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www.swinepalace.com Ñ Swine Palace presents Ted SwindleyÕs play about the legendary country singerÕs life and music. Jennifer Jones Cavenaugh directs. Tickets $30. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday.
Bustout burlesqueÕs french quarter follies. TipitinaÕs French Quarter, 233 N. Peters St., 975-7425 or 239-0126; www.bustoutburlesque.com Ñ Bustout is a 1950s-style burlesque show featuring MC Dante the Magician, singer Debbie Davis, Harry Mayronne, Miss Viola and four exotic striptease dancers, including Kitty Twist, Perle Noire, Foxy Flambeaux and Athena. Jerry Christopher and his Big Easy Band accompany the show. Tickets $20 reserved-table seating, $15 general admission. 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Saturday, through July.
Cinderella. Tulane University, Newcomb campus, Roger Memorial Chapel (on Broadway between Oak and Zimple streets), 865-5106; jspencer@tulane.edu Ñ The Patchwork Players present an updated and comedic take on the classic fairytale. Buzz Podewell directs Tom Dugger, Sean Patterson, Gary Rucker, Jessica Podewell and Greg Stratton. Call or email for reservations. Tickets $6.50. 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m. Saturday.
Guys and dolls. Brother Martin High School, 4401 Elysian Fields Ave., 283-1561 Ñ Brother Martin Summer Theater presents the popular musical that stars high school and college students. Michael Lynn and Ryan Nacito direct Patrick Cragin and Rachel de Jonge. The production was choreographed by Katie McGowen and Katie Peck. Tickets $8 general admission, $6 students/kids. 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday.
The Last Madam. Southern Rep, The Shops at Canal Place, 333 Canal St., 522-6545; www.southernrep.com Ñ All Kinds of Theatre presents a new play by Jim Fitzmorris and Carl Walker based on Christine WiltzÕs biography of whorehouse madam Norma Wallace. Carl Walker directs Christine McMurdo-Wallis, J. Patrick McNamara, Sean Patterson, Michael Santos, Carol Sutton and Jessie Terrebonne. The play contains adult content. Tickets $29. 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday; through July 9.
Little bit. Anthony Bean Community Theater, 1333 S. Carrollton Ave., 862-7529 Ñ Anthony Bean Community Theater and The Dog and Pony Theatre Company present the world premiere of John GrimsleyÕs story of a public school teacher and the troubled life of one of his students. Grimsley directs Anthony Bean, Cherie Teamer, Leo Jones, Harold X. Evans, Wilber Williams, Brittney James, Kenneth Brown Jr. and Tony Felix. Tickets $16 general admission, $14 students/seniors. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday.
Living history youth project. Ogden Museum of Southern Art, 925 Camp St., 539-9600 (Thursday performance); Bishop Perry Middle School, 1941 Dauphine St., 943-3734 (Friday performance); www.ogdenmuseum.org Ñ Bishop Perry Middle School students explore the legacy of Marie Couvant and the free people of color through a visual art and performance program under the direction of Jose Torres Tama as part of OgdenÕs ÒArtist and a Sense of PlaceÓ residency. Tickets $10 (Odgen), free admission (Bishop Perry school). 6 p.m. Thursday-Friday.
Rocky horror Picture show. The Sanctuary, 2301 N. Causeway Blvd.; http://neworleansrocky.tripod.com or tranelecco@aol.com Ñ The Transylvanian Electric Company presents the cult show. Proceeds benefit the New Orleans Lesbian and Gay Community Center on Decatur Street. Tickets $10. Midnight Friday-Saturday.
State of the nation III. AshŽ Cultural Art Center, 1724 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 569-9070; BarristerÕs Gallery/Zeitgeist, 1724 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 525-2767; www.mondobizarro.org or www.artspotproductions.org Ñ Mondo Bizarro, ArtSpot Productions and AshŽ Cultural Art Center present the third annual State of the Nation Art and Performance Festival. Restoration is the theme of this yearÕs four-day festival of art, film, music and performance. Special guests include Jawole Willa Jo Zollar, Anne Galjour, Olive Dance Theater and many others. Visit Web sites for schedule. Tickets $10 for performances, music and film, $10 for workshops, $50 all-access pass, free admission to the visual art show. 6:30 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday art exhibit (BarristerÕs) , 8 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday films and performances (AshŽ).
