L.A. theater openings, Nov. 8-15: ‘42nd Street’ and more

This week: Come and meet those dancing feet with a revival of “42nd Street.” Also, productions of “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast” and “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” are coming to SoCal stages.

The Shoplifters A security guard and his trainee deal with two female shoplifters in Morris Panych’s comedy. The Victory Theatre Center, 3326 W. Victory Blvd., Burbank. Sun., next Sun., 4 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; ends Dec. 20. $22, $34. (818) 841-5422.

Studio: Fall 2015 Showcase for new works and works-in-progress by local artists and performers. REDCAT, 631 W. 2nd St., L.A. Sun.-Mon., 8:30 p.m. $12, $15. (213) 237-2800.

42nd Street Classic backstage musical-comedy based on Busby Berkeley’s 1933 movie. Segerstrom Hall, Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Tue.-Fri., 7:30 p.m.; Sat., 2 and 7:30 p.m.; next Sun., 1 and 6:30 p.m.; ends Nov. 22. $25 and up. (714) 556-2787.

Are You Now or Have You Ever Been Reading of Eric Bentley’s drama based on actual testimony from hearings before the House Un-American Activities Committee. A Noise Within, 3352 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena. Wed., 7 p.m. Free. (626) 356-3100.

Chi Chi Rones The drag artist and celebrity impressionist performs. Cavern Club Theater, 1920 Hyperion Ave., L.A. Nov. Wed., 8 p.m. $20, $35. (800) 838-3006.

Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The family-friendly holiday musical returns. The Old Globe Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego. Thu.-Fri., 7 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m., 2 and 5 p.m.; next Sun., 11 a.m., 4:30 p.m.; ends Dec. 26. $24 and up. (619) 234-5623.

The Wong Street Journal Writer-performer Kristina Wong explores America’s role in the world in the L.A. premiere of this solo comedy. REDCAT, 631 W. 2nd St., L.A. Thu.-Sat., 8:30 p.m.; next Sun., 3 p.m.; ends Nov. 15. $16-$25. (213) 237-2800.

Alice in Wonderland Family-friendly musical based on Lewis Carroll’s fantasy tale. Rose Center Theater, 14140 All American Way, Westminster. Fri.-Sat., 7:30 p.m.; next Sun., 2 p.m.; ends Nov. 22. $10-$20. (714) 793-1150.

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Stage musical based on the animated 1991 film inspired by the classic fairy tale; children under 3 not admitted. Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 2 and 8 p.m.; next Sun., 1 and 6:30 p.m.; ends Nov. 22. $35 and up. (800) 982-2787.

Ethan Claymore Norm Foster’s holiday tale about a reclusive small-town widower. Little Fish Theatre, 777 Centre St., San Pedro. Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; ends Dec. 19. $22-$27. (310) 512-6030.

Front Door Open World premiere of Tom Baum’s dramedy about a woman with severe agoraphobia; for ages 13 and up. Greenway Court Theatre, 544 N. Fairfax Blvd., L.A. Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; next Sun., 7 p.m.; ends Dec. 13. $25, $35. (323) 673-0544.

Jon Armstrong The award-winning close-up magician performs. Lineage Performing Arts Center, 89 S. Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena. Fri., 8 p.m. $15, $20. (626) 844-7008.

Miravel A reclusive jazz composer gets caught up in a romantic triangle in the world premiere of Jake Broder’s musical drama. Sacred Fools Theater Company, 660 N. Heliotrope, Hollywood. Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; ends Dec. 19. $25. (310) 281-8337.

Something’s Afoot Kentwood Players presents this musical spoof of the murder-mystery genre. Westchester Playhouse, 8301 Hindry Ave., Westchester. Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; next Sun., 2 p.m.; ends Dec. 19. $23, $25. (310) 645-5156.

Winter Dance Party Tribute show re-creates a concert by rock ‘n’ roll greats Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper. El Portal Theatre, 5269 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 3 and 8 p.m.; next Sun., 3 p.m.; ends Nov. 15. $42, $49. (818) 508-4200.

