Review
Oaf — Scoundrel & Scamp Theatre. See story, Page 33.
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Tori Padilla performs in CYT’s production of “Beauty and the Beast.” The show runs through May 27.
Beauty and the Beast — Pima Community College Center for the Arts, 2202 W. Anklam Road. The musical version of the classic tale about Belle and her encounter with the Beast gets the CYT treatment. And that’s a good thing: CYT does some impressive productions.
Final performances are 7 p.m. Friday, May 25; Saturday, May 26; and 2 p.m.May 26-27. $15. 751-7510, cyttucson.org
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Drew Kallen-Keck and Bree Boyd play multiple sets of parents in Live Theatre Workshop’s production of “Miss Witherspoon,” being staged through June 9.
Miss Witherspoon — Live Theatre Workshop, 5317 E. Speedway. Christopher Durang. Just saying the playwright’s name can conjure up laughter, dark images and plays with substance. Those three things are in Durang’s “Miss Witherspoon.” Miss Witherspoon has killed herself, and in Durang’s dark universe, why wouldn’t she? But there’s a hitch: she’s sent back to Earth to learn what life has to offer her. An Indian spirit guide helps. Lesley Abrams completely charms as the title character in this black comedy. She’s supported by a bang-up cast: Carlisle Ellis, Bree Boyd, Drew Kallen-Keck and Carley Preston. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 3 p.m. Sundays through June 9. Tickets are $20. 327-4242, livetheatreworkshop.org.
Tyler West, left and Trenton Hilliker in Live Theatre Workshop”s “Spaceman Zero.”
Rock-A-Billy Raceway — The Gaslight Theatre, 7010 E. Broadway. Slip back into the 1950s, when cars were cool, T-shirt sleeves were rolled up, and hair glistened with gel. Various times and dates through June 3. $21.95. 886-9428, thegaslighttheatre.com.
Spaceman Zero — Live Theatre Workshop, 5317 E. Speedway. Live Theatre’s family arm is chock-full of talented writers and composers whose works have premiered at LTW and then been published and performed by children’s theaters around the country. That is an impressive claim. And all the more reason why you and the kids want to rush out to see this new musical about Casper, a sixth-grader totally taken with space. So, being a smart, industrious kid, he builds a rocket ship. And launches himself in it. While everyone on Earth is trying to figure out how to get him back, Casper is having a fine adventure. The story is by Kristian Kissel, who also directs, and the music is by David Ragland. The cast includes Bree Boyd, Evan Cipra, Sarah Drottz, Trenton Hilliker, Austin Killian and Tyler West. Performances are 12:30 p.m. Sundays through June 3. $10. 327-4242 or livetheatreworkshop.org.
How The Other Half Loves — Roadrunner Theater Company, 8892 E. Tanque Verde Road. In the world of farces, Alan Ayckbourn’s name is revered. The British playwright is a master of the genre. “How the Other Half Loves” is one of his classic sex farces: Frank and Fiona are in a chilly marriage, which may be why she is having an affair with Bob, who happens to be Frank’s boss. Bob and his wife, Teresa, have a volatile relationship and she feels he doesn’t pay enough attention. Both Bob and Fiona explain their absence from their spouses by citing William and Mary Featherstone — Fiona claims she has been with Mary, comforting her because her husband is having an affair, and Frank says he has been with William because his wife is having an affair. When the Featherstones come to dinner at each couple’s apartments on successive nights, things can get, well, wacky. Michael Woodson directs and Larry Fuller, Carrie Silverman, Vincent O’Neill, Robin Carson, Nicolette Shaffer, and Mike Saxon make up the cast. Performances are 7 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays through June 3. $20. 207-2491, roadrunnertheatrecompany.org.
