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On The Boards
by George Patterson, New OrleansANYTHING GOES
Destrahan High School Auditorium, #1 Wild Cat Lane, Destrahan, LA, 504.764.1969.
The River Region Drama Guild presents Cole Porter's musical comedy set aboard the S.S. American sailing from New York to England with a bevy of chorines and a sampling of some of Porter's most popular songs. Besides the title song, hear "I Get A Kick Out Of You", "You're The Top", "Friendship" & "It's De-lovely" among many more. Kris Shaw directs Gordon Lousteau, LaVina Larkey, Patrick McKinney, Ron Oleksik, LaVerne Hooker, Brad Preddy, Lauren Landwerlin, Kathy Rhodes, Ralph Lister, and himself, while Susan Domangue supplies the choreography and Brenda Castillo, the musical direction. June 12, 13, 19 & 20, 7:30pm; June 14 & 21, 2pm.AT THE CLUB TOO SWEET ON BOURBON STREET
Southern Repertory Theatre, 3rd Level, One Canal Place, 504.523.0945; 504.861.8163; groups: 504.897.0657.
The terrific trio that gave us Daryl's Perils has struck again. With book and lyrics by Ricky Graham and David Cuthbert and music by Harry Mayronne, Jr., and direction by Ricky Graham, a brand-new musical comedy about Bourbon Street entertainers, circa 1958, hits the boards. Starring Becky Allen as Busty Rusty Russell, the Saucy Sophisticate of Song who has organized a Bail Bond Benefit for her SOS fund (Save Our Strippers), and Michael Bennett as Buddy Ray, the erascible emcee of this vaudeville turn, the show features Renee Maxwell as Dixie Lee Barrymore, the Brernhardt of Burlesque, Sean Patterson as My-O-My star Dani Delmar, the dance team of Lothar and Lupe (Roy Haylock, who also doubles as costume designer, and Mandy Zirkenbach), with Chris Wecklein, Veronica Giacano, Lara Nelms, Troi Bechet, Amanda Hebert and Phil Blunt as a heckler. Chris Jones does the scenery and lighting. Previews June 19, 8pm (the Krewe of Petronius is sponsoring the world premiere performance - call 504.525.4498); June 20, 6:30pm & 9pm; June 26, 8pm. Runs June 27 - July 26; Fri., 8pm; Sat., 6:30pm & 9pm; special Sun. matinee, July 26, 3pm.CLASS OF '70SOMETHING
CAC's FreeportMacMaRon Theatre, 900 Camp St., 504.528.3800.
Carl Walker reprises his hit musical revue of songs from the 70s that played this venue two years ago. With musical direction by Jack Fowler, costumes by Roy Haylock and Charlotte Lang and promising a more elaborate set than the original by designer Ron Williams, this edition boasts the return of Wess Hughes, Charlotte Lang and Danon Smith from the original production. The newbies are: Anthony Bailey, Eddie Collins, Randy Juneau, Daniel Morgan, Cynthia Owen (returning to New Orleans) & Dorian Rush. Thurs. & Fri., 8pm; Sat., 6pm & 9pm; Sun., 3pm.FUNNY GIRL
Dixon Hall, Tulane Univ., 504.865.5269.
Tulane University's Summer Lyric Theatre opens its 31st season with Isobel Lennert's musical story of Broadway's greatest singing comedienne, Fanny Brice, with songs by Jule Styne (music) & Robert Merrill (lyrics). Starring Linda Zoblotsky and Christopher Carey, it is directed by Michael Howard with musical direction by Pamel Lagendre. Alton Geno is choreographer; Rick Paul, set designer. June 18-21, Thurs., Fri. & Sat., 8pm; Sat. & Sun., 2pm.THE GAME SHOW
Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp St., 504.528.3800.
Written and directed by Rene J. F. Piazza, this satire on TV game shows is described as a night of pure entertainment for the whole family...filled with zany contestants, bizarre questions, and enough audience involvement to make anyone want to play the games right along with the actors. The cast includes Daryl Cade, Gene Desrochers, Mario Taormina, Stacy Taliancich, Vic Palazzo, Gwen Chevalier, Michael Sullivan, Farrah Layne Wright & Rene J. F. Piazza. Thurs. - Sat., 7:30pm; Sun., 2:30pm, thru June 28.GYPSY
Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre, 616 St. Peter St., 504.522.2081.
