West Side Story Through Mar. 2. Musical with score by Leonard Bernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim inspired by Romeo and Juliet and set among gangs of New York. Fullerton Civic Light Opera, 218 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, 714.879.1732. Map A3

The Importance of Being Earnest Through Mar. 9. Oscar Wilde's classic play about life and love. South Coast Repertory, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.708.5555. Map J13

12 ANGRY MEN Through Mar. 9. One of the greatest courtroom dramas; jurors deliberating murder trial must first face themselves. Richard Thomas stars. Orange County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.556.2787. Map J13

Red Herring Through Mar. 16. Dark comedy involving Red scare and three pairs of lovers. Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 800.946.5556. Map G15

Jesus christ superstar Mar. 14–16, 21–22, 27–30. Andrew Lloyd Webber/Tim Rice musical inspired by death of Jesus Christ. Curtis Theatre, 1 Civic Center Circle, Brea, 714.990.7722. Map A3

Culture clash in america March 16–Apr. 6. Hysterical scenes about political, social satire. Performed by Culture Clash. South Coast Repertory, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.708.5555. Map J13

Brownstone Mar. 25–Apr. 27. Imaginative play follows three sets of occupants in a Manhattan brownstone. Set in the 1930s, 1970s and present day. Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 800.946.5556. Map G15

The Phantom of the opera Mar. 26–Apr. 19. Andrew Lloyd Webber's award-winning Broadway production. Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.556.2787. Map J13

The injured party Apr. 20–May 11. Rich 94-year-old won't kick the bucket; no-so-rich grandson needs money. South Coast Repertory, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.708.5555. Map J13

Anything Goes Apr. 24–27, May 1–4. Tale of love shenanigans aboard the S.S. American. Curtis Theatre, 1 Civic Center Circle, Brea, 714.990.7722. Map A3

Taking Steps May 16–June 15. Farcical bedroom comedy about bed partners and a Victorian house for sale. South Coast Repertory, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.708.5555.
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ALEXANDROS May 27–June 29. Cuban-exile family celebrates matriarch's 75th birthday. Bad-tempered dog is catalyst for family meltdown. Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 800.946.5556. Map G15

Imagine May 30–June 15. Imaginary friend gets dumped by boy who created him on first day of school. Family-friendly. South Coast Repertory, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.708.5555. Map J13