OPENING
[title of show]: Two writers slave away on a new musical in homage to Broadway. In previews beginning July 8, it opens July 10 at Diversionary Theatre, 4545 Park Blvd. in University Heights. $33-$35, $20 previews. diver sionary.org
NOW PLAYING
Avenue Q: Princeton, a bright-eyed college grad, comes to New York City with big dreams and a tiny bank account. Produced by Broadway / San Diego, it runs through July 11 at the Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Ave., Downtown. $15.50-$66.50. broad waysd.com
Surf Report: Judith swims against the tide amid the demands of her surfing-obsessed boss, her schlubby husband and her wannabe artist daughter. Through July 11 at La Jolla Playhouse's Mandell Weiss Forum, 2910 La Jolla Village Drive. $30-$75. lajollaplay house.com
Smoke on the Mountain: The Great Depression is coming to an end, and the Sanders Family Singers are back on the road—'sep that the bus just broke down. Produced by Lamb's Players Theatre, it runs through July 18 at the Horton Grand Theatre, 444 Fourth Ave., Downtown. $26-$48. lambsplayers.org
Parasite Drag: Two estranged brothers are forced to make arrangements for their sister, a homeless drug addict. Produced by Ion Theatre Company, it runs through July 21 at BLK BOX @ 6th & Penn, 3704 Sixth Ave. in Hillcrest. See our review on this page. $15-$25. iontheatre.com
Harvey: Can Elwood P. Dowd help it if his best friend happens to be a 6- foot-tall invisible rabbit? Produced by Lamb's Players Theatre, it runs through July 25 at the Ione and Paul Harter Stage, 1142 Orange Ave. in Coronado. $28-$56. lambsplayers.org
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee: A bunch of fidgety kids prove that the only thing worse than being 13 is being 13 while having to spell “pyrrhonism.” Through Aug. 3 at North Coast Repertory Theatre, 987- D Lomas Santa Fe Drive in Solana Beach. $32-$50. northcoastrep.org