Limited engagement

Romeo and Juliet, through Nov. 21, Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m., Sat. Nov. 15, 8 p.m., Tower Auditorium, Mass. College of Art, 621 Huntington Ave., Boston. A production by the Shakespeare Now! Theatre Company. $10 matinees, $18, $16 Sat. evening. 617-734-3477 or shakespearenow.org.

Round And Round The Garden, through Nov. 22, YTI Playhouse, St. Martin's Church Hall, 136 Rivet St., New Bedford. Wed. through Sat. 8 p.m. Nov. 16, 3 p.m. $12 to $15. seniorm military, and student discounts available. 508-993-0772 or e-mail ytinc@verizon.net.

Gypsy, through Nov. 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.

An Ideal Husband, through Dec. 7, The Gamm Theatre, 172 Exchange St., Pawtucket, RI. $24-$39, Discounts for subscribers, groups, seniors, students. 401-723-4266 or arttixri.com. Into the Woods, through Dec. 14, Turtle Lane Playhouse, 283 Melrose St., Newton. Holiday performances on Dec. 27-30. Thurs., Fri., Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. Intertwines plots of Grimm fairy tale. $25 and $27.50. turtlelane.org or 617-244-0169.

Monty Python's Spamalot, through Nov. 23, The Colonial Theatre, 106 Boylston St., Boston. Tues., 7 p.m.; Wed. and Thurs, 7:30 p.m.; Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 2 and 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 and 7:30 p.m. $27.50-$91. 508-931-2000 or ticketmaster.com.

Einstein's Dreams, through Dec. 14, Central Sq. Theatre, 450 Mass. Ave., Cambridge. $32 adults; $22 seniors; $18 students; $12 student rush. 617-576-9278 or centralsquaretheater.org.

Beyond Therapy, Nov. 20, 21, 22, 7:30 p.m, Kresge Experimental Theatre, Watson Fine Arts, Wheaton College, Norton. Free. 508-286-3575 or email boxoffice@wheatoncollege.edu.

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Nov. 20-22, 8 p.m., Nov. 23, 2 p.m., Angus Bailey Jr. Stage, UMass Dartmouth Main Auditorium, 285 Old Westport Rd., North Dartmouth. Park in Lot 4. Mature audiences. $14 general, $10 seniors, students, faculty, staff, alumni, $4 UMass Dartmouth students with ID. Free for UMass Dartmouth students on Nov. 21. 508-999-8167

Disposable Men, Nov. 20-22, 8 p.m., Nov. 22 and 23, 3 p.m., Perishable Theatre, 95 Empire St., Providence. $20 general, $15 students. 401-621-6123 or www.arttixri.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. Weekends, Fri. and Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. $22/advance, $26/week of. 508-543-2787 or baycolonyproductions.com.

First Night, Nov. 21 through Dec. 21, Fri. and Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m., Harborside Playhouse, 850 Hope St., Bristol, RI. Romantic comedy. $15. 401-396-5555 or haborsideplayhouse.com or millriverplayers.org.

A Christmas Carol, Nov. 21 through Dec. 31, Trinity Rep, Chace Theatre, 201 Washington St., Providence. Thurs. 7 p.m.; Fri., 7 p.m.; Sat. 11 a.m., 2, 5, 8 p.m.; Sun. 2, 5 p.m. with added times Dec. 21 and 28 at 11 .m. and 8 p.m. Starting Dec. 8: Mon. and Tues. 7 p.m.; Added Wed. shows: Dec. 3, 17, 31, 7 p.m. and added show at 2 p.m. on Dec. 31. Added show Mon. Dec. 29, 2 p.m. Special times during preview days, through 28. $25 to $60 adults, $12.50 children. $10 seats for 12th row bench. Pay What You Can, Nov. 21, 8 p.m. 401-351-4242, or www.trinityrep.com. Annual Short Plays Marathon, Nov. 22, 2 to 10 p.m., Gallery X, 169 William St., New Bedford. Features door prizes, raffles, t-shirt sales, refreshments available, bring a donation for the United Way food drive and get free raffle ticket. $20 for entire day, $15 for just night or day. culturepark@earthlink.net or 508-990-7779.

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

A Christmas Carol, Nov. 28 through Dec. 30, Black Box Theater, 30 Crocker St., Mansfield. Actor Gary Poholek of North Attleboro's one-man show. Fri. and Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. 508-339-2822 or www.mmas.org.

Grease, Dec. 2 through 7, Providence Performing Arts Center, 220 Weybosset St., Providence. Tues., 7 p.m.; Wed. and Thurs. 7:30 p.m.; Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 2 and 8 p.m.; and Sun. 1 and 6:30 p.m. $68, $63, $56, $51, $46, and $41. 401-421-ARTS or www.ppacri.org.

Urinetown, Dec. 4, 5, 6, 8 p.m., Dec. 5 and 6 at 3 p.m., Buckley Performing Arts Center, Massasoit Community College, Rte. 27, Brockton. $16, $14 seniors, MCC ID. 508-427-1234

Mary Brigit is Writing a Memoir, Dec. 4 7:3 0 p.m., Dec. 5 and 6 9 p.m., Dec. 7, 2 p.m., Bobby Hackett Theatre, 400 East Ave., Warwick, RI. Several members from Attleboro, North Attleboro, and Seekonk will be performing. $9 general, $7 CCRI faculty, staff, and students. 401-825-2219.

