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NOCTURNE Adam Rapp's highly acclaimed play tells the story of a family torn apart after a tragic accident, as recounted by a young former piano prodigy. Presented by Lab Theater. Oct. 6-9, 8 p.m.; Oct. 10, 2 p.m.; Oct. 13-16, 8 p.m.; Oct. 15, 2 p.m. $6-$9. UNC-Charlotte, Robinson Hall, 704-687-3315. www.coaa.uncc.edu.
LYSISTRATA: A WOMAN'S TRANSLATION Adapted from Aristophanes by Drue Robinson. As war breaks out in ancient Greece, Lysistrata leads a band of women in denying their husbands sex until the fighting has stopped. Men begin to retaliate and a real "battle of the sexes" begins. Adult language and content. Held in Johnson Theatre. Oct. 6-9, 8 p.m.; Oct. 10, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. Winthrop University, 124 McLaurin Hall, Rock Hill, S.C. 803-323-2493. www2.winthrop.edu/arts.
REEFER MADNESS: THE MUSICAL Inspired by the original 1936 film of the same name, this raucous musical comedy takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the hysteria caused when clean-cut kids fall prey to marijuana and are led on a hysterical downward spiral filled with jazz music, sex and violence. Presented by Queen City Theatre Company. Oct. 8-23, times vary $16-$28. Duke Energy Theatre, 345 N. College St. 704-372-1000. www.blumenthalcenter.org.
DRACULA A ballet worth sinking your teeth into. Mark Godden's Dracula is complete with bats, transformations and dancing. Presented by North Carolina Dance Theatre. Oct. 8, 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 9, 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 14, 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 15, 7:30 p.m.; Oct. 16, 7:30 p.m. Knight Theater, 430 S. Tryon St. 704-372-1000. www.blumenthalcenter.org.
THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK This adaptation by Wendy Kesselman features newly discovered writings from the diary of Anne Frank, as well as survivor accounts, which are interwoven to tell the tragic stories the persecuted under Nazi rule. Presented by Matthews Playhouse. Oct. 8-24, times vary. Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St., Matthews. 704-846-8343. www.matthewsplayhouse.com.
BASIC TRAINING Kahlil Ashanti returns for performances of a show that chronicles his time in the U.S. Air Force, where he was a member of the Force's elite entertainment troupe Tops in Blue. Playing 23 unforgettable characters, Ashanti is funny and serious, as he tells the story of his duties serving the country and those of his personal family quests. Adult content and language. Oct. 12-24, times vary. $20 and up. Stage Door Theater, North College Street at 5th Street, Charlotte. 704-372-1000. www.blumenthalcenter.org.
A DARK NIGHT WITH EDGAR ALLEN POE Arranged by James Cartee. After accidentally crossing the stage, Edgar Poe's ghost enlightens audiences with a few of his tales and poetry. Presented by Citizens of the Universe. Oct. 13-16. Story Slam, 1401 Central Ave., Suite 103. For more info, visit www.citizensoftheuniverse.org.
TRICK 'R TREAT Halloween escapade choreographed by Mark Diamond. Young patrons are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes. Presented by North Carolina Dance Theatre. Oct. 16, 2 p.m.; Oct. 17, 2 p.m. $66 and up. Knight Theater, 430 S. Tryon St. 704-372-1000. www.blumenthalcenter.org.
COSI FAN TUTTE (THE SCHOOL FOR LOVERS) Mozart's hilarious comedy takes the art of romance to new flirtatious new levels. Presented by Opera Carolina. Oct. 16, 8 p.m.; Oct. 17, 2 p.m.; Oct. 21, 7:30 p.m. $20 and up. Belk Theater, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000. www.blumenthalcenter.org.
A DARK NIGHT WITH EDGAR ALLEN POE Arranged by James Cartee. After accidentally crossing the stage, Edgar Poe's ghost enlightens audiences with a few of his tales and poetry. Presented by Center of the Universe. Oct. 20-23. Old Settlers Cemetery, 200 W. Trade St.
BECKY'S NEW CAR This new comedy by author Steven Dietz (author of Yankee Tavern) follows a woman caught in a midlife crisis. As her double life spins out of control, laughs are in order. Oct. 22, 23, Oct. 27-Nov. 13, times vary. $10-$15 for previews on Oct. 22 & 23; pay what you can night on Nov. 3; $24-$31 for all other shows. Actor's Theatre of Charlotte, 650 E. Stonewall St. 704-342-2251. www.actorstheatrecharlotte.org.
TWO ROOMS When a woman's husband is held hostage by radicals in Beirut, she finds herself struggling with her own emotions, a foreign government, the media and injustice. Play is written by Lee Blessing. Contains adult content. Held in Johnson Studio Theatre. Oct. 27, 8 p.m.; Oct. 28, 8 p.m.; Oct. 29, 8 p.m.; Oct. 30, 8 p.m.; Oct. 31, 2 p.m. $5-$15. Winthrop University, 124 McLaurin Hall, Rock Hill. 803-323-2493. www2.winthrop.edu/arts.
THE LONDON BROIL SHOW Three Renaissance Festival men (Duncan Pace, Matt Connolly and Louis Skaradek) join forces for non-stop comedy, which includes the juggling of objects, a touch of fire and other surprises. Oct. 27-29, 8 p.m.; Nov. 17-19, 8 p.m. $20. Duke Energy Theatre, 345 N. College St. 704-372-1000. www.blumenthalcenter.org.
