Theatre and dance listings cover from Sept. 18 through Oct. 2

Limited engagement

Menopause the Musical, Wed.-Fri. at 8 p.m., Sat. at 2 and 5:30 p.m., Sun. at 2 p.m., The Stuart Street Playhouse, Radisson Hotel, Boston. $45. 800-447-7400 or www.stuartstreetplayhouse.com or www.menopausethemusical.com.

Shear Madness, every Tues.-Fri., 8 p.m., Sat., 6, 9 p.m., Sun., 3, 7 p.m., Charles Playhouse, Stage II, 74 Warrenton St., Boston. Acclaimed comedy whodunit that gives the audience a chance to solve the mystery. $40 plus a $4 service charge. 617-426-5225 or www.shearmadness.com.

Enter Laughing, through Sept. 21, Fri.-Sat. at 8 p.m., Sun. at 2 p.m., MMAS Black Box Theater, 30 Crocker St., Mansfield. This comedic tale is based on the semi-autobiographical novel by Carl Reiner. The New England Repertory Company will perform the play. $20, $19/MMAS members and seniors, $18/students younger than 18. 508-399-2822 or www.mmas.org. Philemon, through Sept. 27, YTI Playhouse, 136 Rivet St., New Bedford. The musical takes place in the third-century Roman Empire, where a clown finds himself face to face with a rigid Commander who feels the clown should be sent to his death. 508-993-0772 or ytinc@verizon.net.

We Won't Pay! We Won't Pay!, through Sept. 28, Wed.-Thurs., 7:30 p.m., Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m., Sun. at 3 p.m., Central Square Theater, 450 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge. 1976 farce about housewives fed up with growing food prices. $32, $22/students and seniors. 866-811-4111 or centralsquaretheater.org.

Don Carlos, through Oct. 5, Wed. 7 p.m., Thurs.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 and 7 p.m., The Gamm Theatre, 172 Exchange St., Pawtucket. A new adaptation of the play by Friedrich Schiller. $24-$39. 401-723-4266 or arttixri.com.

How Shakespeare Won the West, through Oct. 5, Tues.-Thurs. 7:30 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 7 p.m., The Huntington Theatre, Boston University, 264 Huntington Ave., Boston. The world premiere about a group of New York actors that travel west looking for fame and fortune by performing Shakespeare for an entertainment-starved California. $20-$82.50. 617-266-0800 or huntingtontheatre.org.

A Chorus Line, through Oct. 5, Tues.-Thurs. 7:30 p.m., Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 2 and 8 p.m., Sun. 2 and 7:30 p.m., The Opera House, 539 Washington St., Boston. $30-$91. 508-931-2000 or ticketmaster.com.

Falsettos, through Oct. 12, Turtle Lane Playhouse, 283 Melrose St., Newton. Marvin leaves his wife to live with another man, his wife remarries while he ends up alone. He reunites with his old lover on the eve of his son's bar mitzvah just as AIDS becomes widely known. 617-244-0619 or turtlelane.org.

Adam Pascal Live, Sept. 18 through Sept. 20, The Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA, 527 Tremont St., Boston. The star of "Rent" and "Aida" will perform music from Broadway and the world of rock. $20-$45. 617-266-0800.

Blood From a Turnip, Sept. 19, 10 p.m., The Perishable Theatre, 95 Empire St., Providence. $5. perishable.org.

Dreams of Antigone, Sept. 19 through Oct. 26, Dowling Theater, Trinity Repertory Theatre, 201 Washington St., Providence. A contemporary retelling of the classic story Antigone. $20-$60. 401-351-4242 or trinityrep.com.

The Female Odd Couple, Sept. 19 through Sept. 28, TheatreWorks, 142 Clinton St., Woonsocket, R.I. A female twist on the classic comedy. $18, $15 for seniors over 62 and kids under 12. $8/season subscription. 401-766-1898 or twri.org. Another Part of the Forest, Sept. 26 through Oct. 26, Thurs.-Sat. at 8 p.m. and Sun. at 3 p.m., 2nd Story Theatre, 28 Market St., Warren, R.I. $25. 401-247-4200 or 2ndstorytheatre.com.

Grease, Sept. 26 through Oct. 5, Fri.-Sat. at 7 p.m. and Sun. at 2 p.m., The Stadium Theatre, 28 Market Sq., Woonsocket, R.I. $15/balcony, $18/orchestra. 401-762-4545 or stadiumtheatre.com.

