Limited engagement

Belongings, Oct. 2 through Oct. 26, 7:30 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m., Harbordside Playhouse, 850 Hope St., Bristol, R.I. $20. 401-396-5555

The Lion King, Oct. 3, 7 p.m, Friedman Middle School, 500 Norton Ave., Taunton. Cooperative Production musical. $15/adults, $10/children 10 and under. Call Natalie Oliveira at 508-824-1717.

The Fantasticks, Oct. 3, 7 p.m., Oct. 5, 2 p.m., Hart Music Center, Lincoln School, 301 Butler Ave., Providence. $20-$40. www.enterpriseopera.org/tickets.html or 781-249-9534.

We the People: a Convention of Ordinary Lives, Oct. 3-4. 7 p.m., Studio Theatre, 777 Elsbree St., Fall River. $6/students, seniors; $12/general public. The show contains adult themes and language. For more information, please call BCC Theatre Rep at 508.678.2811, ext. 2442. Don Carlos, through Oct. 5, Wed. 7 p.m., Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 and 7 p.m., The Gamm Theatre, 172 Exchange St., Pawtucket. A new adaptation of the play by Friedrich Schiller. $24-$39. 401-723-4266 or arttixri.com.

How Shakespeare Won the West, through Oct. 5, Tues.-Thurs. 7:30 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 7 p.m., The Huntington Theatre, Boston University, 264 Huntington Ave., Boston. The world premiere about a group of New York actors that travel west looking for fame and fortune by performing Shakespeare for an entertainment-starved California. $20-$82.50. 617-266-0800 or huntingtontheatre.org.

A Chorus Line, through Oct. 5, Tues.-Thurs. 7:30 p.m., Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 2 and 8 p.m., Sun. 2 and 7:30 p.m., The Opera House, 539 Washington St., Boston. $30-$91. 508-931-2000 or ticketmaster.com.

Grease, Sept. 26 through Oct. 5, Fri.-Sat. at 7 p.m. and Sun. at 2 p.m., The Stadium Theatre, 28 Market Sq., Woonsocket, R.I. $15/balcony, $18/orchestra. 401-762-4545 or stadiumtheatre.com.

Cheaper by the Dozen, Fri. and Sat., Oct. 17, 18, 24, 25 at 8 p.m., and Sun., Oct. 19, 26, 2 p.m. Masonic Lodge, 71 North Main St., Attleboro. Directed by Bert Cayer Jr. $15/adults, $13/ seniors and students. 508-226-8100 or www.attleborocommunitytheatre.org.

Boleros for the Disenchanted, Oct. 1 to Nov. 15, Huntington Theatre Company's second stage, Stanford Calderwood Pavilion at the Boston Center for The Arts, 527 Tremont St., Boston. $20-$60. www.huntingtontheatre.org or 617-266-0800.

Falsettos, through Oct. 12, Turtle Lane Playhouse, 283 Melrose St., Newton. Marvin leaves his wife to live with another man, his wife remarries while he ends up alone. He reunites with his old lover on the eve of his son's bar mitzvah just as AIDS becomes widely known. 617-244-0619 or turtlelane.org.

Dreams of Antigone, through Oct. 26, Dowling Theater, Trinity Repertory Theatre, 201 Washington St., Providence. A contemporary retelling of the classic story Antigone. $20-$60. 401-351-4242 or trinityrep.com.

Another Part of the Forest, through Oct. 26, Thurs.-Sat. at 8 p.m. and Sun. at 3 p.m. 2nd Story Theatre, 28 Market St., Warren, R.I. $25. 401-247-4200 or 2ndstorytheatre.com.

4th Annual International Women's Playwriting Festival, through Nov. 2, The Perishable Theatre, 95 Empire St., Providence. The festival features three plays by female playwrights. Lazarus Disposed, through Oct. 5; Lizzy Izzy, Oct. 9 through Oct. 12; Biography of a Constellation, Oct. 16 through Oct. 19. See all three plays in one night from Oct. 23 through Nov. 2. $20/general, $15/students, seniors and military, $10/Perishable members. 401-621-6123 or arttixri.com. The Trial, Oct. 4, 7 p.m., First Baptist Church, 494 Church St., Raynham. Evan Lawson is on trial in the courtroom of eternity, represnting the entire Christian community. The prosecution seeks to find Christians irredeemable. treasuredheartsministry.com.

Mad Forest, Oct. 3-4 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 4-5 at 2 p.m., Citizens Bank Theater, Pell Chafee Performance Center, 87 Empire St., Providence. An exploration of the 1989 Romanian Revolution. Limited seating and cost is pay what you can. 401-521-1100 x106 or trinityrep.com.

