L.A. theater openings, Oct. 26-Nov. 2: ‘Ragtime’ and more

3D Theatricals’ staging of “Ragtime” marches on to Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, Coeurage Theatre Company sinks its teeth into Trey Parker’s “Cannibal! The Musical,” and the Encuentro Festival rolls on at LATC.

Todd Ellison: Broadway’s Greatest Hits The veteran music director is joined by musical-theater veterans plus “Glee’s” Jane Lynch. Valley Performing Arts Center, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge. Sun., 3 p.m. $35-$65. (818) 677-3000.

Dylan Thomas Centennial This celebration features the poetry of Dylan Thomas and the songs of Bob Dylan. Found Theatre, 599 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach. Sun., 7 p.m. Free; donations accepted. (562) 433-3363.

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Murder on the Air Vaudeville-style musical mystery set at a radio station. Sierra Madre Playhouse, 87 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre. Sun., 7 p.m. (626) 355-4318.

Margaret M. Spirito — The Sounds of Dirty Jersey The actress-singer performs in this cabaret show. Rockwell: Table & Stage, 1714 N. Vermont Ave., L.A. Mon., 8 p.m. $12-$15. (323) 669-1550.

The Comedy of Errors: Re-imagined U.S. premiere of this non-verbal, commedia dell’arte-inspired staging of Shakespeare’s farce. Miles Memorial Playhouse, 1130 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica. Wed.-Thu., 7 p.m. Free; reservations required. (310) 394-9779.

Sketchy Queens Halloween-themed comedy/variety drag show featuring Kay Sedia and Reba Areba. Cavern Club Theater, 1920 Hyperion Ave., L.A. Wed.-Thu., 8 p.m.; Sat., 3, 7 and 9 p.m.; next Sun., 3 and 8 p.m. $25. (800) 838-3006.

Agua a Cucharadas (Water by the Spoonful) Quiara Alegria Hudes’ Pulitzer Prize-winning drama about family, community, addiction and recovery; in Spanish with English supertitles; part of Encuentro Festival 2014. Los Angeles Theatre Center, 514 S. Spring St., L.A. Thu., 8 p.m.; Sat., 2 p.m., 8 p.m.; ends Nov. 8. $35. (866) 811-4111.

Lady Rizo The New York-based cabaret artist performs. L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center’s Renberg Theatre, 1125 N. McCadden Place, L.A. Thu., 8 p.m. $25. (323) 860-7300.

The War of the Worlds Live re-creation of Orson Welles’ 1938 radio broadcast based on H.G. Wells’ classic sci-fi tale. Steve Allen Theater, 4773 Hollywood Blvd. Center for Inquiry West, Hollywood. Thu., 8 p.m. $20, $35. (800) 595-4849.

Properties of Silence Fantastical drama about 17th-century Mexican poet Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz; part of Encuentro Festival 2014. Los Angeles Theatre Center, 514 S. Spring St., L.A. Thu., 8:30 p.m.; Sat., 2:30 and 8:30 p.m.; ends Nov. 8. $35. (626) 396-0920.

BOO-tanicum Family-friendly Halloween event includes performances by Creative PlayGround and comedy improv group Off the Grid. Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd, Topanga. Fri., 4 p.m. $15; children 5 and under, free. (310) 455-3723.

Cannibal! The Musical Coeurage Theatre Company presents the L.A. premiere of Trey Parker’s tune-filled horror-comedy set during the frontier era; for mature audiences. The Lyric-Hyperion Theater & Cafe, 2106 Hyperion Ave., Silver Lake. Fri., 8 p.m. and midnight.; ends Nov. 22. Pay what you want; reservations required. (323) 944-2165.

Dancing in My Cockroach Killers Play with music based on the writings of poet/playwright Magdalena Gomez; part of Encuentro Festival 2014. Los Angeles Theatre Center, 514 S. Spring St., L.A. Fri., 8 p.m.; next Sun., 2 and 7 p.m.; ends Nov. 8. $35. (866) 811-4111.

Daughter of a Cuban Revolutionary Writer-performer Marissa Chibas’ autobiographical solo show; part of Encuentro Festival 2014. Los Angeles Theatre Center, 514 S. Spring St., L.A. Fri., 8:30 p.m.; Sat., 2:30 and 8:30 p.m.; ends Nov. 8. $35. (866) 811-4111.

The Haunting of Hill House The Classical Theatre Lab presents a staged reading of a spooky play based on the Shirley Jackson novel. West Hollywood Library, 625 N. San Vicente Blvd., West Hollywood. Sat., 2 p.m. Free.

The Gun Show West Coast premiere of EM Lewis’ examination of America’s gun-control debate. Moving Arts Theatre, 1822 Hyperion Ave., L.A. Sat.-next Sun., 5 p.m.; ends Dec. 14. $16-$24. (323) 472-5646.

The Pied Piper of Hamlin (A Musical) Updated take on the classic folk tale; for ages 12 and up. Lineage Performing Arts Center, 89 S. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena. Sat., 7 p.m.; next Sun., 3 p.m.; ends Nov. 23. Pay what you will ($20 suggested). (626) 403-7667.

The Roar of the Greasepaint — The Smell of the Crowd Updated version of the Leslie Bricusse-Anthony Newley musical about a regular bloke trying to best an upper-class rival. Eclectic Company Theatre, 5312 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Valley Village. Sat., 7 p.m.; next Sun., 2 p.m.; ends Nov. 23. $15. (818) 508-3003.

#NewMagic Award-winning magician Alex Ramon performs in this family-friendly show. El Portal Theatre, 5269 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. Sat., 8 p.m.; next Sun., 3 p.m. $36-$71. (818) 508-4200.

‘night, Mother Whitmore Eclectic presents a revival of Marsha Norman’s Pulitzer Prize-winning drama about a woman trying to talk her 40-something daughter out of committing suicide. Lost Studio, 130 S. La Brea Ave., L.A. Sat., 8 p.m.; next Sun., 3 p.m.; ends Dec. 14. $20-$27.50. (818) 826-3609.

Big Fish Musical Theatre West presents the West Coast premiere of this musical inspired by Tim Burton’s 2003 film about a dying father’s fantastical stories. Carpenter Performing Arts Center, 6200 Atherton St., Long Beach. Sat., 8 p.m.; next Sun., 2 p.m.; ends Nov. 16. $20 and up. (562) 856-1999.

Ragtime 3D Theatricals stages the Tony-winning musical based on E.L Doctorow’s novel about life in early 20th century America. Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Redondo Beach. Sat., 8 p.m.; next Sun., 2 p.m.; ends Nov. 9. $35-$65. (714) 589-2770.

Uploaded World premiere of L.R. Gordon’s play about a slacker, his drug dealer and a beautiful woman. Rogue Machine at Theatre Theater, 5041 Pico Blvd., L.A. Sat., 10 p.m.; ends Dec. 6. $20. (855) 585-5185.

Oh What a Night! A Musical Tribute to Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons Family-friendly celebration of the chart-topping pop group. Soka Performing Arts Center, 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo. Next Sun., 3 p.m. $35-$45. (949) 480-4278.