The Rogue Valley has a vibrant theater arts community. Check out our list of local live productions and livestream options.

Ashland New Plays FestivalFor tickets and more information, see ashlandnewplays.org or call 541-488-7995. See website or call for current COVID-19 requirements.

‘Our Utopia’: Ashland New Plays Festival offers its second spring public reading, “Our Utopia” by playwright Carlos-Zenen Trujillo, a commission of Bag&Baggage Productions. The immersive story of this new play delves into the darker side of an idealistic community. Oregon is home to its share of idealistic dreamers, communes, and… well… cults. Trujillo’s immersive new play, “Our Utopia,” asks what we are willing to give up so that we can belong. The readings will be followed by talkbacks about the play and the development process. Readings will be held at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 29, and at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, April 30, at the Main Stage Theatre at Oregon Center for the Arts on the Southern Oregon University campus, 491 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland. Tickets are $25; $15 tickets are available for those who need access to lower pricing; free for SOU students.

Barnstormers Theatre112 N.E. Evelyn Ave., Grants Pass. See barnstormersgp.org, email at barnstormersgp@gmail.com or call 541-479-3557 for showtimes, tickets and further information. Group discounts are available.

‘Rapture Blister Burn’: After grad school, Catherine and Gwen chose polar opposite paths. Catherine built a career as a rockstar academic, while Gwen built a home with her husband and children. Decades later, unfulfilled in polar opposite ways, each woman covets the other’s life, commencing a dangerous game of musical chairs — the prize being Gwen’s husband. With searing insight and trademark wit, this comedy is an unflinching look at gender politics in the wake of 20th-century feminist ideals. Directed by Gabrielle Hahn. Performances are set for 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays, April 21-May 7. Were it a movie, “Rapture Blister Burn” would be rated PG-13, due to frank discussions about sex. Tickets begin at $18.

Camelot Theatre101 Talent Ave., Talent. Tickets and information available at camelottheatre.org or 541-535-5250. Group and discounted season packages, as well as special rate performances, are available. Box office hours are noon to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. See website or call box office for current COVID-19 requirements.

‘Spotlight on John Denver’: One of the biggest selling recording artists of the 1970s, John Denver’s music had wide appeal that spanned generations, genres and mediums. He topped both the pop and country charts and his numerous television appearances were hugely popular. He even co-starred in a hit movie. As a pioneering activist, he also gave much of his time and treasure to many environmental and social causes before his untimely death at the age of 53. Dave Bernard, a Camelot favorite, is back to share his musical and storytelling gifts, performing hits like “Country Roads,” “Annie’s Song,” “Rocky Mountain High,” “Thank God I’m a Country Boy,” and many others. Performances are scheduled for 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays, March 30-April 23. Tickets are $33-$38.

Collaborative Theatre Project555 Medford Center, Medford. Tickets and information are available at ctpmedford.org, on Facebook, or by calling the box office at 541-779-1055. Group rates are available. See website or call box office for current COVID-19 requirements.

‘The Revolutionists’: Four beautiful, badass women lose their heads in this irreverent, girl-powered comedy set during the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror. Playwright Olympe de Gouges, assassin Charlotte Corday, former Queen (and fan of ribbons) Marie Antoinette and Haitian rebel Marianne Angelle hang out, murder Marat, and try to beat back the extremist insanity in 1793 Paris. This grand and dream-tweaked comedy is about violence and legacy, art and activism, feminism and terrorism, compatriots and chosen sisters, and how we actually go about changing the world. Directed by Susan Aversa. Performances are set for 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 1:30 p.m. Sundays, March 23-April 16. Tickets are $35, $28 for students and seniors.

Oregon Cabaret Theatre241 Hargadine St, on the corner of First and Hargadine streets, Ashland. Tickets and information are available at oregoncabaret.com or by calling 541-488-2902. Reservations are required for pre-show dinner and brunch. Appetizers, beverages and desserts are available without reservations. See website or call box office for current COVID-19 requirements. Student rush tickets are $15 and can be purchased 30 minutes before curtain with valid ID, subject to availability. Group discounts available.

‘The Play That Goes Wrong’: *Note: This show is sold out. Call the theatre to be put on a waiting list for tickets. Welcome to opening night of the Cornley University Drama Society’s newest production, “The Murder at Haversham Manor,” where things are quickly going from bad to utterly disastrous. This 1920s whodunit has everything you never wanted in a show — an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead, and actors who trip over everything (including their lines). Nevertheless, the accident-prone thespians battle against all odds to make it through to their final curtain call, with hilarious consequences. Performances are set for 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, Mondays and select Wednesdays, and 1 p.m. Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, through April 2. Were it a movie, “The Play That Goes Wrong” would be rated PG-13, with some coarse humor, comic violence and sexual innuendo. Tickets are $43, $39 or $29.

