STAGE LISTINGS
The program features English opera highlights, including selections from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Turn of the Screw, Paul Bunyan and others. Tickets $8 general admission, free for Loyola faculty, staff and students. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.
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THEATER THE ADVENTURES OF BUTT BOY AND TIGGER. Elm Theatre, 220 Julia St., (504) 218-0055; www.elmtheatre.org — Steven Dawson’s comedy follows two boys who meet online and embark on a raunchy ride through the world of Internet chatting. Tickets $15. 8 p.m. ThursdaySaturday through June 8. THE CLIFTON MONROE CHRONICLES. Shadowbox Theatre, 2400 St. Claude Ave., (504) 298-8676; www.theshadowboxtheatre.com — Ren French and Thomas Adkins wrote the serial radio-style show that follows an ace reporter and his sidekick as they solve mysteries in New Orleans. Tickets $12 general admission, $10 students, $20 for two tickets. 7 p.m. ThursdaySaturday through May 5.
NEW ORLEANS PUPPET FESTIVAL. Seven puppet troupes present kid-friendly performances at the Marigny Opera House (725 St. Ferdinand St.), and four present late-night, adult-only shows at the Mudlark Public Theatre (1200 Port St.). Performances at Marigny Opera House are 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 6:30 p.m. Sunday; Mudlark Public Theatre performances are 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Visit www.marignyoperahouse.org for details. Tickets $20 general admission, $10 students and seniors. SICK GIRL & OTHER FREAKS OF NATURE. Shadowbox Theatre, 2400 St. Claude Ave., (504) 298-8676; www. theshadowboxtheatre.com — Comedian Katie East’s one-woman show about enduring unusual illnesses, odd injuries, surgical mishaps and cancer all before graduating from college is set at a Coney Island-style freak show. 9 p.m. May Thursday, 11 p.m. Friday. Tickets $12.
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. RAY NAGIN: THE GOING AWAY PARTY. Mid-City Theatre, 3540 Toulouse St., (504) 488-1460; www.midcitytheatre.com — Comedian Chris Champagne and singer Philip Melancon present the musical satire aimed at the former mayor. Tickets $15. 8 p.m. Tuesday.
DANCE CAN’T DROWN THE DANCE. Cafe Istanbul, New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St. Claude Ave.; www. neworleanshealingcenter.org — Broken Mirror Productions presents its celebration of the 2013 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival through dance and vocal performance. Tickets $15. 8 p.m. Friday.
OPERA GREAT BRITTEN: CELEBRATING THE 100TH BIRTHDAY OF BENJAMIN BRITTEN. Loyola University New Orleans, Nunemaker Auditorium, Monroe Hall, 6363 St. Charles Ave., (504) 865-2011; www.loyno.edu —
NEW ORLEANS FRINGE FESTIVAL. The theater festival, held Nov. 20-24, seeks applications for 30-60 minute alternative theater performances. Visit www.nofringe.org for details. There is a $25 application fee. Submission deadline is July 2.
COMEDY ALLSTAR COMEDY REVUE. House of Blues Voodoo Garden, 225 Decatur St., (504) 3104999; www.houseofblues.com — Leon Blanda hosts the stand-up comedy show. 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. Tickets $10 general admission, $7 students. 9:30 p.m. Saturday. C-4 COMEDY NIGHT. Eiffel Society, 2040 St. Charles Ave., (504) 525-2951; www.eiffelsociety.com — Corey Mack hosts the stand-up comedy showcase. Visit www.c4comedy1.eventbrite.com for details. Admission free in advance, $5 at the door. 8 p.m. Wednesday. 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 NIGHT. Grit’s Bar, 530 Lyons St., (504) 899-9211 — Vincent Zambon hosts the free stand-up comedy showcase. 9 p.m. Thursday. PAGE 93
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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.
THE TAMING OF THE SHREW. University of New Orleans, Robert E. Nims Theatre, Performing Arts Center, 2000 Lakeshore Drive, (504) 280-7469; www.theatre. uno.edu — David W. Hoover directs the Shakespeare play following the comic courtship between the guarded, sharptongued Kate and the fortunehunting Petruchio. Tickets $12 general admission, $8 students, faculty and seniors. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday.
NEW ORLEANS BURLESQUE FESTIVAL. The fifth annual festival, held Sept. 19-21, accepts applications for performers including striptease dancers, singers, emcees, magicians, contortionists, aerialists, duos, troupes, novelty and variety acts. Visit www.neworleansburlesquefest.com for details. Application deadline is May 26.
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