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Juneteenth Chronicles
Spectrum Theatre Company presents this staged reading of a new play by Abena Edwards, based on federal WPA interviews with former slaves living in Texas in 1937. See more about the show and its creation right here.June 16-17. Sat., 7:30pm; Sun., 3pm. Donations accepted.
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Booth's Richard III
That's John Wilkes Booth, yes. Because Beth Burns and her acclaimed Hidden Room company, abetted by the research of the Harry Ransom Center's Eric Colleary, are presenting Shakespeare's kingly drama according to the notes in that actor/director/assassin's own promptbook(!) And, per usual, the troupe – some of the best actors in town – will be embodying the narrative in the style of performance considered de rigueur in the original production's era. And Shanon Weaver reviews it for us right here.Through June 30. Fri.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 5pm. $15-30. -
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Lucky Stiff
Here's that musical comedy by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, in which an unassuming English shoe salesman inherits $6 million from an American uncle. But there's a catch: He has to take a vacation to Monte Carlo with his uncle’s embalmed body and convince folks that the man’s still alive. Michael McKelvey directs, and the cast is scary good.Through June 24. Thu.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 5pm. $17-40. -
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Ruddigore; or, The Witch’s Curse
Gilbert & Sullivan Austin presents the musical duo's topsy-turvy story of a virtuous heroine, a dastardly villain, deadly curses, and menacing ghosts. This light and lightly frightening opera is directed by Ralph MacPhail, Jr.Through June 24. Thu.-Sat., 7:30pm; Sun., 2pm. $8-27. -
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Ruthless! The Musical
This is Marvin Laird and Joel Paley’s wild musical comedy that proves some kids will do anything to become a Broadway star. Directed by Jim Lindsay for City Theatre Company.Through July 8. Thu.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 3pm. $15-35. -
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Sunday in the park with George
It's the Stephen Sondheim musical inspired by the life of pointillist painter Georges Seurat, directed by Dave Steakley, and starring Cecil Washington Jr. as the artist. And here's what our reviewer thought of the show.Through June 24. Wed.-Fri., 7:30pm; Sat., 2:30 & 7:30pm; Sun., 2:30pm -
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The Afterparty
This world premiere of a new Reina Hardy drama, in which "a poet haunted by the death of her childhood crush, reveals the secrets of the universe using a bicycle light and puppets," is directed by Liz Fisher for Shrewd Productions. Oh, and here's what our reviewer Elizabeth Cobbe thought of the show.Through June 30. Thu.-Sun., 8pm. $15-35. -
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The Book of Liz
Amy and David Sedaris’ hilarious account of cheese-ball misadventures among the Squeamish of Clusterhaven comes to life in this Different Stages production directed by Bob Tolaro, featuring Miriam Rubin as Sister Liz.Through June 30. Thu.-Sat., 7:30pm; Sun., 3pm. $15-30.TSP Black Box Theater, 901 Trinity -
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Young Shakespeare's Hamlet
Austin Shakespeare’s teen company bring its unique flavor – this time, with traces of Mad Men – to the Bard's classic.Through June 24. Thu.-Sun., 8pm. $11-18.
