THURSDAY TILL SATURDAY
Retro Extravaganza
The Academy for the Performing Arts presents "Retrofest 2012: Rock and Roll High School," a multimedia spectacular featuring songs and scenes from "Blackboard Jungle," "Fast Times at Ridgemont High," "The Breakfast Club" and other teen-themed movies, at the Huntington Beach High School auditorium, 1905 Main St. Show times are 7:30 p.m. each night and tickets are $20 general admission, $15 for students and seniors. For more information, call (714) 536-2514, ext. 4025.
TILL SUNDAY
'Cabaret'
The Golden West College Theater Arts Department presents the musical "Cabaret" at the campus Mainstage Theater, 15744 Goldenwest St., Huntington Beach. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, and tickets are $20 for the general public, $18 for students and seniors. For more information, call (714) 895-8150 or visit http://www.gwctheater.com.
TILL MAY 20
'Sherlock Holmes'
The Huntington Beach Playhouse presents "Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure," written by Steven Dietz and directed by Greg Cohen, at 7111 Talbert Ave., Huntington Beach. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday and tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for seniors and students. For more information, call (714) 375-0696 or visit http://www.hbplayhouse.com.