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The Book of Liz. The Theatre at St. Claude (formerly the Marigny Theatre), 1030 Marigny St., (504) 638-6326 — Broken Habit Productions presents Amy Sedaris’ and David Sedaris’ play about Sister Elizabeth Donderstock (Margeaux Fanning), who leaves her religious community to explore the outside world. Tickets $20. 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday. The Cradle Will Rock. Marigny Opera House, 725 St. Ferdinand St., (504) 948-9998; www.marignyoperahouse. org — Cripple Creek Theatre Company presents a free staging of Marc Blitzstein’s 1937 musical about a union strike against a local tycoon in fictional “Steeltown, USA.” 8 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Flowers in the Attic. Old Marquer Theatre, 2400 St. Claude Ave., (504) 298-8676; www.oldmarquer.com — See ’Em On Stage presents the world premiere of a new play based on the 1979 novel by V.C. Andrews. Tickets $20. 8 p.m. Thursday-Monday. Kingdom of Earth. St. Charles Avenue Christian Church, 6200 St. Charles Ave., (504) 264-2580; www. twtheatrenola.com — The Tennessee Williams Theatre Company of New Orleans presents its first production, Williams’ drama about two half-brothers on a Mississippi farm. Tickets $25, students and seniors $20. 8 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Red Light One Acts Festival, Vol. 2. Playhouse NOLA, 3214 Burgundy St.; www.drowninginblue.com — Drowning in Blue presents The Wild Plays of Hebert Frances. The show raises funds for the theatrical company’s film project. Tickets $20. 8 p.m. Thursday-Monday. Teatro Sin Fronteras. Arts Estuary 1024, 1024 Elysian Fields Ave. — Jose Torres-Tama, ArteFuturo Productions and Puentes New Orleans present a free mobile theater project featuring performance artists, musicians and poetry celebrating Latino contributions to post-Katrina New Orleans. 7 p.m. Tuesday. What Difference Does It Make? United Bakery Gallery, 1337 St. Bernard Ave. — The Cobbleslop Group theater company presents Deb Margolin’s original play about a couple struggling with their status as fictional characters and other self-referential difficulties.
Tickets $10. 8:30 p.m. ThursdaySaturday, 6 p.m. Sunday.
FAMILY Say Yes to Success. Ashe Cultural Arts Center, 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 569-9070; www.ashecac.org — Students from Crescent City Lights Youth Theater perform a musical revue featuring selections from Honk, Jr., Dear Edwina and other children’s productions. Tickets $15, children age 12 and under $13. 3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday.
CABARET, BURLESQUE & VARIETY The Blue Book Cabaret. Bourbon Pub and Parade, 801 Bourbon St., (504) 529-2107; www.thebellalounge.com — Bella Blue and a rotating cast including Darling Darla James, Nikki Le Villain, Cherry Brown, Ben Wisdom and others perform classic and contemporary burlesque and drag. Tickets $10. 10 p.m. Wednesday, Friday & Saturday. Blue Stockings Burlesque. Bar Redux, 801 Poland Ave., (504) 592-7083; www.barredux.com — Picolla Tushy’s Bluestockings burlesque troupe performs monthly. 10 p.m. Saturday. Bustout Burlesque. House of Blues, 225 Decatur St., (504) 310-4999; www.houseofblues. com/neworleans — Elle Dorado, Ginger Valentine, Miss Stormy Gayle and others star in a 1950s-style burlesque show featuring live music. 8 p.m. & 10:30 p.m. Friday. Creole Sweet Tease Burlesque Show. The Saint Hotel, Burgundy Bar, 931 Canal St., (504) 522-5400; www. thesainthotelneworleans.com — Trixie Minx leads a burlesque performance featuring music by Jayna Morgan and the Creole Syncopators Jazz Band. Tickets $10. 9:30 p.m. Friday. Dante’s Dirty Tricks. Lucky Pierre’s, 735 Bourbon Street, (702) 785-7441; www.luckypierresnola.com — Dante the Magician performs a one-man magic and comedy show. Tickets $10. 9 p.m. Sunday, 7 p.m. & 9 p.m. Monday. Flim Flam Variety Hour. Lucky Pierre’s, 735 Bourbon Street, (702) 785-7441; www. luckypierresnola.com — A rotating cast including Dante the Magician, Chris McDaniel and Donny Vomit perform magic, sideshow acts and comedy. Tickets $10. 7 p.m. & 9 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday.
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Life, Uh, Strips a Way. Old Marquer Theatre, 2400 St. Claude Ave., (504) 298-8676; www.oldmarquer.com — Bluestockings Burlesque performs a show inspired by Jurassic Park. Tickets $15. 11 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Strange for Hire. AllWays Lounge, 2240 St. Claude Ave., (504) 758-5590; www.theallwayslounge.com — Frankie Sin, Donny Vomit and Eric “The Lizardman” Sprague perform burlesque, variety and sideshow stunts. Tickets $10. 9 p.m. Friday. Strip Roulette. AllWays Lounge, 2240 St. Claude Ave., (504) 758-5590; www.theallwayslounge.com — Bella Blue hosts two teams of burlesque performers for an improvised striptease competition. Tickets $15. 10 p.m. Saturday. Talk Nerdy to Me. Dragon’s Den (upstairs), 435 Esplanade Ave., (504) 940-5546; www. dragonsdennola.com — The weekly sci-fi-themed revue features burlesque performers, comedians and sideshow acts. 7 p.m. Saturday. The Vice Is Right. La Nuit Comedy Theater, 5039 Freret St., (504) 231-7011; www.thesocietyofsin. com — The Society of Sin’s live game show features burlesque performers and volunteer contestants from the audience. Tickets $8 in advance, $10 at the door. 9 p.m. Tuesday. Whiskey & Rhinestones. Gravier Street Social, 523 Gravier St.; www.thebellalounge. com — Bella Blue hosts the burlesque show. Tickets $10. 9 p.m. Thursday & Sunday.
COMEDY 1919. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave., (504) 302-8264; www.newmovementtheater. com — Derek Dupuy, Chris Trew, CJ Hunt, Tami Nelson, Mike Spara, Chris Kaminstein, Mike Yoder, Cecile Monteyne, Jared Gore, Ian Hoch and James Hamilton perform improv comedy. Tickets $5. 8 p.m. Saturday. Block Party. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave., (504) 302-8264; www.newmovementtheater.com — Nick Napolitano hosts an open mic. Sign up online. 9:30 p.m. Thursday. Comedy Beast. Howlin’ Wolf Den, 907 S. Peters St., (504) 5295844; www.thehowlinwolf.com — The New Movement presents a stand-up comedy showcase. 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. Comedy Boom. House of Blues Voodoo Garden, 225 Decatur St., (504) 310-4999; www. houseofblues.com — Leon Blanda hosts a free comedy showcase. 8 p.m. Thursday. Comedy Catastrophe. Lost Love Lounge, 2529 Dauphine St., (504) 949-2009; www.