‘Five on Fire — Groundbreaking Women of Song’: Five powerhouse musicians bring some of the world’s most famous songs to life on the Cabaret stage and tell the stories behind their creation. A concert-style celebration of the greatest hit-makers from 1960’s to today, Five on Fire features music from Dolly Parton, Joni Mitchell, Carol King, Carly Simon, Roberta Flack, Stevie Nicks, Sara Barielles and many other influential women of song. Created by Natasha Harris, Carrie Lyn Brandon, Sarah Wussow and Valerie Rachelle. Performances are set for 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, Mondays and select Wednesdays, and 1 p.m. Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, April 14-June 4. Were it a movie, “Five on Fire” would be rated PG, with some adult themes. Tickets are $43, $39 or $29.

‘Kinky Boots’: With music by the legendary Cyndi Lauper, Kinky Boots tells the story of Charlie, a young man trying to save his family’s shoe business. Charlie finds inspiration in the form of Lola, a fabulous drag entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos. As they work to turn the factory around, this unlikely pair find that they have more in common than they ever dreamed possible … and discover that, when you change your mind about someone, you can change your whole world. Performances are set for 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, Mondays and select Wednesdays, and 1 p.m. Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, June 16-Sept. 3. Were it a movie, “Kinky Boots” would be rated PG-13, with some coarse humor, mild coarse language and sexual situations. Tickets are $43, $39 or $29.

Oregon Shakespeare Festival15 S. Pioneer St., Ashland. Showtimes, ticket prices and information available at osfashland.org or at 800-219-8161. See website or call box office for current COVID-19 requirements. Group discounts available.

O! digital: OSF’s interactive and immersive digital content platform, O!, can be accessed for free at osfashland.org/digital. Some content will be accessed for a fee, including streaming plays.

Live Performances:

‘Romeo and Juliet’: One of the most famous stories of young love explodes with intense passion in this contemporary production — as two star-crossed lovers from two different families and backgrounds sacrifice all to be together. Set in the West Coast, this production explores the financial and class divisions of our current time through this beloved tale. Directed by OSF Artistic Director Nataki Garrett, written by William Shakespeare. The show runs April 18 through Oct. 15, in the Angus Bowmer Theatre. Tickets are $35 to $75.

‘Rent’: In this Pulitzer Prize-winning musical, a group of young artists fights for justice and visibility during the AIDS cris is, drawing strength from the beautiful bonds of friendship and chosen family. With its profound message of joy and hope in the face of uncertainty, this iconic musical reminds us to measure our lives with what truly matters — love. Directed by Tiffany Nichole Greene, with book, music, and lyrics by Jonathan Larson. The show runs April 19 through Oct. 14, in the Angus Bowmer Theatre. Tickets are $35 to $75.

‘The Three Musketeers’: An inspiring tale filled with laughter and adventure, “The Three Musketeers” is a reminder to all that courage, honesty and valor can change the world. Kirsten Childs’s adaptation finds its inspiration in the oft-ignored fact that writer Alexandre Dumas was of French-Haitian heritage. Directed by Kent Gash. The show runs May 31 through Oct. 14, in the Angus Bowmer Theatre. Tickets are $35 to $75.

‘Twelfth Night’: Shakespeare’s hilarious yet heartbreaking tale of unrequited love takes over the OSF stage. A ship is wrecked on the rocks; Viola is washed ashore, but her twin brother Sebastian is lost. Determined to survive on her own, she steps out to explore a new land. In this production, inspired by early blues and jazz greats like Bessie Smith, music is the food of love, and nobody is quite what they seem. Directed by Dawn Monique Williams. The show runs June 1 through Oct. 13 in the Allen Elizabethan Theatre. Tickets are $35 to $75.

‘Where We Belong’: In 2015, a Mohegan theater-maker moves to England to pursue a Ph.D. in Shakespeare, grappling with the question of what it means to remain or leave, as the Brexit vote threatens to further disengage the UK from the wider world. Moving between nations that have failed to reckon with their ongoing roles in colonialism, Achokayis finds comfort in the journeys of their Native ancestors who had to cross the ocean in the 1700s to help their people. Playwright Madeline Sayet asks us what it means to belong in an increasingly globalized world. Directed by Mei Ann Teo. The show runs Aug. 24 through Oct. 15 in the Thomas Theatre. Tickets are $35 to $75.