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Objet: Story of Fetish
Le Peepshow presents an evening of art and cabaret, featuring exhibitions, confessions, and depictions of intrigue, enthusiasm, and obsession that yield pure and private enjoyment for things, acts, and parts that instigate desire. "The agents of the Girlie Revue don’t just come to you as performers, but as fetishists themselves."Sat., Nov. 4, 6, 7:45, 9:30pm. $50 and up.
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Chronicles of an Indigenous Offspring
Inspired by James Baldwin's Notes of a Native Son and Ta-Nehisi Coates' Between the World and Me, Zell Miller III uses hip-hop culture, jazz aesthetics movement, and spoken word to weave an authentic tapestry offering a picture of what it means to be a person of color in this Southern city. This new show is "a therapeutic exhale that documents growing up Black in Austin, Texas," and "a love letter to cultural landmarks that have been erased from the city's consciousness, Chronicles also exposes the city's dark past. Famed photographer Ivan Millers's black-and-white images create a striking visual environment, and Miller's longtime musical collaborator Thomas "Hitman" Wheeler on percussion creates a funky sonic landscape.Through Nov. 4. Thu.-Sat., 8pm. $21-28 (pay what you can, Thursdays). -
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Ofrenda: Celebrating Dia De Los Muertos
Here's an immersive circus and dance show from Cirque Vida, celebrating the Day of the Dead. Enjoy this magical and visually stunning evening that features performances by a live mariachi band, aerialists, contortionists, dancers, and more – with delicious cocktails provided by Fierce Whiskers Distillery.Nov. 3-4. Fri., 8-11pm; Sat., 7-10pm. $35-225.
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This is, of course, Yasmina Reza's arch comedy that asks poignant questions about the meaning of art and friendship. Directed by Steven Pounders for Penfold Theatre, and featuring performances by Ryan Crowder, Nathan Jerkins, and Kareem Badr.Through Nov. 18. Thu.-Sat., 7:30pm; Sun., 5pm. $17-37. -
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Deathtrap
Jarrott Productions brings Broadway’s longest-running, Tony-award winning comedy thriller (penned by the remarkable Ira Levin) to Austin – just in time for spooky season – and featuring the talents of Kyle Irion, Devin Finn, Natalie D. Garcia, Janelle Buchanan, and David Kroll, under the direction of David R. Jarrott.Through Nov. 12. Thu.-Sat., 7:30pm; Sun., 2:30pm. $15-35. -
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It's Only a Play
This is, of course, Terrence McNally’s stage comedy is celebration of theatre at its best – and theatre people behaving their not-so-best. Directed by Jim Lindsay for City Theatre.Through Nov. 5. Thu.-Sat., 8pm; Sun. 3pm. $15 and up. -
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The Thin Place
In The Thin Place, the fragile boundary between our world and the other one is breached. With acuity and relentless curiosity, Lucas Hnath’s play transforms the theater into an intimate séance, crafting an unnerving testament to the power of the mind, which has a mind of its own. And here's our full review of the show.Through Nov. 26. Thu.-Sat., 7:30pm; Sun., 2:30pm. $28 and up. -
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Words Into Worlds: Creating Place in the Theatre
See displays from landmark American and British theatre productions from the past century, bringing together the iconic work of writers Adrienne Kennedy, Arthur Miller, Robert Schenkkan, Tennessee Williams, and others – with award-winning designs from artists Boris Aronson, Beowulf Boritt, Jo Mielziner, and Norman Bel Geddes.Free.
