The 39 Steps

(March 1 to 10 at the Norman Rothstein Theatre)

New Vancouver theatre company Circle Bright Productions has a lot going on in its stylish parody of Alfred Hitchcock’s famous thriller. For one thing, four actors play over 100 comical characters. For another, the troupe will provide Mandarin surtitles for the quick-witted dialogue. Sarah Rodgers directs the play, which won a 2007 Laurence Olivier Award for best new comedy and a 2008 Tony nomination for best play.

Chor Leoni Popcapella

(March 1, 2, and 3 at the Vancouver Playhouse)

Vocal acrobatics have never been this much fun: the Vancouver men’s choir has a ball applying its members’ virtuoso a cappella to the likes of Irving Berlin, Billy Joel, Joni Mitchell, and more. Jazz artist Jodi Proznick and her band provide backup.

Ladysmith Black Mambazo

(March 2 at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts)

The South African a cappella ensemble from Paul Simon’s Graceland returns to town with Malian stars Bassekou Kouyate and Habib Koité for a concert that should warm up any remnants of winter weather we’re having.

Elephant and Piggie’s “We Are In a Play!”

(March 2 to 31 at the Waterfront Theatre)

If you have a toddler in your life, chances are you have seen Mo Willems’s adorable Elephant & Piggie books. Now Carousel Theatre is bringing the stories’ simple yet inspired adventures to the stage, complete with music by Deborah Wicks La Puma. The show is recommended for kids three to eight years old.