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The Best Man: Gore Vidal's political nail-biter follows two presidential front-runners. Starting Aug. 28. Wednesdays-Sundays. Continues through Sept. 28. $40-$42. Aurora Theatre, 2081 Addison (at Shattuck), Berkeley, 510-843-4822.

Fool for Love: Jean Shelton directs Sam Shepard's play about the love tragedy of Eddie and May. Thursdays-Saturdays. Continues through Sept. 6. $10-$30. Actors Theatre San Francisco, 855 Bush (at Taylor), 345-1287.

Frozen: Eastenders Repertory Company's production of the Tony-nominated drama about a mother, a serial killer, and a psychiatrist. Wednesdays-Sundays. Continues through Sept. 14. Eureka Theatre, 215 Jackson (at Front), 788-7469.

Grey Gardens: A musical about East Hampton's eccentric recluses, Edith "Big Edie" Ewing Bouvier Beale and daughter Edith "Little Edie" Bouvier Beale, who live in the mouldering estate known as Grey Gardens. Thursdays-Sundays. Continues through Sept. 14. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro (at Mercy), Mountain View, 650-903-6000.

I Dream of America/Contra-Tiempo: A movement opera exploring the historical connections between African-Americans and Latinos. Fri., Aug. 29, 8 p.m.; Sat., Aug. 30, 8 p.m. CounterPULSE, 1310 Mission (at Ninth St.), 626-2060.

Pericles: Shakespeare's Prince Pericles embarks on an epic journey. Starting Aug. 30. Saturdays, Sundays. Continues through Sept. 21. Free. www.sfshakes.org. Presidio Parade Grounds, Lincoln & Montgomery.

Shopping! The Musical: Songs and sketches about shopping. Daily. $23-$29. www.shoppingthemusical.com. Shelton Theater, 533 Sutter (at Powell), 433-1226.

Skittish: Six one-acts by Bruce Moody. Fridays-Sundays. Continues through Aug. 31. www.skittishcompany.com. Stage Werx, 533 Sutter (at Powell).

Tony 'n' Tina's Wedding: Be a part of the wedding reception. Thursdays-Saturdays. www.pier39shows.com. Theatre 39 at Pier 39, 2 Beach (at Embarcadero).

Ubu for President: Shotgun Players presents a story about the presidential race. Saturdays, Sundays. Continues through Sept. 7. John Hinkel Park, Southampton (between San Diego and Somerset), Berkeley, 510-655-0813.

Unsung Diva: The Life and Times of Sissieretta Jones, aka Black Patti: A musical-slash-opera about Sissieretta Jones, the most accomplished black singer of her time. Wed., Aug. 27, 1:55 p.m. free. www.afrosolo.org. Metreon, 101 Fourth St. (at Mission), 369-6000.