“Esther the Musical,” written by Valencia resident Jeannie Allen, will be staged at 7 p.m. April 27 and at 2 p.m. April 28 at St. Peter's Reformed Church, 314 E. Grandview Ave., Zelienople. In its eighth production, the musical reflects the Old Testament story of one woman who was inspired by God and changed the course of history. The Broadway-type musical features 18 original songs, all written by Allen, in different styles including operatic, pop, jazz, Jamaican, Hebrew and ballads. Tickets for the show are $7 for adults and $5 for senior citizens older than 65 and children. Tickets are available by calling the church at 724-452-8120 or Bea Barna at 724-776-2419.

Comtra Theatre, Route 19 in Cranberry Township, presents “Anne of Green Gables” through April 27. Curtain is at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Tickets are $10. Call 724-591-8727 or visit www.comtraplayers.com.

The PNC Broadway Across America-Pittsburgh series presents the 2011 Tony Award Best Musical Revival “Anything Goes” through Sunday at Heinz Hall, 600 Penn Ave. The performance schedule is 7:30 p.m. today, 8 p.m. Friday; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday; and 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets start at $20 and are available by calling 412-392-4900 or visiting www.TrustArts.org.Quantum Theatre will present “Dream of Autumn” by Jon Fosse, about two old acquaintances who have long lost contact but meet again, through April 28 at the former Park Schenley Restaurant in the ground level of the Royal York apartment building, 3955 Bigelow Blvd. in Oakland. Shows start at 8 p.m. Wednesdays to Saturdays and 7 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $35 to $48, with limited $18 student tickets available. Call 888-718-4253 or visit www.quantumtheatre.com.