“The Invisible Hand” presented by Artists Repertory Theatre. A kidnapped American investment banker in Pakistan bargains his financial skills for his release. He teaches his captors clever ways to manipulate the world money markets, unwittingly handing over tools for financial chaos. Through April 5. 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, March 31; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sundays; 2 p.m. April 4; 11 a.m. March 25. Morrison Stage, 1515 S.W. Morrison, Portland; $25 for March 13; $41 to $49; $25 for ages 25 and younger. 503-241-1278 or www.artistsrep.org
“Other Desert Cities” presented by Portland Center Stage. In this family drama by Jon Robin Baitz, Brooke Wyeth returns home to celebrate Christmas with her family in Palm Springs, only to reveal that she’s about to publish a memoir that reopens a pivotal and tragic event. Through March 22: 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays; 2 p.m. March 15, 21-22; noon March 19. Gerding Theater at the Armory, 128 N.W. 11th Ave., Portland; $36 to $69; $25 for students. 503-445-3700 or www.pcs.org
“The Rocky Horror Show” presented by Clark College Theatre. This comic stage musical is a tribute to science fiction and horror movies. It tells the story of a newly engaged couple, a transvestite mad scientist and a man named Rocky Horror. The production encourages audience participation with prop bags sold at the door. 7:30 p.m. March 13-14. Decker Theatre, Frost Arts Center, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver; $15, $13 for seniors, $11 for students and alumni. 360-992-2815 or www.clarkbookstore.com
“Three Men on a Horse” presented by Lakewood Theatre Company. In the 1930s, Erwin, a greeting card writer, possesses the ability to pick winning horses at the race track, but he never gambles until small-time gamblers Patsy and Mabel discover his gift. Through April 12; 7:30 p.m. Thursdays-Saturdays, March 18, April 1; 7 p.m. March 15, 22; 2 p.m. March 15, 22, 29, April 12. Lakewood Center of the Arts, 368 S. State St., Lake Oswego, Ore.; $32, $30 for seniors. 503-635-3901 or www.lakewood-center.org