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Fran Lebowitz

This curmudgeonly, opinionated wit stands out for her pithy, insightful social commentary plus her acerbic views and pet peeves about tourists, baggage-claim areas, after-shave lotion, adults who roller skate, children who speak French or anyone who is unduly tan. Scottsdale Ctr. for the Performing Arts. 7380 E. 2nd St. ScottsdaleArts.org

Friday, April 7

Festival of New American Theatre

Hosted by The Phoenix Theatre Company, this annual event amplifies new voices of American theatre. Returning for its 25th year, the Festival features events including dramatic and musical readings, a choreography lab. See how a production goes from the page to the stage, allowing artists to see their work come alive.

1825 N. Central Ave. in Phoenix. For details and tickets go to PhoenixTheatre.com

April 7-23

Billy Porter: Black Mona Lisa Tour

Grammy, Emmy, and two-time Tony winner, (but no Oscar) the very loud, very opinionated, very flamboyant Billy Porter brings his career spanning pop music passion and joy to the stage at ASU Gammage, 1200 S. Forest Ave in Tempe. For info an tickets visit DZPLive.com

Sunday, May 7 at 7:30 p.m.

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