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Pierre Corneille’s El Cid
This legendary work recounts the struggles of Spain's national hero, Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar, the famed el Cid, as he attempts to preserve his honor after being exiled by King Alfonso VI. Directed by Ann Ciccolella for Austin Shakespeare.Through Nov. 26. Wed.-Sat., 7:30pm; Sun., 3pm. $20-45.
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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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Barrio Daze
The Latino Comedy Project's jefe grande, Adrian Villegas, brings back his dynamite one-man show – a note-perfect performance set against the spectacle of a tumultuous national election, a sprawling and irreverent tour through a single day in the barrio.Through Nov. 18. Thu.-Sat., 8pm. $23. -
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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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Kindertransport
"Between 1938 and the outbreak of the Second World War, almost 10,000 children, most of them Jewish, were sent by their parents from Germany, Czechoslovakia, Austria to safety in Britain." Diane Samuels' seminal play, presented by the Concordia Players, imagines the fate of one such child." Directed by Dr. Kelly Carolyn Gordon.Nov. 9-12. Thu.-Sat., 7:30pm; Sun., 2pm. $10. -
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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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The Wolves
This is Sarah DeLappe's Pulitzer-nominated portrait of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for nine American girls who just want to score some goals. The cast features guest Equity artist Amy Downing as Soccer Mom alongside students from the St. Ed’s Department of Performing Arts, directed by Anna Skidis Vargas.Through Nov. 19. Thu.-Sat., 7:30pm; Sun., 2pm. $15-28. -
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UT: Madrigal Dinner
Hail and wassail! Here's UT's newest (the 42nd annual, no less) student-written, five-act, renaissance-style comedy play – featuring a four-course meal, multipart choir concert, and in-character improv breaks.Thu.-Sat., Nov. 9-11, 6:30pm. $31 and up.
