May 8. Pay what you will ($5-$25). (626) 403-7667.

Father Comes Home From the Wars (Part 1, 2 & 3) West Coast premiere of Suzan-Lori Parks’ Civil War-era drama about a slave who’s offered the chance to win his freedom. Mark Taper Forum, 135 N. Grand Ave., L.A. Next Sun., 7 p.m.; ends May 15. $25-$85. (213) 628-2772.

Kamikaze Fireflies Family-friendly vaudeville-style show features stunts, stilt-walking, juggling, etc. Smothers Theatre, Pepperdine University, 24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu. Next Sun., 2 p.m. $17-$35. (310) 506-4522.

Shine Storytellers share true-life tales on the theme of taking chances in this installment of the series. Promenade Playhouse, 1404 3rd St., Santa Monica. Next Sun., 7 p.m. $10; discounts available. (310) 452-2321.