misalliance Sept. 10-Oct. 10. George Bernard Shaw’s witty look at parents and children. The elders argue ideas and morals; youth longs for adventure, love and independence. South Coast Repertory, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.708.5555 Map J13

Ethel merman’s broadway Sept. 8–19. Rita McKenzie re-creates her uncanny portrayal of the Queen of the Broadway Musical, sings more than 20 classics, including “I Got Rhythm” and “There’s No Business Like Show Business.” Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.497.2787 Map G15

young frankenstein Sept. 12–25. The classic Mel Brooks movie is brought to side-splitting life with showstopping numbers for the stage. Orange County Performing Arts Center. 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.556.2787 Map J13

cloris: a one woman show Sept. 23–27. Actress Cloris Leachman draws on high points of her professional and personal life. Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.497.2787 Map G15

in the next room Sept. 26–Oct. 17. Broadway’s latest mega-hit is set in the Victorian era, just before corseted women shed their inhibitions. South Coast Repertory, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.708.5555 Map J13

Peter Pan Opening Sept. 28. Stunning remake of J.M. Barrie’s tale features the world’s first 360-degree video projection for live theater, 22 actors, puppets and epic music presented in a theater-tent at the Orange County Performing Arts Center. 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.556.2787 Map J13 www.ocpac.org

i loved lucy Oct. 5–31. One of Lucille Ball’s closest friends during the last decade of her life shares his memories of Lucy to paint a funny, irreverent and bittersweet portait. Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.497.2787 Map G15

South pacific Oct. 12–24. Rodgers and Hammerstein’s landmark musical tells a story of love and prejudice during World War II. Orange County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.556.2787 Map J13

becky shaw Oct. 22-Nov.21. Mismatched thirty-somethings, and the newlywed who set them up, surprise us and themselves in a comedy thriller. South Coast Repertory, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.708.5555 Map J13

disney’s beauty and the beast Nov. 16–21. Hit Broadway musical with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes, dazzling production numbers. Orange County Performing Arts Center. 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714.556.2787 Map J13

daddy long legs Opening Nov. 30. Vivid and moving story set in the early 1900s about the blossoming of a young orphan into a beautiful, intelligent, vivacious woman. Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, 949.497.2787 Map G15