Alice and the Wonderful Tea Party, the internationally acclaimed Rudie-DeCarlo Family Theatre musical comedy, performed on three continents over the past 20 years, celebrates part two of the Santa Monica Playhouse 50th anniversary year with lovely audience participation that helps Alice set a topsy-turvy Wonderland aright in this zany musical comedy for kids ages 2 to 102. Saturdays and Sundays at 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. through Nov. 18. Adults $12:50, kids 12
and under $10.50. Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 4th St. 310.394.9779 ext. 2, santamonicaplayhouse.com
“Rabbit Hole,” will be performed Nov. 4 through Nov. 13 in the Theatre Arts Studio Stage, 1900 Pico Blvd. It tells the story of a couple dealing with the loss of their four-year-old son. Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10. A $1-per-ticket service charge is added. There is no late seating. 310.434.4319, smc.edu/theatre
A Fight For Love, explores a world where famous does not always mean rich. Michael, a boxing contender, sets out to realize his dreams, but along the way, life throws him an upper cut, felonious charges that have him caught in a political web along with his father. Four performances remain on Nov. 4, 10, 11. Sunday shows at 5 p.m. All other performances at 8 p.m. Tickets $26. The Main Stage at the Santa Monica Playhouse at 1211 Fourth Street. 323.960.5770, plays411.com/fight
Private Eyes, the CRE Outreach/Theatre by the Blind puts its unique spin on this Steven Dietz play, a dramedy about jealousy and revenge. The play will be performed by an entirely blind cast, directed by Greg Shane. Runs through Nov. 20. Friday and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. Promenade Playhouse, 1404 Third Street Promenade, creoutreach.org, 310.902.8220
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 Dec. 4. 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
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
