through June 5
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
Le Petit closes its season with the musical, which combining situations from the 2,000-year-old comedies of Roman playwright Plautus with classic vaudeville. Le Petit Théâtre du Vieux Carré, 616 St. Peter St., 522-2081, LePetitTheatre.com
through June 9
Wicked
The hit musical is told from the perspective of the witches of the Oz, beginning before and continuing after Dorothy’s arrival in Oz from Kansas. Saenger Theatre, 1111 Canal St., 525-1052, SaengerNOLA.com
June 1-19
Colossal
In Andrew Hinderaker’s play, a star football player endures a catastrophic injury on the field and must come to terms with how this accident has affected his relationships with his father and his teammates. Southern Rep Theatre, UNO Performing Arts Center—Robert E. Nims Theatre, 2000 Lakeshore Drive, SouthernRep.com
June 10-12
Ricky Graham’s Yats Entertainment
The popular performer presents another show of yatty humor. Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts, 325 Minor St., Kenner. 461-9475, RivertownTheaters.com
June 17-19
Shrek Jr.
The theater presents a kids-starring production of the animated movie-turned-musical about a lovable ogre. Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts, 325 Minor St., Kenner, 461-9475, RivertownTheaters.com
June 20-26
Patchwork Players’ Snow White
The beloved children’s theater group presents the production. Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts, 325 Minor St., Kenner. 461-9475, RivertownTheaters.com