SoCal theatre, Aug. 6-13: ‘Rachmaninoff and the Tsar,’ ‘Human Error,’ ‘Peter Pan: The Musical’ and more

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Hershey Felder, left, and Jonathan Silvestri co-star in the world premiere of “Rachmaninoff and the Tsar.” (Andrea Savorani Neri)

Welcome to the latest TV or Not TV newsletter spotlighting live theater, cabaret, standup comedy, etc. on stages all around Southern California this week. I’m Matt Cooper, former listings coordinator for arts & entertainment at the Los Angeles Times.

The curtain rises…

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Theatre

Opening this week…

‘Grease’ For their 22nd annual Broadway in the Park production, the Tustin Area Council for the Fine Arts stages the hit musical about two 1950s high schoolers in love. Peppertree Park, 230 W. 1st St., Tustin. 7:45 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, Aug. 6-10. $15 and up; ages 4 and under, free. tacfa.org

‘Peter Pan: The Musical’ “The Boy Who Wouldn’t Grow Up” takes flight in an updated version of the classic stage show based on J.M. Barrie’s beloved fantasy tale. Segerstrom Center’s Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sundays, Aug. 6 thru 18. $33 and up. (714) 556-2787. scfta.org

‘Rachmaninoff and the Tsar’ Pianist, actor and playwright Hershey Felder portrays legendary Russian pianist-composer Sergei Rachmaninoff in the world premiere of Felder’s latest musical bio-drama; with Jonathan Silvestri as Tsar Nicholas II. The Broad Stage, 1310 11th St., Santa Monica. 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday-Sundays, Aug. 7 thru 25. $41 and up. (213) 544-0477. rachandthetsar.com

‘Tenderness and Gratitude Number 4’ Chance Theater’s “On the Radar” series showcasing new works-in-progress presents a staged reading of Enid Graham’s exploration of love, friendship and art. Chance Theater, 5522 E. La Palma Ave., Anaheim. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7. $15. (888) 455-4212. chancetheater.com