theater
CAMELOT UNVEILED. True Brew Theatre, 200 Julia St., 524-8440 -- True Brew Theatre presents a play by Geri Haywood about Jack and Bobby Kennedy's fictional visit to Marilyn Monroe's house on the eve of the Bay of Pigs in 1961. Dane Rhodes directs Leah Loftin, Andy English, Lucas Harms and Elizabeth Ladach-Bark. Tickets $23. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday.
THE CEMETERY CLUB. Minacapelli's Dinner Playhouse, 1540 Lindberg Drive, Slidell, (985) 781-6565; http://minacapellis.com -- Minacapelli's Dinner Playhouse presents a play by Ivan Menchell about the relationship among widows. Rickie Luke directs Irene Gosey, Paula Thompson and others. Tickets $35 (includes dinner and show). 6:30 p.m. Saturday, through June 26.
FIVE WOMEN WEARING THE SAME DRESS. Harborview Hall, 265 Marina Road, Chalmette, 277-7469; www.shinepresents.com -- Shine Productions presents a play by Alan Ball about friendship among women. Rose Sand directs Tara Sandifer, Jessie Tyson and others. Mature audiences only. Advance tickets $18, $20 at door. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, through June 11.
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. Tickets $30 Thursday, $35 Friday-Sunday (includes $5 bar credit). 8 p.m. Thursday, 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 6 p.m. Sunday.
NUNSENSE. House of Prayer Lutheran Church, 3000 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, 362-9035 -- The House of Prayer Lutheran Church presents the popular off-Broadway musical comedy by Dan Goggin. Jonne Dendinger directs Diane McDermott, Jenic Matthews and others. Choreography by Anne Dipaola. Tickets $10. 8 p.m. Wednesday (benefits the LA/SPCA), 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday.
OKRA. Southern Rep Theatre, The Shops at Canal Place, 333 Canal St., 522-6545; www.southernrep.com -- Southern Rep Theatre and Evangeline Oaks Entertainment present a dark comedy by Anne Galjour about Cajun and Creole cultures and legends set in French-speaking Louisiana. Ryan Rilette directs Becky Allen, Randy Maggiore and others. Tickets $23 general admission, $18 students. 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday.
THE STORY. Anthony Bean Community Theater, 1333 S. Carrollton Ave., 862-7529; www.anthonybeantheater.com -- Anthony Bean Community Theater presents a play by Tracey Scott Wilson about race relations and journalistic integrity. Anthony Bean directs Joyce Deal, Gwendolyne Foxworth, Nick Thompson and others. Tickets $16 general admission, $14 students/seniors. 8 p.m. Friday-Sunday, through June 26.
dance
BUSTOUT BURLESQUE. One Eyed Jacks, 615 Toulouse St., 569-9100 -- Dance troupe trained in burlesque tradition with house singer Marcy Hesseling, backed by house band Ronnie Magri & the Bourbon Shakers. Tickets $20 general, $25 table seating. 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Sunday, May 29 (final performance; 8 p.m. show sold out).
CONCERTO BAROCCO. New Orleans Center for Creative Arts/Riverfront, Lupin Hall, 2800 Chartres St., 835-6002; www.nocca.com -- The New Orleans Ballet Theatre presents a production of George Balanchine's neoclassical ballet choreographed to Bach's Double Violin Concerto in D Minor. Where Were You When They Dropped the Pill , choreographed by Gregory Schramel and Marjorie Hardwick, also is on the bill. Tickets $30. 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday.
NEW ORLEANS SUITE. Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp St., 528-3805; www.cacno.org -- A world-premiere performance of dance, theater and music explores the dichotomy of decadence on Saturday nights and the purging of sins on Sunday mornings in New Orleans. Kathy Randels collaborates with J Hammons, Maritza Mercado-Narcisse and others. Tickets $15 general admission, $12 CAC members/students/seniors. 8 p.m. Wednesday (pay-what-you-can night), 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, through June 12.
cabaret
BLUE SKIES. Le Chat Noir, 715 St. Charles Ave., 581-5812; www.cabaretlechatnoir.com -- Shawn Ryan presents his new jazz cabaret show, accompanied by Kelly Park with special guest Shaynee Rainbolt. The performance also celebrates the release of Ryan's new CD. Tickets $30 (includes $5 bar credit). 8:30 p.m. Sunday.
comedy
HARRAH'S NEW ORLEANS CASINO. The Earl Turner Theatre, 533-6600; www.harrahs.com -- Wednesday-Sunday: James Stephens III, 8 p.m. Wednesday and Sunday, 10 p.m. Thursday-Saturday
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.
MARTINE'S. 2347 Metairie Road, Metairie, 831-8637; www.martinesonline.com -- Friday: 'Fear & Loathing in Metairie,' a comedy production by Chris Champagne, 8 p.m., and short-form improv with National Comedy Company, 10:30 p.m.; Saturday: 'Fear & Loathing in Metairie,' a comedy production by Chris Champagne, 8 p.m., and Running Funny presents 'Dey Back' Comedy Night with Amanda Hebert of Late Night Catechism , Jodi Borello and Mike Strecker, reservations recommended, 10 p.m.
TRUE BREW CAFE. 200 Julia St., 524-8441 -- Saturday: Brown!, improv comedy, 11 p.m.