SoCal theatre, Feb. 5-12: ‘42nd Street,’ ‘Arrowhead,’ ‘Message in a Bottle’ and more

Theatre, musicals, cabaret, drag, standup comedy, poetry, spoken word, storytelling, books and lit for LA & OC

Welcome to the latest TV or Not TV newsletter spotlighting live theater, standup comedy, etc. on stages all around Southern California this coming week. I’m Matt Cooper, former listings coordinator for the LA Times’ Calendar section.

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“42nd Street” (Musical Theatre West)

Theatre

Opening this week…

‘Message in a Bottle’ Three siblings undertake a perilous journey following an attack on their peaceful village in this dance-theater fable set to the music of Sting and featuring choreography by Kate Prince. Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 6 thru 11. $45 and up. (323) 468-1770. broadwayinhollywood.com

‘Arrowhead’ IAMA Theatre Company stages Catya McMullen’s new LGBTQ-themed comedy about a lesbian who is surprised as anyone to discover she’s somehow pregnant. Atwater Village Theatre, 3269 Casitas Ave., Atwater Village. Opening night only, 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 8; 8 p.m. Fridays & Mondays, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through March 4; dark Feb. 12. $40; Feb. 12 & 26, pay what you can. (323) 380-8843. iamatheatre.com

‘PINS: The Royal Renaissance’ The Playhouse’s Studio Collaborative series continues with the CRayProject’s interactive celebration of urban burlesque. Long Beach Playhouse, 5021 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9 thru 11. $20-$35; VIP, $100. (562) 494-1014. lbplayhouse.org

‘The Winter’s Tale’ A king suspects his wife is having an affair with his best friend, who is also a king, in Shakespeare’s romantic drama; for ages 10 and up. Antaeus Theatre Company, Kiki & David Gindler Performing Arts Center, 110 E. Broadway, Glendale. 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, other dates, Feb. 9 thru March 11. $23-$45. (818) 506-1983. antaeus.org

‘Betrayal’ The end is the beginning in acclaimed playwright Harold Pinter’s dark drama, told in reverse chronological order, about a romantic triangle involving a long-married couple and the wife’s longtime lover. City Garage, 2525 Michigan Ave., Santa Monica. 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 4 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 10 thru March 17. $25, $30; pay-what-you-can tickets available for Sundays, at the door only. (310) 453-9939. citygarage.org

‘42nd Street’ Come and meet those dancing feet! An aspiring Broadway chorus girl from Allentown, Pa. gets her shot at the big time in the mother of all backstage musicals, based on the 1933 movie. Carpenter Center, 6200 E. Atherton St., Long Beach. 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays, 1 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 10 thru 25; also 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15 and 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 18. $20 and up; student rush, $15. musical.org

‘From a Yardie to a Yankee’ Writer-performer Sardia Robinson explores her journey from Jamaica to Chicago and beyond in this autobiographical solo show; for ages 11 through adult. Theatre West, 3333 Cahuenga Blvd. West, L.A. 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10. $30-$45. (323) 851-7977. theatrewest.org