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Pump Boys and Dinettes Presented by Charlotte Repertory Theater. Directed by Michael Bush. 20th Anniversary production of grass-roots, smash-hit musical about life and love by the roadside. Preview September 6-9. Opening night Thursday, September 11. Runs Wednesday-Thursday 7:30pm, Friday-Saturday 8pm, Sunday 2pm. $24-$38. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-348-5800.

Quills This exploration of the dark last days of the Marquis de Sade was a popular film starring Geoffry Rush. Written by Doug Wright and directed by John G. Hartness. Oct 23-25, Oct 29 - Nov 1, Nov 4-8. 8pm. Pay What You Can on Oct 29. Off-Tryon Theatre, 3143 Cullman Ave. 704-375-2826.

The Rocky Horror Show Richard O'Brien's cult fave for the sweet transvestite in all of us. Directed by Carver Johns. Oct. 9-Nov. 1, 8 p.m. Tickets are $20. Innervoices Theatre Company, 1118 Clement Ave. 704-502-8423.

Romeo and Juliet A Chickspeare event - Romeo and Juliet as you've never seen them: a ten-gallon hat, bad wigs, some really bad "opera" and a hobby horse used in unusual ways. Charlotte Shout! event. Sep 18 at the Wine Basket, Sep 26 at the Southend Performing Arts Center, 201 Rampart St. Sept. 18, 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 26, 8 p.m. No admission charge. Wine Basket, 830 Lamar Ave. 704-344-4546.

The Royal Family By George S. Kaufman and Edna Ferber. Written as a collaboration between two acclaimed playwrights, the play is a hysterical comedy about an eccentric family of stage actors, loosely based upon the Barrymores. Nov 13-15, 20-22. 8pm. Admission is $10. Haid Theatre, Belmont Abbey College, 100 Belmont-Mt. Holly Rd., Belmont.

The Santaland Diaries Adapted by Joe Mantello from David Sedaris' essays on the Chistmas season for National Public Radio, this show is about a young writer struggling to pay his rent who accepts a job as an elf at Macy's. Runs Dec 4-20. Tickets $17-22. Actor's Theatre, 650 E. Stonewall Street. 704-342-2251.

Scrooge! The Musical This musical version of Dicken's classic is a holiday treat for young and old alike. Recommended for ages 5 and up. Dec. 5-14. Special reserved $15, general $10. Spirit Square, 345 N. College St. 704-372-1000.

Sylvia A.R. Gurney's delightful comedy about love, relationships and inter-species dating. Directed by Glen T. Griffin. Reservations are suggested. Sep 18-20; Sep 24-27, Oct 2-4. 8pm. Sep 24 is Pay What You Can Night. Off-Tryon Theatre, 3143 Cullman Ave. 704-375-2826.

Taradiddle Tales Special performance for preschool children. Using familiar stories, songs and rhymes, children are introduced to the wonders of live theatre - and encouraged to join in the fun. Recommended for ages 3-5. Runs Nov 8 and 9. Center $9, side $7. Children's Theatre of Charlotte, 1017 E. Morehead St. 704-376-5745.

Thoroughly Modern Millie Based on the 1967 Oscar-winning film about a young girl from Kansas who comes to New York City in the Roaring '20s in search of a new life. Charlotte Shout event. Sep 23-28. Tuesday-Thursday- 8pm; Friday 8:15pm; Saturday 2pm,8:15pm; Sunday 2pm,7:30pm. $23-$64. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000.

Titanic This musical is set aboard the famous doomed ocean liner and tells the stories of passengers and crew members. Many memorable songs tell their lively and poignant stories. Sept. 25-28, 8 p.m.; Oct. 2-4, 8 p.m. Call for ticket information. Little Theatre of Gastonia, 238 S. Clay St., P.O. Box 302, Gastonia. 704-865-0160.

To Kill a Mockingbird Misunderstanding, prejudice, racial typecasting and the pain of growing up are all examined in Christopher Sergel's adaption of Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel. Performed at the Rowe Theatre. Oct. 22-26, 8 p.m. $5 for students and seniors, $6 for UNCC faculty and staff and $10 for the general public. UNC-Charlotte. 704-687-3315.

Twelfth Night One of Shakespeare's most amusing comedies has it all, including: mistaken identities, fabulous fools, and a love triangle. Directed by Danielle Smith. Oct. 8-11, 8 p.m.; Oct. 12, 2 p.m. $5 w/Winthrop ID, $10 General Admission. Winthrop University, Rock Hill. 803-323-2287.

Twilight of the Golds Jonathan Tolins' topical comedy about gays and genetic testing. Directed by Bradley Moore. Nov 13-15, Nov 18-22. 8pm. Pay What You Can on Nov 18. Off-Tryon Theatre, 3143 Cullman Ave. 704-375-2826.

The Underpants Play by Steve Martin, presented by the BareBones Theatre Group. Opening Night Dinner followed by the show. Sept. 4-21. Show times are 8pm Thu-Sat, with a 3pm matinee on the final Sun of the run. Tickets are $15 for adults, and $12 for students and seniors. Southend Performing Arts Center, 201 Rampart St. 704-332-5300.

Theater: Ongoing

Drinking in America Eric Bogosian's unique view of sex, society and drinking in America. Directed by Serena Ruden. Presented by Innervoices Theatre Company. Call to make reservations. Aug 28-31 & Sep 3-6 at 8pm. Tickets are $15, Sep 3 is 'pay what you can' night. Central Ave Playhouse, 1118 Clement Ave. 704-502-8423.