Thru Aug 15: Children’s Theater in the Park. Bring the kids to see free productions of fairy tales and other stories by the Peninsula Youth Theater. On tap: The Little Mermaid (July 3); Stories Under the Big Top (July 11); Jack and the Three Sillies (July 18); Elves and the Shoemaker (July 25). 6:30pm. (Mountain View: Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St.; 650-903-6000; www.ci.mtnview.ca.us/mvcpa)
July 11-20: Children’s Musical Theater San Jose presents Babes In Arms. A group of teens are left to their own devices to put their own production, and in the process, they embark on a journey of sel-discovery, reconciliation and romance. Features a classic 1930s score by Rodgers and Hart, including favorites like “My Funny Valentine” and “The Lady Is a Tramp.” Fri, 7pm; Sat, 2pm & 7pm; Sun, 1pm & 6 pm (no 6pm show July 20). Extra show Thurs, July 17 at 7pm. (San Jose: Montgomery Theater, 291 S. Market St.; 408/453-1570; www.cmtsj.org)
July 25-Aug 3: Children’s Musical Theater San Jose presents West Side Story. This urban take on Romeo and Juliet tells the story of two young lovers caught between rival street gangs in New York City, and their struggle to keep their love alive in spite of hate, prejudice and violence. Fri, 7pm; Sat, 2pm & 7pm; Sun, 1pm & 6 pm. Extra show on Thurs, July 31 at 7pm. (San Jose: Montgomery Theater, 291 S. Market St.; 408/453-1570; www.cmtsj.org)