WhoÕs afraid of virginiaÕs Wolf Note?. MinacapelliÕs Dinner Playhouse, 1540 Lindberg Drive, Slidell, (985) 781-6565; www.minacapellis.com Ñ MinacapelliÕs presents Don RedmanÕs play. Grace Marshall directs Fred Martinez, Rita Stockstill, David Jacobs, Christine Barnhill, Bob Gault and Ryan Hazelbaker. Tickets $35 (dinner and show). 6:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, through July 15. cabaret Getting a kick out of cole. Le Chat Noir, 715 St. Charles Ave., 581-5812; www.cabaretlechatnoir.com Ñ Ricky Graham, Banu Gibson and Sheelah Strong Black present an original musical revue celebrating the music of Cole Porter. Jefferson Turner accompanies them on piano. Mystic Krewe of Satyricon holds a benefit performance on Thursday; call 525-4498 for $25 tickets for this evening only. Regular-run tickets $28 (includes $5 bar credit). 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, through July 22.
IÕm Still Here, Me!. Le Chat Noir, 715 St. Charles Ave., 581-5812; www.cabaretlechatnoir.com Ñ Ricky Graham performs his cabaret show at the Le Chat Noir, accompanied by Jefferson Turner. Tickets $26 (includes $5 bar credit). 6 p.m. Sunday.
Naughty Bits. Le Chat Noir, 715 St. Charles Ave., 581-5812; www.cabaretlechatnoir.com Ñ Ricky Graham presents a new late-night show in tribute to his old days at the Mint and subtitled ÒAn Evening of Dirty Jokes, Risque Songs and Big Wigs.Ó Graham is joined by Jefferson Turner and Su Gonczy. Tickets $18. 11 p.m. Saturday. comedy Comedysportz. Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center, 1724 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 899-0336; www.zeitgeistinc.net Ñ The Comedy Conservatory presents its wacky mixture of sports and improv. Tickets $10. 8 p.m. Friday.
the comedy Stand. The Coffee Cottage, 5860 Dickory Ave., River Ridge, 818-0051; www.thecomedystand.com Ñ The Comedy Stand presents ÒThe Funny Is Here! Stand-Up Comedy,Ó featuring Jodi Borrello and guests. Tickets $12 general admission, $10 local women. 9 p.m. Friday.
Improv at HarrahÕs. HarrahÕs Casino New Orleans, HarrahÕs Theater Ñ Steve White, Mike Burton and Ronnie Schell perform stand-up comedy. Tickets $20. 8 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday, through July.
Jazzy Blues Bar & Grill. 2401 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Kenner, 469-6922 Ñ The bar hosts a weekly open-mic comedy night. Free admission. 8 p.m. Wednesday; The National Comedy Company hosts a weekly improv night. Tickets $8. 9:30 p.m. Friday
Stand-Up Comedy Slidell Style. Seasons Steak and Spirits, 1398 Front St., Slidell, (985) 788-4788 Ñ Stand-up comedy featuring T-Ray, James Michalik and Mike Strecker. Tickets $10. 9 p.m. Friday.
Stand-Up Nola. LucyÕs Retired Surfers Bar & Restaurant, 701 Tchoupitoulas St., upstairs, 523-8995; www.standupnola.com Ñ Stand-Up NOLA 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, free for comics. 8 p.m. Wednesday.
True brew comedy night. True Brew Cafe, 200 Julia St., 344-1874 Ñ Rude Boi and Boomer Doell present a weekly open-mic night sponsored by Effen Vodka. Two-drink minimum. 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Pro/Am Comedy Night. Blue Moon Tavern, 115 Focis St., 831-6725 Ñ MC Bert Armstrong hosts a weekly professional/amateur comedy night featuring a changing line-up of comedians presenting new material. Free admission. 8:30 p.m. sign-up, 9 p.m. show Wednesday. future productions Ascension community Theatre. 823 Felicity St., Gonzales, (225) 647-1230; www.ascensioncommunitytheatre.org Ñ The Ascension Community Theatre will present Cabaret on July 27.
Contemporary arts center. Freeport-McMoran Theater, 900 Camp St., 528-3800; www.cacno.org Ñ The CAC will present Mirrors of Chartres Street: Faulkner Reflects New Orleans, Rob FlorenceÕs play based on William FaulknerÕs experience as an aspiring writer in New Orleans. The production runs July 14-30.
Shakespeare festival at tulane. Tulane University, Lupin Theatre, 865-5105 Ñ The festivalÕs summer performances include A Midsummer NightÕs Dream July 13-22 and Romeo and Juliet Aug. 3-12.
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