Compassion and comedy vie for center stage in La Jolla Country Day School’s production of “The World Goes ‘Round,” with three performances open to the community on the evenings of Feb. 24, 25 and 26. The subject is life itself — its dreams and despair, love and loss, troubles and triumphs. On the 20th anniversary of its Broadway premier, “The World Goes ‘Round” was selected to showcase the extensive talents of LJCDS’ Upper School students involved in its drama, dance, musical theater and music departments. By featuring a surprisingly enchanting assemblage of 21 numbers by John Kander and Fred Ebb, an applauded team that collaborated for more than 40 years on shows for stage and screen (among them, “Chicago,” “Cabaret,” “Fosse,” “Zorba,” “New York, New York” and “Kiss of The Spider Woman”), the musical revue provokes staging by the student crew and allows for a multiplicity of student performers with lead roles to appear in the spotlight. The audience will be treated to a collection of beloved standards like “All That Jazz” and “Money Money,” juxtaposed with lesser-known gems such as the sultry, sassy “Arthur in the Afternoon” from “The Act,” and a rendition of “How Lucky Can You Get!” from “Funny Lady.” Performances on Feb. 24 at 6:30 p.m. and Feb. 25 and 26 at 7 p.m. are open to the community at no charge, with open seating offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Early arrival is encouraged. WHAT: La Jolla Country Day students’ performance of “The World Goes ‘Round” WHERE: Four Flowers Theater at La Jolla Country Day School, 9490 Genesee Ave. WHEN: Feb. 24 at 6:30 p.m. and Feb. 25 and 26 at 7 p.m.