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A Christmas Carol: Classic Radiocast
The players of the fictional KPNF radio station re-create Dickens' cherished masterpiece in this Nathan Jerkins adaptation, with all the characters brought to life by a small company of voice actors and live foley sound effects. Directed by Ryan Crowder for Penfold Theatre. And, what's that? You think there's an awful lot of Dickens going on lately? Our Robert Faires tells you why.Through Dec. 29. Thu.-Sat., 8pm. $15-25.Old Settlers Hall, 3300 E. Palm Valley, Round Rock -
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The Mystery of Edwin Drood
This Rupert Holmes musical adaptation of Dickens' final narrative comes, through infrastructural battles recently won, to Austin Playhouse there in the ACC Highland complex, with a star-studded cast under the direction of Don Toner. Wait, you say? Who is this … Dickens? And what did our reviewer think of the show?Through Dec. 15. Thu.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 5pm. $19-38.
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A Christmas Carol
This ZACH Theatre adaptation of the Dickens classic, directed by Abe Reybold and starring the estimable Jaston Williams, is "a musical sleigh ride through rhythm and time, infusing the traditional Victorian story with a score that spans all genres and eras." It's riotously redolent of the ghosts of Motown past, but of course you know the basic Ebenezer of this thing: crotchety, cratchity, creepy, and (ultimately) heartwarming. And, what's that? You think there's an awful lot of Dickens going on in town lately? Our Robert Faires tells you why.Through Dec. 30. Wed.-Fri., 7:30pm; Sat., 2:30 & 7:30pm; Sun., 2:30pm. $25 and up. -
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Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
Austin Shakespeare presents Tennessee Williams’ steamy, Pulitzer-winning masterpiece of what you might call "Southern discomfort" – featuring Gwendolyn Kelso as Maggie the Cat. Directed by Ann Ciccollela. But, wait – here's what our reviewer thought of the show!Through Dec. 2. Wed.-Sat., 7:30pm; Sun., 3pm. $25 and up. -
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Great Expectations
Different Stages presents this beloved Charles Dickens romp about the adventures of an orphaned blacksmith's apprentice who's fashioned to become a gentleman. You know – it's that Pip! Karen Jambon directs a colorful cast of characters. And, what's that? You think there's an awful lot of Dickens going on in town lately? Our Robert Faires tells you why. Oh, and reviews this very show.Through Dec. 8. Thu.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 6pm. $15-30. -
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Love Never Dies
This is totally the professionally touring, Austin debut of Andrew Lloyd Webber's sequel to his (popular, Broadway-devouring) version of Phantom of the Opera. What long Chaney of events led us to this macabre apotheosis of drama we can only imagine; but here it is now, the "thrilling rollercoaster ride of intrigue, obsession, and romance," live onstage for your delight.Nov. 27-Dec. 2. Tue.-Fri., 8pm; Sat., 2 & 8pm; Sun., 1 & 7pm. $30 and up. -
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The Merchant of Venice
This Shakespeare classic, sadly on-topic as ever, tackles the problems of anti-Semitism, misogyny, and homophobia in society. Directed by Adam L. Sussman for UT's department of theatre and dance.Through Dec. 2. See website for times. $15-26.