Musical Theatre West presents the comedy about a Christian boy-band. Music and lyrics by Gary Adler. Carpenter Performing Arts Center, 6200 Atherton St, Long Beach, (562) 856-1999. Musical.org. Opens Sat at 8. Thurs-Fris at 8; Sats at 2 & 8; Suns at 2 & 7. Closes May 6.

Darkly comedic musical takes a look at the lives of nine infamous American assassins, from John Wilkes Booth to Lee Harvey Oswald. Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. Directed by Cindy Jenkins. MetaTheatre, 7801 Melrose Av, L.A., (323) 993-7113. Opens Fri at 8. Fris-Sats at 8; Suns at 7. Closes May 20.

Christopher Allport's one-man show and theatrical memoir of the 1960s. Directed by Paul Linke. Ruskin Group Theatre, 3000 Airport Dr, Santa Monica, (310) 397-3244. Ruskingrouptheatre.com. Sun at 7.An executive embezzles a small fortune from his employer and plans to leave the country, only to be interrupted by an accountant who suspects something is amiss. Written by Frank Salisbury. Directed by Adam Carl. Falcon Theatre, 4252 Riverside Dr, Burbank, (818) 955-8101. Falcontheatre.com. Opens Fri at 8. Tues-Sats at 8; Suns at 4. Closes May 6.

Kathryn Blume's one-woman show about global warming. Directed by Jason Jacobs. Edgemar Center for the Arts, 2437 Main St, Santa Monica, (310) 392-7327. Edgemarcenter.org. Four perfs only: Fri-Sat at 7:30; Sun at 4 & 7:30.

Musical Theatre Guild presents an80th anniversary concert reading of the Rodgers and Hart musical about a Connecticut resident who's knocked out and travels back in time to Camelot when his fiancé hits him over the head with a champagne bottle. Alex Theatre, 216 N Brand Bl, Glendale, (818) 243-2539. Musicaltheatreguild.com. Mon only, at 7:30. Also Apr 30 at 7:30 at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center, 6200 Atherton St, Long Beach, (562) 856-1999.

Lee Blessing's play about a young girl who tries to bring her family back together through her participation in a spelling bee. The Raven Playhouse, 5233 Lankershim Bl, North Hollywood. Info: (310) 902-6339 or Rogueentertainment.org. Opens Thur at 8. Thurs-Sats at 8. Closes May 12.

The second in Playwright 6's staged reading series Play Night With the Playwright explores the possibility of traveling back 20 years in one's own life. Written by Monica Trasandes. The Powerhouse Theatre, 3116 Second St, Santa Monica, (310) 396-3680. Tue only, at 8.

Inspired by true events and characters, the play follows a man, his wife, and her brother as they deal with life with cancer. Written by Joe Salazar. McCadden Place Theatre, 1157 N McCadden Pl, Hollywood, (323) 463-2942. Opens Thur at 8. Weds-Sats at 8. Closes May 5.

Four characters journey through the world of dreams, which boasts a dance score, shadow puppetry, and a floating heart. Written by Mira Kingsley. 24th Street Theatre, 1117 W 24th St, L.A., (310) 264-4224. 24thstreet.org. Sat only, at 1.

Cuban comedy about a young woman finding love, adapted from the screen by Margarita Galbán and Lina Montalvo. Directed by Margarita Galbán. Teatro Carmen Zapata at the Bilingual Foundation of the Arts, 421 N Avenue 19, L.A., (323) 225-4044. Spanish opening Fri at 8. English opening May 4 at 8. Thurs-Fris at 8; Sats at 4 & 8; Suns at 3. Closes May 20.

Revival of Julia Sweeney's solo show, which chronicles her struggles with faith. L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center, Renberg Theatre, 1125 N McCadden Pl, Hollywood, (323) 860-7300. Lagaycenter.org. Opens Fri at 8. Call for performance schedule. Closes May 6.

A staged reading of Colin Mitchell's new drama about a “red state” family trying to survive in a sea of “blue.” Starring Rainn Wilson from The Office. Part of the Ensemble Studio Theatre-LA's First Look series. Central Library, Mark Taper Auditorium, 630 W Fifth St, downtown L.A. Info: Lapl.org. Mon only, at 7.

Dramatization of the 1966 University of Texas clock tower shootings by Charles Joseph Whitman. Written by Leif E. Gantvoort. Directed by Peter Haskell. Theatre East at the Lex, 6760 Lexington Av, Hollywood, (323) 960-7822. Theatreeast.com. Opens Fri at 8. Thus-Sats at 8. Closes May 26.

Comedy about a singing trailer trash waitress from West Virginia. Written by Judy Tenuta. Directed by John Judy. Whitefire Theatre, 13500 Ventura Bl, Sherman Oaks, (818) 990-2324. Theatermania.com. Opens Fri at 8. Fris at 8. Closes May 18.

. Four sisters with different fathers face the violent death of their mother. Written by Colette Freedman. Directed by Lisa Cole. Alexia Robinson Studio, 2811 W Magnolia Bl, Burbank, (818) 842-4755. Tix.com. Opens Fri at 8. Fris-Sats at 8. Closes May 26.

A young corporate exec nearly runs over an elderly widower and is sentenced to assist him as community service for six months. Written by Jeff Baron. Long Beach Playhouse Studio Theatre, 5021 E Anaheim St, Long Beach, (562) 494-1014. Lbph.com. Opens Sat at 8. Fris-Sats at 8; Suns at 2. Closes May 26.

The play explores the human impulse for self-protection against disappointment and fear. Written, directed, and composed by Jeannette Brown. Ethos Theatre Company, 1523 N LaBrea, Hollywood, (310) 383-4053. Ethostheatrecompany.org. Opens Fri at 8. Fris at 8. Closes May 25.

Friends and Artists Studio presents two plays by Don Nigro. The Sidewalk Studio Theatre, 4150 Riverside Dr, Burbank, (323) 769-5156. Opens Fri at 8. Fris-Sats at 8. Closes May 5.

A collection of monologues and poetry written and performed by Kevin Vavasseur. Lyric Hyperion Theater, 2106 Hyperion Av, Silver Lake, (323) 906-2500. Theatermania.com. Opens Fri at 10:30. Fris at 10:30. Additional perf May 19 at 10:30. Closes May 19.

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