Le Petit presents yet another incarnation (the second for this theatre in 15 years) of the musical comedy classic about the life and times of Gypsy Rose Lee with book by Arthur Laurents, music by Jule Styne and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, directed by the theatre's technical director, Bill Walker and featuring Chris Lusk as Mama Rose, Houston Chase Waites as Herbie, Stephanie Gill as Baby June, Katy Guell as June, Sarah Umbehagan as Baby Louise, Jennifer Vartanian as Louise and Sean Richmond, Adrienne Bolotte, Dena Rispone, Cindy Huber McCrossen and Amanda Fawcett. Mr. Walker doubles on designing the sets, with costumes by Julie Winn and lighting designed by Dan Zimmer. Blake Cohealie does the choreography. Thurs. - Sat., 8pm; Sun., 2pm, thru June 14.JULIUS CAESAR
Lupin Theatre, Tulane Campus, 504.865.5105.
The Shakespeare Festival at Tulane presents the Bard of Avon's political drama about an ambitious leader's rise to power and tragic downfall in ancient Rome. Buzz Podewell directs a cast that includes Gavin Mahlie, Mark McLaughlin, George Sanchez & Adriana Bate Thurs -Sun., 7:30pm, Sun., 2pm, thru June 28.NOT ABOUT NIGHTINGALES
Alley Theatre, 615 Texas Ave., 713.228.8421.
This highly praised London premiere production of an early Tennessee Williams play about prison corruption comes to America intact, with direction by Trevor Nunn and starring the original London cast which includes Colin Redgrave, whose sister, Vanessa, was responsible for unearthing this rare gem and instigating this rare reciprocal production. Thru July 3.OTHELLO
City Park by Lagoon near Dreyfous Meadow, adjacent to New Orleans Museum of Art, 504.897.2466.
Dog & Pony Theatre Co. presents its annual Shakespeare in the Park production this year with the Bard's powerful drama of jealousy and deceit. John Grimsley directs Tony Molina, Jr. as Othello, Philip Tracy as Iago, Eva Earls as Desdemona, Michael Arata as Cassio, Paul Soileau as Roderigo and Lynn Toal as Emilia. Thurs. - Sun., 8pm, June 18, 19, 20, 20 & 25, 26, 27 & 28.RAPUNZEL
Salem Community Theatre, 4212 Camp Street (at Milan), 504.895.3773.
Treehouse Players reprise their hit childen's show with book and lyrics by Vatican Lokey, music by Brent Crayon and direction, design and additional material by Edward R. Cox. Jennifer Cameron plays Rapunzel, with Gary Rucker, Robert Montgomery, Amanda Norman-Rucker, Amanda Spurlin & Brandon Wilks. June 12, 8pm, Sat. & Sun., 2:30pm, Sat., June 20, 8pm. thru Jun 21.STOMP
Saenger Theatre, 143 N. Rampart St., 504.525.2490 or 504.522.5555, groups of 20 or more: 504.569.1520.
Luke Cresswell and Steven McNicholas's off-Broadway, and international, smash hit percussive dance phenom, utilizing unlikely percussion instruments like garbage cans, tea chests, plastic bags, boots, hub caps, match boxes and brooms, returns for a one-week reprise June 16 - 21. Tues. - Fri., 8pm, Thurs. & Sun., 2pm; Sat., 5pm & 9pm.In The Wings
OF MICE AND MEN
UNO Performing Arts Center, UNO Campus, 504.245.8884.
The New Orleans Gay Men's Chorus in concert Sat, June 27, 8pm; Sun., Jun 28, 3m.ROMEO AND JULIET
Lupin Theatre, Tulane Campus, 504.865.5105.
The Shakespeare Festival at Tulane continues its summer activities with Shakespeare's most romantic drama. Besides directing local favorites Danny Bowen, Ron Gural, Gavin Mahlie & Ken Risch, Aimee Michel has jobbed in the two leads, Eric Keith from New York and Naomi Peters from San Francisco. July 19 - Aug. 2.SOUTH PACIFIC
Dixon Hall, Tulane Univ., 504.865.5269.
Summer Lyric Theatre continues its season with this musical masterpiece by Roders and Hammerstein. Michael Howard directs Elizabeth Argus as Nellie Forbush and Richard Hutton as Emile De Becque, while Pamela Legendre conducts the large orchestra, with sets by David Raphel and choreography by Alton Geno. July 9 - 1
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