Comtra Theatre, Route 19 in Cranberry Township, presents Arthur Miller's classic “The Crucible” through May 18. Curtain is at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Tickets are $12. Call 724-591-8727 or visit www.comtraplayers.com.

New Castle Playhouse, 212 E. Long Ave., New Castle, is presenting the musical comedy “9 to 5: The Musical” through Sunday. Show time is at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for senior citizens and students, and $10 for children age 12 and younger. Call 724-654-3437.PITTSBURGHThe 27th annual Pittsburgh International Children’s Festival opens Wednesday and continues through May 19 at the University of Pittsburgh theaters and Schenley Plaza. The festival features performances and work by artists from around the world. In addition to the ticketed performances, there will be free hands-on activities and performances. Visit www.PghKids.org.