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And the ball and all. Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carré, Muriel's Cabaret Stage, 616 St. Peter St. 522-2081; www.lepetittheatre.com — Le Petit presents Ricky Graham's comedy É And the Ball and All starring Becky Allen, Patrick Mendelson and others. Call theater for tickets. 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday; through Jan. 29.
Beauty and the beast. Slidell Little Theatre, 2024 Nellie Drive, Slidell, (985) 641-0324 or (985) 643-0556; www.slidell-slt.org — Slidell Little Theater will present Disney's Beauty and the Beast directed by Kit McLellan. Tickets $17 general admission, $10 kids. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, through Feb. 12.
Harvey. Mount Olive Lutheran Church Auditorium, 315 Ridgelake Drive, Metairie, 481-8274; www.actnola.shows.it — The Artist Cooperative Theatre presents Mary Chase's three-act play Harvey. Butch Caire and Stacy Taliancich direct Pauline Boudreaux, Meredith Dieth and others. Tickets $15 general admission, $10 kids ages 12-under. 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, through Feb. 5.
I'm Still Here, Me!. Le Chat Noir, 715 St. Charles Ave., 581-5812; www.cabaretlechatnoir.com — Ricky Graham performs accompanied by Jefferson Turner. Tickets $26 (includes $5 bar credit). 6 p.m. Sunday, through Jan. 29.
The Last of the Red hot lovers. Skyfire Theatre, 332 N. New Hampshire St., Covington, (985) 875-7577, ext. 3; www.skyfire.tv — Jerry Lee Leighton directs and costars with Lara Grice in Neil Simon's The Last of the Red Hot Lovers, a comedy about having a midlife crisis during the sexual revolution. Tickets $25. 8:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 3:30 p.m. Sunday, through Feb. 4.
Native tongues. Skyfire Theatre, 332 N. New Hampshire St., Covington, (985) 875-7577, ext. 3; www.skyfire.tv — Skyfire Theatre presents a series of New Orleans-themed monologues in Native Tongues. Carl Walker directs John "Spud" McConnell, Maureen Brennan and others. Tickets $20. 8:30 p.m. Friday, through January.
Nunsense II. Rivertown Repertory Theatre. 325 Minor St., Kenner, 468-7221 — Rivertown Rep presents Dan Goggin's musical comedy. Gary Rucker directs Helen Blanke, Claire Conti and others. Tickets $25 general admission, $22 students/seniors 55-up, $12 kids ages 6-12. (Additional $18 for optional pre-performance buffet from Messina's; reservations required.) 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, through Jan. 29.
sea marks. Skyfire Theatre, 332 N. New Hampshire St., Covington, (985) 875-7577, ext. 3; www.skyfire.tv — Dane Rhodes directs and costars with Mary Lee Gibbons in Gardner McKay's Sea Marks, a bittersweet love story. Tickets $25. 8 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, through Feb. 5.
Thoroughly modern millIE. Monroe Civic Center, Jack Howard Theatre, 401 Lea Joyner Expwy., Monroe, (318) 329-0001; www.impresarioschoice.com — Impresario's Choice presents the musical as part of the "Broadway Series" at the center. Tickets $28-$58. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.
what about Luv?. Minacapelli's Dinner Playhouse. 1540 Lindberg Drive, Slidell, (985) 781-6565; http://minacapellis.com — Minacapelli's presents the musical comedy What About Luv? starring Sara Pagones, Paul Page and Rickie Luke with Jim Harris on piano. Tickets $35 (for dinner and show), $20 (for dessert and show). 6:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 1:30 p.m. Sunday; through Feb. 4.
Win, Place, Show. Le Chat Noir, 715 St. Charles Ave., 581-5812; www.cabaretlechatnoir.com — Ronnie Virgets, Chris Champagne and Lawrence P. Beron star in their original monolgue-style show about the New Orleans race track called Win, Place, Show.Tickets $25 (includes $5 bar credit). 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, through January.
A Year with frog and Toad. St. Martin's Episcopal School, 5309 Airline Drive, Metairie, 737-4787; www.bbpresents.com — Brandt Blocker Presents returns with the uplifting family musical A Year With Frog and Toad starring "Uncle" Wayne Daigrepont, Jimmy Murphy and others. Brandt Blocker directs. Tickets $16. 7:30 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. comedy ComedySportz. Le Chat Noir, 715 St. Charles Ave., 581-5812; www.cabaretlechatnoir.com — The Comedy Conservatory presents its wacky mixture of sports and improv. Tickets $10. 11 p.m. Saturday.
the comedy Stand. The Coffee Cottage, 5860 Dickory Ave., River Ridge, 818-0051; www.thecomedystand.com — The Comedy Stand presents "The Funny Is Here! Stand-Up Comedy" featuring Jodi Borrello and guests. Tickets $12 general admission, $10 local ladies. 9 p.m. Friday.
