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Steve Saugey Memorial Party
The Esther's Follies crew had to postpone this tribute to their longtime comrade, but now it's good to go, and free, and open to the public. Bonus: They'll premiere a new musical album that Saugey and others created with his work with the Austin Ballet, and a new parody of "The Rite of Spring."Sun., June 26, 2-4pm. Free.
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Young Shakespeare: Love’s Labor’s Lost
Now here's Austin Shakespeare's teen production of this classic comedy, with set, costume and music design inspired by Harry Potter. But it's still Shakespeare’s comedy of four young nobles who vow to study and swear off dating women for three years … until they meet four young ladies from the French court. And shenanigans ensue. Directed by Ann Ciccolella and Nancy Eyermann.Through June 26. Thu.-Sun., 8pm. $12-22.
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BLKS
"Waking up to a shocking and personal health scare, Octavia and her best friends go on a crusade to find intimacy and joy in a world that could give a fuck less about them or their feelings. This 24-hour blitz explores what it is to be a queer blk woman in 2015 New York, how we survive and save ourselves from ourselves." This new work of theatre by Aziza Barnes is presented by New Manifest Theatre and Salvage Vanguard.Fri.-Sun., 8pm. $15. -
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Heartbreak House
Different Stages returns to live performances with this George Bernard Shaw comedy classic in which a woman joins a house party at the home of the eccentric Captain Shotover and causes a stir with her decision to marry for money rather than love. Directed by Will Douglas, featuring Kelsey Mazak, Karen Jambon, Norman Blumensaadt, Kristin Fern Johnson, Katherine Schroeder, Jamie Rogers, Steven Fay, Beau Paul, Michael Lucus, and Craig Kanne.Through July 2. Thu.-Sat., 7:30pm; Sun., 6pm. $15-35. -
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Picasso at the Lapin Agile
"Einstein and Picasso walk into a bar … " encapsulates this intellectual (but also goofy) comedy by Steve Martin, presented here by City Theatre. Featuring Wray Crawford, Tom Swift, Anne Hulsman, Timothy Allen, Holley Garrison, Kyle Romero, Joshua Nunez, Payton Trahan, Angelina Castillo, and Sebastian Garcia. Oh, and here's what our critic thought of the show.Through July 17. Thu.-Sat., 8pm; sun., 3pm. $15-25. -
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The Sound of Music
Here is Dave Steakley's reimagining of the beloved musical classic – with its Tony-, Grammy-, and Oscar-winning score – that brings the Von Trapp family singers to life upon Zach Scott Theatre's Topfer stage, a stage now transformed into a lively biergarten.Through July 24. Wed.-Fri., 7:30pm; Sat.-Sun., 2:30 & 7:30pm. $35 and up.
