AIN'T NOTHIN BUT THE BLUES. Sojourner Truth Community Center, 501 Galvez St., 891-6191 or 621-0673; ethiopiantheatre@aol.com -- The Ethiopian Theater presents a drama written by Jomo Kenyatta-Bean. Deborah Smith stars and directs Drena Clay, Edwin King and others. Tickets $10. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, through May 22.

THE ASSHOLE MONOLOGUES. Monkey Hill Bar, 6100 Magazine St., 899-4800 -- Chris Rose and RedBean present their thoughtfully irreverent show about the most misunderstood part of the body. Tickets $5. 8 p.m. Thursday, through May 26.

BYE BYE BIRDIE. Riverdale Middle School, Morris Block Auditorium, 3900 Jefferson Hwy., Jefferson, 831-0469 -- Riverdale Theatre Arts presents a production of the Tony Award-winning musical by Charles Strouse and Lee Adams featuring Riverdale High School and Middle School students. Mother's Day dinner and show on Sunday. Regular run tickets $7 general admission, $5 students/senior citizens, dinner and show tickets $15. 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 6 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. show Sunday.

GOOD EVENING. Le Chat Noir, 715 St. Charles Ave., 581-5812; www.cabaretlechatnoir.com -- Gary Rucker and Mason Wood pay tribute to the legendary British comedy team of Peter Cook and Dudley Moore with sketches from the duo's 1973 Broadway revue and 1960s TV show. Adults only. Tickets $11 (plus bar minimum). 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 9.

JOEY & MARY'S IRISH-ITALIAN WEDDING. True Brew Theatre, 200 Julia St., 522-8440 -- Sandi Roads Productions presents its dinner-theater comedy. Sandy Bravender, Dane Rhodes, Michael Sullivan and others star. Tickets $39.95 ('wedding' buffet provided by True Brew Cafe included). 7 p.m. doors, 7:30 p.m. show, 8 p.m. buffet Saturday, through May 14.

LOVE LETTERS. Playmakers Theater, 19106 Playmakers Road, off Lee Road, Covington, 893-1671 -- Playmakers Theater presents a play written by A.R. Gurney about a relationship that develops between a man and woman through letters. Kay M. Files directs. Tickets $10 general admission, $5 students. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, through May 22.

MY-O-MY. Le Chat Noir, 715 St. Charles Ave., 581-5812; www.cabaretlechatnoir.com -- Le Chat Noir presents a musical conceived and directed by Carl Walker about the infamous female impersonation club in New Orleans. Shawn Ryan, Bob Edes and others star. Call the Mystic Krewe of Satyricon (525-4498) for Thursday night tickets only. Regular-run tickets $35 (includes $5 bar credit). 8 p.m. Thursday, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 6 p.m. Sunday, through June 5.

NOCCA DANCE CONCERT. New Orleans Center for the Creative Arts/Riverfront, 2800 Chartres St., 940-2900; www.nocca.com -- The NOCCA Dance Department presents its spring concert featuring choreography by faculty members. Tickets $5. 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday.

OH, COWARD! Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carré, 616 St. Peter St. 522-2081; www.lepetittheatre.com -- Le Petit Theatre presents a musical based on the life and songs of the English dramatist Noel Coward. Ricky Graham directs Lara Grice and Sean Patterson. Tickets $26 general admission, $21 students. 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, through May 15.

ONCE ON THIS ISLAND. Slidell Little Theatre, 2024 Nellie Drive, Slidell, (985) 641-0324 or (985) 643-0556; www.slidell-slt.org -- Slidell Little Theatre presents a musical about a French peasant girl who nurses a young man back to health and falls in love with him. Written by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty. Polly Hudgins and Brad Arsenaux direct Hannah Gillory, Casey Kelly, Fred Martinez and others. Tickets $17 general admission, $10 kids 18-under. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, through May 15.

THE OWL AND THE PUSSYCAT. Minacapelli's Dinner Playhouse, 1540 Lindberg Drive, Slidell, (985) 781-6565; http://minacapellis.com -- Rickie Luke directs Rebecca Sutherland and Rich Lyon in a play by Bill Manhoff. Tickets $35 (includes dinner and show). 6:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 1:30 p.m. Sunday, through May 22.

QUEERLY CANADIAN. Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center, 1724 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 525-2767; www.zeitgeistinc.org -- Canadian performance artists David Bateman and David Roche present their work, including Bateman's monologue, 'Come Sit on My Face of the Earth,' and Poche's monologue, '1969 & 1975' (inspired by the late Spalding Gray. Admission $5. 8 p.m. Friday and Sunday.

RIVERDANCE. Saenger Theatre, 143 N. Rampart St., 525-1052 or 522-5555; www.saengertheatre.com -- The performance of Irish dance, song and music composed by Bill Whelan returns as part of the 'Broadway in New Orleans' series. Tickets $18-$58. 8 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Thursday, Saturday-Sunday.

auditions

MARIGNY THEATER AUDITIONS. Marigny Theater, 1030 Marigny St., 418-5629; mail@blackberryangels.com -- Keith Istre holds auditions for his play Blackberry Angels . Seeking male actor in his 30s and female actor in her 50s. Performance dates are Tuesdays and Saturdays, June 25-July 18. Scripts provided. 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday, May 9, and Tuesday, May 10.

MINACAPELLI'S AUDITIONS. Minacapelli's Dinner Playhouse, 1540 Lindberg Drive, Slidell, (985) 781-6565; www.minacapellis.com -- Minacapelli's Dinner Playhouse holds auditions for all remaining productions of its 2005 season. Seeking men and women actors and singers 21-50. Call for more information. 7 p.m. Monday.

comedy

HARRAH'S NEW ORLEANS CASINO. The Earl Turner Theatre, 533-6600; www.harrahs.com -- Wednesday: The Improv at Harrah's, 8 p.m.; Thursday-Saturday: The Improv at Harrah's, 10 p.m.; Sunday: The Improv at Harrah's, 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.

LE CHAT NOIR. 715 St. Charles Ave., 581-5812; www. cabaretlechatnoir.com -- Thursday: God's Been Drinking, 10:30 p.m.; Friday-Saturday: Comedy Sportz, 11 p.m.