By Craig Lucas, presented by American Conservatory Theater

Through: Tuesday

Where: Toni Rembe Theater, 415 Geary St., San Francisco

Running time: 2 hours, 10 minutes, one intermission

Tickets: $25-$130; www.act-sf.org

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By Charles Dickens, presented by Center Repertory Company

Through: Sunday

Where: Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek

Running time: Two hours, 10 minutes, one intermission

Details: $45-$70, lesherartscenter.org