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Penfold: A Marvelous Party
This 10th annual soirée from Penfold Theatre Company looks back on 15 seasons of their storied repertoire, accompanied by a multiple-course meal by chef Jeff Christiansen at the idyllic and historic Chateau Bellevue. There will be games, a silent auction, and of course a selection of musical hits from Penfold's past seasons, all under the music direction of Rob Greenfield.Fri., May 5, 6:30pm. $82-122.708 San Antonio St
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Disco Dracula
The commedia dell'arte madcaps of La Fenice have taken everything they love in 1970s films about New York's seedy underbelly – and scary, awkward, or awkwardly-scary Dracula media – and crammed it all into one late-night show that, they tell us, you'll immediately feel ashamed you saw. "All of our vampires will sparkle. Every one of us will shake our money maker. Every one of us will apply a dubious accent with less-than-stellar consistency." With Kareem Badr, Nate Dunaway, Kelly Hasandras, Kate Meehan, and Adam Rodriguez japing wild? Sounds like a good time to us!Through May 20. Fri.-Sat.,10pm. $10-20. -
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The Last Cyclist
City Theatre presents Naomi Patz’s reimagined production of a banned World War II comedy cabaret. Bear witness to this new historical record of atrocities, this fascinating work of Jewish defiance, this vividly staged proof that, in the darkest of times, art sustains life – and hope.Through May 21. Thu.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 3pm. $15 and up.1507 Wilshire
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Indecent
Paula Vogel's thrilling drama follows the journey of a small theatre company as they tell us the story of Sholem Asch's controversial play, The God of Vengeance, from its origins in Poland 1907. The play achieved great success in Europe and the Yiddish theatre scene of downtown New York City. But when an English-translation was attempted on Broadway, it was too scandalous for the general public, and the entire cast was arrested and charged with obscenity. An all-star cast is directed by Lara Toner Haddock for Austin Playhouse, with musical direction by Lyn Koenning, and we've got Bob Abelman's full review right here.Through May 14. Thu.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 2pm. $21 and up (pick your price, Thursdays). -
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Malum Malus Burlesque: Beltane
The Wheel of the Year inspires this occult burlesque performance art ensemble to celebrate Beltane in a full-length show created by Blaise Ricin and Anastasia Arsenic.Thu.-Sat., May 4-6, 8pm. $15-37. -
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Mother of the Maid
Jarrott Productions presents playwright Jane Anderson’s contemporary take on a classic story. Joan of Arc's mother is a sensible, hardworking, God-fearing peasant woman whose faith is upended as she deals with the baffling journey of her odd and extraordinary daughter. Directed by David R. Jarrott, featuring an all-star local cast. And, look: here's our own Bob Abelman with a full review.Through May 6. Thu.-Sat., 7:30pm; Sun., 2:30pm. $15-35. -
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ScriptWorks Out of Ink: Family Traditions
Every family has some quirky legacy they cling to and this year they go on the record in ScriptWorks' Out of Ink 2023: Family Traditions. This diverse ten-minute play collection showcases ScriptWorks members' unexpected interpretations of three mandatory script ingredients which provided inspiration during the Weekend Fling 48-hour writing event in the fall: an odd family tradition; a character who becomes something nonhuman over the course of the play; a vinyl record. Directed by Lowell Bartholomee, Rosalind Faires, Ellie McBride, and Kelsey Oliver.Thu.-Sat., May 4-6, 8pm -
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The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940
A cross between Agatha Christie and Charles Ludlam - seasoned with a dash of Noises Off - this play, produced by City Theatre Austin, brings the laughs as those assembled (or at least those who aren't killed off) untangle the mystery of the "Stage Door Slasher," but not before the audience has been treated to a rollicking good time.Through May 14. Thu.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 3pm. $15-25.
