Theater

CLYBOURNE PARK

Through Feb. 26. In this play of race and class issues inspired by A Raisin in the Sun, two families inhabit one home 50 years apart in a Chicago neighborhood. Mark Taper Forum, 135 N. Grand Ave., downtown, 213.628.2772 Map H16

A raisin in the sun

Through Feb. 19. Phylicia Rashad makes her L.A. directorial debut with this 50-year-old classic about an African American family’s dream of a better life amid racial tension and betrayal. Kirk Douglas Theatre, 9820 Washington Blvd., Culver City, 213.628.2772 Map L11

ovo

Continuing. Cirque du Soleil performs under the big top in a show inspired by insect life. Santa Monica Pier, 200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica, cirquedusoleil.com/ovo Map M8

RED HOT PATRIOT: the kick-ass wit of molly ivins

Through Feb. 19. Kathleen Turner stars as real-life reporter Ivins, a liberal Texas journalist who made fans and enemies alike with her humor and political criticism. Geffen Playhouse, 10886 Le Conte Ave., Westwood, 310.208.5454 Map J10

Musical Theatre West

Musical Theater Company in residence at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center in Long Beach. 6200 Atherton Street, Long Beach, 562.856.1999 www.musical.org

UPRIGHT CABARET’S American Icon Series

L.A.’s famed Upright Cabaret continues to bring the “next generation” of world-class entertainers to stages across the Southland with the “American Icon Series.” Celebrating its 3rd season, these wildly popular nights of song feature Broadway divas, Cabaret legends and Pop sensations singing the #1 hits of our American Music Icons including Diana Ross, James Taylor, Santana, Elton John and more. Your favorite stars from “American Idol to Broadway” will blow you away with four unforgettable evenings of entertainment filled with great fun and infectious energy! Performing LIVE in Hollywood, La Mirada, Palm Springs and Thousand Oaks, CA. For more info, show times and tickets, please visit:  www.UprightCabaret.com