L.A. theater openings, July 31-Aug. 7: ‘The Tempest’ and more

This week: A new drama about the financial industry, a bloody twist on a Gilbert & Sullivan favorite, and a Shakespeare classic in a sylvan setting.

Shakespeare by the Sea Locally touring productions of the Bard’s “Cymbeline” and “Othello.” Various locations; details at www.shakespearebythesea.org. Sunday through Aug. 20. Free. (310) 217-7596.

Suburban Showgirl Writer-performer Palmer Davis portrays multiple roles in this solo comedy with music about a singer, dancer, actress and mom. Sierra Madre Playhouse, 87 W. Sierra Madre Blvd., Sierra Madre. Sun., next Sun., 7 p.m.; ends Aug. 7. $17-$25. (626) 355-4318.

Summer Playwrights Festival Seventh-annual showcase at two venues features 38 plays in eight days. The Road on Lankershim, 5108 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. Also, The Road on Magnolia, 10747 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood. Sun.-next Sun. Suggested donation, $15; festival pass, $60. www.roadtheatre.org.

Whatever Your Heart Desires Ed Asner and June Squibb star in a staged reading of Christine Rosensteel’s drama about an elderly married couple targeted by scammers. Theatre 40, 241 S. Moreno Drive, Beverly Hills. Sun., 7 p.m. $20. (310) 364-3606.

All My Distances Are Far Teens at an urban high school share their troubles with a therapist in Leda Siskind’s new docudrama. Theatre 40, 941 S. Moreno Drive, Beverly Hills. Mon.-Wed., 8 p.m.; ends Aug. 31. $25. (310) 364-3606.

The Suitcase The Echo Theater Company presents the U.S. premiere of Polish playwright Malgorzata Sikorska-Miszczuk’s surrealistic fable, performed in English, about a father, his son and the Holocaust. Atwater Village Theatre, 3269 Casitas Ave., L.A. Wed.-Thu., 8 p.m.; ends Aug. 18. $15. (310) 307-3753.

Barry Edelstein in Conversation With Steve Martin The Old Globe’s artistic director chats with the actor, comic, musician and playwright about his new play, “Meteor Shower.” The Old Globe, San Diego, 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego. Thu., 6 p.m. $20, $25. (619) 234-5623.

The Gary Plays – Part 3 New installment of Murray Mednick’s play cycle about an out-of-work actor in L.A. Atwater Village Theatre, 3269 Casitas Ave., L.A. Thu.-Sat., 8 p.m.; next Sun., 3 p.m.; ends Aug. 7. $20. www.openfist.org

Ghost Town Cornerstone Theater Company presents Juliette Carrillo’s new play with music, created with community input, about the effects of gentrification in Venice. Oakwood Park, 767 California Ave., Venice. Thu.-Sat., 8 p.m.; ends Aug. 6. Pay what you can; suggested donation, $10. (800) 578-1335.

New Original Works Festival 2016 Three-week showcase for L.A.-based theater, dance and multimedia artists concludes; program details at www.redcat.org. REDCAT, 631 W. 2nd St., L.A. Thu.-Sat., 8:30 p.m.; ends Aug. 6. $16, $20; festival pass, $40. (213) 237-2800.

Double Wide Female Drag performers Sherry Vine and Jackie Beat present a 20th-anniversary edition of their parody of the thriller “Single White Female.” Cavern Club Theater, 1920 Hyperion Ave., L.A. Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; next Sun., 7 p.m.; ends Aug. 7. $25, $30. (800) 838-3006.

Junk: The Golden Age of Debt The high-stakes world of debt financing is examined in the world premiere of this 1980s-set drama from Pulitzer winner Ayad Akhtar (“Disgraced”). La Jolla Playhouse, 2910 La Jolla Village Drive, La Jolla. Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 2 and 8 p.m.; next Sun., 2 and 7 p.m.; ends Aug. 21. $20-$95. (858) 550-1010.

Passages: Classics Remixed Theatre Unleashed presents one-act plays written and directed by company members. The Belfry Stage, Upstairs at the Crown, 11031 Camarillo St., North Hollywood. Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; ends Aug. 20. $10. (818) 849-4039.

Rapture, Blister, Burn Two women are each envious of each other’s life in Gina Gionfriddo’s comedy. Little Fish Theatre, 777 Centre St., San Pedro. Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; ends Sept. 3. $23-$27. (310) 512-6030.

RuddiGORE The Proof Doubt Closer Theatre Company puts a Grand Guignol twist on the Gilbert & Sullivan classic. Studio/Stage, 520 N. Western Ave., L.A. Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; next Sun., 2 p.m.; ends Aug. 28. $20. (800) 838-2006.

Same Place, Another Time Tony winner Donna McKechnie (“A Chorus Line”) performs in this cabaret show. Catalina Bar & Grill, 6725 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood. Fri.-Sat., 8:30 p.m. $30-$50. (866) 468-3399.

The Tempest Independent Shakespeare Co. stages the Bard’s fantasy tale about a magician and others on a mystical isle. The Old Zoo at Griffith Park, 4730 Crystal Springs Drive, L.A. Sat.-next Sun., 7 p.m.; ends Sept. 4. Free. (818) 710-6306.

Tick, Tick... Boom! “Rent” creator Jonathan Larson’s autobiographical, three-person musical; for ages 13 and up. The Lineage Performing Arts Center, 89 S. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena. Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; next Sun., 7 p.m.; ends Aug. 21. $15-$25. www.lineagepac.org

Robin Hood Family-friendly musical about the bandit of Sherwood Forest. Glendale Centre Theatre, 324 N. Orange St., Glendale. Sat., 11 a.m.; ends Nov. 12. $12.50, $20-$32. (818) 244-8481.

Exagoge Theatre Dybbuk presents this ancient Jewish play that retells the biblical tale of Exodus in the style of Greek tragedy. Fowler Museum, UCLA. Sat., 8 p.m. Free. (310) 208-3081.

Hello, Dolly! 3-D Theatricals stages the classic musical comedy about a matchmaker in turn-of-the-last-century New York City. Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, 1935 E. Manhattan Beach Blvd., Redondo Beach. Sat., 8 p.m.; next Sun., 2 p.m.; ends Aug. 7. $20-$95. (714) 589-2770.

Henry V The Porters of Hellgate present a staged reading of Shakespeare’s historical drama. The Whitmore Theatre, 11006 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood. Sat., 7 p.m. Pay what you can. www.portersofhellsgate.com

Ladies of Magic Illusions and more, ranging in style from Victorian to contemporary. Greystone Mansion, 905 Loma Vista Drive, Beverly Hills. Next Sun., 2 p.m. $50, $60. (310) 286-0119.

Meteor Shower Two couples spend an eventful evening together in the world premiere of Steve Martin’s adult comedy; with Jenna Fischer (“The Office”) and Greg Germann (“Ally McBeal”). The Old Globe, San Diego, 1363 Old Globe Way, San Diego. Next Sun., 7 p.m.; ends Sept. 18. $29 and up. (619) 234-5623.

Summer New Works Festival The Ojai Playwrights Conference’s 19th annual showcase includes workshop productions of plays by Jon Robin Baitz, Bekah Brunstetter, et al., plus a reading of a new musical about Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera; details at www.ojaiplays.org. Zalk Theater, 703 El Paseo Road, and Matilija Auditorium, 703 El Paseo Road, Ojai. Next Sun. through Aug. 21. $30. (805) 640-0400.