Limited

engagement

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. The Lion King, Oct. 3, 7 p.m, Friedman Middle School, 500 Norton Ave., Taunton. Cooperative Production musical. $15/adults, $10/children 10 and under. Call Natalie Oliveira at 508-824-1717.

The Fantasticks, Oct. Oct. 3, 7 p.m., Oct. 5, 2 p.m., Hart Music Center, Lincoln School, 301 Butler Ave., Providence. $20-$40. www.enterpriseopera.org/tickets.html or 781-249-9534

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.

Cheaper by the Dozen, Oct. 10-12, 17-19, Masonic Lodge, 71 North Main St., Attleboro. Directed by Bert Cayer Jr. www.attleborocommunitytheatre.org.

Boleros for the Disenchanted, Oct. 1 to Nov. 15, Huntington Theatre Company's second stage, Stanford Calderwood Pavilion at the Boston Center for The Arts, 527 Tremont St., Boston. $20-$60. www.huntingtontheatre.org or 617-266-0800.

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.

Adam Pascal Live, 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.

The Fantasticks, Oct. 3, 7 p.m., Oct. 5, 2 p.m., Ebner, Elson, Hart Music Center at the Lincoln School, 301 Butler Avenue, Providence. $20-$40. 781-249-9534 or enterpriseopera.org/tickets.html.

Wishful Drinking, Oct. 10 through Oct. 26, The Huntington's mainstage, Boston University Theatre, 264 Huntington Ave., Boston. Carrie Fisher's one-woman show premieres in Boston. $20-$82.50. 617-266-0800 or huntingtontheatre.org.

The Faith Healer, Oct. 23 through Nov. 2, Thurs.-Sat. at 8 p.m. and Sun. at 3 p.m., Bristol Statehouse, 240 High St., Bristol, R.I. Frank, an itinerant faith healer from Ireland, wrangles with this question as he tours small village halls in the United Kingdom, 'healing' those who seek help. $20. 401-247-4200 or 2ndstorytheatre.com.

Legally Blonde The Musical, Oct. 28, Boston Opera House, Boston. $30-$91. 508-931-2000 or broadwayacrossamerica.com.

Romeo and Juliet, Nov. 3 through Nov. 21, Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m., Tower Auditorium, Mass. College of Art, 621 Huntington Ave., Boston. A production by the Shakespeare Now! Theatre Company. $10. 617-734-3477 or shakespearenow.org.

The Underpants, Nov. 7 through Nov. 16, TheatreWorks, 142 Clinton St., Woonsocket, R.I. An over-the-top comedy adapted from a German work. $18, $15 for seniors over 62 and kids under 12. $8/season subscription. 401-766-1898 or twri.org.

Monty Python's Spamalot, Nov. 18 through Nov. 23, The Colonial Theatre, 106 Boylston St., Boston. The renowned musical is coming to the area. $27.50-$91. 508-931-2000 or ticketmaster.com.

The Wizard of Oz, Nov. 21 through Dec. 14, The Orpheum Theatre, 1 School St., Foxboro. 508-543-2787 or baycolonyproductions.com.

Dr. Suess's How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Nov. 26 through Dec. 28, Citi Performing Arts Center Wang Theatre, Boston. $28-$78. 866-348-9738 or citicenter.org.

Chicago, Dec. 9 through Dec. 14, The Colonial Theatre, 106 Boylston St., Boston. Featuring Tony nominee Tom Wopat. $27.50-$87.50. 508-931-2000 or broadwayacrossamerica.com/boston.

The Glass Menagerie, March 27 through April 5, 2009, TheatreWorks, 142 Clinton St., Woonsocket, R.I. The Tennesee Williams' play. $18, $15 for seniors over 62 and kids under 12. $8/season subscription. 401-766-1898 or twri.org.

Over the Tavern, May 15 through May 24, 2009, TheatreWorks, 142 Clinton St., Woonsocket, R.I. All hell breaks loose for a family living in Buffalo as the kids begin to buck the system. $18, $15 for seniors over 62 and kids under 12. $8/season subscription. 401-766-1898 or twri.org.

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.

Boston Ballet Friday Night Out, Oct. 5, 5 p.m., Boston Ballet Costume Shop, 19 Clarendon St., Boston; 28 Degrees, 1 Appleton St., Boston. The event, hosted by Boston Ballet trustee Stephen M. Weiner and Don Cornuet, will begin at Boston Ballet's Costume Shop with a unique behind-the-scenes look at the creative process and costume archives. Free. 617-456-6246 or rdunn@bostonballet.com.

Boston Ballet - Cinderella, Oct. 16 through Oct. 26, Thurs. at 7 p.m., Fri.-Sat. at 8 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 2 p.m., Citi Performing Arts Center Wang Theatre, 270 Tremont St., Boston. Tickets start at $25. 866-348-9738 or citicenter.org or bostonballet.org.

Ongoing shows

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.

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.

Youth theatre

It's a Jungle Out There!, Oct. 30, 4 p.m., Triboro Youth Theatre, 106 Robert St., Attleboro. For Grades PreK-Grade 2. 508-222-6624 or triboroyouththeatre.org.

Pinocchio, Nov. 7-Nov. 9, Triboro Youth Theatre, 106 Robert St., Attleboro. For Grades 2-7. 508-222-6624 or triboroyouththeatre.org.

Just So, Nov. 21, 22, Triboro Youth Theatre, 106 Robert St., Attleboro. For Grades 8-12. 508-222-6624 or triboroyouththeatre.org.

Auditions/classes

The Christmas Schooner, Sept. 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 age 8-13; boys with no ballet experience age 7 and up. 401-334-2560 or stateballet.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. 401-521-1100 x257 or mgreene@trinityrep.com.

Humbug!, Sept. 27, Franklin Performing Arts Company, 38 Main St., Franklin. Contemporary telling of "A Christmas Carol." Age 6-8, 1 p.m.; age 9-11, 1:30 p.m.; age 12-13, 2 p.m. Auditioners are asked to prepare 16 bars of an up-tempo or ballad from the musical theater repertoire. www.FPAConline.com or 508-528-8668.

A Christmas Carol, Attleboro Community Theatre, Sept. 29 and 30, 7 p.m., Masonic Lodge, 71 North Main St., Attleboro. Roles: Men, women, and children ages 5 to 65. Directed by Tammy England. Performances Dec. 5-21. 508-226-8100 or www.attleborocommunitytheatre.com.

Urinetown, Oct. 5, 3 p.m., The Buckley Performing Arts Center, Massasoit Community College, Rt. 27, Brockton, MA (Across from Christo's

. Open auditions.

Please prepare a song preferably from the show and dress casually for dance audition. 508-588-9100 ext. 1982.

The Nutcracker, Oct. 5, 11 a.m. for ages 6-9; 12 p.m. for ages 10-12; 1:30 p.m. for ages 12-13, Franklin Performing Arts Company, 38 Main St., Franklin. 508-528-8668 or fpaconline.com.

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.

Perishable Theatre Art School, 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, through May 11, every Mon. 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. 401-521-1100 x230 or trinityrep.com.