Sally Morgan: Call Me Psychic Tour, Feb. 4, Montgomery Theater, San Jose; Prince Rama and the Monkey King, March 20, Montalvo Arts Center, Saratoga; Elvis Costello, March 30, The Masonic, San Francisco 20 South Bay Accent CALENDAR Theater FEBRUARY The Wizard of Oz. Through Feb. 4, times vary. Developed from the MGM screenplay, this production of “The Wizard of Oz” contains the beloved songs from the Oscar-winning movie score, all the favorite characters and iconic moments, plus a few surprises— including new songs by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber. Tickets $43-$128. Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd., San Jose. 800/745-3000. Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin. Through Feb. 14, times vary. The inspiring story of “America’s Composer” takes center stage in this performance by Hershey Felder. Capturing the rhythms of the Lower East Side, and eventually enchanting the world, Berlin epitomizes the American dream. Tickets $19-$74. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. 650/903-6000. Jersey Boys. Through Feb. 14, times vary. “Jersey Boys” tells the story of how a group of blue-collar boys from the wrong side of the tracks became one of the biggest American pop music sensations. Hear Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons’ greatest hits, including “Big Girls Don’t Cry” and “Sherry.” Tickets $45-$212. SHN Orpheum Theatre, 1192 Market St., San Francisco. 888/746-1799. Tigers Be Still. Through Feb. 21, times vary. In this comedy, a woman earns her master’s degree in art therapy—only to find herself moving back in with her family, where she retreats to her bed until a job opportunity gives her renewed purpose. Tickets $17-$30. City Lights Theater, 529 S. Second St., San Jose. 408/295-4200. Forever Plaid. Through Feb. 21, times vary. On the way to their first big gig in 1964, a close harmony group’s career is cut short by a freak accident with a school bus. Now the heaven-sent quartet is finally getting the chance to come back to Earth and perform the show that should have been. Tickets $20-$39. Saratoga Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga. 408/266-4734. Middletown. Through Feb. 21, times vary. Inspired by “Our Town” by Thorton Wilder, “Middle- town” begins with Mary Swanson, who just moved to a small town, eager to start a family and enjoy the neighborly bond. But when Mary befriends resident John Dodge, she discovers that below Middletown’s honest exterior lies something more complex. Tickets $18-$36. Bus Barn Theater, 97 Hillview Ave., Los Altos. 650/941-0551. The Unfortunates. Feb. 3-April 10, times vary. From a prison camp to a brush with the underworld, “The Unfortunates” is a musical fever dream that’s as life-affirming as it is darkly imaginative. Get transported to a world of memory and myth-making, in which courage is tested in magical ways. Tickets $35-$95. A.C.T.’s Strand Theater, 1127 Market St., San Francisco. 415/749-2228. Valley of the Heart. Feb. 10-March 6, times vary. Playwright, director and producer Luis Valdez’s sweeping epic illustrates the ironic divide between America’s ideals and its action. Tickets $40-$60. The Stage, 490 S. First St., San Jose. 408/283-7142. Closer. Feb. 11-March 6, times vary. In “Closer,” Patrick Marber has created a brilliant exploration into the brutal anatomy of modern romance, where a quartet of strangers meet, fall in love and become caught up in a web of sexual desire and betrayal. For mature audiences only. Tickets $17-$22. Olinder Theatre, 848 East William St., San Jose. 408/288-7820. I Do! I Do! Feb. 12-28, times vary. Spanning 50 years, this two-character musical is an intimate look at the ups and downs of marriage and the making of a home. Written as a star vehicle for legends Mary Martin and Robert Preston, the original Broadway production received seven Tony Award nominations. Tickets $15-$40. Theatre on San Pedro Square, 29 N. San Pedro St., San Jose. 408/679-2330. Winter One-Act Festival. Feb. 13-14, 2 p.m. Santa Clara University theatre arts majors direct an eclectic collection of one-act plays. Tickets $5. Fess Parker Studio Theatre, corner of Franklin and Lafayette, Santa Clara. 408/554-4015. She Loves Me. Feb. 18-March 7, times vary. Foothill Music Theatre presents the 1963 musical adaptation of Miklos Laszio’s play “Parfumerie” (which later inspired the film “You’ve Got Mail”). This touching show centers on two feuding perfume clerks who, unbeknownst to them, fall in love after answering the same “lonely hearts” advertisement. Tickets $10-$32. Lohman Theatre, 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills. 650/949-7360. Empress Wu Zetian. Feb. 20, 7 p.m. This stage play is a new production featuring famous actress Liu Xiaoqin and Tianjin People’s Art Theater. It tells the story of the controversial Wu Zetian (624-705 AD), the first and only empress in Chinese history. Tickets $48-$158. City National Civic, 135 W. San Carlos St., San Jose. 408/792-4111. Dirty Dancing. Feb. 23-March 20, times vary. “Dirty Dancing: The Classic Story on Stage,” is an unprecedented live experience, exploding with heart-pounding music, passionate romance and sensational dancing. Seen by millions across
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