The Fantasticks, Oct. 3, 7 p.m., Oct. 5, 2 p.m., Ebner, Elson, Hart Music Center at the Lincoln School, 301 Butler Avenue, Providence. $20-$40. 781-249-9534 or enterpriseopera.org/tickets.html.

The Frederick Douglass Project, Workshop Production, Oct. 7-12, Tues. - Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m., Mixed Magic Theatre, 171 Main St., Pawtucket. An adaptation of the Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass: An American Slave, My Bondage and My Freedom. Part I. Life as a Slave Part II. Life as a Freeman

Wishful Drinking, Oct. 10 through Oct. 26, The Huntington's mainstage, Boston University Theatre, 264 Huntington Ave., Boston. Carrie Fisher's one-woman show premieres in Boston. $20-$82.50. 617-266-0800 or huntingtontheatre.org.

And Then They Came For Me, Oct. 11, 7 p.m., Oct. 12, 2 p.m., Keith Middle School Auditorium, 225 Hathaway Boulevard, New Bedford. The story of Eva Schloss, Holocaust survivor and stepsister to Anne Frank. Schloss will be attending. $15/adults, $10/ seniors and students. www.nbyouthrep.com or 508-207-7956.

Martha Mitchell Calling, Oct. 16 through Nov. 9, Central Square Theater, 450 Mass. Ave. in Cambridge. Wed. and Thurs. 7:30 p.m., Fri. and Sat. 8 p.m., matinees Sun. 3 p.m. $32/general, $22/students with valid ID and seniors. 866- 811-4111 or www.centralsquaretheater.org.

Moby-Dick: Then and Now, Oct. 16 through Nov. 9, Thurs.- Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m., Mixed Magic Theatre, 171 Main St., Pawtucket.

Crazy for you, Oct. 16, 7:30 p.m., Oct. 17-18, 8 p.m., Oct. 19, 2 p.m., Margaret L. Jackson Arts Center, Bristol Community College, Elsbree St., Fall River. $23, Discounts available for students, seniors and groups of 20 or more. 508-675-1852 or www.littletheatre.net.

Mousetrap, Oct. 17 through Nov. 2, the MMAS Black Box Theater, 30 Crocker St., Mansfield. www.mmas.org or 508-339-2822.

Pinocchio, Oct. 18, noon and 2 p.m., Conservatory's Seully Hall, 8 The Fenway, 4th floor, Boston. Geared for children K-6. Free. 617-912-9240.

Late Nite Catechism 2, Oct. 18, 7:30 p.m., Shirley Middle School Auditorium, Hospital Road, Shirley. $30/general, $35 premium. 978-425-4588.

Pinocchio, Oct. 19, 10:30 a.m., Coolidge Corner Theatre, 290 Harvard St., Boston. $10/adults, $8/children 12 and under. Geared for children K-6. coolidge.org

The Faith Healer, Oct. 23 through Nov. 2, Thurs.-Sat. at 8 p.m. and Sun. at 3 p.m., Bristol Statehouse, 240 High St., Bristol, R.I. Frank, an itinerant faith healer from Ireland, wrangles with this question as he tours small village halls in the United Kingdom, 'healing' those who seek help. $20. 401-247-4200 or 2ndstorytheatre.com.

Legally Blonde The Musical, Oct. 28, Boston Opera House, Boston. $30-$91. 508-931-2000 or broadwayacrossamerica.com.

Romeo and Juliet, Nov. 3 through Nov. 21, Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m., Tower Auditorium, Mass. College of Art, 621 Huntington Ave., Boston. A production by the Shakespeare Now! Theatre Company. $10. 617-734-3477 or shakespearenow.org.

Gypsy, Nov. 7 through 23, Fri. and Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m., Jenks Auditorium, Division St., Pawtucket, RI. $18/adults, $15/students (through high school). 401-726-6860 or thecommunityplayers.org.

The Underpants, Nov. 7 through Nov. 16, TheatreWorks, 142 Clinton St., Woonsocket, R.I. An over-the-top comedy adapted from a German work. $18, $15 for seniors over 62 and kids under 12. $8/season subscription. 401-766-1898 or twri.org.

Monty Python's Spamalot, Nov. 18 through Nov. 23, The Colonial Theatre, 106 Boylston St., Boston. The renowned musical is coming to the area. $27.50-$91. 508-931-2000 or ticketmaster.com.

