Theater in R.I., Aug. 22 weekend

Opening

"Hairspray": Stadium Theatre, 28 Monument Square, Woonsocket. 762-4545, stadiumtheatre.com. Musical comedy about a plus-size teenager who sets out to integrate a Baltimore TV dance show in 1962. Fri-Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. $21-$31. Closes Aug. 25.

One day

“New Fangled Broadway Revue”: Pawtuxet Village Park, 2 East View St., Warwick. The Players of Barker Playhouse perform musical selections from current Broadway musicals. Fri 6:30 p.m. Bring lawn chairs and a picnic. Free.

Continuing

"Funny Money": Newport Playhouse & Cabaret Restaurant, 102 Connell Highway, Newport. 848-7529, newportplayhouse.com. Mild-mannered CPA accidentally picks up the wrong briefcase full of money and decides to keep it. Thu, Sun 11:30 a.m. buffet, 1 p.m. curtain; Fri-Sat 6:30 p.m. buffet, 8 p.m. curtain. $52.95 dinner/play/cabaret; play only $25. Closes Aug. 30.

“Henry IV, Part 1”: Contemporary Theater Company, 327 Main St., Wakefield. 218-0282, contemporarytheatercompany.com. Shakespeare’s tale of royal intrigue, warfare and friendship is performed outdoors on the patio. Limited seating; feel free to bring chairs. Sun 7 p.m. Free.

”On Golden Pond": Granite Theatre, One Granite St., Westerly. 596-2341, granitetheatre.com. Love story of Ethel and Norman Thayer who are returning to their summer home on Golden Pond for the 48th year. Thu-Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2 p.m. $20, 62+ $17, children $12 and younger $12. Closes Aug. 25.

“One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest”: Wilbury Theatre Group, 40 Sonoma Court, Providence. 400-7100, thewilburygroup.org. Visiting Spectrum Theatre Ensemble production of the story of institutional madness where obedience and conformity are the only acceptable indications of good mental health. All performances are sensory friendly. Thu-Sat 7:30 p.m. $30, $25 seniors, $20 age 30 and under, $10 students. Get tickets at https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/1011456. Closes Aug. 31.

"Saturday Night Fever": Theatre by the Sea, 364 Cards Pond Rd., South Kingstown. 782-8587, theatrebythesea.com. Story follows Tony Manero, a Brooklyn paint store clerk who lives for Saturday night and his visit to the local disco where he is king of the dance floor. Thu 2, 8 p.m. Fri, 8 p.m. Sat 3, 8 p.m. Sun 5 p.m. $55-$78. Closes Sept. 8.

“The Secret Garden”: Artists’ Exchange, 50 Rolfe Square, Cranston. 490-9475, artists-exchange.org. Epic Theatre Company production of the classic story of a woman who experiences a terrible tragedy only to find healing and mystery at the home of her uncle. Fri-Sat 7 p.m. $20, $15 senior citizens and military. Closes Aug. 24.

"To Be Continued … An Improvised Soap Opera": Contemporary Theater Company, 327 Main St., Wakefield. 218-0282, contemporarytheatercompany.com. Improvisers weave plots of love, deception, unexpected reunions and more. Audience members welcome to join in. Thu 7:30 p.m. $15, ages 25 and under $10. Closes Aug. 29.

"Wonder of the World": Contemporary Theater Company, 327 Main St., Wakefield. 218-0282, contemporarytheatercompany.com. Woman suddenly leaves her husband and hops a bus to Niagara Falls in search of freedom and the sense of wonder she’s lost. Fri-Sat 7 p.m. $25, students $15, $18 in advance. Closes Aug. 31.

--Janet Butler