The Fantasticks

A boy-meets-girl tale about young love and what happens once the fairytale wears off. In this musical, two parents solicit the help of a wall and bandits to unite the lovers. But swordfights, an odyssey and broken hearts come to pass before the young ’uns can learn to appreciate true love. F, Sa, Su 8pm. Through 9/13. $8-$15. Fair Oaks Theatre Festival at Veterans Memorial Amphitheatre, 7991 California Avenue in Fair Oaks; (916) 966-3683; www.fairoakstheatrefestival.com.