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MOON OVER BUFFALO Ken Ludwig's comedy centers on George and Charlotte Hay, two aging thespians trying for one last shot at stardom. Presented by Davidson Community Players. For more information, call 704-892-7953 or visit www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org. July 21, 8 p.m.; July 22, 8 p.m.; July 23, 8 p.m.; July 24, 2 p.m.; July 28, 8 p.m.; July 29, 8 p.m.; July 30, 8 p.m.; July 31, 2 p.m. $12-$22. Davidson College's Duke Family Performance Hall, 207 Faculty Drive, Davidson. 704-894-2361.
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. Sept. 9-Sept. 25, times vary. Theatre Charlotte, 501 Queens Road. 704-376-3777. www.theatrecharlotte.org.
NEON PSALMS This play by Thomas Strelich is set at an isolated trailer home in the desert of Boron, California. The family consists of Luton Mears (a man obsessed with his turtles and Bonanza), his wife Patina (a religious fanatic) and their daughter (who has a bad reputation). This black comedy asks: Is there a substitute for the love of another human being, and if so, what is the price exacted? June 16-July 16. Carolina Actors Studio Theatre (CAST), 2424 N. Davidson St. (new location), Charlotte. www.nccast.com.
NEXT TO NORMAL This new emotional musical follows a family trying to take care of themselves and each other. July 12, 7:30 p.m.; July 13, 7:30 p.m.; July 14, 7:30 p.m.; July 15, 8 p.m.; July 16, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.; July 17, 1:30 p.m. & 7 p.m. Knight Theater, 430 S. Tryon St. 704-372-1000. www.blumenthalcenter.org.
RAGTIME Based on the novel by E.L. Doctorow, this production celebrates America's jazz roots and dance rhythms. It also explores the poignant emotional issues of immigration, racism, politics and social upheaval and family ties that are still relevant today. Presented by Davidson Community Players. For more information, call 704-892-7953 or visit www.davidsoncommunityplayers.org. June 16, 8 p.m.; June 17, 8 p.m.; June 18, 8 p.m.; June 19, 2 p.m.; June 23, 8 p.m.; June 24, 8 p.m.; June 25, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. $12-$22. Davidson College's Duke Family Performance Hall, 207 Faculty Drive, Davidson. 704-894-2361.
RENT The award-winning Broadway musical follows a year in the lives of seven friends living the Bohemian lifestyle in New York's East Village. May 13-May 29, times vary. $8-$24. Theatre Charlotte, 501 Queens Road. 704-376-3777. www.theatrecharlotte.org.
ROCKY HORROR SHOW July 20-Aug. 13, times vary. $24-$29; pay what you can night on July 27. Actor's Theatre of Charlotte, 650 E. Stonewall St. 704-342-2251. www.actorstheatrecharlotte.org.
SAME TIME NEXT YEAR This romantic comedy follows a love affair between two people who have a rendezvous once a year. June 17, 8 p.m.; June 18, 8 p.m.; June 19, 2:30 p.m.; June 22, 7:30 p.m.; June 23, 7:30 p.m.; June 24, 8 p.m.; June 25, 8 p.m.; June 26, 2:30 p.m. $12-$24. Theatre Charlotte, 501 Queens Road. 704-376-3777. www.theatrecharlotte.org.
SHREK THE MUSICAL Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks film. An ugly ogre named Shrek sets out to rescue a feisty princess named Fiona. Other characters in the adventurous story include the famous Donkey, Puss in Boots and a ton of fairytale favorites. June 14, 7:30 p.m.; June 15, 7:30 p.m.; June 16, 7:30 p.m.; June 17, 8 p.m.; June 18, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.; June 19, 1:30 p.m. & 7 p.m. $25 and up. Belk Theater, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000. www.blumenthalcenter.org.
THE SOUND OF MUSIC Matthews Playhouse of Performing Arts presents Rodgers & Hammerstein's most beloved musical. For more information, visit www.matthewsplayhouse.com. June 10, 8 p.m.; June 11, 8 p.m.; June 12, 2 p.m.; June 17, 8 p.m.; June 18, 8 p.m.; June 19, 2 p.m.; June 24, 8 p.m.; June 25, 8 p.m.; June 26, 2 p.m. Matthews Community Center, 100 McDowell St., Matthews. 704-846-8343. www.matthewsplayhouse.com.
TARTUFFE The Charlotte Shakespeare Festival presents this famous play by Moliere. For more information, visit www.collaborativeartstheatre.com. June 2-June 19, times vary. No admission charge (suggested minimum donation of $5 per person). The Green, 435 S. Tryon St.
[TITLE OF SHOW] An original musical that chronicles the struggles of two writers to create a new musical in only three weeks. It also follows four friends, whose friendships are being tested as their lives progress. June 3, 8 p.m.; June 4, 8 p.m.; June 8, 7:30 p.m.; June 9, 7:30 p.m.; June 10, 8 p.m.; June 11, 8 p.m.; June 15, 7:30 p.m.; June 16, 7:30 p.m.; June 17, 8 p.m.; June 18, 8 p.m.; June 19, 2:30 p.m.; June 22, 7:30 p.m.; June 23, 7:30 p.m.; June 24, 8 p.m.; June 25, 8 p.m. $15 for previews on June 3 & 4; Pay what you can night on June 15; $24-$29 for all other shows. Actor's Theatre of Charlotte, 650 E. Stonewall St. 704-342-2251. www.actorstheatrecharlotte.org.
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