San Diego Unseen: An Urban Portrait
Dr. Frank N. Furter (Brian P. Evans, center) is the only thing standing between sweethearts Janet (Fay Scott) and Brad (Jacob Sensano)
- Photo by Andrew Rogers
Opening
Romeo and Juliet: Two crazy Italian kids off themselves in the midst of a family feud. Produced by Vanguard Youth Theatre, it opens Nov. 5 at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Point Loma. Free will offering. vanguardsd.org The Crucible: Mass hysteria takes over a small town when five girls claim to have been visited by the Devil. A co-production of MOXIE Theatre and The Intrepid Shakespeare Company, it’s in previews now and opens Nov. 6 at the Rolando Theatre in the College Area. $20. moxietheatre.com, intrepid shakespeare.com
The Winter’s Tale: Blind jealousy leads King Leontes to lose everything he holds dear. A joint production of The Old Globe Theatre and the University of San Diego’s theater MFA program, it opens Nov. 7 at The Globe’s Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre in Balboa Park. $19. oldglobe.org
Now Playing
Brighton Beach Memoirs: Fifteen-year-old Eugene can’t think about much else except playing for the Yankees—and girls. Through Nov. 7 in repertory with Broadway Bound, its sequel, at the Old Globe Theatre mainstage in Balboa Park. $29-$85. oldglobe.org
Gee’s Bend: Three generations of black Alabama women reflect their 20th-century experiences in the quilts they’ve made. Through Nov. 7 at North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987-D Lomas Santa Fe Drive in Solana Beach. $30-$47. north coastrep.org
The Norman Conquests: This trilogy of full-length comedies (Table Manners, Round and Round the Garden, Living Together), performed in rotating repertory, focuses on Norman and his oddball in-laws. Produced by Cygnet Theatre Company, the program runs through Nov. 7 at The Old Town Theatre in Old Town. $24-$29. cygnettheatre.org
The Glory Man: Clarence Jordan, author of The Cotton Patch Gospels, founds Habitat for Humanity in the Deep South of the 1950s. Produced by Lamb’s Players Theatre, it runs through Nov. 14 at The Ione and Paul Harter Stage, 1142 Orange Ave. in Coronado. $28-$58. lambsplayers.org
* Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: The genteel Henry Jekyll whips up a potion that turns him into the cantankerous Edward Hyde, and a deadly game of cat and mouse ensues. Produced by Ion Theatre Company, it runs through Nov. 20 at BLK BOX @ 6th & Penn in Hillcrest. $21-$25. iontheatre.com
The Spitfire Grill: A feisty parolee follows her dreams to a small town in Wisconsin and finds a place for herself working at Hannah’s grill, which she raffles off. Through Nov. 20 at The Poway Performing Arts Company in Poway. $15- $17. powpac.org
True West: Two estranged brothers reverse roles in their lives, with near death the result. Produced by Lotus Theatre, it runs through Nov. 20 at Urban Grind coffeehouse in Hillcrest. $15. lotustheatrestory.com
Anita Bryant Died for Your Sins: Horace Poore comes to terms with his sexuality during some pretty serious events of the 1970s. Through Nov. 21 at Diversionary Theatre in University Heights. $31-$33. diversionary.com
* miXtape: Life was just beginning for Generation X in this musical look at the 1980s. Produced by Lamb’s Players Theatre, it runs through Nov. 21 at The Horton Grand Theatre, Downtown. $28-$58. lambsplayers.org
Bram Stoker’s Dracula: The Big Guy finds himself in a frantic search for the human blood that means the difference between life and death. Through Nov. 28 at The Coronado Playhouse, 1835 Strand Way in Coronado. $18-$25. coronadoplayhouse.com
Shotgun Wedding Anniversary: What happens after 25 years in a less-than-blissful marriage? For Basil and Petals, it can mean murder. Through Dec. 24 at Mystery Cafe, in the Imperial House restaurant in Bankers Hill. $59.50, including dinner. mysterycafe.net
