Curtain call

I saw Bryan Fogel and Sam Wolfson’s The World of Jewtopia when it premiered in West Hollywood in 2003, and I was one of the only critics who gave it a hands-down rave. The rest of the world eventually caught up, like I knew it would—in 2009, this off-Broadway smash has been seen by 400,000 people in five cities, and it shows no signs of slowing down (there’s even a book out patterned after the play). Please go see what the fuss is about on June 13 or 14 (or both) as Jewtopia visits the Jewish Community Center’s David and Dorothea Garfield Theatre, replete with outrageous sight gags and self-effacing takes on Jewish foibles and traditions (plus you’ll get the full scoop on the only Jewish mom never to brag about her kid, who happens to be “Son of Sam” killer David Berkowitz). The venue is located at 4126 Executive Drive in La Jolla. $33.50-$50. 858-362-1348, www.tickets.jcc.org.

Opening

Cyrano de Bergerac: Cyrano, his huge nose notwithstanding, wins Roxane’s heart through a visit from fate. Opens June 13 at The Old Globe’s Lowell Davies Festival Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way in Balboa Park. $29-$56. 619-23-GLOBE, www.oldglobe.org.

The Fantasticks: Two kids realize they’re in love, but only after they experience the world and make an informed decision. Produced by Lamb’s Players Theatre. In previews, it opens June 12 at the Ione and Paul Harter Stage, 1142 Orange Ave. in Coronado. $22-$58. 619-437-0600, www.lambsplayers.org.

Now playing

Bad Night in a Men’s Room Off Sunset Boulevard: A disgraced movie actor performs in a play whose characters come from his past. Through June 28 at Compass Theatre, 3704 Sixth Ave. in Hillcrest. $15-$18. 619-688-9210, www.compasstheatre.com.

Cornelia: The ex-wife of former Alabama Gov. George Wallace is brought down by her own ambitions. Through June 21 at The Old Globe Theatre’s Darlene and Donald Shiley Stage, 1363 Old Globe Way in Balboa Park. $29-$76. 619-23-GLOBE, www.oldglobe.org.

Good Boys: Two men meet eight years after their sons died in a school shooting—one a victim, the other the murderer. Produced by Mo`olelo Performing Arts Company, it runs through June 14 at The Mandell Weiss Forum Studio Theatre, 2910 La Jolla Village Drive in La Jolla. $22-$27. 619-342-7395, www.electrictemple.net.

* The Price: A watchful wife looks on as two brothers relive the memories of their deceased father while going through his possessions. Produced by The Old Globe Theatre, it runs through June 14 at Copley Auditorium Arena Stage, 1450 El Prado in Balboa Park. $39-$59. 619-23-GLOBE, www.oldglobe.org.

* Hedwig and the Angry Inch: Hedwig settles in Junction City, Kan., after her band’s second banana hits the big-time. Through Aug. 9 at Cygnet Theatre Company’s Rolando venue, 6663 El Cajon Blvd. in the College Area. $24. 619-337-1525, www.cygnettheatre.com.

The Lonesome West: Three murders and a suicide stoke a gritty feud between the residents of Leenane, Ireland. Produced by Triad productions, it runs through July at Tenth Avenue Theatre, 930 10th Ave., Downtown. $10-$15. 858-336-7572, www.triadprod.com.