ANITA BRYANT DIED FOR YOUR SINS Oct. 28-Nov. 21. A 15-year-old boy struggles through his sexual awakening in the 1970s. Diversionary Theater, 4545 Park Blvd., University Heights, 619.220.0097. Map L12

Beauty and the beast Oct. 26-31. Disney’s Oscar-winning animated film comes to life on stage in this touring production. Broadway/San Diego, Civic Theatre, Third Ave. and B St., downtown, 619.570.1100. Map Q16

Brighton beach memoirs Sept. 14-Nov. 7. Eugene Morris Jerome hilariously narrates his own struggle through puberty in Neil Simon’s poignant and delightful play. Old Globe Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park, 619.23.GLOBE. Map Q16

Broadway bound Sept. 17-Nov. 7. Performed in repertory with Brighton Beach Memoirs, Neil Simon’s play follows Eugene Jerome as he tries to make his way as a professional writer. Old Globe Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park, 619.23.GLOBE. Map Q16

Burn the floor Oct. 12-17. The international dance sensation features 20 champion dancers. Broadway/San Diego, Civic Theatre, Third Ave. and B St., downtown, 619.570.1100. Map Q16

dr. seuss’ how the grinch stole christmas! Nov. 20-Dec. 26. For its 13th year in San Diego, Theodor Geisel’s classic tale of the Grinch jumps off the pages and onto the stage. Old Globe Theatre, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park, 619.23.GLOBE. Map Q16

THE LAST ROMANCE Through Sept. 12. Marion Ross stars in this romantic comedy about widower Ralph finding a second chance at love. White Theater at the Old Globe, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park, 619.23.GLOBE. Map Q16

LIMELIGHT: THE STORY OF CHARLIE CHAPLIN Sept. 7-Oct. 17. World premiere musical goes behind the camera to trace Chaplin’s soaring success and subsequent fall from grace. Mandell Weiss Theatre at the La Jolla Playhouse, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, 858.550.1010. Map T20

The Madness of george III Through Sept. 24. Shakespearean drama of a king’s determination to keep his power while slipping into madness. Lowell Davies Festival Theater at the Old Globe, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park, 619.23.GLOBE. Map Q16

The norman conquests Through Nov. 7. This trilogy of comedies features Norman turning a quiet weekend in the country into havoc when he schemes to go on holiday with his wife’s sister. Cygnet Theatre in Old Town, 4040 Twiggs St., Old Town, 619.337.1525. Map E3

NOTES FROM UNDERGROUND Sept. 17-Oct. 17. Dostoevsky’s landmark novel is brought to life in this honest and often funny new adaptation. Potiker Theatre, La Jolla Playhouse, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, 858.550.1010. Map T20

THE ROAD TO MECCA Sept. 25-Oct. 17. Tony winner Athol Fugard’s inspiring portrait of an aging artist in an isolated South African village. San Diego Repertory Theatre, 79 Horton Plaza, Gaslamp, 619.544.1000. Map X23

RUINED Nov. 16-Dec. 19. Set during the Congolese civil war, Lynn Nottage’s poignant and humorous story of Mama Nadi’s lively brothel won the 2009 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Mandell Weiss Theatre at the La Jolla Playhouse, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, 858.550.1010. Map T20

STORYVILLE Nov. 13-Dec. 12. Set during Mardi Gras in 1917 in New Orleans’ red-light district, Storyville takes the audience to a time of high-stakes boxing matches, sizzling trumpet duets and red-hot cabaret dancing. San Diego Repertory Theatre, 79 Horton Plaza, Gaslamp, 619.544.1000. Map X23

THE TAMING OF THE SHREW Through Sept. 26. The Bard’s battle-of-the-sexes comedy finds Baptista struggling to marry off his two daughters. Lowell Davies Festival Theater at the Old Globe, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park, 619.23.GLOBE. Map Q16

welcome to arroyo’s Sept. 25-Oct. 31. The heartwarming story from 2010 Pulitzer finalist Kristoffer Diaz of a brother and a sister finding their place in the world after the death of their mother. White Theatre at the Old Globe, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park, 619.23.GLOBE. Map Q16

the winter’s tale Nov. 7-14. A king’s jealousy causes him to lose everything he holds dear in this joint production from the Old Globe and the University of San Diego. White Theatre at the Old Globe, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park, 619.23.GLOBE. Map Q16

For day-of-show, half-price tickets, visit the Arts Tix booth in downtown San Diego at Horton Plaza, 619.497.5000, or at California Center for the Arts in Escondido, 360 N. Escondido Blvd., 800.988.4253, or visit www.sandiegoperforms.com.