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An inspector calls Feb. 5–March 21. A family’s secrets unravel when a police inspector arrives at the door to investigate a death. Lamb’s Players Theatre, 1142 Orange Ave., Coronado, 619.437.0600. Map L10

Aurélia’s Oratorio Feb. 3-28. Contortionism, shadow puppets and dance come together in this surrealistic cirque nouveau from Charlie Chaplin’s granddaughter Aurélia Thierrée. Mandell Weiss Theatre, La Jolla Playhouse, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, 858.550.1010. Map T20

Bonnie & Clyde Through Dec. 20. World-premiere musical tells the real story of Depression-era outlaws made famous by Dunaway and Beatty. Laura Osnes and Stark Sands play the title roles. Mandell Weiss Theatre, La Jolla Playhouse, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, 858.550.1010. Map T20

boom Jan. 9-31. Convinced the apocalypse is coming, a young scientist converts his apartment into an underground bunker and tries to convince a feminist reporter to help him repopulate the earth. San Diego Repertory Theatre, 79 Horton Plaza, Gaslamp, 619.544.1000. Map X23

culture clash in americca Feb. 18-March 7. Socially conscious comedy theatre troupe uses satire, vaudeville, mime and spoken word to give voice to the socially invisible; the show is based on interviews with real Americans across the country who hail from diverse cultures. San Diego Repertory Theatre, 79 Horton Plaza, Gaslamp, 619.544.1000. Map X23

Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Through Dec. 27. The musical based on the beloved Dr. Seuss book returns to the Old Globe stage in this holiday favorite. Old Globe Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park, 619.23.GLOBE. Map Q16

festival of christmas Dec. 1-27. A new Christmas play is commissioned annually from resident playwright Kerry Meads in this long-standing local holiday tradition. Lamb’s Players Theatre, 1142 Orange Ave., Coronado, 619.437.0600. Map L10

Glorious! Jan. 16-Feb. 7 (previews Jan. 13-15). As its subtitle says, this comedy tells the True Story of Florence Jenkins: The Worst Singer in the World. North Coast Repertory, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, 858.481.1055. Map T22

I Do! I do! Dec. 12-20 (previews Dec. 11-12). Real-life married couple Paige Davis and Patrick Page star in this comedy musical from the creators of The Fantasticks. White Theatre at the Old Globe, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park, 619.23.GLOBE. Map Q16

it’s a wonderful life: a live radio play Through Dec. 27. This holiday play uses sound effects to reimagine Frank Capra’s Christmas classic. Cygnet Theatre in Old Town, 4040 Twiggs St., Old Town, 619.337.1525. Map E3

jesus christ superstar Jan. 15-17. Ted Neeley, star of the JCS movie, takes to the stage in the touring production of the Tim Rice/Andrew Lloyd Webber hit. Broadway/San Diego, Civic Theatre, Third Ave. and B St., downtown, 619.570.1100. Map Q16

Little women Feb. 20-March 14. Intimate North County company offers a world-premiere adaptation of the Louisa May Alcott classic, complete with music. North Coast Repertory, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, 858.481.1055. Map T22

Lost in Yonkers Jan. 23-Feb. 28. Neil Simon’s Pulitzer- and Tony-winning play is the debut production at the Old Globe’s state-of-the-art White Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park, 619.23.GLOBE. Map Q16

The man who Feb. 4-28. An unconventional adaptation of The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat, Oliver Sacks’ best-selling collection of case histories about the neurologically impaired. New Village Arts Theatre, 2787-B State St., Carlsbad, 760.433.3245. Map T22

the piano lesson Jan. 30-Feb. 28. August Wilson’s Pulitzer-winning play tells the tale of Boy Willie and his attempts to sell an old family piano. Cygnet Theatre in Old Town, 4040 Twiggs St., Old Town, 619.337.1525. Map E3

Picasso at the Lapin Agile Through Dec. 6. The very funny Steve Martin writes of a chance encounter between Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso. New Village Arts Theatre, 2787-B State St., Carlsbad, 760.433.3245. Map T22

riverdance Jan. 5-10. The international juggernaut celebrating Irish music and dance does an eight-date farewell engagement in San Diego. Broadway/San Diego, Civic Theatre, Third Ave. and B St., downtown, 619.570.1100. Map Q16

The Seafarer Through Dec. 13. On returning to Dublin to take care of his sickly brother, Sharky is confronted by a peculiar stranger who may challenge him for his very soul. San Diego Repertory Theatre, 79 Horton Plaza, Gaslamp, 619.544.1000. Map X23

swingtime canteen Jan. 28-Feb. 21. Five women sing 30 wartime classics in this nostalgic comedy musical canteen show. Moonlight Stage, Avo Playhouse, 303 Main St., Vista, 760.724.2110. Map T22

the ten tenors Dec. 8-13. The Aussie singing sensation does holiday songs interspersed with quirky comedy. Broadway/San Diego, Civic Theatre, Third Ave. and B St., downtown, 619.570.1100. Map Q16

Whisper House Jan. 13-Feb. 21. The follow-up from Spring Awakening composer Duncan Sheik tells a story about an imaginative little boy sent to live with his reclusive aunt in a lighthouse during World War II. Old Globe Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park, 619.23.GLOBE. Map Q16

For day-of-show, half-price tickets, visit the Arts Tix booth in downtown San Diego at Horton Plaza, 619.497.5000, or at California Center for the Arts in Escondido, 360 N. Escondido Blvd., 800.988.4253, or visit www.sandiegoperforms.com


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