Stand-Up Nola. Lucy's Retired Surfers Bar & Restaurant, 701 Tchoupitoulas St., upstairs, 523-8995; www.standupnola.com — Standupnola.com hosts a weekly comedy open-mic night for amateurs and professionals alike. Arrive between 7 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. to sign up and perform. Tickets $5. 8 p.m. Wednesday. future productions ACTOR'S THEATRE OF NEW ORLEANS. WTIX-FM Building, second floor, 4539 N. I-10 Service Road, Metairie, 456-4111 — The Actor's Theatre of New Orleans will present I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change on Jan. 26; through Feb. 11.
ANTHONY BEAN COMMUNITY THEATER. 1333 S. Carrollton Ave., 862-7529 — The theater will open on Jan. 27 with Joe Turner's Come and Gone by August Wilson; through Feb. 12.
ASCENSION COMMUNITY THEATRE. Pasqua Theater, 823 Felicity St., Gonzales, (225) 647-1230 — The Ascension Community Theatre will present Enchanted April in March.
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY DRAMA DEPARTMENT. Loyola University, 865-3492; http://www.loyno.edu — The university is open. An abbreviated spring season is being scheduled.
louisiana philharmonic Orchestra. Baton Rouge, (225) 383-0500 ext. 106; www.lpomusic.org or lpo@brso.org — The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra office is temporarily in Baton Rouge. No events are schedule until spring.
LSU THEATRE DEPARTMENT. Louisiana State University, Hatcher Hall Theatre, Baton Rouge, (225) 578-4174; www.theatre.lsu.edu — LSU will present An Inspector Calls by J.B. Priestley on March 22; through April 2.
LSU'S SWINE PALACE. Louisiana State University, Reilly Theatre, Tower Drive, Baton Rouge, (225) 578-3527; www.swinepalace.org — Swine Palace Productions will present Tennessee Williams in Quarter Time, conceived of and directed by John Dennis, in February.
NEW ORLEANS BALLET ASSOCIATION. www.nobadance.com — Announcements pending regarding NOBA's 2006 season.
new orleans opera association. Mahalia Jackson Theatre of the Performing Arts, 801 N. Rampart St., 529-3000; www.neworleansopera.org — The New Orleans Opera Association returns March 23 & 25 with Rossini's The Barber of Seville.
PLAYMAKERS THEATER. 19106 Playmakers Road, off Lee Road, Covington, 893-1671 — Playmakers Theater will present "A Tribute to the First 50 Years of Playmakers" once repairs are finished to the theater.
RIVER REGION PERFORMING ARTS AND CULTURAL CENTER. 15146 River Road, Norco, (985) 746-7678; www.rrpa.org/pages/10 — The Guild is currently renovating a former school in Good Hope for use as a cultural and performance center.
SOUTHERN REP THEATRE. The Shops at Canal Place, 333 Canal St., 522-6545; www.southernrep.com — The first four shows of the season are cancelled. Southern Rep plans to open May 3 with Kimberly Akimbo by David Lindsay-Abaire.
TEATRO WEGO. 177 Sala Ave., Westwego, 885-2000 or 371-3330; www.jpas.org — The Jefferson Performing Arts Society's space is closed until late January or early February.
theatre louisiane. www.theatrelouisiane.com — The group will debut an original production titled dis+graced at Zeitgeist in March.
TULANE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE & DANCE. Tulane University, 215 McWilliams Hall, 314-7760 or 314-7761; www.tulane.edu/~theatre or www.neworleansshakespeare.com — Tulane will present Medea by Euripedes on March 22; through April 2.
WESTWEGO PERFORMING ARTS THEATRE. 117-A Sala Ave., Westwego, 371-3330 or 885-2000; www.jpas.org — Closed indefinitely. JPAS is planning for productions in spring 2006. auditions Jefferson performance Arts Society. 885-2000; dennisassaf@jpas.org — JPAS holds auditions for Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story. Various roles for versatile actors, singers and dancers available. The production runs in March. Call or email Dennis Assaf to schedule an audition.
national comedy company. Judy K's Studio, 2657 Florida St., Mandeville, 523-SHOW; www.nationalcomedycompany.com — The National Comedy Company seeks improvisers for its weekly North Shore improv show. No experience necessary. Will train. Sign up before Friday, Jan. 20. Audition at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23.
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