L.A. theater openings, July 26-Aug. 1: ‘Apocalyptic Exodus Scenarios’ and more

This week: Here be dragons, and silly English knights, and the end of the world.

2015 Summer Playwrights Festival Sixth-annual showcase features new works by Wendy Macleod, Vince Melocchi, et al. The Road Theatre Company, 5108 Lankershim Blvd., Today-Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 2 and 8 p.m.; next Sun., 11 a.m., 3 and 8 p.m.; also, the Road on Magnolia, 10747 Magnolia Blvd, North Hollywood. Wed.-Thu., 8 p.m.; ends Aug. 2. $15 suggested donation; festival pass, $50. www.roadtheatre.org.

Bent Revival of Martin Sherman’s Tony-nominated drama about gay men trying to survive in Nazi Germany. Mark Taper Forum, 135 N. Grand Ave., L.A. Today, 7 p.m.; Tue.-Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 2:30 and 8 p.m.; next Sun., 1 and 6:30 p.m.; ends Aug. 23. $25-$85. (213) 628-2772.

Shakespeare by the Sea New productions of “As You Like It” and “The Tempest” at various outdoor venues around Southern California; details at www.shakespearebythesea.org. Ends Aug. 22. Free. (310) 217-7596.

Rise ‘n’ Shine with Bette & Juliette Comedy-variety drag show. Cavern Club Theater, 1920 Hyperion Ave., L.A. Tue., 8 p.m. $20. (800) 838-3006.

Sisyphus West Coast premiere of writer-performer and former Olympic gymnast Ioannis-Icarus Melissanidis’ reimagining of the ancient Greek myth. Theatre 40, Reuben Cordova Theatre, 241 S. Moreno Drive, Beverly Hills. Tue., 8 p.m.; Wed., 7:30 and 9 p.m.; ends July 29. $25. (310) 364-3606.

Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery West Coast premiere of Ken Ludwig’s comedy based on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic thriller. The Old Globe, San Diego, 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego. Thu.-Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 2 and 8 p.m.; next Sun., 2 and 7 p.m.; ends Aug. 30. $29 and up. (619) 234-5623.

New Original Works Festival 2015 12th-annual showcase for L.A.-based theater, dance and multimedia artists; program details at www.redcat.org. REDCAT, 631 W. 2nd St., L.A. Thu.-Sat., 8:30 p.m.; ends Aug. 15. $14-$20; festival pass, $40. (213) 237-2800.

Always… Patsy Cline Jukebox musical celebrates the legendary country singer; features a live band. Sierra Madre Playhouse, 87 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre. Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; next Sun., 2:30 p.m.; ends Sept. 12. $25-$34.50. (626) 355-4318.

The Musical of Musicals, The Musical! Satirical show sends up the styles of Rodgers & Hammerstein, Stephen Sondheim, et al. West Valley Playhouse, 7242 Owensmouth Ave., Canoga Park. Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; next Sun., 2:30 p.m.; ends Aug. 30. $28, $33. (818) 884-1907.

Spamalot Tony-winning musical comedy inspired by the 1975 Arthurian-age spoof “Monty Python and the Holy Grail”; with Eric Idle, Christian Slater, Warwick Davis, Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Craig Robinson. Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood. Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; next Sun., 7:30 p.m.; ends Aug. 2. $13-$182. (323) 850-2000.

Stand-Up-And-Be-Funny With comics Aubree Sweeney, Joe Taylor and others. Archway Studio/Theatre, 10509 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood. Fri., 11 p.m. $15. (818) 980-7529.

Apocalyptic Exodus Scenarios Writer-performer Joey Halter explores life’s enigmas in this absurdist, comedic multimedia show. Highways Performance Space, 1651 18th St., Santa Monica. Fri.-Sat., 8:30 p.m.; ends Aug. 1. $15, $20. (310) 315-1459.

Citizen: An American Lyric World premiere of Stephen Sachs’ adaptation of poet Claudia Rankine’s meditation on race and racism. The Fountain Theatre, 5060 Fountain Ave., L.A. Sat., 8 p.m.; next Sun., 3 and 7 p.m.; ends Sept. 14. $15-$34.95; Mondays, pay what you can. (323) 663-1525.

Disney’s Tarzan 3-D Theatricals presents the stage adaptation of the animated 1999 musical-adventure. Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, 1935 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Redondo Beach. Sat., 8 p.m.; next Sun., 2 p.m.; ends Aug. 9. $20-$70. (714) 589-2770.

The Dragon Play A Minnesota couple’s lives are upended by an unexpected visitor, while a Texas boy befriends an injured dragon, in the Southern California premiere of Jenny Connell Davis’ fantastical drama; contains strong language, mature content. Chance Theater, 5522 E. La Palma Ave., Anaheim. Sat., 8 p.m.; next Sun., 7 p.m.; ends Aug. 23. $25-$35. (714) 777-3033.

Luka’s Room World premiere of Rob Mersola’s dark comedy about a cash-strapped college student who falls for the wrong woman. Rogue Machine, 5041 Pico Blvd., L.A. Sat., 8 p.m.; next Sun., 3 p.m.; ends Sept. 20. $30-$35. (855) 585-5185.

No Homo Two twentysomething straight pals begin to question their sexual identities in Brandon Baruch’s comedy. Atwater Village Theatre, 3269 Casitas Ave., L.A. Sat., 8 p.m.; next Sun., 7 p.m.; ends Aug. 23. $20. (800) 838-3006.

Sneaky Ole Time World-premiere comedy-musical set in a Tennessee honky-tonk and featuring the songs of Grammy winner Paul Overstreet. Ruskin Group Theatre, 3000 Airport Ave., Santa Monica. Sat., 8 p.m.; next Sun., 2 p.m.; ends Sept. 19. $25, $30. (310) 397-3244.

Summer at the Center Theater-arts program for at-risk youth culminates in a Broadway-style revue. Samueli Theater, Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. Sat., 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Free. (714) 556-2787.

The Winning Streak The Group Rep presents Lee Blessing’s two-character dramedy about fathers, sons and baseball; contains strong language; for ages 12 and up. Lonny Chapman Theatre, 10900 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood. Sat., 2 p.m.; Sun., 7 p.m.; ends Aug. 30. $20. (818) 763-5990.

Australian Theatre Company Summer Pool Party/Fundraiser Food, drink, and poolside entertainment. Private residence, address provided to ticket holders, L.A. Next Sun., 12:30 p.m. $150. RSVP to [email protected].

Summer New Works Festival Ojai Playwrights Conference’s annual showcase includes workshop productions of new plays by Mike Daisey, Ellen Fairey, Nick Gandiello, et al.; details at www.ojaiplays.org. Zalk Theater, 703 El Paseo Road, Ojai. Next Sun., 5 p.m.; ends Aug. 9. $30. (805) 640-0400.