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THEATER BADU-IZMS: A TRIBUTE TO ERYKAH. Cafe Istanbul, New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St. Claude Ave.; www. neworleanshealingcenter.org — pamela Davis-noland’s musical pays homage to the r&b singer. tickets $20. 8 p.m. friday and sunday, 5 p.m. saturdaysunday.
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BATTLE OF ANGELS. AllWays Lounge, 2240 St. Claude Ave., (504) 218-5778; www. theallwayslounge.com — glenn meche directs tennessee williams’ controversial first produced work that follows a young drifter who finds himself in a sleepy, small town where he encounters a love-starved woman. tickets $15. 8 p.m. thursday-saturday through april 6.
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MISCASTED. Shadowbox Theatre, 2400 St. Claude Ave., (504) 298-8676; www.theshadowboxtheatre.com — the weekly revue takes excerpts from plays and songs from musicals and casts them using actors of different genders, ages or races than the written roles. tickets $10. 7 p.m. wednesday through april 10. MOLD. Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp St., (504) 528-3800; www.cacno.org — the third installment of John biguenet’s trio of Hurricane Katrina plays is set in the summer after the levee failures, during which a young husband is forced to choose between his wife and the city he loves. tickets $20-$35; thursday admission is “pay what you can.” 7:30 p.m. thursday-saturday, 2 p.m. sunday, through april 14.
BURLESQUE, CABARET & VARIETY BURLESQUE BALLROOM. Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse, Royal Sonesta Hotel, 300 Bourbon St., (504) 553-2299; www.sonesta.com — trixie minx stars in the weekly burlesque show featuring the music of romy Kaye and the brent walsh Jazz trio. Call (504) 553-2331 for details. 11:50 p.m. friday.
THE GOODNIGHT SHOW. Cafe Istanbul, New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St. Claude Ave.; www.neworleanshealingcenter.org — John Calhoun hosts the late-night talk show-style event that features comedy sketches, a house band and interviews with prominent locals. this week’s show features benny Jones of the treme brass band, louisiana Capital assistance Center director richard bourke, musician aurora nealand and comedian Corey mack. tickets $10. 8 p.m. wednesday. MY WAY: A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO FRANK SINATRA. National World War II Museum, Stage Door Canteen, 945 Magazine St., (504) 528-1944; www.stagedoorcanteen.org — four singers bring sinatra’s repertoire to life in the musical revue. 8 p.m. friday-saturday and 1 p.m. sunday, through may 12.
AUDITIONS TIGERS, BANANAS, BEARS ... OH MY! AllWays Lounge, 2240 St. Claude Ave., (504) 218-5778; www. theallwayslounge.com — nari tomassetti seeks performers ages 15 and older for his new production. special skills such as circus skills or bizarre tricks are highly encouraged. email naritomassetti@yahoo.com for details. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. fridaysaturday.
FAMILY CINDERELLA. Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts, 325 Minor St., Kenner, (504) 461-9475; www.rivertowntheaters.com — Jefferson ballet theater performs the fairy tale for the the russian festival for Children. tickets $20 general admission, $15 seniors, $10 children. 2 p.m. saturday and april 6-7, 7:30 p.m. april 5.
CALL FOR THEATER NEW ORLEANS BURLESQUE FESTIVAL. the 5th annual festival (sept. 19-21) accepts applications from
performers including striptease dancers (male and female), singers, emcees, magicians, contortionists, aerialists, duos, troupes, novelty and other variety acts. Visit www. neworleansburlesquefest.com for details. application deadline is may 26.
COMEDY ALLSTAR COMEDY REVUE. House of Blues Voodoo Garden, 225 Decatur St., (504) 310-4999; www.houseofblues. com — leon blanda hosts the stand-up comedy show with special guests and a band. free admission. 8 p.m. thursday. BROWN IMPROV COMEDY. Rendon Inn’s Dugout Sports Bar & Grill, 4501 Eve St., (504) 826-5605; www.therendoninn. com — the local improv troupe performs its long-running show. Visit www.brownimprovcomedy.com for details. tickets $10 general admission, $7 students. 9:30 p.m. saturday. COMEDY BEAST. Howlin’ Wolf Den, 828 S. Peters St., (504) 522-9653; www. thehowlinwolf.com — the new movement presents a stand-up comedy showcase. free admission. 8:30 p.m. tuesday. COMEDY CATASTROPHE. Lost Love Lounge, 2529 Dauphine St., (504) 944-0099; www.lostlovelounge.com — Cassidy Henehan hosts the weekly comedy showcase. free admission. 9 p.m. tuesday. COMEDY GUMBEAUX. Howlin’ Wolf Den, 828 S. Peters St., (504) 522-9653; www.thehowlinwolf.com — local comedians perform, and amateurs take the stage in the open-mic portion. 8 p.m. thursday. COMEDY SPORTZ. La Nuit Comedy Theater, 5039 Freret St., (504) 231-7011; www. nolacomedy.com — the theater hosts an all-ages improv comedy show. tickets $10. 7 p.m. saturday. FEAR & LOATHING WITH GOD’S BEEN DRINKING. La Nuit Comedy Theater, 5039 Freret St., (504) 231-7011; www.nolacomedy.com — the double bill includes fear and loathing, the sketch comedy show, and god’s been Drinking, the improv comedy troupe. tickets $10, $5 with drink purchase. 8:30 p.m. friday. THE FRANCHISE. The New Movement, 1919 Burgundy St.; www.newmovementtheater. com — the showcase rotates tnm house improv troupes, including Claws with fangs, stupid time machine, super Computer, Chris and tami and the language. tickets $5. 10:30 p.m. friday. GIVE ’EM THE LIGHT