Alice's Adventures Underground, Dec. 4-28, Central Sq. Theatre, 450 Mass Ave., Cambridge. Tea Parties on Dec. 6, 3 p.m., Dec. 7, 2 p.m. $18 adults; $15 students, seniors; $12 children under 12. 617-576-9278 or centralsquaretheater.org.

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

The Receptionist, Dec. 5 through Jan. 11, 7:30 p.m., Trinity Rep, Dowling Theater, 201 Washington St., Providence. Tues. through Sun. evening time, with selected Wed., Sat., and Sun. matinees at 2 p.m. Dec. 5, 7:30, Pay What You Can. Talkbacks held after every performance. $20 to $60 general. 401-351-4242 or trinityrep.com

Magic of Christmas, Dec. 6, 3 and 7 p.m., Dec. 7, 3 p.m., Bridgewater-Raynham Regional High School, 415 Center St.,, Bridgewater. 800-838-3006 or www.StarPlayersBC.org.

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.

Coppelia, Dec. 11, 10 a.m.; Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 13, 3 p.m., Roberts Auditorium, Rhode Island College, Providence. $25 adults, $16 children 12 and under. Group rates available. 401-456-8144 or www.ric.edu/pfa.

Miss Pixie's Cable Access Holiday Extravaganza, Dec. 11-23, Gamm Theatre, 172 Exchange St., Pawtucket. $25, $15 for preview performance Dec. 11, $20 when order by phone by Nov. 30 and mention "enewspecial," $17 students and subscribers on Dec. 12-14 when mentioning this special. 401-723-4266 or ArTixRI.com

A Good Ole Country Christmas, Dec. 12, 8 p.m., Dec. 13, 1 p.m., Lafayette, 18 Lakeview Ave., Taunton. Presented in cabaret setting, with food and cocktails sold separately. Ensemble of singers and the regional band Reflections. Dancing follows. $10, sold at door based on availability. 508-823-1229 or 508-822-2515.

Humbug!, Dec. 13, 2 and 7:30 p.m., Dec. 14, 2 p.m., Thomas D. Mercer Auditorium, 224 Oak St., Franklin. www.FPAConline.com.

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. 16 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.

Happy Days, Jan. 23 through 25, Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Sun. 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., Providence Performing Arts Center, 220 Weybosset St., Providence. $33 to $60. www.ppacri.org or 401-421-ARTS

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

Wizard of Oz, Feb. 27 through March 1, Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Sun. 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., Providence Performing Arts Center, 220 Weybosset St., Providence. $33 to $60. www.ppacri.org or 401-421-ARTS

The Dark at the Top of the Stairs, March 6 through April 5, 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.

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, March 19 -22, Thurs. 7:30 p.m.; Fri. 8 p.m.; Sat. 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Sun. 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., Providence Performing Arts Center, 220 Weybosset St., Providence. $33 to $60. www.ppacri.org or 401-421-ARTS

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.

A Streetcar Named Desire, April 24 through May 24, 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.

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

Project Ballet Coffee Hour, March 7, April 4, 4 to 5 p.m., 52 Sherman Ave., Lincoln. State Ballet of Rhode Island Artistic Director Herci Marsden discusses ballet. Free. Reservation required. 401.334.2560 or email info@stateballet or www.stateballet.com.

Blackfriars Dance Concert, Nov. 21, 8 p.m., Nov. 22, 2 p.m., Angell Blackfriars Theatre, Smith Center for the Arts, Providence College, Providence. $11 general, $8 seniors, $5 students. 401-865-2218

The Nutcracker, Nov. 28 through Dec. 28, Opera House, 539 Washington St., Boston. Tickets start at $30. 617-931-2787 or ticketmaster.com

Stadium Theatre Christmas, Nov. 29, 7:30 p.m., Stadium Theatre, 28 Monument Sq., Woonsocket. Two act holiday spectacular and variety show. Features Big Band Music, performers, singers, dancing, and theatrics. Night Life Big Band Orchestra starts the night, other highlights are the Heritage Ballet, Mount St. Charles Bell Ringers, and the Encore Kids. Family-friendly. $19, $16. 401-762-4545 or stadiumtheatre.com

Bellydance Superstars, Dec. 2, 8 p.m., Regent Theatre, 7 Medford St., Arlington. Performing new show Babelesque. A cross-section of Tribal, Egyptian and Cabaret styles, an intoxicating spectacle that transports the audience to a distant time and place while stimulating all the senses. $47.50, $37.50, $27.50 groups of 10 or more. 781-646-4849 or regenttheatre.com

The Nutcracker, Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m., and Dec. 7, 2 p.m., Mercer Auditorium, 224 Oak St., Franklin. $24 to $26. 508-528-8668 or www.FPAConline.com.

Ongoing shows

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 $40, includes show and meal, not gratuity. 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

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

Auditions

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.

Fushionworks Dance Company, Dec. 11, 6 to 8 p.m., Fushionworks Dance Academy, 861 Lower River Road, Lincoln, RI. Open auditions for an advnaced male dancer over 18. Will accept intermediate to advanced level male and female dances, aged fifteen and older. Registration required. $25. fushionworksdance.org or 401-946-0607 or fusionwk@cox.net.

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.