The Miracle Worker, Nov. 20 through Dec. 14, Thurs.-Sat. at 8 p.m. and Sun. at 3 p.m. 2nd Story Theatre, 28 Market St., Warren, R.I.No show Thurs., Nov. 27. $25. 401-247-4200 or 2ndstorytheatre.com.

The Wizard of Oz, Nov. 21 through Dec. 14, The Orpheum Theatre, 1 School St., Foxboro. 508-543-2787 or baycolonyproductions.com.

A Christmas Carol, Nov. 21 through Dec. 31, 201 Washington St., Providence. 401-351-4242, or www.trinityrep.com.

Dr. Suess's How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Nov. 26 through Dec. 28, Citi Performing Arts Center Wang Theatre, Boston. $28-$78. 866-348-9738 or citicenter.org.

10th Annual A Kwanzaa Song, Dec. 4 through 21, Thur.-Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m., Mixed Magic Theatre, 171 Main St., Pawtucket.

Chicago, Dec. 9 through Dec. 14, The Colonial Theatre, 106 Boylston St., Boston. Featuring Tony nominee Tom Wopat. $27.50-$87.50. 508-931-2000 or broadwayacrossamerica.com/boston.

Frankenstein, Jan. 8 through 25, Thurs.- Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m., Mixed Magic Theatre, 171 Main St., Pawtucket.

Death of a Salesman, Jan. 15 through Feb. 15, Thurs.-Sat. at 8 p.m. and Sun. at 3 p.m. 2nd Story Theatre, 28 Market St., Warren, R.I. $25. 401-247-4200 or 2ndstorytheatre.com.

The Mousetrap, Jan. 23-30, Feb. 1, Fri. and Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m., Jenks Auditorium, Division St., Pawtucket, RI. $15/adults, $12/students (through high school). 401-726-6860 or thecommunityplayers.org.

When Fate Comes Knocking, Feb. 5 through 22, Thurs.- Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m., Mixed Magic Theatre, 171 Main St., Pawtucket.

Dirty Dancing, Feb. 7 through March 15, Boston Opera House, Boston. Tues. through Thurs. 7:30 p.m, Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 2p.m. and 8 p.m. Sun. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. There is no 2 p.m. performance on Sat. Feb. 7. Open Captioned performance on Sun. March 8, 2 p.m. $30 - $91, $132.50 for premium seating. 617-931-2787

Tribute to Mahalia Jackson, March 7, 8, Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m., Mixed Magic Theatre, 171 Main St., Pawtucket.

Page to Stage Student Productions, March 19 to 28, Thurs.- Sat. 7:30 p.m., Mixed Magic Theatre, 171 Main St., Pawtucket. Two plays by Pawtucket and Central Falls students which have been adapted from novels.

A Grand Night for Singing, March 20 to 29, April 3-5, 2009, Fri. and Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m., Jenks Auditorium, Division St., Pawtucket, RI. $18/adults, $15/students (through high school). 401-726-6860 or thecommunityplayers.org.

The Glass Menagerie, March 27 through April 5, 2009, TheatreWorks, 142 Clinton St., Woonsocket, R.I. The Tennesee Williams' play. $18, $15 for seniors over 62 and kids under 12. $8/season subscription. 401-766-1898 or twri.org.

Life is a Dream, April 16 through May 3 2009, Thurs.- Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m., Mixed Magic Theatre, 171 Main St., Pawtucket.

Over the Tavern, May 15 through May 24, 2009, TheatreWorks, 142 Clinton St., Woonsocket, R.I. All hell breaks loose for a family living in Buffalo as the kids begin to buck the system. $18, $15 for seniors over 62 and kids under 12. $8/season subscription. 401-766-1898 or twri.org.

Moonlight and Magnolias, June 12-21, 2009, Fri. and Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m., Jenks Auditorium, Division St., Pawtucket, RI. $15/adults, $12/students (through high school). 401-726-6860 or thecommunityplayers.org.

Ballet/Dance

Cirque du Soleil's KOOZA, through Oct. 12, Tues.-Wed. at 8 p.m., Thurs. and Sat. at 4 and 8 p.m., Sun. at 1 and 5 p.m., Bayside Expo Center, 200 Mount Vernon St., Boston. 800-678-5440 or www.cirquedusoleil.com.

Boston Tap Company - Rhythm in the Night, Sept. 26-28, Riverside Theatre Work, 45 Fairmount Ave., Hyde Park. The show is back by popular demand. $20. 617-361-7024 or rtwboston.org.

