Thu.–Fri., Nov. 3–4, 7:30 p.m.
Alcatraz Theatre (650 Geary St.)
Suggested by the memoirs of legendary burlesque artist Gypsy Rose Lee with lyrics by Sondheim and regarded by many as the finest musical ever created, Gypsy is the ultimate tale of an ambitious stage mother fighting for her daughters’ success — while secretly yearning for her own. $45, 415-255-8207, 42ndstmoon.org