L.A. theater openings, March 13-20: ‘Once’ and more

It’s a tune-filled week with celebrations of the Beatles, Doris Day, and Liza and Judy, plus the return of the hit musical “Once.”

Chicken Dance Barnyard animals compete in a talent contest in this family-friendly show. La Mirada Theatre, 14900 La Mirada Blvd., La Mirada. Sun., 1 and 3:30 p.m. $10. (562) 944-9801.

It’s Magic! Magic and variety acts from around the world. Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, 12700 Center Court Drive, Cerritos. Sun., 3 p.m. $40-$65. (562) 467-8818.

Michele Brourman The cabaret singer performs her original songs. Greystone Mansion, 905 Loma Vista Drive, Beverly Hills. Sun., 3 p.m. $35, $45. (310) 286-0119.

23-Hour Play Festival IAMA Theatre Company’s star-studded fundraiser features seven short plays created over the course of one day. Atwater Theatre Village, 3269 Casitas Ave., L.A. Sun., 7 p.m. $100. www.iamatheatre.com.

Women Laughing Alone With Salad West Coast premiere of Sheila Callaghan’s satire of marketing, social media and our image-obsessed culture. 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 April 3. $25-$55. (213) 628-2772.

Taco Kisses! Drag artist Kay Sedia of Chico’s Angels returns in this comedy. Cavern Club Theater, 1920 Hyperion Ave., L.A. Mon., 8 p.m.; Tue.-Wed, 8 and 9:30 p.m. $20, $25. www.kaysedia.com.

Once Tony-winning musical based on the 2007 indie film about a romance between a Irish street musician and Czech immigrant; for ages 10 and up; children under 5 not admitted. Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. Tue.-Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 2 and 8 p.m.; next Sun., 1 and 6:30 p.m.; ends March 20. $29 and up. (800) 982-2787.

In My Life: A Musical Theatre Tribute to the Beatles The story of the Fab Four is retold in this show featuring tribute band Abbey Road. Irvine Barclay Theatre, 4242 Campus Drive, Irvine. Thu., 8 p.m. $35-$55. (949) 854-4646.

A Shred of Evidence A British man fears he may be responsible for a fatal hit-and-run accident in R.C. Sherriff’s mystery thriller. Theatre 40, Reuben Cordova Theatre, 241 S. Moreno Drive, Beverly Hills. Thu., 8 p.m.; Fri., 7 p.m.; Sat., 8 p.m.; next Sun., 2 p.m.; ends April 11. $30. (310) 364-0535.

Bach at Leipzig The young German composer competes for a position as a church organist in Itamar Moses’ historical farce. The Group Rep at the Lonny Chapman Theatre, 10900 Burbank Blvd, North Hollywood. Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; next Sun., 2 p.m.; ends May 1. $20, $25. (818) 763-5990.

Blood Alley All-new late-night tale about a back alley haunted by the dark deeds done there; for ages 14 and up. Zombie Joe’s Underground Theatre Group, 4850 Lankershim Blvd. North Hollywood. Fri.-Sat., 11 p.m.; end April 9. $15. (818) 202-4120.

Choosing Us Evolve Theatre presents this play about young people and transgender issues. Long Beach Playhouse, Studio Theatre, 5021 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach. Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; ends March 26. $10, $15. (562) 494-1014.

Doris and Me: A Sentimental Journey Scott Dreier celebrates singer-actress Doris Day. El Portal’s Monroe Forum Theatre, 5269 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. Fri., 7 p.m.; Sat., 2 and 7 p.m.; next Sun., 2 p.m.; ends March 20. $32, $39. (818) 508-4200.

Liza & Judy: Together Again Tribute show re-creates a concert by Liza Minnelli and her mother, Judy Garland. El Portal Theatre, 5269 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; next Sun., 3 p.m.; ends March 20. $44, $49. (818) 508-4200.

Baby Oh Baby World-premiere British comedy about the sexual misadventures of two half-sisters; for ages 18 and up. Whitefire Theatre, 13500 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks. Sat., 8 p.m.; ends June 4. $15-$25. (800) 838-3006.

Death Play World premiere of Lisa Dring’s solo play about love and loss. Atwater Village Theatre, 3269 Casitas Ave., L.A. Sat., 8 p.m.; next Sun., 7 p.m.; ends April 23. $15. www.circlextheatre.org.

Down on Your Knees & Up to the Moon World-premiere jukebox musical about the 1939 and 1964 World’s Fairs in New York. T.U. Studios, 10943 Camarillo Blvd., North Hollywood. Sat., 8 p.m.; next Sun., 7:30 p.m.; ends April 30. $25. (310) 366-5505.

Egg Cahoots NI stages this family-friendly tale about leaving the nest. Samueli Theater, Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Sat., 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.; next Sun., 1 and 3:30 p.m.; ends March 20. $20. (949) 553-2422.

Sleeping Beauty Family-friendly musical based on the classic fairytale. Theatre West, 3333 Cahuenga Blvd. W., L.A. Sat., 1 p.m.; ends July 9. $10, $12. (818) 761-2203.

The Wind in the Willows Parson’s Nose Theater offers a reader’s theater presentation of Kenneth Grahame’s family-friendly fable; for ages 12 and up. Lineage Performing Arts Center, 89 S. Fair Oaks, Pasadena. Sat., 7 p.m.; next Sun., 3 p.m.; ends March 20. Pay what you will ($5-$25). (626) 403-7667.

Audition! The Musical Tenth-anniversary revival of this sendup based on true-life tales of Tinseltown. Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 4th St., Santa Monica. Next Sun., 3:30 p.m.; ends April 24. $24.50, $29.50. (310) 394-9779.

Casa Valentina West Coast premiere of Harvey Fierstein’s fact-based, 1960s-set comedy about a private retreat in the Catskills where straight men could vacation as their female alter-egos. Pasadena Playhouse, 39 S. El Molino Ave., Pasadena. Next Sun., 5 p.m.; ends April 10. $25-$125. (626) 356-7529.

Dirt West Coast premiere of Bryony Lavery’s drama about life, death and environmental degradation. The Raven Playhouse, 5233 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. Next Sun., 2 p.m.; ends April 17. $25. (800) 838-3006.

Shine The storytelling series presents true-life tales of overcoming adversity. Promenade Playhouse, 1404 3rd St., Santa Monica. Next Sun., 7 p.m. $10; discounts available. (310) 452-2321.