THEATER FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS

Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp (Granada Theatre, 18167 Chatsworth St., Granada Hills, [818] 363-6887). Jack Neary’s comic play. Ages 4 and up. Sat., 1 p.m. Ends Sat. $8.50.

Alegre (Bob Baker Marionette Theater, 1345 W. 1st St., L.A., [213] 250-9995). A south-of-the-border musical revue with more than 100 puppets and marionettes. Thu.-Fri., 10:30 a.m.; Sat.-Sun., 2:30 p.m. Indefinitely. $8-$10.

The Boxcar Children (Scherr Forum Theatre, 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks). Theatreworks USA’s touring musical show based on the children’s book that began the popular series about four orphans who strike out on their own during the Great Depression. Fri. only, 7 p.m. $14-$16.

Charlotte Diamond in Concert (James R. Armstrong Theatre, Torrance Cultural Arts Center, 3330 N. Civic Center Drive, Torrance, [310] 781-7171). Canada’s popular recording artist Charlotte Diamond performs for young children. Sat. only, 10 a.m. $5.50-$8.

Cinderella (Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 4th St., Santa Monica, [310] 394-9779, Ext. 2). The playhouse’s perennial musical comedy fairy tale, by Chris DeCarlo and Evelyn Rudie. Sat.-Sun., 12:30 and 3 p.m. Ends June 30. $9.

Comedy Improv for Kids (L.A. Connection Comedy Theatre, 13442 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, [818] 784-1868). Performed by ages 7-13. Sun., 3:30 p.m. Indefinitely. $7.

The Enchantment of Beauty and the Beast (Walter Lantz Magic Auditorium, Assistance League Playhouse, 1367 N. St. Andrews Place, Hollywood, [323] 469-1970). The all-women Nine O’Clock Players company presents Vera Morris and Bill Francoeur’s musical adaptation starring national and regional stage veteran Andrea Ganzel and Jodi Gilbert. Sat.-Sun., 2 p.m. Ends March 24. $9.

Fairy Tales*--*Some Assembly Required (Secret Rose Theatre, 11246 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood, [818] 766-3691 Ext. 5). The audience decides what happens in this enchanted forest adventure. Fire Rose Productions’ Young Writers Workshop; written by America Young and James R. Zerda. Sat., 3:30 p.m. Ends March 30. $7-$10.

Funky Punks With Junk in Their Trunks (Falcon Theatre, 4252 Riverside Drive, Burbank, [818] 955-8101). “With deceptively casual, flying-by-the-seat-of-its-pants charm, Troubadour Theatre Company presents a funny, sunny delight: a slapstick, circus comedy for all ages” (Lynne Heffley). Sat.-Sun., 1 p.m. Indefinitely. $10.

The Hundred Dresses (South Coast Repertory Theatre, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, [714] 708-5555). SCR’s Young Conservatory Players present Laurie Woolery’s adaptation of Eleanor Estes’ book about an imaginative young immigrant girl who is teased because she wears the same dress to school each day. Sat.-Sun., 1 and 4 p.m. Ends Sun. $5.

Lazer Vaudeville (Beckman Auditorium, Caltech, 332 S. Michigan Ave., Pasadena, [626] 395-4652, [888] 222-5832). High-tech laser and black light effects, vaudeville juggling, comedy and acrobatics for family audiences. Sat. only, 2 p.m. $5-$10.

The Little Mermaid (Glendale Centre Theatre, 324 N. Orange St., Glendale, [818] 244-8481). Musical adaptation of the classic. (Dark May 25.). Sat., 11 a.m. Ends June 29. $8-$10.

Little Shop of Horrors (ARK, 540 E. Broadway, Long Beach, [562] 983-1993). Howard Ashman-Alan Menken musical comedy thriller about a man-eating plant from outer space, presented by a youth cast and theater professionals. Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 and 8 p.m. Ends March 24. $10.

The Littlest Witch (Secret Rose Theatre, 11246 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood, [818] 766-3691 Ext. 5). The return of Tony Jerris and Corinne Aquilina’s musical comedy based on their children’s books. Sat., 1:30 p.m. Ends March 30. $7-$10.

The Magic Fox (La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Blvd., La Mirada, [562] 944-9801). Golden State Theatre presents Adriane Coros and Raun Yankovich’s comic musical fable about a fox on a quest to rescue a princess from a sorceress. Fri., 7:30 p.m.; Sat., 2 p.m. Ends Sat. $8.

The Night the Moon Landed on 39th Street (24th Street Theatre, 1117 W. 24th St., L.A., [213] 745-6516). Performance artist Dan Kwong’s seriocomic solo show with projections, voice-overs, props and costumes, celebrating a child’s wonder at the world, interwoven with anecdotes about the U.S. space program. Ages 12 and up. Sat. only, 1 p.m. Free, reservations required.

Parachute Express in Concert (La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, 14900 La Mirada Blvd., La Mirada, [562] 944-9801, [714] 994-6310). Noted children’s trio Parachute Express in a high-energy musical show for families. Sun. only, 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. $8.

The Princess and the Frog (Theatre West, 3333 Cahuenga Blvd., West, L.A., [818] 761-2203). Storybook Theatre’s musical comedy by Lloyd J. Schwartz, Hope Juber and Laurence Juber. Audience participation. Ages 3 and up. Sat., 1 p.m. (Also March 10, 11 a.m.). Ends July 13. $8-$10.

Puppetolio (Santa Monica Puppet and Magic Center, 1255 2nd St., Santa Monica, [310] 656-0483). “Puppeteer Steve Meltzer’s musical puppet variety show is very light but relaxed and disarming” (L.H.). Ages 3 to adult. Sun., 1 and 3 p.m. Also: Russian puppeteer Eugene Seregin’s “Stories From a Puppet’s Life,” for all ages, first and third Saturday of each month at 4 p.m. $6.50 each.

The Reluctant Dragon (Norris Theatre, 27570 Crossfield Drive, Rolling Hills Estates, [310] 544-0403). Kenneth Grahame’s tale about a boy and a timid dragon. California Theatre Center. Sun. only, 1 and 4 p.m. $14.

Snow White (Excalibur Theatre, 12655 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, [818] 761-8804). In this comic version, Snow White’s best friends are seven hip dwarfs. Sun., 1 and 3 p.m. Ends March 24. $8-$12.

Storyopolis Super-Sized Saturday (Storyopolis, 116 N. Robertson Blvd., A, L.A., [310] 358-2512). A “Jr. Scriptwriting Workshop” with playwright, screenwriter and author Doug Cooney (“Beloved Dearly”) for ages 6 and up. Sat. only, 4 p.m. $6.

Winnie the Pooh (Smothers Theatre, 24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, [310] 506-4522, [213] 365-3500). Family Classic Theatre’s musical of A.A. Milne’s children’s classic. Sat. only, 11 a.m., 1 p.m. $17.50.