Opening

Chamberlayne Actors Theatre “Leading Ladies,” a comedy about two failed actors’ attempt to claim an inheritance. Opens Oct. 25 at 8 p.m. Through Nov. 10. Tickets are $15. 319 N. Wilkinson Road. 262-9760.

Pine Camp Arts Center “A Lesson Before Dying,” an inmate struggles with his destiny. Opens Oct. 26 at 8 p.m Tickets are $20-$25. Through Nov. 18. 4901 Old Brook Road. 355-2187.

Ongoing

Barksdale Theatre at Willow Lawn “The Member of the Wedding,” about a child who fantasizes about her role in her brother’s wedding, runs Wednesdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m. Tickets are $35-$38. Runs through Oct. 28. 114 W. Broad St. 282-2620.

Hyperlink Café “A-Leawanna Sings … Episodes of Life,” a play about a girl’s musical journey and the world around her. Runs through March 9 with shows on the second Sunday. Tickets are $10-$15. 814 W. Grace St. 677-1230.

Richmond Shakespeare Theatre “Richard II.” 8 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays until Nov. 4. Tickets are $12-$24. Second Presbyterian Church, 5 N. Fifth St. (866)-BARD-TIX or www.richmondshakespeare.com.

Swift Creek Mill Theatre A comical musical about evil corporations controlling the world’s pay toilets. Shows Thursday through Saturday at 8 p.m., with selected Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2:30 p.m. Runs through Nov. 3. Tickets are $31.50-$43.50. 748-5203.