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The shows to watch out for this season


MAY


The Comedy of Errors Austin Shakespeare’s annual


Shakespeare in the Park production is The Comedy of Errors, which follows two sets of twin brothers separated at birth and all of the mistaken identities and misadventures that follow. à Austin Shakespeare at the Beverly S. Sheffield Zilker Hillside Theatre, 2206 William Barton Dr (512-470-4505, austinshakespeare .org). Through May 28: Thu–Sun at 8pm; free.


Guys and Dolls The classic musical inspired


by the short stories of Damon Runyon gets a new production at Austin Playhouse, which has a solid track record when it comes to mounting Broadway favorites with energy, verve and high production values. à Austin Playhouse, 6001 Airport Blvd, ACC Highland South Entrance (512-476-0084, austinplayhouse.com). May 26–June 25: Thu- Sat 8–10pm, Sun 5–7pm; $32.


Something Rotten! Broadway in Austin presents


the national tour of Something Rotten!, the Tony nominee for Best Musical, about two brothers attempting to invent musical theater amid competition with their popular contemporary,


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William Shakespeare. à Bass Concert Hall, 2350 Robert Dedman Dr (512-471-1444, austin.broadway.com). May 30–June 4 at various times; $25–$125.


JUNE Around the World in


80 Days Mark Brown’s adaptation of Jules Verne’s novel provides a comedic spin on the adventures of world traveler Phileas Fogg, as presented by the always-eclectic Penfold Theatre Company. à Penfold Theatre Company (512-850- 4849, penfoldtheatre.org). June 1–24: Thu–Sat at 8pm; free.


Circus 1903: The Golden


Age of Circus Take the high-spectacle magic show The Illusionists, mix it with the puppetry wonders of War Horse, and you have Circus 1903, a re-creation of a turn-of-the-century circus that


promises diverse acts including giant elephant puppets that evoke wonder without arousing ethical concerns. à The Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W Riverside Dr (512-457-5100, thelong center.org). June 6–8 at 7:30pm; $29–$89.


JULY


The Moors A satirical, surrealist play


inspired by the Brontë sisters, playwright Jen Silverman’s The Moors puts on one of its first regional productions at Hyde Park Theatre. à Hyde Park Theatre, 511 W 43rd St (512- 479-7529, hydeparktheatre.org). July 6–Aug 5: Thu–Sat at 8pm; $22–$26.


A Closer Walk with


Patsy Cline Kicking off TexARTS’ 2017–18 professional-series season, this jukebox-musical review of country crossover star Cline and her greatest hits tells the story of the singer’s life, from small- town girl to music legend. à TexARTS, 2300 Lohman’s Spur, suite #160 (512-634-8589, tex-arts.org). July 14–23: Thu–Sat at 7:30pm, Sun at 2pm; $40–$60.


Million Dollar Quartet Relive a historical night when


four musical gods— Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash and Carl Perkins—came together for an unforgettable jam session. à ZACH Theatre, 202 S Lamar Blvd (512- 476-0541, zachtheatre.org). July 26–Sept 3: Wed–Fri at 7:30pm; Sat at 2:30, 7:30pm; Sun at 2:30pm. $25–$77.


AUGUST Alice (in Wonderland)


This all-ages reimagining of Lewis Carroll’s classic tale, choreographed by Septime Webre, concludes Ballet Austin’s season with colorful


sets and costumes, a fusion of eclectic dance styles and live musical accompaniment from Austin Symphony Orchestra.


à Ballet Austin at the Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W Riverside Dr (512-476-2163, balletaustin.org). May 12–14 at various times; $13–$89.


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Fun Home This exquisite, groundbreaking


musical is drawn from cartoonist Alison Bechdel’s graphic memoir about realizing her identity as a lesbian and, as a result, her father’s hidden homosexuality. à The Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W Riverside Dr (512-457-5100, thelong center.org). Aug 11–13: Fri at 8pm; Sat at 3, 8pm; Sun at 2, 7pm; $29–$79.


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