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“LYSISTRATA” – Through June 3
The women of Greece, tired of the senseless war their husbands have been waging, have banded together to give the men an ultimatum. “You can either go over there and shoot someone or stay here and have [relations] with me.” Lysistrata is one of the oldest, funniest plays to deal with the stupidity of war.
Allways Lounge & Theatre, 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans. www.theallwayslounge.net. (504) 218-5778. ($15)
“SPRING AWAKENING: A CHILDREN’S TRAGEDY” – Through June 16
The story of a group of teens maturing in 1890 Germany, their explosive exploration of their budding maturity, as well as the consequences of both ignorance and rashness of natural animalistic instincts. Viewer discretion advised.
The Shadowbox Theatre, 2400 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans. www.theshadowboxtheatre.com. (504) 298-8676. ($15)
“OKRA” – Through June 17
What happens when Lillian Bourgeois smothers her daughters with vinegar and love? They cook up hilarious dreams and schemes to stop their mama from throwing their inheritance down the video poker machine. This tasty Cajun comedy has more twists and turns than an alligator in a death roll. The play allows the audience to savor the smell of coffee, shrimp Creole and gumbo cooked on stage.
Bayou Playhouse, 101 Main St., Lockport. www.bayouplayhouse.com. 1-888-99-BAYOU. ($23)
“SUBURBIA” – June 8-24
A group of aimless 20-somethings reunite with a former high school classmate who has become a successful musician. It’s a slacker version of Eugene O’Neill’s “The Iceman Cometh” with the musician Pony’s return countering to the excuses everyone else uses to remain stuck in their meaningless dead-end hometown existences.
Mid City Theater, 3540 Touslouse St., New Orleans. www.midcitytheatre.com. (504) 488-1460.
“FOOTLOOSE” – June 13-17
When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small farming town, Ren is prepared for the inevitable adjustment period at his new high school. What he isn’t prepared for are the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, determined to exercise the control over the town’s youth that he cannot command in his home. When the reverend’s rebellious daughter sets her sights on Ren, her roughneck boyfriend tries to sabotage Ren’s reputation, with many of the locals eager to believe the worst about the new kid.
Destrehan High Auditorium, 1 Wildcat Lane, Destrehan. www.rrpa.org. (504) 904-1129. (Opening night, $10; all other shows, $20)
“ONCE UPON A MATTRESS” – June 14-24
Learn the real story behind “The Princess of Pea.” Did you know, for instance, that Princess Winnifred actually swam the moat to reach Prince Dauntles the Drab? Or that Lady Larken’s love for Sir Harry provided a rather compelling reason that she reach the bridal altar post haste? Or that it wasn’t the pea at all that caused the princess a sleepless night?
Jefferson Presbyterian Church, 4450 Jefferson Hwy. Jefferson. (504) 296-8550. (FREE, accept donations)
“BRLT FOLLIES: WHAT WE DID FOR LOVE” – June 16
Celebrating 50 years of musicals at Baton Rouge Little Theater with selected scenes from some of the most popular productions.
Baton Rouge Little Theater, 7155 Florida Blvd. www.brlt.org. (225) 924-6496. ($30)
“6X6” – June 20
Six staged readings of new 10-minute plays exploring local themes.
Southern Rep, 365 Canal St., Suite 34, New Orleans. www.southernrep.com. (504) 523-9857. ($10)
“DEBAUCHERY” – June 27
A soap opera about a wealthy, eccentric family just trying to find love, family and infamy in New Orleans. Will Buff tell Cartier that he’s really Nick – long lost husband of her sister, Chanel? Will Chanel continue her marriage to dull, predictable Larsen, or will she consummate her coitus-interuptus honeymoon with Nick, who is now Buff? And, if Buff was impotent during his marriage to Cartier, who fathered the twins?
Southern Rep, 365 Canal St., Suite 34, New Orleans. www.southernrep.com. (504) 523-9857. ($10)
“SEUSSICAL JR.” – June 27-July 1
Horton the Elephant finds himself faced with a double challenge – not only must he protect his tiny friend Jojo (and all the invisible Whos) from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must also guard an abandoned egg, left to his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him, the only one who recognizes “his kind and his powerful heart.”
Jean Lafitte Wetlands Center, 314 St. Mary St., Thibodaux. www.thibodauxplayhouse.com. (985) 446-1896. ($7)
“Footloose” runs from June 13-17 at the Destrehan High Auditorium.