The Trial, Sept. 27, 7 p.m., Liberty Christian Center Assembly of God, 161 Winthrop St.,Rte. 44, Taunton; Oct. 4, 7 p.m., First Baptist Church, 494 Church St., Raynham. Evan Lawson is on trial in the courtroom of eternity, represnting the entire Christian community. The prosecution seeks to find Christians irredeemable. treasuredheartsministry.com.

4th Annual International Women's Playwriting Festival, Oct. 2 through Nov. 2, The Perishable Theatre, 95 Empire St., Providence. The festival features three plays by female playwrights. Lazarus Disposed, Oct. 2 through Oct. 5; Lizzy Izzy, Oct. 9 through Oct. 12; Biography of a Constellation, Oct. 16 through Oct. 19. See all three plays in one night from Oct. 23 through Nov. 2. $20/general, $15/students, seniors and military, $10/Perishable members. 401-621-6123 or arttixri.com.

Mad Forest, Oct. 2-4 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 4-5 at 2 p.m., Citizens Bank Theater, Pell Chafee Performance Center, 87 Empire St., Providence. An exploration of the 1989 Romanian Revolution. Limited seating and cost is pay what you can. 401-521-1100 x106 or trinityrep.com.

Ballet/Dance

Cirque du Soleil's KOOZA, through Oct. 12, Tues.-Wed. at 8 p.m., Thurs. and Sat. at 4 and 8 p.m., Sun. at 1 and 5 p.m., Bayside Expo Center, 200 Mount Vernon St., Boston. 800-678-5440 or www.cirquedusoleil.com.

Boston Tap Company - Rhythm in the Night, Sept. 26-28, Riverside Theatre Work, 45 Fairmount Ave., Hyde Park. The show is back by popular demand. $20. 617-361-7024 or rtwboston.org.

Ongoing shows

The King's Feast, every Sat. night, 2nd floor of the Hose Company No. 6, 636 Central Ave. Pawtucket. Six course meal and evening of bawdy comedy, song. Tickets are $40 (gratuity not included), price includes show and meal. Reservations required. 401-722-7220 or www.kingsfeast.com.

Blueman Group, ongoing at The Charles Playhouse, 74 Warrenton St., Boston. Tickets are $46 to $56 each, 617-931-2787 or www.ticketmaster.com. For show information, 617-931-2787 or www.blueman.com.

Shear Madness, ongoing at The Charles Playhouse, 74 Warrenton St., Boston. Tuesday -Friday 8 p.m., Saturday 6 and 9 p.m., Sunday 3 and 7 p.m. 617-426-5225 or www.shearmadness.com. Discount tickets of $24.50 for select shows available at www.artsboston.org.

Auditions/classes

Healing Arts Theatre, seeks actors for comedy skits, performance arts pieces and more. Dancers, musicians and artists also needed for Foxboro location. For more information, call Pamela Jones at 508-384-6269.

A Good Ole Country Christmas, Sept. 18, 6:30 p.m., Lafayette Ave., Taunton. Rehearsals are held weekly at the Lafayette. Shows are scheduled for December 12 and 13. Director Alan Baptista is looking for a cast of 8 adults, 3 teenagers and 3 children ages 7 and up. Prepared pieces are optional. Those intending to perform a prepared piece, please bring recorded accompaniment on CD or cassette tape. 508-822-2515.

Magic of Christmas, Singing Auditions on Sept. 19 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. and Sept. 20 from 2-5 p.m., First Congregational Church, 785 South Main St., Rte. 104, Raynham. Dancing Audition: Sept. 21, 2 p.m., Dance Theatre of New England, 32 Scotland Blvd., #5, Bridgewater. The Star Players are looking for a strong singing ensemble of 30 to 60 members with some experience with choral 4-part singing, ages 15 to senior. This group will remain mostly stationary throughout the show. Singers must be able to memorize 50 minutes of choral music. A singing audition is required. The dance ensemble will consist of 16 to 24 strong, female, teen to adult dancers. The group will be prominently featured throughout the show and will learn very challenging choreography including synchronized tap, ballet and jazz. A dance audition is required. Dancers should come prepared to dance at 2:00; please bring jazz and tap shoes. The Acting ensemble will be 12 to 30 actors, ages 16 to senior and they will create featured roles within the show such as Dickens characters, storybook characters and Bible/Nativity characters. Members of the acting ensemble may also perform in the singing ensemble. A singing audition is recommended. All auditioners should bring; a recent photograph (that we may keep) and a resume or list of previous theatrical experience and/or performance training (if any). Singers must also bring 1 short (1/2 minute maximum) prepared song with piano sheet music, accompanist will be provided. 508-821-2524 or starplayersbc.org.

