(Please send your updated status and any other listings information to Listings Editor Katie Walenter at listingsedit@gambitweekly.com or fax to 483-3116.) theater Beauty and the beast. Baton Rouge Little Theater, 7155 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, (225) 924-6496; http://brlt.org — Baton Rouge Little Theater presents Disney's hit musical. Directed by Keith Dixon and choreographed by Avery Wilson. Tickets $22. 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday, through July 30.

Bustout burlesque's french quarter follies. Tipitina's French Quarter, 233 N. Peters St., 975-7425 or 239-0126; www.bustoutburlesque.com — 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, Trixie Minx, 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.

Late Nite Catechism II. Skyfire Theatre, 332 N. New Hampshire St., Covington, (985) 975-7577; www.skyfire.tv — Amanda Hebert once again stars as Sister in the sequel to the Catholic comedy written by Maripat Donovan. Tickets $25. 8:30 p.m. and 11 p.m. Friday, 8:30 p.m. Saturday, 3:30 p.m. Sunday, through Sept. 23.

A midsummer daydream. Greater Covington Center, Bogue Falaya Hall, 317 N. Jefferson St., Covington, (985) 867-1206 — The summer theater camp for students ages 5-17 presents an adaptation of Shakespeare's play. Jennifer Harageones Patterson and Shawn Patterson direct. 7 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. Saturday.

A midsummer night's dream. Tulane University, Lupin Theatre, 865-5105, ext. 2; www.neworleansshakespeare.com — AimŽe K. Michel directs Shakespeare's tale of lovers and fairies. Thursday and Friday preview tickets are half price. Saturday opening night tickets are $35. Sunday's matinee is pay-what-you-can. 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 1:30 p.m. Sunday, through July 22.

mirrors of chartres Street: Faulkner reflects new orleans. Contemporary Arts Center, Freeport-McMoran Theater, 900 Camp St., 528-3800; www.cacno.org — Rob Florence presents his play based on William Faulkner's 1925 experience as an aspiring writing living in the Quarter. Tickets $15 general admission, $12 for CAC members. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 5 p.m. Sunday, through July 30.

The Misanthrope. City Park, New Orleans Museum of Art, Stern Auditorium, One Collins C. Diboll Circle, 304-3753; www.noma.org —The NOLA Project presents Moliere's comedy about truth in society. James Tripp directs Janet Shea, Peter McElligott, Alexis Jacknow, Sean Glazebrook, A.J. Allegra, Scarlett Bermingham, Andrew Larimer, Will Connolly and James Bartelle. Tickets $15 general admission, $10 students. 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, through July 30.

Murder at the Howard Johnson's. Actor's Theatre of New Orleans, WTIX-FM Building, second floor, 4539 N. I-10 Service Road, 456-4111; www.actorstheatreofneworleans.com — Actor's Theatre of New Orleans presents a backstabbing farce by Ron Clark and Sam Bobrick. RenŽ Piazza directs Viki Lovelace, Benjamin Clement and Kevin Songy. Tickets $16 general admission, $14 seniors/students. 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, through July 29.

Oliver. Playmakers Theater, 19106 Playmakers Road, Covington, (985) 893-1671; www.playmakersinc.com — Playmakers Theater presents the musical based on Charles Dickens' tale of a troubled orphan. Lynn and Randy Perkins direct. Tickets $15 general admission, $7.50 students. 8 p.m. Thursday (preview; seniors admitted free), 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, through Aug. 5.

Rumpelstiltskin. Tulane University, Newcomb campus, Roger Memorial Chapel (on Broadway between Oak and Zimple streets), 865-5106; jspencer@tulane.edu — The Patchwork Players present the Grimm's fairy tale about the dwarf who spins straw into gold. Call or email for reservations. Tickets $6.50. 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Wednesday-Friday, through July 22.

Three on the edge. Cowpokes' Marigny Theater, 1030 Marigny St., 361-8273; www.todoproductions.com — To Do Productions presents three one-act plays: Mister Charles Currently of Palm Beach by Paul Rudnick (starring Michael Castrillo), Corn Bread by Dennis Monn (starring Donald James, ÒPopgunÓ Paul Cowgil, Jacob Stroman, Moose Jackson and Monn), and The Madness of Lady Bright by Lanford Wilson (starring ÒPopgunÓ Paul Cowgil, Michael Castrillo and Cammie West). Tickets $15. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday.

Who's afraid of virginia's Wolf Note?. Minacapelli's Dinner Playhouse, 1540 Lindberg Drive, Slidell, (985) 781-6565; www.minacapellis.com — Minacapelli's presents Don Redman's play. Grace Marshall directs Fred Martinez, Rita Stockstill-O'Sullivan, David Jacobs, Christine Barnhill-Tramel, Bob Gault and Ryan Hazelbaker. Tickets $35 (dinner and show). 6:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday. cabaret Getting a kick out of cole. Le Chat Noir, 715 St. Charles Ave., 581-5812; www.cabaretlechatnoir.com — 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. Tickets $28 (includes $5 bar credit). 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, through July 23.

I'm Still Here, Me!. Le Chat Noir, 715 St. Charles Ave., 581-5812; www.cabaretlechatnoir.com — 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 — 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 comedy a Go-Go. Go-Go Gourmet, 838 Derbigny St., Gretna 374-9620 — Stand-up comedy night featuring P.H. Fred and the Holy Oh's, Ken La France and Dane Faucheaux. Tickets $10 plus one-drink minimum. 8 p.m. Saturday.

Comedysportz. Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center, 1724 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 899-0336; www.zeitgeistinc.net — 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 — 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 Harrah's. Harrah's Casino New Orleans, Harrah's Theater — John Henton, Marc Price and Don Barnhart perform stand-up comedy. Tickets $20. 8 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday, through July.

Jazzy Blues Bar & Grill. 2401 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Kenner, 469-6922 — 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 at Seasons. Seasons Steak and Spirits, 1398 Front St., Slidell, (985) 788-4788 — A stand-up comedy night features James Michalik, Red Bean and Mike Strecker. Reservations recommended. Tickets $10. 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Friday.

Stand-Up Nola. Lucy's Retired Surfers Bar & Restaurant, 701 Tchoupitoulas St., upstairs, 523-8995; www.standupnola.com — 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 — 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 — 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 — The Ascension Community Theatre will present Cabaret on July 27.

Shakespeare festival at tulane. Tulane University, Lupin Theatre, 865-5105 — The festival's summer performances include A Midsummer Night's Dream July 13-22 and Romeo and Juliet Aug. 3-12.

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