Viva Cristo Rey, the story of beloved Mexican hero, Blessed Father Miguel Pro is presented Oct. 14 through Oct. 30 by the G.K. Chesterton Theatre Co. is written by Cathal Gallagher and Fred Martinez, and directed by Angel Duran. Friday and Saturday at 8p.m., and Sunday at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Miles Memorial Playhouse, 1130 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica. Tickets $15, GKCTheatre.org
Jane Fonda in the Court of Public Opinion, Anne Archer stars as Jane Fonda in this play that tells the true story of America’s most famous, controversial, and effective anti-war activist. Admission $34.50. Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. through Oct. 30. Edgemar Center for the Arts, 2437 Main Street. Reservations: 310.392.7327, edgemarcenter.org
Dolls! Not Your Usual Love Story, has been extended due to popular demand through Nov. 20. A feel-good hit of the summer, a cheerfully mysterious, unexpectedly amorous musical unveiling of the remarkable secret life of the dolls we left behind. Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 6:30 p.m. General admission $26. Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 Fourth Street, 310.394.9779 ext. 1, santamonicaplayhouse.com
The Tragedy of the Commons, Dakin and Macy Adams live seemingly serene lives with shared memories of family and friends, and they share years of waking up to the extraordinary view that is part of their home. But the day has come when all of this is about to change, and the fragile relationship of two people is now in ever increasing jeopardy. Admission $25; Student/Seniors/Guild Members: $20. Runs Fridays/Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. through Nov. 7. Ruskin Group Theatre, 3000 Airport Ave., 310.397.3244, ruskingrouptheatre.com
Sylvia, a comedy by A.R. Gurney, directed by Gary Imhoff, extended through Dec. 4, $34.99, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., 5 p.m. on Sundays, Edgemar Center for the Arts, 2437 Main Street, 310.392.7327, edgemarcenter.org