SEE A SHOW

From fairy tales to ballets to puppets, metro Atlanta puts the spotlight on plays.

All Smiles

Alliance Theatre / Through March 5. See website for showtimes. Created in partnership with the Marcus Autism Center, this delightful show explores how all smiles are different. 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404733-4600. $10; ages 6-17, $5; ages 5 and younger, free. alliancetheatre.org

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella Morris & Rae Frank Theatre

March 9, 11 and 18, 7:30 p.m.; March 12, 1 p.m. and March 19, 1 and 6 p.m. From the Jerry’s Habima Theatre, view this timeless tale of magic, romance and the power of wishes. Jerry’s Habima Theatre is an inclusive theater company featuring actors with disabilities. 5342 Tilly Mill Rd., Dunwoody. 678-812-3981. $35; ages 12 and younger, $15. atlantajcc.org

Cinderella Gas South Theater

March 10, 7:30 p.m.; March 11, 10 a.m., 2 and 7:30 p.m. and March 12, 2 p.m.

Presented by the Northeast Atlanta Ballet, watch the magical Fairy Godmother transform Cinderella’s life as she pursues true love. 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Duluth. 770-626-2464. $25. gassouthdistrict.com

Blacktop Playground: Improv for Kids

Aurora Theatre / March 11, 11:30 a.m.

Blacktop creates funny scenes using suggestions from the crowd for a hilarious and interactive show. 128 E. Pike St., Lawrenceville. 678-226-6222. $7. auroratheatre.com

Cinderella

Roswell Cultural Arts Center / March 11, 2 and 7 p.m.

Presented by Roswell Dance Starz, this classic tale of Cinderella features a fun and modern twist with ballet, jazz, hip hop and tap dance. 950 Forrest St., Roswell. 770-594-6232. $15. roswellgov.com

Duke Ellington’s Cat

Center for Puppetry Arts / Through March 12. See website for showtimes. Duke Ellington is scheduled to play a suite in honor of the Queen of England, but the score has been stolen, so his cool cat tries to find the music in time for the performance. 1404 Spring St. NW at 18th, Atlanta. 404-873-3391. $22-$27; ages 1 and younger, free. puppet.org

Penguin in My Pocket

Center for Puppetry Arts / March 15-April 2. See website for showtimes. A penguin scientist crash lands in the jungle when she’s experimenting with her jetpack, and she must overcome challenges in order to make her way back home. 1404 Spring St. NW at 18th, Atlanta. 404-873-3391. $22-$27; ages 1 and younger, free. puppet.org

The Lizard & El Sol

Alliance Theatre / March 16-April 30. See website for showtimes. This interactive adventure is based on a famous Mexican folktale about a time when the sun disappeared from the sky. 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. 404-733-4600. $10; ages 6-17, $5; ages 5 and younger, free. alliancetheatre.org

Peter Pan

Brenau University’s Pearce Auditorium March 24, 7:30 p.m.; March 25, 1 and 6:30 p.m. and March 26, 2 p.m. Watch the Gainesville Ballet Company perform the story of Peter Pan. 202 Blvd. NE, Gainesville. 770-866-5353. $25-$30; ages 15 and younger, $20-$25. gbcdance.com

Funny Folktales and

Silly Stories

Aurora Theatre / March 25, 11:30 a.m. See storyteller Chetter Galloway as he tells of sneaky, clever, greedy and wise characters. 128 E. Pike St., Lawrenceville. 678-226-6222. $7. auroratheatre.com

Mary Poppins

Byers Theatre / March 30-31, 7 p.m. and April 1, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Roswell Dance Theatre presents this tale of the magical nanny as she takes care of the Banks children. 1 Galambos Way, Sandy Springs. 770-998-0259. $25. tysod.com