CALENDAR Kristin Chenoweth, Sept. 27, The Mountain Winery, Saratoga Disney’s The Lion King, Sept. 9- Oct. 4, San Jose Center for the Performing Arts Theater AUGUST Jesus Christ Superstar. Through Aug. 15, times vary. The final days of Jesus Christ leading up to his crucifixion are seen through the eyes of his betrayer, Judas, in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s and Tim Rice’s masterpiece. This rock opera addresses contemporary themes of how fame and popularity can deceive and corrupt. Tickets $27-$45. Mel Mello Center for the Arts, 1167 Main St., Half Moon Bay. 650/569-3266. West Side Story. Through Aug. 23, times vary. Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” takes to the streets as two idealistic young lovers get caught between warring gangs—the American “Jets” and the Puerto Rican “Sharks”—and their struggle to survive in a world of prejudice and violence becomes one of the greatest musical dramas of all time. Tickets $17-$30. City Lights Theater, 529 S. Second St., San Jose. 408/295-4200. Antony and Cleopatra. Through Aug. 28, times vary. When power and politics collide, love comes at a price. Set against this background of contending forces, Shakespeare gives us one of history’s most indelible love stories and poses the question: How far would you go for love? Tickets $15-$22. Sanborn County Park, 16055 Sanborn Road, Saratoga. 408/867-4040. Shakespeare in Hollywood. Through Aug. 30, times vary. It’s 1934, and Shakespeare’s most famous fairies, Oberon and Puck, have magically materialized on the Warner Bros. Hollywood set of Max Reinhardt’s film “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” The two are ushered onto the silver screen to play themselves, and hilarity ensues. Tickets $15-$22. Sanborn County Park, 16055 Sanborn Road, Saratoga. 408/867-4040. Shakespeare in the Park. Aug. 1-2, 7:30 p.m. Pack a picnic and blanket for this professional production of Shakespeare’s classic love story “Romeo and Juliet,” directed by SF Shakes’ veteran Rebecca J. Ennals. Free. Memorial Park Amphitheatre, 22100 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino. 408/777-3200. Much Ado About Nothing. Aug. 5-9, times vary. San Jose Youth Shakespeare presents Shakespeare’s screwball comedy, “Much Ado About Nothing,” a play filled with mischief, silliness, witty banter and, of course, a happy ending for all. Tickets $10-$15. Historic Hoover Theatre, 1635 Park Ave., San Jose. 408/978-5516. H.M.S. Pinafore. Aug. 8-9, times vary. Board one of England’s navy ships where Josephine must choose between two lovers: the wealthy First Lord of the Admiralty, or the poor sailor who has won her heart. Gilbert and Sullivan’s comic opera makes fun of patriotism, social class, snobbery and incompetence. Tickets $25- $59. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. 650/903-6000. New Works Festival. Aug. 8-16, times vary. TheatreWorks Silicon Valley will gather playwrights and composers from across the nation for its 2015 New Works Festival. This year’s lineup includes a musical comedy based on the illustrated novel “The Man in the Ceiling,” a gospel journey, a dark comedy, a high-stakes political drama and more. Tickets $19- $65. Lucie Stern Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. 650/463-1960. My Mother’s Italian, My Father’s Jewish & I’m In Therapy! Aug. 12-30, times vary. Steve Solomon’s hysterical one-man comedy is inspired by his zany family and all the people in his life whose sole purpose is to drive him into therapy ... and they succeeded! Tickets $45-$65. Montgomery Theater, 271 S. Market St., San Jose. 408/792-4111. The Voice of the Prairie. Aug. 21-Sept. 13, times vary. One of the most popular contemporary plays, “The Voice of the Prairie” tells the story of Davey Quinn, a radio host who became famous for telling tales of his adventures with a young blind girl he once saved from her abusive father. Tickets $10-$35. Dragon Theatre, 2120 Broadway St., Redwood City. 650/493-2006 ext. 2. The Country House. Aug. 26-Sept. 20, times vary. A stage and film star summons her showbiz family to her Berkshires home for a summer stock season soon overstocked with memories. Together they grapple with fame, art, romance, and the frustration of faded dreams—and each other. Tickets $19-$74. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. 650/463-1960. SEPTEMBER Dead Man’s Cell Phone. Sept. 3-27, times vary. “Dead Man’s Cell Phone,” by Sarah Ruhl, is a surrealistic comedy that confronts our assumptions about morality, redemption and the need to connect in a technologically obsessed world. Ticket prices vary. Bus Barn Theater, 97 Hillview Ave., Los Altos. 650/941-0551. Disney’s The Lion King. Sept. 9-Oct. 4, times vary. Winner of six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Disney’s “The Lion King” brings together one of the most imaginative creative teams on Broadway and features music expertly crafted by artists Elton John and Tim Rice. Tickets $38-$138. San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd., San Jose. 800/745-3000. 26 South Bay Accent
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