WRECKS Through 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

DREAMGIRLS Opening March 2. Tony Award- and Academy Award-winning rags-to-riches story of a 1960s girl group and the triumphs and dramas of their success. Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., downtown, 213.628.2772 Map H16

THE FEMALE OF THE SPECIES Through March 14. 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

THE SUBJECT WAS ROSES Through March 21. 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: 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