RESTORATION COMEDY—March 3-April 8. Pulitzer Prize-finalist Amy Freed’s romantic comedy about sexual intrigues of the late 17th century. Old Globe Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park, 619.23.GLOBE. Map O17

BROOKLYN BOY—Thru March 4. Donald Margulies’ story about a Jewish writer struggling to reconnect with his wife, father and past. San Diego Repertory Theatre, Lyceum Theatre, 79 Horton Plaza, downtown, 619.544.1000. Map Q16

ALTAR BOYZ—March 6-11. Irreverent musical spoof about a heavenly boy band. Broadway/S.D., Third Ave. at B St., downtown, 619.570.1100. Map Q16

THE SECRET GARDEN—Thru March 11. Frances Hodgson Burnett classic about an orphan girl and her garden. Lamb’s Players Theatre, 1142 Orange Ave., Coronado, 619.437.0600. Map L10

THE FOUR OF US—Thru March 11. Itamar Moses’ story of two young writers grappling with success, jealousy and friendship. Mature audiences. Old Globe’s Cassius Carter Stage, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park, 619.23.GLOBE. Map O17

TAKING FLIGHT—March 15-April 1. Dominican-Armenian girl dedicates her life to her best friend, who narrowly survived being caught beneath the Twin Towers on September 11. San Diego Repertory Theatre, Lyceum Theatre, 79 Horton Plaza, downtown, 619.544.1000. Map Q16

THE FARNSWORTH INVENTION—Thru March 25. West Wing creator Aaron Sorkin uncovers the story behind one of the world's most powerful inventions: television. Potiker Theatre at UCSD, La Jolla Village Drive, La Jolla, 858.550.1010. Map U20

THE UNEASY CHAIR—Thru March 25. Characters in the 1800s in an upside-down, illogical relationship. North Coast Repertory, 987D Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, 858.481.1055. Map W22

ENCHANTED APRIL—March 30-May 13. Elizabeth von Arnim novel adaptation about four strangers renting an Italian villa. Lamb’s Players Theatre, 1142 Orange Ave., Coronado, 619.437.0600. Map L10

HOLD PLEASE—March 31-May 6. Corporate secretaries battle bosses, technology and each other. Old Globe’s Cassius Carter Stage, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park, 619.23.GLOBE. Map O17

WIT—April 14-May 13. Literature and language frame this heady exploration of existential questions. Stars local favorite Rosina Reynolds. North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987D Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, 858.481.1055. Map W22

TWO TRAINS RUNNING—April 21-May 27. Written by Pulitzer-winning August Wilson and directed by Seret Scott. Old Globe Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park, 619.23.GLOBE. Map O17

WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?—May 19-June 24. Edward Albee’s brilliant story has won Tonys and been adapted into a film with Elizabeth Taylor. Old Globe’s Cassius Carter Stage, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park, 619.23.GLOBE. Map O17

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT—May 25-July 8. Family-favorite musical hit about the boy with the coat of many colors. Lamb’s Players Theatre, 1142 Orange Ave., Coronado, 619.437.0600. Map L10

BABY—May 26-June 24. Couples from three generations all try to make the titular tot. North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987D Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, 858.481.1055. Map W22

MARIE HITCHCOCK PUPPET THEATER—Various puppet performances by a variety of troupes. With marionettes, hand, rod and shadow puppets. 2130 Pan American Road, Balboa Park, 619.544.9203. Map P17

NATIONAL COMEDY THEATRE—Ongoing. Comedy improv teams go head-to-head. Fri. and Sat., 3717 India St., Mission Hills, 619.295.4999. Map N14

TRIPLE ESPRESSO: A HIGHLY CAFFEINATED COMEDY—Thru April 15. Popular comedy about three bumbling, hilarious, lovable performers. Music, magic and more. Weds.–Sun., Horton Grand Theatre, 444 Fourth Ave., Gaslamp, 619.234.9583. Map Q16

WIN, PLACE OR DIE—Ongoing. Enjoy a four-course dinner as you participate in a mystery set in a 1940s thoroughbred club. Mystery Café Dinner Theatre, Imperial House Restaurant, 505 Kalmia St., Bankers Hill, 619.544.1600. Map P16

For day-of-show, half-price tickets, visit the Arts Tix booth in downtown San Diego at Horton Plaza, 619.497.5000, or at the California Center for the Arts in Escondido, 360 N. Escondido Blvd., or visit www.sandiegoperforms.com.