THE MYSTERY PLAYS See New Reviews.
PRIVATE LIVES Noel Coward's comedy about exes honeymooning in the same hotel. LONG BEACH PLAYHOUSE, 5021 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach; Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; thru Sept. 29 (added perfs Sept. 2, 9 & 23, 2 p.m.). (562) 494-1014.
GO QUARTET See Stage feature.
SOME GREEKS ARE NOT IN THE RESTAURANT BUSINESS Greg Lewis’ solo comedy. BEVERLY HILLS PLAYHOUSE, 254 S. Robertson Blvd., Beverly Hills; Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m.; thru Sept. 9. (310) 358-9936 or www.camelotartists.com.
TITUS THE CLOWNICUS “Shakespeare’s bloodiest and most macabre drama (Titus Andronicus) becomes rip-roaring family fare” in Angela Berliner’s adaptation. ACTORS’ GANG AT THE IVY SUBSTATION THEATER, 9070 Venice Blvd., Culver City; Sat.-Sun., 11 a.m.; thru Sept. 9. (310) 838-4264.
Special Events
BOB BAKER: This Is Your Life! Charles Phoenix presents a puppet show extravaganza and tribute to puppeteer Bob Baker. BOB BAKER MARIONETTE THEATER, 1345 W. First St., L.A.; Fri.-Sat., Aug. 31-Sept. 1, 8 p.m.; Sun., Sept. 2, 2 p.m. (213) 250-9995 or www.charlesphoenix.com.
DANCING QUEEN Cabaret dinner theater history of the Queen Mary cruise liner. Aboard the QUEEN MARY, 1126 Queens Hwy., Long Beach; Fri., 7:30 p.m.; Sat., 7 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m.; thru Nov. 18. (562) 435-3511 or www.tibbiescabaret.com.
ESCAPE REALITY Steve Spill and Bozena Sparrow perform classic illusions. MAGICOPOLIS, 1418 Fourth St., Santa Monica; Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 2 & 8 p.m.; Sun., 2 p.m.; indef. (310) 451-2241 or www.magicopolis.com.
The Parlor-Palooza! An annual mega showcase of 10-minute mini-performances featuring comedians, musical satirists, cabaret and solo artists. STEINWAY HALL/FIELD'S PIANOS, 12121 W. Pico Blvd., W.L.A.; Sat., Sept. 1, 5 & 8:30 p.m. (310) 471-3979.
SIDE BY SIDE BY SONDHEIM Tribute to composer-lyricist Stephen Sondheim. WEST VALLEY PLAYHOUSE, 7242 Owensmouth Ave., Canoga Park; Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 2:30 p.m.; thru Sept. 9. (818) 884-1907.
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