Audition Workshop, Sept. 20, 1-2:30 p.m., Franklin School for the Performing Arts, 38 Main St., Franklin. Class taught by FSPA director Raye Lynn Mercer. 508-528-8668 or fspaonline.com.

Mixed Magic Theatre Adult Classes, beginning Sept. 20, Sat. afternoons from 2-4 p.m., Mixed Magic Theatre, 171 Main St., Pawtucket. For students 19 years and older. 401-475-6675 or mixedmagic@theatre.necoxmail.com.

Perishable Theatre Art School, begins Sept. 22 through Oct. 5, Perishable Theatre, 95 Empire St., Providence. Classes include an On-Camera Workshop, Teen Acting Intensive and the Boot-ay Camp for burlesque performers. $150/per class. 401-331-2695 x102 or perishable.org.

Trinity Rep. Teen Collaborative and Junior Ensemble, Sept. 22 through May 11, every Mon. fro 3:30-5:30 p.m., Trinity Repertory Company, 201 Washington St., Providence. The Teen Collaborative is for high school-level students. This is a writing intensive and performance ensemble. $800. Junior Ensemble students learn playwriting and storytelling, movement/dance, voice and scene study in this intensive program. $500. Students should have prior theatre experience when applying for classes. 401-521-1100 x230 or trinityrep.com.

Trinity Rep.'s Young Actors Studio, Sept. 23 through Nov. 23, Trinity Repertory Company, 201 Washington St., Providence. Beginner Level classes for 4th-6th grade will run through Nov. 20 and meet every Tues. from 4-5:30 p.m. for $150; Grades 7-9 meet every Wed. from 4-5:30 p.m. for $175; Grades 9-11 meet on Thurs. from 4-5:30 p.m. for $200. The clases touch on scene study, playwriting and improv. A High School-level Audition Techniques Course meets every Fri. from 4-6 p.m. on Sept. 26 through Feb. 13 for $400. 401-521-1100 x230 or trinityrep.com.

The Christmas Schooner, Sept. 24, 25, 7 p.m., Mill River Players, 850 Hope St., Bristol, R.I. 7 men, 4 women, 1 boy and 1 girl (9-17 yrs.), 6 children (7-12 yrs.), and an ensemble of men and women of various ages are needed. Audition will consist of cold-reading from the script. Also, bring sheet music of your choice for vocal audition with the Music Director. 401-724-5658 or millriverplayers.org.

Christmas Carol, Sept. 26 from 3-7 p.m., Sept. 27, 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Black Box Theatre at the Artist;s Exchange, 50 Rolfe Sq., Cranston, R.I. Actors ages 9-60 needed for all roles. Children's roles will be double-cast. Call for an appointment.

State Ballet of Rhode Island - Coppelia, Sept. 26, 5:30 p.m., State Ballet Headquarters, 52 Sherman Ave., Lincoln, R.I. For ages 6-11 with at least one year of ballet training; Intermediate students aged 8-13; boys with no ballet experience age 7 and up. Audition attire for boys is white t-shirt, tights or sweat pants and white ballet technique shoes. Audition attire for girls is ballet leotard, tights and black or pink technique shoes; pointe shoes are needed for those who are proficient on pointe. Registration and a $15.00 audition fee is preferred in advance, but will be accepted just before the 5:30 class time audition day. 401-334-2560 or stateballet.com.

Humbug, Sept. 27, 1 p.m. for ages 6-8; 1:30 p.m. for ages 9-11 and 2 p.m. for ages 12-13, Frankling Performing Arts Company, 38 Main St., Franklin. Auditioners are asked to prepare 16 bars of an up-tempo or ballad from the musical theater repertoire. 508-528-8668 or fpaconline.com.

Trinity Rep.'s A Christmas Carol, Sept. 27, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Cardi's Furniture Superstore, Rte. 1A, Attleboro. Looking for children 8-12 years old (Child must not turn 13 before Dec. 31) Children and parents must go to the Trinity Rep. Web site to download the Audition Packet before they audition. All who audition should be ready to sing 30 seconds of their favorite holiday song to be sung without accompaniment. Children should be prepared to read the audition scene. 401-521-1100 x257 or mgreene@trinityrep.com.