Cordell Cole, left, David Anthony Lewis, Catherine Castellanos, and Arielle Crosby perform a scene in the Oregon Shakespeare Festival's production of "Twelfth Night," by William Shakespeare. See listing for details.

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

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 information. Group discounts are available.

‘The Sunshine Boys’: Al and Willie as “Lewis and Clark” were top-billed vaudevillians for over 40 years. Now they aren’t even speaking. When CBS requests them for a “History of Comedy” retrospective, a grudging reunion brings the two back together, along with a flood of memories, miseries and laughs. In this play by Neil Simon, the story follows the attempt by a young theatrical agent to reunite his elderly uncle, a former vaudevillian great, with his long-time stage partner for the TV reunion. Despite their celebrated reputation, the two old men have not spoken in 12 years. Besides remastering their sketch, the two men have numerous issues to work out before they are ready to return to the public eye. Directed by Robert Pyle. Performances are set for 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays, Aug. 25-Sept. 10. Tickets begin at $20.

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. The Box Office is open three hours before performances, or by appointment.

‘Something Rotten!’: How was the musical theater form invented? Find out (sort of) in this funny musical. Set in the 1590s, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star, William Shakespeare. When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theater involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first musical. But amidst the scandalous excitement of opening night, the Bottom Brothers realize that reaching the top means being true to thine own self … and all that jazz. Directed by Gwen Overland. Performances are scheduled for 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays, through July 16. See website for special performance dates. Tickets are $33-$38.

‘Honk! Jr.’: This adaptation of the beloved fable and the award-winning musical is a heartwarming celebration of what makes us special. Camelot’s Youth Conservatory program will present a fully staged Broadway musical based on the beloved fable, “The Ugly Duckling.” Ugly looks quite a bit different from his darling duckling brothers and sisters. The other animals on the farm are quick to notice and point this out, despite his mother’s protective flapping. Feeling rather foul and self-conscious, the little fowl finds himself on an adventure of self-discovery, all the while unknowingly outwitting a very hungry cat. Along the way, Ugly meets a whole flock of unique characters and finds out being different is not a bad thing to be. Directed by Olivia Carbone. Performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 28-30. Tickets are $20-$25.

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.

‘Desperate Measures’: Loosely based on William Shakespeare’s comedy, “Measure for Measure,” the plot and casting is streamlined and set in the American Old West — the Arizona Territory of the 1800s. When the dangerously handsome Johnny Blood’s life is on the line, he must put his fate into the hands of a colorful cast of characters, including a mysterious sheriff, an eccentric priest, a narcissistic governor, a saloon girl gone good and a nun out of the habit. Together they face uncharted territory as laws are broken and hearts are won. Before the sun sets, will they be able to rise up and pull off the greatest act yet, or will Johnny be left hanging? This six-person western musical features dialogue in rhymed couplets, but the characters all speak with the same accents and vocabulary they would have in real life. A retake on one of the “problem plays,” this musical is a rowdy, bawdy and fun-filled production. Directed by Todd Nielsen, with musical direction by Laurie Anne Hunter. Performances are set for 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 1:30 p.m. Sundays, through July 16. Were a movie, “Desperate Measures” would be rated PG-13 due to sexual innuendo and bawdy humor. Tickets are $35, $28 for seniors and students.

‘Bernhardt/Hamlet’: Living in Paris at the beginning of the 20th century and weary of coasting along in one lucrative revival of “Camille” after another, 55-year-old Sarah Bernhardt — arguably one of the world’s finest actresses — risks her career, her reputation and her feeble bank account to pull up her pants and go, literally, for broke. This spirited, funny new play creates that combination of passion, narcissism and bravery that Bernhardt summoned to tackle Shakespeare’s formidable tragic hero. Directed by Rick Robinson. Performances are set for 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 1:30 p.m. Sundays, Aug. 17-Sept. 10. Tickets are $35, $28 for seniors and students.

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 a

nd desserts are available without reservations. Student rush tickets are $15 and can be purchased 30 minutes before curtain with valid ID, subject to availability. Group discounts available.

‘Kinky Boots’: With music by 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 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. Directed by Keenon Hooks. Performances are set for 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, Mondays and select Wednesdays, and 1 p.m. Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, through 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.

‘Poirot: The Murder of Roger Ackroyd’: Poirot returns to the Cabaret stage in a new adaptation of one of Agatha’s Christie’s most revered mysteries. Poirot is forced out of retirement when his friend, Roger Ackroyd, is found brutally murdered. There’s a locked door, an opened window and a chair that moves itself and every suspect hiding a secret. Even for the renowned detective, the truth proves elusive … for a while. Adapted by Rick Robinson. Performances are set for 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, Mondays and select Wednesdays, and 1 p.m. Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, Sept. 15-Nov. 5. Were “Poirot” a movie, it would be rated PG-13, with mild coarse language, onstage violence and discussion of murder. 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. 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 carries a fee, including streaming plays.

Cyberland Cinema House: Curated OSF favorite short films celebrating the boundless theatrical imagination will be screened at 5 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, and 11 a.m. Sundays, through July 16, in the Thomas Theatre. Lose yourself in our award-winning short films created by theater-makers, featuring powerful stories, breathtaking visuals, and unforgettable characters.

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 different backgrounds sacrifice all to be together. Set on the West Coast, this production explores the financial and class divisions of our current time. Directed by OSF Artistic Director Nataki Garrett, written by William Shakespeare. The show runs 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 crisis, 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 by what truly matters — love. Directed by Tiffany Nichole Greene, with book, music, and lyrics by Jonathan Larson. The show runs 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’ 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 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 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.

Rogue Theater CompanySee roguetheatercompany.com or call 541-205-9190 for showtimes, tickets and further information.

‘Heisenberg’: An electric encounter thrusts two strangers into a fascinating and life-changing game. Tony Award-winner Simon Stephens’ play about love across the generation gap takes place in London where Alex Priest, a butcher in his 70s, meets Georgie Burns, an American woman in her 40s living abroad. The attraction is mutual, albeit with plenty of stops and starts — and some questions, mostly on Georgie’s part. Directed by Michael J. Hume. Performances are scheduled for 1 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays, July 13-30, at Grizzly Peak Winery, 1600 E. Nevada St., Ashland. Regular tickets are $35. See website for special showings, talkbacks and more.