L.A. theater openings, July 17-24: ‘Cabaret’ and more

This week: Life is a “Cabaret” at the Pantages, and “The Sound of Music” rings out at Segerstrom Center.

The Kinsey Sicks: Electile Dysfunction The a cappella drag quartet returns with a musical campaign-season satire. Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Renberg Theatre, 1125 N. McCadden Place, Hollywood. Sun., 7 p.m. $20. (323) 860-7300.

Shakespeare by the Sea Locally touring productions of “Cymbeline” and “Othello.” Various locations; details at www.shakespearebythesea.org. Through Aug. 20. Free. (310) 217-7596

Jackie Beat: Clap Back! The drag performer celebrates her birthday with a special show. Cavern Club Theater, 1920 Hyperion Ave., L.A. Tue., 8 p.m. $22, $25. (800) 838-3006.

Pathetic Fallacy Reading of Carla Tomaso’s comedy about a Catholic schoolgirl and aspiring novelist. Celebration Theatre at the Lex, 6760 Lexington Ave., Hollywood. Tue., 7:30 p.m. Free; donations appreciated. (323) 957-1884.

The Sound of Music Brand-new production of the Rodgers & Hammerstein classic about a former novitiate who becomes the governess for a large family in pre-WWII Austria. Segerstrom Hall, Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Tue.-Fri., 7:30 p.m.; Sat., 2 and 7:30 p.m.; next Sun., 1 and 6:30 p.m.; ends July 31. $29 and up. (714) 556-2787.

Cabaret Roundabout Theatre Company presents Sam Mendes and Rob Marshall’s Tony-winning revival of the Kander & Ebb musical about the denizens of a seedy nightclub in pre-WWII Berlin. Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. Wed.-Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 2 and 8 p.m.; next Sun., 1 and 6:30 p.m.; ends Aug. 7. $29 and up. (800) 982-2787.

Fairy Tales Against Humanity New interactive improv-comedy show. The Lounge Theatre, 6201 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood. Wed., 8 p.m.; ends Aug. 10. $15. (323) 455-4585.

Breath of Spring Peter Coke’s classic British comedy about high-society types involved in a scheme to steal furs from the rich and give the proceeds to the poor. Theatre 40, Reuben Cordova Theatre, 241 S. Moreno Drive, Beverly Hills. Thu., 8 p.m.; Fri., 7 p.m.; Sat., 8 p.m.; next Sun., 2 p.m.; ends Aug. 21. $30. (310) 364-0535.

Megan Hilty The Broadway and TV star (“Wicked,” “Smash”) performs with the Marina del Rey Symphony. Burton Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way, Marina del Rey. Thu., 7 p.m. Free. (310) 305-9545.

New Original Works Festival 2016 13th-annual showcase for L.A.-based theater, dance and multimedia artists; program details at www.redcat.org. REDCAT, 631 W. 2nd St., L.A. Thu.-Sat., 8:30 p.m.; ends Aug. 6. $16, $20; festival pass, $40. (213) 237-2800.

The American Dream Staged readings of classic plays by Arthur Miller, Tony Kushner, Tennessee Williams, Lorraine Hansberry and Christopher Durang; program details at www.anoisewithin.org. A Noise Within, 3352 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena. Fri., 7 p.m.; Sat., 2 and 7 p.m.; next Sun., 3 and 7 p.m.; ends July 24. Free; reservations required. (626) 356-3100.

B’way @ 15: Musicals of the New Millennium MenAlive, the Orange County gay men’s chorus, performs songs from “Kinky Boots,” “Avenue Q,” “Hamilton,” etc. Irvine Barclay Theatre, 4242 Campus Drive, Irvine. Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 3 and 8 p.m. $37-$49. (949) 854-4646.

Groundlings Pledge Week All-new sketch show. Groundlings Theatre, 7307 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood. Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 8 and 10 p.m.; ends Sept. 24. $20. (323) 934-4747.

Hollywood Revisited: A Musical Revue Musical numbers and vintage costumes from classic films. Boston Court, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena. Fri., 8 p.m. $20-$30. (626) 683-6883.

I Love You Because A photographer meets a greeting-card writer in this new musical comedy inspired by Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice.” Hudson Backstage Theatre, 6539 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood. Fri.-Sat, 8 p.m.; next Sun., 7 p.m.; ends Aug. 7. $30. www.plays411.com.

A Raisin in the Sun Lorraine Hansberry’s classic drama about an African American family on Chicago’s South Side. Ruskin Group Theatre, 3000 Airport Ave., Santa Monica. Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; next Sun., 2 p.m.; ends Sept. 17. $25; discounts available. (310) 397-3244.

Sam Pancake An evening of comedy, music, drag and more. Cavern Club Theater, 1920 Hyperion Ave., L.A. Fri.-Sat., 9 p.m. $15, $20. (800) 838-3006.

Exagoge Theatre Dybbuk is joined by the Leimert Park Choir for this retelling of the biblical tale of Exodus. Grand Park, 200 N. Grand Ave., L.A. Sat., 8 p.m. Free. www.grandparkla.org.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream Long Beach Playhouse presents a streamlined version of Shakespeare’s fantasy tale. Recreation Park, 4900 E. 7th St., Long Beach. Sat.-next Sun., 6 p.m.; ends July 24. Free. www.zaferia.org.

The MisMatch Game Host Dennis Hensley returns with a new edition of his off-color send-up of the 1970s-era game show. L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center’s Renberg Theatre, 1125 N. McCadden Place, Hollywood. Sat., 8 p.m.; next Sun., 7 p.m.; ends July 24. $15. (323) 860-7300.

Obama-ology An African American college grad canvases for Barack Obama’s 2008 presidential campaign in Aurin Squire’s new drama; runs in repertory with Jason Odell Williams’ “Church & State” (opened July 2). Skylight Theatre, 18161/2 N. Vermont Ave., L.A. Sat., 8:30 p.m.; next Sun., 7 p.m.; ends Aug. 28. $15-$39; both plays, $63. (213) 761-7061.

Peter and the Starcatcher Tony-winning musical prequel to “Peter Pan.” Simi Valley Cultural Arts Center, 3050 Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley. Sat., 8 p.m.; next Sun., 2 p.m.; ends Aug. 28. $18-$25. (805) 583-7900.

reasons to be pretty An offhand remark causes strife in a young couple’s relationship in Neil LaBute’s comedy-drama. The Studio at Long Beach Playhouse, 5021 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach. Sat., 8 p.m.; ends Aug. 20. $14-$27. (562) 494-1014.

TGI Sundays All-new sketch show. Groundlings Theatre, 7307 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood. Next Sun., 7:30 p.m.; ends Oct. 30. $16. (323) 934-4747.