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Dancing with Mary Jane
Those bodacious babes, the Bat City Bombshells, present an outrageous weed-themed burlesque show.Fri., April 13, 9pm. $10-120.
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As You Like It
City Theatre presents their staging of Shakespeare's most famous romantic comedy, as directed by Levi Gore.Through May 6. Thu.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 3pm. $10-25. -
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UTNT: MotherWitch
The UT New Theatre program presents this modern fantasy by Travis Tate, directed by Alice Stanley, in which a young woman studying her induction into the family coven must negotiate her family's legacy, her uncanny power, and the love of her life … all before she's old enough to drink.April 19-21; Thu. & Sat., 7:30pm. $15-26.
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Grounded
Listen: When a fighter pilot in the United States Air Force gets unexpectedly pregnant, her superiors reassign her, post-maternity leave, from flying F-16s to the "chair force," as a reluctant drone pilot. Street Corner Arts presents George Brant's compelling drama, starring Sarah Danko, directed by Benjamin Summers. Our reviewer, a military brat himself, had this reaction to the show.Through April 21. Thu.-Sat., 8pm. $15-20. -
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I and You
From Lauren Gunderson, the writer who brought us Exit, Pursued by a Bear, comes this quirky and heartwarming ode to life, love, and human connection. Simone Alexander directs Mia King and Kenah Benefield for Capital T Theatre. And this is what our reviewer thought of the show.Through April 14. Thu.-Sat., 8pm. $20-30. -
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Noises Off
The Texas School for the Deaf presents a high school production – voice interpreted, for all you hearing folks – of Michael Frayn's hilarious play about a theatre company totally fucking up a production of a play. Directed by Gabi Nocciolino and Brian Cheslik.April 12-14. Thu., 7pm; Fri., 10am & 7pm; Sat., 7pm. $5-8.Davis Auditorium, 1102 S. Congress -
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Performance Park
Bonnie Cullum and her diverse army of creatives present this immersive theatrical scavenger hunt that encompasses the entire Vortex compound with thematic games, riddles, music, dance, and mystery, featuring Tarot Major Arcana characters among your guides and gurus and puckish performers. Read more about it in this preview.Through May 12. Thu.-Sun., 7:15 (with different entry times until 8:15pm). $15-35. -
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Shakespeare In Love
This is a new adaptation of the beloved, Oscar-winning film – and it's one of Austin Playhouse's biggest productions to date, in which a fine cast is directed by Don Toner and Lara Toner Haddock. And – did our reviewer love this show?Through April 22. Thu.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 5pm. $20-44. -
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Violet
"Twelve troubled years after a childhood accident left her severely scarred, Violet embarks on a pilgrimage to visit a televangelist she believes will heal her." This heartwarming musical, based on The Ugliest Pilgrim by Doris Betts, is directed by Nick Mayo and features a fine cast of St. Ed's students with guest actors David Long, Jarret Mallon, Christina Stroup, and Gregory Truvillion. Bonus: musical direction by Peter Stopschinski.Through April 22. Wed.-Sat., 7:30pm; Sun., 2pm. $23-28. -
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Yankee Tavern
Just when you thought you'd heard every crazy 9/11 conspiracy theory, a guy walks into a bar and orders two beers – one for himself and one for his absent buddy – and a young couple find themselves caught up in what might be the biggest conspiracy of all. Norman Blumensaadt directs Steven Dietz's chilling new play for Different Stages. And here's our reviewer's take on the whole thing.Through April 14. Thu.-Sat., 7:30pm; Sun., 3pm. $15-30.
