THEATER

June 10, 2010 Last Updated: June 10, 2010 02:03 PM Weekend Entertainment

Comtra Theatre, Route 19 in Cranberry Township, presents "The Velveteen Rabbit" opening Friday and continuing through June 16. This children's musical is based on the novel about a beloved stuffed rabbit that wants to become real. Curtain is at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Admission is $12 for plays and $15 for musicals. Box office opens at 6:45 p.m. the day of the show. Call 724-773-9896.

Red Barn Players group opens its season with the comedy "Getting Sara Married" with shows at 8 p.m. today through Saturday as well as June 16, 17, 18 and 19 at the Red Barn Theatre on Route 228, the Ellwood-Zelienople Road, Franklin Township, Beaver County. The story revolves around Sara Hastings, an unmarried lawyer in her mid-30s, much too busy to get involved in any romance. Her Aunt Martha has decided to take matters into her own hands and find her a husband. Unfortunately, Aunt Martha's method amounts to having the prospective groom bopped over the head and brought to Sara's apartment. Tickets are $10. Reservations can be made by calling 724-773-7150.Ford City Public Library hosts a production of "High School Musical Jr." at 7:30 p.m. June 17, 18 and 19 in the Ford City High School auditorium, 1100 Fourth Ave. Tickets are $8. Call 724-763-3591 or 724-763-8355.

Pittsburgh CLO hosts the world premiere of " 'S Wonderful," a new singing, dancing musical revue celebrating George and Ira Gershwin, from June 17 through Sept. 5 at the CLO Cabaret, 655 Penn Ave. The Gershwin families have authorized the use of the Gershwin songbook, making " 'S Wonderful" a new, all-inclusive Gershwin musical. The revue illustrates the impact of their songs both then and now. The show features classic hits such as "Let's Call the Whole Thing Off," "Shall We Dance," "Someone to Watch Over Me" and "Rhapsody in Blue." Curtain is at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays and at 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. There are also some shows scheduled at 1 p.m. Thursdays. Tickets range from $34.50 to $44.50. Call 412-456-6666.Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera presents "Miss Saigon" through June 20 at the Benedum Center, 719 Liberty Ave. Shows are at 8 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and at 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets start at $20.50. Tickets will be available online at www.pittsburghCLO.org and by calling 412-456-6666.Pittsburgh Public Theater closes its season with Yasmina Reza's "Art," a Tony Award-winning comedy about three men and a painting, running through June 27 at the O'Reilly Theater, 621 Penn Ave. The show starts at 8 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays (except June 22 when the show is at 7 p.m.) and at 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Additional shows are set for 2 p.m. June 24 and 7 p.m. Sundays (except no show June 27). Tickets cost $31 to $50; anyone age 26 or younger pays $15.50. Call 412.316.1600 or visit www.ppt.org.