 Mary poppins Through Feb. 7. Hit Broadway musical based on stories of P.L. Travers and Disney film features music and lyrics by the Sherman brothers and choreography by Matthew Bourne. Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., downtown, 213.628.2772
 CAMELOT Through Feb. 7. Longtime Playhouse collaborator David Lee has helmed some of the most successful productions in Pasadena Playhouse history including the multi Ovation Award-winning revival of Cole Porter’s Can-Can. In 2010, Mr. Lee returns to kick off the season with a fresh take on the iconic American musical focusing on the three central characters, the power of a timeless love story and the magnificent score. 600 North Rosemead Blvd., Pasadena, 626.792.8672. www.pasadenaplayhouse.org
THE FEMALE OF THE SPECIES Opening Feb. 2. A famous feminist author, played by Annette Bening, is interrupted by a host of unexpected guests while on retreat. The comedy co-stars David Arquette and Julian Sands. Geffen Playhouse, 10886 Le Conte Ave., Westwood, 310.208.5454 Map J10
WRECKS Feb. 4-Mar. 7. Meet Edward Carr: successful business man, loving father, incorrigible smoker and recent widower. In an internationally acclaimed performance by award winning actor Ed Harris, Carr lures audiences into an extended monologue about his extraordinary marriage. Wrecks is laced with passion, humor and, of course, a hint of playwright Neil LaBute’s infamous darkness. Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater, Geffen Playhouse, 10886 Le Conte Ave., Westwood, 310.208.5454 Map J10
THE COLOR PURPLE Feb. 10–28. American Idol winner Fantasia Barrino stars in the musical based on the Alice Walker novel and Steven Spielberg film. Pantages Theater, 6233 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 213.365.3500 Map W21
THE SUBJECT WAS ROSES Opening Feb. 10. Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning drama about a man who returns home from World War II to strained relations with his parents. Starring Martin Sheen, Frances Conroy, Brian Geraghty. Mark Taper Forum, 135 N. Grand Ave., downtown, 213.628.2772 Map H16
 Upright Cabaret L.A.'s famed "new generation" cabaret has quickly become the place for cabaret and live performance in their intimate upscale venue. Throughout the last four years the Upright stage has featured more than 75 Broadway shows as well as stars from Ugly Betty, Grey's Anatomy, Cold Case, How I Met Your Mother, Dancing with the Stars, American Idol, House, Nip/Tuck and countless other film and television productions. Scheduled to perform: Feb. 5 & 6 Tony Nominee Justin Bond, Feb. 12-13 The Upright Revue with guests The Tonics. Feb. 14 Tony Nominee Sheryl Lee Ralph. Feb. 15 Beth Malone, Feb 15 Our Lady J, Feb 25 Haviland Stillwell, Feb. 26-27 Jeremy Schonfeld with RENT stars Adam Pascal & Tracie Thoms, March 5 & 6 Jimmy James, March 11, 18, 25 & April 1 Spencer Day, March 27 Von Smith with guest Sam Harris. In addition to inventive cabaret, a welcoming staff dishes out charm, class and California cuisine. Table minimums apply. Upright Cabaret on Vermont (within the Vermont Restaurant complex), 1714 N. Vermont Ave., L.A. 310.652.5252. For more info, show times & tickets: www.uprightcabaret.com/events
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