Boston Ballet Friday Night Out, Oct. 5, 5 p.m., Boston Ballet Costume Shop, 19 Clarendon St., Boston; 28 Degrees, 1 Appleton St., Boston. The event, hosted by Boston Ballet trustee Stephen M. Weiner and Don Cornuet, will begin at Boston Ballet's Costume Shop with a unique behind-the-scenes look at the creative process and costume archives. Free. 617-456-6246 or rdunn@bostonballet.com.

Boston Ballet - Cinderella, Oct. 16 through Oct. 26, Thurs. at 7 p.m., Fri.-Sat. at 8 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 2 p.m., Citi Performing Arts Center Wang Theatre, 270 Tremont St., Boston. Tickets start at $25. 866-348-9738 or citicenter.org or bostonballet.org.

Ongoing shows

According to Tip, starts Oct. 9, Tues. through Sat. 7:30 p.m., matinees Sat. 2 p.m. and Sun. 3 p.m., Radisson Hotel, 200 Stuart Street, Boston. $49.50. Discounts available for groups at 617-426-4499 ext. 25. telecharge.com or 800-447-7400.

Menopause the Musical, Wed.-Fri. at 8 p.m., Sat. at 2 and 5:30 p.m., Sun. at 2 p.m., The Stuart Street Playhouse, Radisson Hotel, Boston. $45. 800-447-7400 or www.stuartstreetplayhouse.com or www.menopausethemusical.com.

The King's Feast, every Sat. night, 2nd floor of the Hose Company No. 6, 636 Central Ave. Pawtucket. Six course meal and evening of bawdy comedy, song. Tickets are $40 (gratuity not included), price includes show and meal. Reservations required. 401-722-7220 or www.kingsfeast.com.

Blueman Group, ongoing at The Charles Playhouse, 74 Warrenton St., Boston. Tickets are $46 to $56 each, 617-931-2787 or www.ticketmaster.com. For show information, 617-931-2787 or www.blueman.com.

Shear Madness, ongoing at The Charles Playhouse, 74 Warrenton St., Boston. Tuesday -Friday 8 p.m., Saturday 6 and 9 p.m., Sunday 3 and 7 p.m. 617-426-5225 or www.shearmadness.com. Discount tickets of $24.50 for select shows available at www.artsboston.org.

Youth theater

It's a Jungle Out There!, Oct. 30, 4 p.m., Triboro Youth Theatre, 106 Robert St., Attleboro. For Grades PreK-Grade 2. 508-222-6624 or triboroyouththeatre.org.

Pinocchio, Nov. 7-Nov. 9, Triboro Youth Theatre, Thacher School, 7 James St., Attleboro. For Grades 2-7. 508-222-6624 or triboroyouththeatre.org.

Just So, Nov. 21, 22, Triboro Youth Theatre, Thacher School, 7 James St., Attleboro. For Grades 8-12. 508-222-6624 or triboroyouththeatre.org.

Auditions/classes

Urinetown, Oct. 5, 3 p.m., The Buckley Performing Arts Center, Massasoit Community College, Rt. 27, Brockton, MA (Across from Christo's. Open auditions. Please prepare a song preferably from the show and dress casually for dance audition. 508-588-9100 ext. 1982.

The Nutcracker, Oct. 5, 11 a.m. for ages 6-9; 12 p.m. for ages 10-12; 1:30 p.m. for ages 12-13, Franklin Performing Arts Company, 38 Main St., Franklin. 508-528-8668 or fpaconline.com.

Humbug!, Oct. 27, open auditions for ages 6 and up, 38 Main St., Franklin. www.FPAConline.com or 508-528-8668.

Anything Goes, Jan. 24, 38 Main St., Franklin. Open auditions. Shows on March 21, 22, Thomas D. Mercer Auditorium, 224 Oak Street in Franklin. www.FPAConline.com or 508-528-8668.

Healing Arts Theatre, seeks actors for comedy skits, performance arts pieces and more. Dancers, musicians and artists also needed for Foxboro location. For more information, call Pamela Jones at 508-384-6269.

Perishable Theatre Art School, through Oct. 5, Perishable Theatre, 95 Empire St., Providence. Classes include an On-Camera Workshop, Teen Acting Intensive and the Boot-ay Camp for burlesque performers. $150/per class. 401-331-2695 x102 or perishable.org.

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Oct. 5, 9:30 a.m., Providence Performing Arts Center, 222 Weybosset St., Providence. Auditions for children only. 401-574-3119

Trinity Rep. Teen Collaborative and Junior Ensemble, through May 11, every Mon. 3:30-5:30 p.m., Trinity Repertory Company, 201 Washington St., Providence. The Teen Collaborative is for high school-level students. This is a writing intensive and performance ensemble. $800. 401-521-1100 x230 or trinityrep.com.