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Teatro ZinZanni: A bewitching evening of European cabaret, cirque arts, theatrical spectacle, and original live music, all blended with a five-course gourmet dinner, set in the nightclub of your dreams, now in its eighth season in San Francisco. Current show is The Royale Invitation. Wednesdays-Saturdays, 6 p.m., $116-$140, 438-2668, www.zinzanni.org. Pier 29, Embarcadero (at Battery), 273-1620.

Third: Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award–winning playwright Wendy Wasserstein's last play crackles with the wit, intelligence, and wryness that made her one of the most prominent female playwrights of the last 20 years. Through Feb. 10. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro (at Mercy), Mountain View, 650-903-6000.

Tranced: International politics, intrigue, and a riveting examination of truth are at the heart of this contemporary thriller by Robert Clyman. Through Feb. 24. San Jose Repertory Theatre, 101 Paseo de San Antonio (at South Third St.), San Jose, 408-367-7255, www.sanjoserep.com.

"Viva Variety": The popular shows feature queer and queer-friendly musicians, actors, poets, comics, and unclassifiable performers, with proceeds going to various local charities. Second Tuesday of every other month, 8 p.m., $15. For more information, call 863-0741. Buriel Clay Theater, 762 Fulton (at Webster), 922-2049.

Wishful Drinking: Carrie Fisher's acclaimed solo show. Feb. 8-March 30. Berkeley Repertory School of Theatre, 2071 Addison (at Shattuck), Berkeley, 510-647-2972, www.berkeleyrep.org.