(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 Ñ Baton Rouge Little Theater presents DisneyÕs hit musical. Directed by Keith Dixon and choreographed by Avery Wilson. Tickets $22. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday, through July 30.

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

A midsummer nightÕs dream. Tulane University, Lupin Theatre, 865-5105, ext. 2; www.neworleansshakespeare.com Ñ AimŽe K. Michel directs ShakespeareÕs tale of lovers and fairies. Tickets $25 general admission, $22 students/teachers/seniors, $12.50 for kids ages 12-under. 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Friday, 1:30 p.m. Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Sunday.

mirrors of chartres Street: Faulkner reflects new orleans. Contemporary Arts Center, Freeport-McMoran Theater, 900 Camp St., 528-3800; www.cacno.org Ñ Rob Florence presents his play based on William FaulknerÕs 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 ÑThe NOLA Project presents MoliereÕs 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 JohnsonÕs. ActorÕs Theatre of New Orleans, WTIX-FM Building, second floor, 4539 N. I-10 Service Road, 456-4111; www.actorstheatreofneworleans.com Ñ ActorÕs 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.

Okra. True Brew Playhouse, 200 Julia St., 451-2070 or (800) 595-4849 Ñ Evangeline Oaks Entertainment and Eshleman Entertainment present Anne GaljourÕs award-winning Cajun comedy. Perry Martin directs Becky Allen, Anne-Liese Jure Fox, Tony Molina, Denise Ponce and Manuel Ponce. Tickets $21. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday.

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

River Region Performing Arts Youth performance. River Region Performing Arts & Cultural Center, 15146 River Road, Good Hope, 940-1129 Ñ The River Region Performing Arts & Cultural Center presents a public performance demonstrating skills the drama workshop students obtained. 6 p.m. Thursday.

Rumpelstiltskin. Tulane University, Newcomb campus, Roger Memorial Chapel (on Broadway between Oak and Zimple streets), 865-5106; jspencer@tulane.edu Ñ The Patchwork Players present the GrimmÕs 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. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m. Saturday.

Schoolhouse Rock Live, Too. NORD Ty Tracy Theatre, 545 St. Charles Ave., 598-3800; www.summerstages.org Ñ Summer Stages ChildrenÕs Theater premieres a musical about the denizens of a rundown diner working to bring it back to life. Kevin Charpentier directs the young cast. Tickets $10. 7:30 Friday, 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday, through Aug. 6.

The taming of the shrew. City Park, Botanical Gardens, Pavilion of the Two Sisters, 1 Palm Drive; www.neworleanscitypark.com Ñ Dog and Pony Theatre Company present a production of ShakespeareÕs classic comedy about the battle between the sexes. John Grimsley directs Tony Molina, Diana E.H. Shortes and Phillip Tracy. $10 donation suggested. 8 p.m. Sunday, through July 30. 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. Tickets $28 (includes $5 bar credit). 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, 8 p.m. Monday, July 24.

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 Allan Havey, Tom Simmons and Kenny Kane 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.

New orleans comedy still standing. True Brew cafe, 200 Julia St., 451-2070 or 344-1874 Ñ The line-up features Reggie Reg the Rude Boi, Boomer Doell, Red Bean, Bert Armstrong, the Vaudeville Vaudevillians and Nature Boy. Buffet included. Tickets $15 per person, $20 per couple. 9 p.m. Thursday.

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.

Purge your soul Series. HowlinÕ Wolf, 907 S. Peters St., 522-WOLF; www.howlin-wolf.com Ñ LiveNewOrleans.com & Standup NOLA present the Purge Your Soul Series featuring live music and comedians including musicians Keith Ferguson, Sam and Jack Craft, Tim LeBlanc, and Dave Fera, and comedians Dave Gauthreaux, Red Bean, Dane Faucheaux, Joshua Pinkston and Neil Stastny. Tickets $8. 10 p.m. Thursday.

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. 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.

Shakespeare festival at tulane. Tulane University, Lupin Theatre, 865-5105 Ñ The festivalÕs second performance will be ShakespeareÕs Romeo and Juliet on Aug. 3-12.

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