L.A. theater openings for May 1-8: ‘Honky’ and more

This week: A Tennesee Williams classic, a “Twelfth Night” sequel, and an edgy satire about race relations in America.

Endgame Beckett’s classic Absurdist drama about four strange characters carrying on amidst the futility of existence. Kirk Douglas Theatre, 9820 Washington Blvd., Culver City. Sun., 6:30 p.m.; Tue.-Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 2 and 8 p.m.; next Sun., 1 and 6:30 p.m.; ends May 22. $25-$55. (213) 628-2772.

The Scrambling Class Brimmer Street Theatre Company presents a staged reading of Amy Tofte’s drama about friends who reunite for a camping trip. Private residence, 2123 Hyperion Ave., Silver Lake. Sun., 8 p.m. Free. www.brimmerstreet.org.

The Vagina Monologues Star-studded benefit performances of Eve Ensler’s hit show. Atwater Village Theatre, 3269 Casitas Ave., L.A. Sun., Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m. $25. (818) 437-0886.

Magic Monday Magicians and illusionists perform. Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 4th St., Santa Monica. Mon., 8 p.m.; ends June 27. $25. (310) 450-2849.

An Evening With David Sedaris The author and humorist offering readings and anecdotes and is joined by author Jill Leovy (“Ghettoside: A True Story of Murder in America”); presented by CAP UCLA. Royce Hall, UCLA, 340 Royce Drive, Westwood. Tue., 8 p.m. $56-$96. (310) 825-2101.

Scifiology the Musical A young woman joins a strange religion in this satirical new musical. The Second City, 6560 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. Tue., 9 p.m.; ends May 10. $10. www.secondcityhollywoodshows.com.

Eastside Heartbeats New musical about an up-and-coming rock ‘n’ roll band in 1960s East L.A. Casa 0101 Theater, 2102 E. 1st St., Boyle Heights. Thu.-Sat., 8 p.m.; next Sun., 5 p.m.; ends May 29. $25, $30. (323) 263-7684.

Sci-Fi Fest L.A. Third-annual showcase features short plays by graphic-novelist Neil Gaiman, filmmaker Clive Barker, and many others. Acme Theatre, 135 N. LaBrea Ave., Hollywood. Thu.-Sat., 8 p.m.; next Sun., 3 p.m.; ends May 29. $26. www.sci-fest.com.

Carney Magic Sleight-of-hand artist John Carney performs in this theatrical comedy-and-magic show. The Colony Theatre, 555 N. 3rd St., Burbank. Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; next Sun., 3 p.m.; ends May 8. $39 and up. (866) 811-4111.

Dancing at Lughnasa Brian Friel’s Tony-winning drama about five unmarried sisters who share a home in 1930s Ireland. Actors Co-op Crossley Theatre, 1760 N. Gower St., Hollywood. Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; next Sun., 2:30 p.m.; ends June 12. $20-$30. (323) 462-8460.

Dreamgirls Tony-winning musical about the rise of a 1960s R&B group. Valley Performing Arts Center, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge. Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 3 and 8 p.m.; next Sun., 3 p.m.; ends May 8. $60-$99. (818) 677-3000.

The Glass Menagerie Tennessee Williams’ classic drama about a struggling writer, his domineering mother, his fragile sister and her gentleman caller. Sierra Madre Playhouse, 87 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre. Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; next Sun., 2:30 p.m.; ends June 12. $17-$30. (626) 355-4318.

Skylight David Hare’s Tony-winning drama about relationships and food preparation. Ojai ACT, 113 S. Montgomery St., Ojai. Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; next Sun., 2 p.m.; ends June 5. $12, $15. (805) 640-8797.

Shine Darkly, Illyria Fugitive Kind Theater presents Megan Brown’s new follow-up to Shakespeare’s romantic fable “Twelfth Night.” McCadden Place Theatre, 1157 N. McCadden Place, Hollywood. Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 4 and 8 p.m.; next Sun., 7 p.m.; ends May 29. $25; Saturday matinees, pay what you can. (702) 204-6179.

Unemployed. Finally. Heather Dowling’s solo comedy about having 30 jobs over 30 years. Whitefire Theatre, 13500 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks. Fri., 8 p.m.; ends June 10. $20-$25. (800) 838-3006.

Author! Author! An Evening with Sholom Aleichem 40th-anniversary revival of this musical celebration of the beloved Yiddish writer. Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 4th St., Santa Monica. Sat., 7:30 p.m.; next Sun., 3:30 p.m.; ends May 29. $15-$29. (310) 394-9779.

Blood From a Stone A man pays one last visit to his dysfunctional family in Connecticut before moving across the country in the West Coast premiere of Tommy Nohilly’s drama. The Electric Lodge, 1416 Electric Ave., Venice. Sat., 8 p.m.; next Sun., 2 p.m.; ends May 22. $30. (323) 960-7788.

The Capitol Steps The veteran troupe returns with more song parodies and political satire. Beckman Auditorium, Caltech, 332 S. Michigan Ave., Pasadena. Sat., 8 p.m.; next Sun., 3:30 p.m.; ends May 8. $10-$45. (626) 395-4652.

Fancy Nancy, The Musical Return engagement of this family-friendly show based on Jane O’Connor’s children’s books. Chance Theater, 5522 E. La Palma Ave., Anaheim. Sat., 2 and 6 p.m.; next Sun., 11 a.m., 2 and 6 p.m.; ends May 22. $20-$25. (714) 777-3033.

Honky L.A. premiere of Greg Kalleres’ dark satire about racism, pop culture and sneaker marketing. Rogue Machine at the Met Theatre, 1089 N. Oxford Ave., L.A. Sat., 8:30 p.m.; next Sun., 3 p.m.; ends June 12. $34.99. (855) 585-5185.

Loose Ends The New American Theatre stages Michael Weller’s dramedy about a young couple experiencing highs and lows during the 1970s. The Victory Theatre, 3326 W. Victory Blvd., Burbank. Sat., 8 p.m.; ends June 11. $18-$25. www.NewAmericanTheatre.com.

Remember My Name Roger K. Weiss’ new comedy about a talentless woman with Broadway dreams. ZJU Theatre Group, 4850 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. Sat., 8:30 p.m.; ends June 25. $15. (818) 202-4120.

3rd Annual Celebrity Season Kick-Off Shakespeare Orange County’s star-studded event includes a performance of Bruce Kane’s farce “I, Colitus.” SOC Amphitheatre, 12762 Main St., Garden Grove. Sat., 8 p.m. $25. (714) 636-3729.

The Golden Dragon Southern California premiere of Roland Schimmelpfennig’s multi-character dramatic fable centered on a Thai/Chinese/Vietnamese restaurant. Boston Court, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena. Next Sun., 5 p.m.; ends June 5. $20-$39. (626) 683-6883.

MOMentum Place 18th-annual Mother’s Day celebration features aerialists, circus performers, dancers and musicians. Will Geer’s Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga. Next Sun., 2 p.m. $10-$30. (310) 455-2322.