OPENING

"The Adventures of Nate the Great," Rose Theater, 2001 Farnam St., Friday through Feb. 19. Showtimes: 7 p.m. Fridays, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. $16 all seats. Discount vouchers at Hy-Vee supermarkets. Information: 402-345-4849 or online at www.rosetheater.org

The popular children's book series by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat has been adapted for the stage by Pamela Sterling. Nate is famous for solving cases, but can he find his friend Annie's missing painting? He and his faithful dog Sludge will try. The show, a spoof of B movie mysteries, is recommended for children age 5 and older. James Larson directs a cast of 13, led by Andy Saladino as Nate, Amanda Waldron as Annie, Aaron Mann as Sludge, and Sara Kaus as Nate's assistant, Kate.

"Gone the Rainbow, Return the Dove," Creighton University, Lied Education Center for the Arts, 2500 California Plaza, Wednesday through Feb. 12. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Feb. 11, 2 p.m. Feb. 12. $10 adults, $8 senior citizens, $5 students. Information: 402-280-1448.

Creighton faculty member Michael McCandless' new play is a personal look at the nation's involvement in wars, from the Revolutionary War through Afghanistan, based on original letters and diaries written in battle zones. The title comes from an Irish song about a woman lamenting her lover's departure for war. See feature article at omaha.com.

COMING SOON

"All My Single Ladies," professional touring comedy, Orpheum Theater, Feb. 11 only. Information: 402-345-0606.

"The Fantasticks," Omaha Community Playhouse, opens Feb. 10. Information: 402-553-0800.

"Lights, Camera, Murder," Riverfront Dinner Theatre at Rick's Cafe Boatyard, Feb. 10 only. Information: 402-345-4545.

"Twenty Years of Cabaret," Cabaret Theatre at Rick's Cafe Boatyard, Feb. 11 and 12 only. Information: 402-345-4545.

CONTINUING

"From Shelterbelt With Love," Shelterbelt Theatre at SNAP/Shelterbelt, 3225 California St., through Feb. 12. Showtimes: 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. $15 adults, $12 students and senior citizens. Exceptions: $10 all seats Thursdays and Sundays; Special TAG Sunday Feb. 5, $7.50 adults, $6 students and senior citizens. Information: 402-341-2757 or online at www.shelterbelt.org

"Little Footsteps," KBC Productions at Mahoney State Park, Kountze Memorial Theatre, exit 426 on Interstate 80, through Feb. 19. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. Exception: Added performance Feb. 14. $10 adults, $8 students. Information: 402-944-2523, ext. 7122.

"On Golden Pond," Omaha Community Playhouse, 6915 Cass St., Hawks Main Stage, through Feb. 12. Showtimes: 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. $35 adults ($19 balcony and extreme side seats), $21 students. Information: 402-553-0800 or online at www.omahaplayhouse.com

"Rumors," Bellevue Little Theatre, 203 W. Mission Ave., Bellevue, through Sunday. Showtimes: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. $15 adults, $13 senior citizens, $9 students. Information: 402-291-1554.