26 South Bay Accent CALENDAR Amazon river highlights the struggles of two women who wish to live happily ever after. Tickets $5–$15. Santa Clara University, Fess Parker Studio Theatre, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara. 408/554-4015. Cole Porter’s Out of This World. May 8–24, times vary. This musical comedy based on Plautus’ ancient Greek comedy “Amphitryon” features classic Cole Porter songs with updated lyrics. Tickets $20–$25. Pacifica Spindrift Theatre, 1050 Crespi Drive, Pacifica. 650/359-8002. Exit, Pursued by a Bear. May 14–June 14, 8 p.m. (Thursday–Saturday) and 2 p.m. (Sunday). A woman wants to teach her abusive husband a lesson, so she tapes him to a chair and makes him watch as she and her friends re-enact scenes from their painful past in this dark and delightful revenge comedy. Tickets $17–$35. City Lights Theater, 529 S. Second St., San Jose. 408/295-4200. The Diary of Anne Frank. May 15–June 13, 8 p.m. (Thursday – Saturday) and 1 p.m. (Sunday). Wendy Kesselman’s adaptation of Anne Frank’s diary brings to life the moving story of a young girl and her family as they lived in hiding for two years during the holocaust. Tickets $10–$25. Broadway West Theatre, 4000-B Bay St., Fremont. 510/683-9218. The Skin of Our Teeth. May 21–June 14, 8 p.m. (Friday–Saturday) and 2 p.m. (Sunday). George and Maggie Antrobus, who have been married for a mere 5,000 years, live in a present-day New Jersey suburb with their two kids and a vamp for a maid. See if they survive the Ice Age, the Flood and war in this work by “Our Town” playwright Thornton Wilder. Douglas Morrisson Theatre, 22311 N. Third St., Hayward. 510/881-6777. Hairspray. May 23–June 13, 8 p.m. (Thursday – Saturday) and 2:30 p.m. (Sunday). This warmhearted musical about a teen with big hair is filled with lots of upbeat tunes and family-friendly fun. Tickets $20–$39. Saratoga Civic Theater, 13777 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga. 408/266-4734. Urinetown. May 28–June 27, 8 p.m. (Wednesday–Saturday) and 3 p.m. (Sunday). A massive water shortage forces the government to put a ban on private toilets in a fictional town until a hero takes a strong stance. Audiences will laugh out loud during this musical comedy with an unusual name. Tickets $18–$38. Bus Barn Theater, 97 Hillview Ave., Los Altos. 650/941-0551. The Tempest. May 29–June 6, 8 p.m. (Thursday–Saturday) and 2 p.m. (Sunday). SCU Presents performs Shakespeare’s story play, Saturday) and 2 p.m. (Sunday). The creative team behind “Chicago” and “Cabaret” is responsible for this hilarious whodunit about a leading lady who mysteriously dies on stage and the detective who tries to solve the crime. Tickets $23–$26. Hillbarn Theatre, 1285 E. Hillsdale Blvd., Foster City. 650/349-6411. The River Bride. May 8–16, 8 p.m. (Wednesday–Saturday) and 2 p.m. (Sunday). Inspired by Brazilian folklore about river dolphins that come ashore to seduce women, this magical tale set along the banks of the captivating tale play their own instruments during this unforgettable performance presented by Broadway San Jose. Tickets $33– $96.50. San Jose Convention Center, 255 Almaden Blvd., San Jose. 866/395-2929. The Addams Family. April 24–May 10, times vary. Get ready to snap during this kooky play from the writers of “Jersey Boys” about devilish Wednesday Addams, who falls in love with a normal man and brings him home to meet her macabre family. Tickets $34–$48. Lucie Stern Community Theatre and Center, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. 650/329-0891. The Grand Duke. April 30, 8 p.m. Lamplighters Musical Theatre performs Gilbert and Sullivan’s last collaborative play about the ruler of European duchy who gets overthrown by a theatrical troupe. Tickets $25–$48. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. 650/463-1960. MAY Birds of a Feather. May 1–24, 8 p.m. (Thursday–Saturday) and 2 p.m. (Sunday). Diane Tasca stars in this world premiere as stubborn Frankie Payne in the third chapter of Paul Braverman’s “stage noir” trilogy. Will she solve the mystery of love? Find out for yourself. Tickets $10– $35. Pear Avenue Theatre, 1220 Pear Ave., Unit K, Mountain View. 650/254-1148. Julius Caesar. May 6–10, times vary. History comes to life during this San Jose Youth Shakespeare production filled with intrigue, omens and a rousing battle. Tickets $10–$15. Historic Hoover Theatre, 1635 Park Ave., San Jose. 408/978-5516. Curtains. May 7–31, 8 p.m. (Thursday– Jaffa Road, April 21, Oshman Family JCC, Palo Alto; Natalia Lavrova and Vassily Primakov, April 18, De Anza College, Visual Performing Arts Center, Cupertino BOTTOM: ALEX FEDEROV
South Bay Accent - Apr/May 2015
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