"A Chorus Line" The longest-running American Broadway musical comes to San Diego. Opens Aug. 13; closes Aug. 17. Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Ave., downtown. $20-$79. (619) 570-1100, www.broadwaysd.com.
"The Compleat Works of Wllm Shkspr (Abridged)" A nod is given to each of Shakespeare's plays. This production runs in repertory with "Sailor's Song." Opens Aug. 10; closes Aug. 31. New Village Arts Theatre, 2787 B St., Carlsbad. $5-$10. (760) 433-3245, www.newvillagearts.org.
"The Phantom of the Opera" Broadway San Diego presents Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical about the masked man who lurks behind the Paris Opera House. Closes Aug. 10. Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Ave., downtown. $19-$127. (619) 570-1100, www.broadwaysd.com.
"The Pleasure of His Company" The Old Globe presents this comedy about love, family expectations and lifelong dreams. Closes Aug. 10. The Old Globe, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park. $42-$64. (619) 234-5623, www.theoldglobe.org.
"The Receptionist" Cygnet Theatre opens its 2008/2009 season with this comedy about a receptionist who keeps the office supplies stocked, helps co-workers through dating troubles and attempts to entertain her own romantic notions - all while keeping the busy office afloat. Closes Aug. 31. Rolando/College Theatre, 6663 El Cajon Blvd., Suite N. $22-$38. (619) 337-1525, www.cygnettheatre.com.
"Sailor's Song" A love story about a cynical man and a true believer who battle over beautiful women and the power of love. Closes Aug. 24. New Village Arts Theatre, 2787 B State St., Carlsbad. $5-$10. (760) 433-3245, www.newvillagearts.org.
Summer Shakespeare Festival "Romeo and Juliet," "The Merry Wives of Windsor" and "All's Well That Ends Well" run in nightly rotation. Darko Tresnjak returns for the fifth year as the artistic director of the festival. Closes Sept. 28. The Old Globe, 1363 Old Globe Way, Balboa Park. $29-$64. (619) 234-5623, www.theoldglobe.org.
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