Wood Boy Dog Fish The classic tale of “Pinocchio” gets a macabre twist in the world premiere of this multimedia and multidisciplinary show, which includes 3D effects. Bootleg Theater, 2220 Beverly Blvd., L.A. Fri.-Sat., 7 p.m.; ends Dec. 12. $18-$50. (213) 596-9468.

Act Three: Return to the Cocoanut Grove Celebration of the Great American Songbook features music by Gershwin, Cole Porter, et al. Samueli Theater, Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Sat., 7:30 p.m. $48 and up. (714) 556-2787.

As You Like It The Old Globe/University of San Diego Graduate Theatre Program presents Shakespeare’s comedy. The Old Globe Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego. Sat., 8 p.m.; next Sun., 2 p.m.; ends Nov. 22. $19. (619) 234-5623.

Ay, Carmela! The Stella Adler Theatre presents the West Coast premiere of a new adaptation of Spanish playwright José Sanchis Sinisterra’s comedy-drama about a vaudeville duo during Spain’s civil war; with music by Gustavo Dudamel and scenic design by Frank Gehry. Hudson Mainstage Theatre, 6539 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood. Sat., 8 p.m,.; next Sun., 3 p.m.; ends Dec. 13. $25, $30. (323) 960-7792.

Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: Two Man Group Improv comedy with two of the stars of TV’s “Whose Line is it Anyway?” Lewis Family Playhouse, 12505 Cultural Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. Sat., 8 p.m. $58, $60. (909) 477-2752.

Christmas Is Dead All-new holiday farce about a wacky family. Loft Ensemble, 929 E. 2nd St., L.A. Sat., 8 p.m.; next Sun., 7 p.m.; ends Dec. 20. $10, $20. (213) 680-0392.

The Clean House Sarah Ruhl’s romantic comedy about a Brazilian housekeeper/aspiring comedic. Santa Paula Theater Center, 125 S. 7th St., Santa Paula. Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; next Sun., 2:30 p.m.; ends Dec. 20. $18, $20. (805) 525-4645.

Stand Up! A Night of Comedy With Jimmy Dore, Laura Kightlinger, et al. Malibu Playhouse, 29243 Pacific Coast Hwy., Malibu. Sat., 8 p.m. $15, $20. www.malibuplayhouse.org.

A Year with Frog and Toad Kid-friendly musical based on Arnold Lobel’s children’s books. South Coast Repertory, Julianne Argyros Stage, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Sat.; 11 a.m., 2 and 4:30 p.m.; next Sun., 2 and 4:30 p.m.; ends Nov. 22. $21 and up. (714) 708-5555.

Chris Perondi’s Stunt Dog Experience Family-friendly show features canines rescued from shelters. Carpenter Performing Arts Center, Cal State Long Beach, 6200 Atherton St., Long Beach. Next Sun., 1 and 4 p.m. $20 and up. (562) 985-7000.

Do I Hear a Waltz? Musical Theatre Guild stages Richard Rodgers and Stephen Sondheim’s 1965 musical about a spinster who finds romance while vacationing in Italy. Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale. Next Sun., 7 p.m. $45. (310) 772-8178.

The Jew That Saved Christmas Satirical holiday tale written and directed by Andy Shultz. Zombie Joe’s Underground Theatre Group, 4850 Lankershim Blvd. North Hollywood. Next Sun., 3 p.m.; ends Dec. 20. $15. (818) 202-4120.

The Okee Dokee Brothers The Grammy-winning duo celebrates American folk music and the great outdoors in this family-friendly show. Valley Performing Arts Center, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge. Next Sun., 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. $18. (818) 677-3000.

On the Air – A Holiday Tribute to Bob Hope and Radio Stars of the 1940s Re-creation of a vintage NBC radio broadcast features a live big band. Lewis Family Playhouse, 12505 Cultural Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga. Next Sun., 2 p.m. $35. (909) 477-2752.

Past and Present: Russian Jewish-American Stories Personal memories told via story, song, poetry and comedy. National Council of Jewish Women, 543 N. Fairfax Ave., L.A. Next Sun., 2 p.m. $35. (310) 315-1400.