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Macbeth Shakespeare's timeless tale of greed, lust, and betrayal. Directed by the Carolina Shakespeare Company's Chris Oneill. Performed in the Warehouse Theatre, located inside the gallery. Sept. 12, 8 p.m.; Sept. 13, 8 p.m.; Sept. 14, 8 p.m.; Sept. 19, 8 p.m.; Sept. 20, 8 p.m.; Sept. 21, 8 p.m. $15. Hart-Witzen Gallery, 611 W. 5th St. 704-334-1177.

Red, White, and Blue New The Department of Music at Winthrop University will present an evening of American one-act operas in the Frances May Barnes Recital Hall in the Conservatory of Music. Sept. 13, 8 p.m.; Sept. 15, 4 p.m. $5 general admission, $2 students. Winthrop University, Rock Hill. 803-323-2255.

Show Boat Spanning the years 1880 to 1927, Show Boat concerns the lives, loves and heartbreaks of three generations. Sept. 12, 8 p.m.; Sept. 13, 8 p.m.; Sept. 14, 8 p.m.; Sept. 19, 8 p.m.; Sept. 20, 8 p.m.; Sept. 21, 8 p.m.; Sept. 22, 2:30 p.m.; Sept. 26, 8 p.m.; Sept. 27, 8 p.m.; Sept. 28, 8 p.m.; Sept. 29, 2:30 p.m. $15-$20. Theatre Charlotte, 501 Queens Rd. 704-376-3777.

Tales of Sex and Horror From the Bible Stan Peal has created a new, controversial work for adults only! A multi-genre look at some of the Old Testament's most disturbing, erotic, and horrific stories, ones we most likely didn't learn about in Sunday School. This play is part of the Off-Tryon NoDa New Play Festival. Sept. 17, 7 p.m.; Sept. 18, 9 p.m.; Sept. 24, 9 p.m.; Sept. 25, 7 p.m. $10 for individual show. $15 for admission to all festival performances. Off-Tryon Theatre, 3143 Cullman Ave. 704-375-2826.

Tiny Ninja Theater presents Macbeth, as part of the Charlotte Shout Festival. Shakespeare's classic tale will be performed by inch-high plastic ninjas and assorted dime-store figures. Seating to shows is limited to 25 people per performance. For more information visit www.tinyninjatheater.com. Sept. 20, 5:30 p.m. & 11 p.m.; Sept. 21, 2 p.m.,5:30 p.m. & 11 p.m.; Sept. 22, 12 p.m.,3 p.m. & 6 p.m.; Sept. 27, 5:30 p.m. & 11 p.m.; Sept. 28, 2 p.m.,5:30 p.m. & 11 p.m.; Sept. 29, 12 p.m.,3 p.m. & 6 p.m. $15. Off-Tryon Theatre, 3143 Cullman Ave. 704-375-2826.

Theater: Ongoing

The Glass Menagerie Charlotte Repertory Theatre will open its 26th season with one of the great American plays of the 20th century. All performances will be in Booth Playhouse. Sept. 11, 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 12, 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 13, 8 p.m.; Sept. 14, 8 p.m.; Sept. 15, 2 p.m.; Sept. 18, 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 19, 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 20, 8 p.m.; Sept. 21, 8 p.m.; Sept. 22, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 25, 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 26, 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 27, 8 p.m.; Sept. 28, 8 p.m.; Sept. 29, 2 p.m. $24-$31.50. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-348-5800.

A Taste of Broadway an ongoing musical theatre revue that will combine fine food with the flavor of Broadway. Sundays, 5-9 p.m. $10 per person for show only. Food costs extra. Swing 1000, 1000 Central Ave. 704-334-4443.

West Side Story The ageless tragedy of Romeo and Juliet set against the backdrop of New York City in the 1950's. The performances will be held in Belk Theatre. Sept. 10, 8 p.m.; Sept. 11, 8 p.m.; Sept. 12, 8 p.m.; Sept. 13, 8:15 p.m.; Sept. 14, 2 p.m. & 8:15 p.m.; Sept. 15, 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. $20-$58. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-348-5800.

Visual Arts: Openings

Art 1 Gallery The 5th Annual "I Am Woman" Exhibition and Competition. is the exploration and provocative interpretation of women and womanhood as expressed by participating artists from New York to Florida. I Am Woman is an open show rather than a juried show. Works by both male and female artists are accepted and must pertain to the I Am Woman theme. Sept. 13-Oct. 25. 170 W. Franklin Blvd., Gastonia. 704-854-8800.

Art Institute of Charlotte Gallery Ila Prouty's Interaction. exhibit includes three-dimensional cast glass and two-dimensional monoprints. The opening reception is Sept. 12, 5:30-7pm. Mon.-Fri. Continues through Sept. 30. 2110 Water Ridge Parkway. 704-357-8020.

Beatties Ford Road Library A New Historic West End Vision. See the plans in store for the revitalization of the Historic West End. This new vision, conceptualized by residents and business leaders, will be illustrated with graphics and maps. Sept. 14-Oct. 31. 2412 Beatties Ford Rd. 704-432-6706.

Charlotte Public Library Celebrating 75 years of Theatre Charlotte. The exhibit features programs, cast photos and other memorabilia from three-quarters of a century of theatrical productions. Carolina Room, third floor. Sept. 15-Jan. 5. 310 N. Tryon St. 704-336-2980.

Foust Studio Opening Reception. Opening reception for "Figurehead," by Charlotte Foust, and "Before Autumn," by Tyler Strouth. Fri., Sept. 13, 6-9 p.m. 5200 Park Rd., Suite 115. 704-525-7989.