PIONEER THEATRE, Something’s Afoot, book, music and lyrics by James McDonald, David Vos and Robert Gerlach, additional music by Ed Linderman, a delightful musical combining Agatha Christie’s most ingenious murder mystery plot with a deliriously dizzy musical comedy score, through October 5, 7:30 p.m. or 8 p.m., 2 p.m. matinees, $38 reserved balcony, $59 main floor/loge (prices increase $5 when purchased on day of performance), 801-581-6961, www.pioneertheatre.org.
SCERA SHELL, Shrek: The Musical, directed by Chase Ramsey, musical direction by David Smith, choreography by Geoff Reynolds, through October 5, 7:30 p.m., 699 S. State St., Orem, $12 adults, $10 seniors/children (ages 3-11)/students, 801-255-2787, www.scera.org.
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, by Tom Stoppard, directed by Jerry Rapier, as the story of Hamlet unfolds around them Rosencrantz and Guildenstern struggle to find meaning and purpose in life and whether they can escape their ultimate and untimely end, through October 6, 7:30 p.m., also 2 p.m. matinees on October 5-6, Studio 115, $15 general, $12 U of U faculty and staff/seniors/military, $7.50 students, 801-581-7100, www.kingtix.com.
UTAH REPERTORY THEATER COMPANY, Rent, by Jonathan Larsen, directed and choreographed by William Cooper Howell, through October 6, 7:30 p.m., also 2 p.m. matinee on October 6, The Project, 258 W. 700 South, $14-$18, www.utahrep.org.
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, The Nightingale, by Hans Christian Andersen, adapted for the stage by Timothy Mason, directed by Julia Ashworth and Kori Wakamatsu, through October 12, 7 p.m., Margetts Theatre, Harris Fine Arts Center, $6-$7 adults, $4-$5 children ages 2-11, 801-422-4322, www.byuarts.com.
UTAH SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, regional premiere of the Tony Award winning Peter and the Starcatcher, by Rick Elice, based on the novel by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, music by Wayne Barker, directed by Brian Vaughn, a wildly theatrical, hilarious and imaginative story of how an orphan came to be Peter Pan, how the captain got his hook and how a young girl inspired everyone to believe, through October 18, 8 p.m., 2 p.m. matinees, Randall L. Jones Theatre, 351 W. Center St., Cedar City, $31-$72, 800-752-9849, www.bard.org.
UTAH SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, The Marvelous Wonderettes, written and created by Roger Bean, musical arrangements by Brian William Baker, directed by Roger Bean, welcome to the 1958 Springfield High School prom and the Wonderettes, four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts, between belting out ‘50s and ‘60s favorites like “It’s My Party,” “Mr. Sandman” and “Dream Lover” the girls trade gossip about high school hijinks and teenage romance, through October 19, 7:30 p.m., 2 p.m. matinees, Randall L. Jones Theatre, 351 W. Center St., Cedar City, $31-$72, 800-752-9849, www.bard.org.
UTAH SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, Richard II, by William Shakespeare, directed by Henry Woronicz, this tragic tale perfectly mixes Shakespeare’s lush language with the history of England, in the process it reveals a sensitive but flawed king, Richard II, who is deposed by his efficient but passionless cousin Henry IV, through October 19, 7:30 p.m., 2 p.m. matinees, Randall L. Jones Theatre, 351 W. Center St., Cedar City, $31-$72, 800-752-9849, www.bard.org.
THE OFF BROADWAY THEATRE, Dracula vs. the Wolfman, when two newlyweds get lost in the Transylvanian forest they take shelter at the nearest castle where the caretaker, Dr. Acula, falls in love with the bride, and things get hairy when the groom fights back, through November 2, 7:30 p.m., 272 S. Main, $10-$16, 801-355-4628, www.theobt.org.
SALT LAKE ACTING COMPANY, Venus in Fur, by David Innes, directed by Tracy Callahan and featuring Marza Warsinske and Patrick Kintz, regional premiere of play that blurs the lines between reality and fantasy when the determined and uninhibited actress Vanda wiles her way into an audition for Thomas, the young writer/director of a new play, this production is for mature audiences through November 3, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays, 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Sundays, Chapel Theatre, 168 W. 500 North, $24-$39 general, 801-363-7522, www.saltlakeactingcompany.org.
DESERT STAR PLAYHOUSE, The Hungry Games: I Don’t Remember Eatin’ That!, through November 8, 6 p.m., 7 p.m., 8:30 p.m., 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. matinees, $13.95-$17.95 adults, $15.95 students, $12.95 seniors (Saturday matinees), $9.95 children (11 years and under) 801-266-2600, www.desertstar.biz.
COVEY CENTER FOR THE ARTS, The Unexpected Guest, by Agatha Christie, set in a foggy estate in Wales a stranger walks into a house to find a man murdered, opening a Pandora’s box of loves and hates, suspicions and intrigues, October 3-5, 10-12, 17-19, 24-26, 7:30 p.m., Brinton Theatre, 425 W. Center St., Provo, $12-$14, 801-852-7007, www.coveycenter.org.
THE ECHO THEATRE, The Woman in Black, by Stephen Mallatrat, based on the book by Susan Hill, directed by Ben Hopkin, October 3-November 2, 7:30 p.m., $10, 15 N. 100 East, Provo, www.theechotheatre.com.
HALE CENTRE THEATRE-OREM, In the Heights, book by Quiara Alegría Hudes, music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, musical about hopes, dreams and struggles in a New York City neighborhood, October 3-November 23, 7:30 p.m., 3 p.m. matinees, $16-$20 general, $12-$16 children, 801-226-8600, www.haletheater.org.
WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY, The Plain Princess, book and lyrics by Jim Christian, music by Tom Edward Clark, adapted from the book by Phyllis McGinley, October 4-12, 7:30 p.m., $9-$12, Allred Theater, Val A. Browning Center for the Performing Arts, 801-626-7000, www.weberstatetickets.com.
TERRACE PLAZA PLAYHOUSE, 42nd Street, book by Michael Stewart and Mark Bramble, lyrics by Al Dubin, music by Harry Warren, October 4-November 16, 7:30 p.m., $10-$12 reserved, $9-$11 seniors/students reserved,$7-$9 children reserved, 99 E. 4700 South, Ogden, 801-393-0070, http://terraceplayhouse.com.
CENTERPOINT LEGACY THEATRE, Into the Woods, Stephen Sondheim’s “fractured fairy tale” throws Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, Jack and the Beanstalk and Rapunzel into a touching, funny and thought provoking story full of witches, curses and a new twist on “happily ever after,” October 7-November 2, 7:30 p.m., Barlow Main Stage, 525 N. 400 West, Centerville, $17-$21, 801-298-1302, www.centerpointtheatre.org.
HALE CENTRE THEATRE-WEST VALLEY CITY, Brigadoon, by Lerner and Loewe, October 9-November 30, 12:30 p.m., 4 p.m., 7:30 p.m., $26 general, $16 children (children under 5 not permitted), 801-984-9000, www.halecentretheatre.org.
THE GRAND THEATRE, Fame the Musical, conception by David De Silva, book by Jose Fernandez, lyrics by Jacques Levy, music by Steve Margoshes, directed by David Hanson, October 10-26, 7:30 p.m., also 2 p.m. matinees on October 12 and 19, 1575 S. State St., $10-$24, seniors $9-$22, Salt Lake Community College students, staff and faculty $9-$15, 801-957-3322, www.the-grand.org.
HERITAGE THEATRE, Treasure Island, by Ken Ludwig, adapted from the novel by Robert Louis Stevenson, directed by Kathlyn Pace, October 11-November 2, 7:30 p.m., also 2 p.m. matinee on October 19, Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays, 2505 S. Highway 89, Peery, $10 general, $9 seniors and children under 12, 435-723-8392, www.heritagetheatreutah.com.
THE ZIEGFELD THEATRE, (Fairly) Potter, seven books, two hours, one hilarious musical parody, October 11–November 2, 7:30 p.m., $15 adults, $12 seniors/students/children, 3924 S. Washington Blvd., Ogden, 855-949-2787, www.theziegfeldtheater.com.
DRAPER HISTORIC THEATRE, Dracula: Obsessed and Hating It!, by Vanessa Nelson and Vicki Hone, October 14, 19, 21, 26, 28-30, 7:30 p.m., also 2 p.m. matinee on October 29, $12 reserved seating, $9 general, $7 seniors/students/military, $5 children, 12366 S. 900 East, 801-572-4144, www.drapertheatre.org.
WESTMINSTER COLLEGE, And Then There Were None, adapted from the novel by Agatha Christie, October 17-19, 24-26, 7:30 p.m., Dumke Student Theatre, Emma Eccles Jones Conservatory, $10, 801-832-2457, Tickets.
UTAH CHILDREN’S THEATRE, Into the Woods, Broadway Junior Version, book by James Lapine, music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, October 18, 7 p.m., October 19, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., October 25, 7 p.m., October 26, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., October 30, 7 p.m., 3605 S. State St., $9, 801-532-600, www.uctheatre.org.
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY, Microburst Theatre Festival, seven plays in 90 minutes, short plays written by BYU students, October 23-26, 7:30 p.m., also 2 p.m. matinee October 26, ASL interpreted performance on Oct. 24, Nelke Theatre, Harris Fine Arts Center, $6, 801-422-4322, www.byuarts.com.
PLAN-B THEATRE COMPANY, world premiere of Nothing Personal, by Eric Samuelsen, directed by Jerry Rapier, using the persecution and imprisonment of Susan McDougal for refusing to lie before Kenneth Starr’s grand jury, the play explores the loss of civil liberties and the violation of human rights that have disfigured our culture and politics, October 24-November 3, Thursdays and Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m., Studio Theatre, Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, $20, 801-355-2787, www.arttix.org.
PIONEER THEATRE, Other Desert Cities, Outer Critics Circle Award winner for outstanding new play, by Jon Robin Baitz, writer Brooke Wyeth is returning to her parents’ Palm Springs home for the Christmas holidays and must decide which matters more – the tragic memory of her beloved older brother or the feelings of her intensely private and political parents, October 25-November 9, 7:30 p.m. or 8 p.m., 2 p.m. matinees, $25-$44 (prices increase $5 when purchased on day of performance), 801-581-6961, www.pioneertheatre.org.
UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY, A Catered Affair, book by Harvey Fierstein, music and lyrics by John Bucchino, October 29-November 2, 7:30 p.m., also 2 p.m. matinee on November 2, Caine Lyric Theatre, 28 West Center, Logan, $10-$18, 435-797-8022, www.arts.usu.edu.
SALT LAKE ACTING COMPANY, Good People, New York Drama Critics Award winner for best play, by David Lindsay-Abaire, directed by Robin Wilks-Dunn, regional premiere of play that looks at the struggles of a group of women in working class South Boston trying to make ends meet, this production is for mature audiences October 30-November 24, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays, 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Sundays, Upstairs Theatre, 168 W. 500 North, $23-$42, discounted tickets for 30 and under and students available, 801-363-7522, www.saltlakeactingcompany.org.