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Fumbling For the Knob
Salvage Vanguard Theater announces the Works Progress Austin development of Jay Byrd’s theatricalized experimental memoir about closets, an (almost) solo performance that features object puppetry, original music, irreverent humor, and heart-wrenching honesty. Directed by Jenny Larson.Fri., Dec. 20, 7pm. Free. -
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Holiday at Hogwarts
This immersive touring production pays tribute to some of your favorite characters and scenes from Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts with a star-studded evening of burlesque, comedy, drag, live singing, and interactive routines.Fri., Dec. 20, 9pm. $10 and up.
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A Christmas Carol
ZACH’s adaptation of the Dickens classic is a family-friendly spectacular, a musical sleigh ride through rhythm and time, infusing the traditional Victorian story with a score that spans all genres and eras. Directed by Dave Steakley, with musical direction by Allen Robertson.Through Dec. 29. Wed.-Fri., 7:30pm; Sat.-Sun., 2:30 & 7:30pm. $35 and up. -
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A Christmas Memory
The Alchemy Theatre, with permission from the Truman Capote Literary Trust, presents that author's beloved 1956 short story, featuring Luke Hill as the narrator, "capturing Mr. Capote’s richly detailed memories of his Depression-era, rural Alabama boyhood with his best friend – an eccentric, 60-something distant cousin with whom he baked fruitcakes each Christmas." Directed by Michael Cooper, who previously helmed Alchemy's excellent Waverly Gallery production.Through Dec. 22. Fri.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 2pm. $25-35. -
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A Tuna Christmas
City Theatre presents Scot Friedman and Rick Smith in the local classic brought to such sassy fame by Joe Sears and Jaston Williams back in the day. See what hilarity ensues in the lead-up to Christmas among the many zany characters (all of them played by just those two actors) in the tiny Texas town of Tuna, "where the Lion's Club is too liberal and Patsy Cline never dies."Through Jan. 5. Thu.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 3pm. $10-20. -
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Five Lesbians Eating A Quiche
An award-winning, off-Broadway laugh-fest that'll take you back to 1956 and the Susan B. Anthony Society for the Sisters of Gertrude Stein's annual holiday quiche breakfast. Delicious discoveries and cheeky innuendoes ensue, as presented by City Theatre Company.Through Dec. 29. Fri.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 3pm. $10-25. -
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It's A Wonderful Life: Classic Radiocast
This show from the Penfold Theatre gang up in Round Rock draws audience members back in time to 1946, as members of the KPNF radio station are assembling for a live radio performance of, well, you know: George Bailey, that angel Clarence, Bedford Falls, and where the band Zuzu's Petals got its name from? Yes.Through Dec. 21. Thu.-Sat., 8pm. $15-31. -
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La Pastorela
La Pastorela – a tradition since the 16th century, the annual yuletide play that's been performed all over Mexico and Latinoamerica – is adapted and directed by Teatro Vivo founder Rupert Reyes. This year, Clemencia Zapata returns as music director of the story of shepherds on a pilgrimage that pits them against angels and demons who test their strength and faith along the way.Through Dec. 22. Thu.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 2pm. $6-21. -
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Next to Normal
Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey’s Pulitzer-winning musical explores how one suburban household copes with crisis and mental illness, taking audiences "into the minds and hearts of each character, presenting their family's story with love, sympathy, and heart." Directed by Lisa Scheps and Brian Cheslik for Ground Floor Theatre and Deaf Austin Theatre. Note: This production will be fully deaf-inclusive, with each character played by two cast members – one deaf, one hearing. And, look, here's what Trey Gutierrez thought of the show.Through Dec. 21. Wed.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 5pm. $5-45. -
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She Loves Me
Austin Playhouse celebrates the holiday season with the romantic musical comedy, set in the 1930s, about two feuding shop clerks who can’t seem to find common ground, but by night write beautiful love letters to their "secret admirers." And who do you suppose those turn out to be? (Note: Not Tom Hanks or Meg Ryan, although this play was made into the movie You've Got Mail.) Starring Joey Banks and Sarah Zeringue, directed by Scott Shipman with musical direction by Lyn Koenning.Through Dec. 21. Thu.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 5pm. $38-46. -
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The Butcher of Baraboo
Valerie is the town butcher with an axe to grind; her daughter is a pharmacist whose clientele extends beyond the drug store. Over one cold February week, the town cop – who just happens to be Valerie’s sister-in-law – will try to sniff out this family’s secrets and lies in the Wisconsin city where the ground is white with snow and the air is black with comedy. Carlo Lorenzo Garcia directs Marisa Wegrzyn's play for Street Corner Arts. But – did the Chron's Elizabeth Cobbe find the show to be as funny as it's supposed to be? And what does she think of that Amber Quick? See here for the full review.Through Dec. 21. Thu.-Sat., 8pm. $17-22. -
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The Mutt-Cracker (Sweet!)
Darren Peterson's Circus Chickendog returns to The Vortex for the ninth year, his company of five talented rescue dogs and a talking scarlet macaw unleashing a fun show for all ages to enjoy. Also featuring humans Patricia Wappner, Monica Kurtz, and Sandie Donzica, this year's live-music-enhanced spectacle of juggling and unicycling madness includes a special performance by the Famiglia Gentile.Through Jan 5. Fri.-Sat., 4:30 & 6:30pm; Sun, 6:30pm. $15-37. -
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The Preacher's Wife
In Robert King Jr.'s new stage adaptation based on Robert Nathan's 1930s novel The Bishop’s Wife, an angel comes to earth to help a troubled preacher over his midlife crisis, but is distracted by the cleric’s lovely young wife.Through Dec. 21. Fri., 7:30pm; Sat., 2:30pm. $15-20.Mosaic Theatre, 11530 Manchaca Rd -
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The Santaland Diaries
David Sedaris’ irreverent and cynical Crumpet returns! The outlandish tale of a Macy’s elf merrily jingles to life in this holiday classic. With 75 minutes of rollicking (and not so politically correct) fun, this evening will delight adult elves who like things more naughty than nice. Directed by Nat Miller and reviewed here by Paul Beutel.Through Dec. 29. Wed.-Thu., 8pm; Fri.-Sat., 6:30 & 9pm; Sun., 7:30pm. $40 and up.
