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The Cherry Orchard, Chekhov’s play about a Russian family, transposed to the post-Civil War South, through September 26, 8pm Saturdays July 4-18, call for other showtimes, $10-$30, The Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum,1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga, 310.455.3723.

Cinderella, return of the popular musical, through 2009, Saturdays-Sundays 12:30, 3, and 6pm, $10.50-$12.50, Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 4th St., 310.394.9779.

Drive, a play by Emily Dodi, through August 15, 8pm Fridays-Saturdays, 2pm Sundays, $18, Westchester Playhouse, 8301 Hindry Ave., Westchester, 310.645.5156.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream, through August 9, 6pm Saturdays, 4:30pm Sundays, free, West L.A. Civic Center Bandshell 1645 Corinth Ave., LA, 310.575.8461.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream, July 18, 4pm, August 6, 13, 20, 27 8pm, September 7 6:30pm, $10-$30, The Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum,1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga, 310.455.3723.

Mysteries en Brochette presents Musical Mystery Dinner Shows, four scripts rotate on Saturday nights: Hollywood’s Fatal Premiere, Jumpin’ Jivin’ Who’s Survivin?, Sock Hop Reunion, Deadly Disco Cruise, 7pm, $75 per person (includes 4-course dinner, show, tax, tip), Marina del Rey Hotel, 13534 Bali Way, MDR, 310.399.1507.

Mutiny at Port Chicago, a play by Paul Leaf based on a true Navy incident, through August 15, 8pm Fridays-Saturdays, 2pm Sundays, $15-$20, Ruskin Group Theatre, 3000 Airport Ave., 310.397.3244.

Thoroughly Modern Millie, the classic musical, through August 1, 8pm Fridays-Saturdays, 2pm Sundays, $18-$23, Morgan-Wixson Theatre, 2627 Pico Blvd., 310.828.7519.

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