Hollywood Bowl
What:  RENT
When:  August 6 – 8
Where:  2301 N. Highland Avenue, Los Angeles
How:  800-745-3000. ticketmaster.com.

LA Opera - Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
What:  Il Postino
When:  September 23 – October 16
Where:  135 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles
How:  213-972-7219. laopera.com.

Pantages Theatre
What:  Young Frankenstein
When:  Through August 8
Where:  6233 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles
How:  323-468-1770. broadwayla.org.

STAPLES Center
What:  Walking with Dinosaurs
When:  September 9 – 12
Where:  1111 S. Figueroa, Los Angeles
How:  800-745-3000. ticketmaster.com.