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Fall Guide: Upcoming festivals, comedy shows, visual arts events and more

By Anita Overcash @anitaovercash

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The Music Man Broadway classic follows a salesman who cons the citizens of River City into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys' band, which he vows to organize. His plans to skip town with the cash are spoiled when he falls in love and is transformed into a respectable citizen. $8-$24. Sept. 9-10, 8 p.m.; Sun., Sept. 11, 2:30 p.m.; Sept. 14-15, 7:30 p.m.; Fri., Sept. 16, 8 p.m.; Sat., Sept. 17, 2:30 and 8 p.m.; Sun., Sept. 18, 2:30 p.m.; Sept. 21-22, 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 23-24, 8 p.m.; Sun., Sept. 25, 2:30 p.m. Theatre Charlotte, 501 Queens Road, Charlotte. 704-376-3777. www.theatrecharlotte.org.

Next Fall Luke believes in God, while Adam believes in everything else. The couple's ups and downs are portrayed through honesty and sharp humor. But after an accident, Adam must turn to Luke's family and friends for support and answers about love and faith. Written by Geoffrey Nauffts. $15 during previews on Oct. 28 & 29; Pay what you can night on Nov. 9; $24-$29 for all other shows. Fridays, Saturdays, 8 p.m.; Wednesdays, Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.; Sun., Nov. 13, 2:30 p.m. Through Nov. 17. Actor's Theatre of Charlotte, 650 E. Stonewall St., Charlotte. 704-342-2251. www.actorstheatrecharlotte.org.

Nutcracker Classic holiday ballet about Clara and the Nutcracker Prince, featuring live music from the Charlotte Symphony and choreography by NC Dance Theatre's Jean-Pierre Bonnefoux. Fri., Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 10-11, 2 and 6 p.m.; Fri., Dec. 16, 7:30 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 18, 2 and 6 p.m. Belk Theater, 130 N. Tryon St., Charlotte. 704-372-1000. www.blumenthalarts.org.

One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest Dramatic comedy play based on the novel by Ken Kesey about the escapades of a charming rogue in a mental institution. Oct. 28-29, 8 p.m.; Sun., Oct. 30, 2:30 p.m.; Thurs., Nov. 3, 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 4-5, 8 p.m.; Sun., Nov. 6, 2:30 p.m.; Nov. 9-10, 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 11-12, 8 p.m.; Sun., Nov. 13, 2:30 p.m. Theatre Charlotte, 501 Queens Road, Charlotte. 704-376-3777. www.theatrecharlotte.org.

Paul Robeson Play about the inspiring life of Paul Robeson and his fight against racism not only in the United States, but in places he visited around the world. Presented by On Q Productions. $17-$22. Fridays, Saturdays, 8 p.m.; Wed., Aug. 31, 7:30 p.m.; Thurs., Sept. 1, 7:30 p.m.; Sun., Sept. 4, 3 p.m.; Thurs., Sept. 8, 7:30 p.m. Through Sept. 10. Duke Energy Theatre, 345 North College St., Charlotte. 704-372-1000. www.blumenthalarts.org.

Retrieving the Lamb This production by Charlotte's own playwright, Judy Simpson-Cook, is a magical celebration of the human spirit. A Christmas nativity becomes chaotic, leaving its cast to search for love, compassion, understanding and the spirit of the season that they have lost sight of. Presented by Davidson Community Players. $10-$18. Thursdays, Fridays, 8 p.m.; Fri., Dec. 2, 8 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 3, 4 and 8 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 4, 2 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 10, 2 and 8 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 11, 2 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 17, 2 and 8 p.m.; Sun., Dec. 18, 2 p.m. Through Dec. 16. Armour Street Theatre, 307 Armour St., Davidson. 704-892-7953. www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org.

School House Rock Matthews Playhouse of Performing Arts' version of the award-winning Saturday morning cartoon series that taught history, grammar, math and science to youngsters through crafty songs like "Do the Circulation", "Unpack Your Adjectives" and "Conjunction Junction". $9-$10. Fri., Nov. 4, 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 5-6, 2 p.m.; Nov. 10-11, 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 12-13, 2 p.m. Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St., Matthews. 704-846-8343. www.matthewsplayhouse.com.

Senior Choreography Showcase Senior dance majors at Winthrop University have choreographed a selection of new modern dance pieces. $8-$15. Fri., Dec. 2, 8 p.m.; Sat., Dec. 3, 2 and 8 p.m. Winthrop University's Johnson Theatre, 124 McLaurin Hall, Rock Hill. 803-323-2493. www.winthrop.edu/cvpa/theatredance/.

Seussical Dr. Seuss' beloved stories collide in this family-style musical. Presented by Children's Theatre of Charlotte. $18-$24. Fri., Sept. 23, 7:30 p.m.; Sat., Sept. 24, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Sun., Sept. 25, 2 p.m.; Fri., Sept. 30, 7:30 p.m.; Sat., Oct. 1, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Sun., Oct. 2, 2 p.m.; Sat., Oct. 8, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Sun., Oct. 9, 2 p.m.; Sat., Oct. 15, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Sun., Oct. 16, 2 p.m.; Fri., Oct. 21, 7:30 p.m.; Sat., Oct. 22, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Sun., Oct. 23, 2 p.m. ImaginOn, 300 East 7th St., Charlotte. 704-416-4600. www.imaginon.org.

Sherlock Holmes:The Final Adventure Held in Pease Auditorium. Oct. 28-29, 8 p.m.; Sun., Oct. 30, 2:30 p.m.; Thurs., Nov. 3, 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 4-5, 8 p.m.; Sun., Nov. 6, 2:30 p.m. Central Piedmont Community College, 1201 Elizabeth Ave. 704-330-6534. http://arts.cpcc.edu/performing-arts/theatre.

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