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CIRQUE DU SOLEIL PRESENTS ALEGRIA Aug. 3-4, 7:30 p.m.; Aug. 5, 3:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.; Aug. 6, 3:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.; Aug. 7, 1 p.m. & 5 p.m. $37 and up. Time Warner Cable Arena, 333 E. Trade St. www.timewarnercablearena.com.
THE COMMEDIA PRINCESS AND THE PEA Children's Theatre of Charlotte's Tarradiddle Players put a slapstick spin on Hans Christian Andersen's classic fairy tale. For ages 5 years old and up. For more information, call 704-973-2828 or visit www.ctcharlotte.org. June 17, 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.; June 18, 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.; June 19, 2 p.m.; June 25, 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.; June 26, 2 p.m. $14-$18. ImaginOn's Wachovia Playhouse, 300 E. 7th St.
DEATHTRAP The well-constructed play combines the elements of both a thriller and a comedy. July 1, 8 p.m.; July 2, 8 p.m.; July 3, 2:30 p.m.; July 5, 7 p.m.; July 6, 7:30 p.m.; July 7, 7:30 p.m.; July 8, 8 p.m.; July 9, 8 p.m. CPCC's Pease Auditorium, 1200 Elizabeth Ave., Charlotte. 704-330-6534. arts.cpcc.edu/performing-arts/theatre.
DIE ROTEN PUNKTE German brother-sister duo, Otto and Astrid Rott, perform goofy Euro rock 'n' roll numbers while endlessly bickering. July 14, 7:30 p.m.; July 15, 8 p.m.; July 16, 8 p.m. $34.50. Duke Energy Theatre, 345 N. College St. 704-372-1000. www.blumenthalcenter.org.
FABULATION This show written by Pulitzer Prize winning playwright, Lynn Nottage, follows a successful African-American woman named Undine. After learning her company is bankrupt, her marriage over and that she is pregnant, she decides to return home to a family that she hasn't spoken to in years. Presented by On Q Productions. For more information, visit www.youarenowonq.com. June 15, 7:30 p.m.; June 16, 7:30 p.m.; June 17, 8 p.m.; June 18, 8 p.m.; June 19, 3 p.m.; June 23, 7:30 p.m.; June 24, 8 p.m.; June 25, 8 p.m.; June 26, 3 p.m. $22. Duke Energy Theatre, 345 N. College St. 704-372-1000. www.blumenthalcenter.org.
HAIRSPRAY Set in 1960s Baltimore, the show revolves around Tracy Turnblad, an outsider turned teen celebrity. From TV to true love the drama picks up with singing and dancing. July 15, 8 p.m.; July 16, 8 p.m.; July 17, 2:30 p.m.; July 19, 7 p.m.; July 20, 7:30 p.m.; July 21, 7:30 p.m.; July 22, 8 p.m.; July 23, 8 p.m. CPCC's Pease Auditorium, 1200 Elizabeth Ave. 704-330-6534. arts.cpcc.edu/performing-arts/theatre.
HELLO, DOLLY! Follow the adventures of America's most beloved matchmakers and enjoy memorable songs including "Put On Your Sunday Clothes," "Before the Parade Passes By," and more. June 3, 8 p.m.; June 4, 8 p.m.; June 5, 2:30 p.m.; June 7, 7 p.m.; June 8, 7:30 p.m.; June 9, 7:30 p.m.; June 10, 8 p.m.; June 11, 8 p.m. CPCC's Pease Auditorium, 1200 Elizabeth Ave. 704-330-6534. arts.cpcc.edu/performing-arts/theatre.
HOLLYWOOD SQUARES One Voice Chorus' audience-interactive cabaret-style night. Audience members will be chosen at random to be the contestants in a game show with questions centered around the Broadway shows and performers. There will also be a silent auction. June 30, 7:30 p.m.; July 1, 7:30 p.m. $20. Duke Energy Theatre, 345 N. College St. 704-372-1000. www.blumenthalcenter.org.
JUST LIKE YOU: STORIES & INSPIRATION FROM TIME OUT YOUTH An original one-act play by Vito Abate and Marla Brown based on real stories from members of Time Out Youth (a local organization providing support, advocacy, and opportunities for personal growth and social interaction to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning youth in the Charlotte area). May 23, 7 p.m.; May 24, 7 p.m. $5-$10. Theatre Charlotte, 501 Queens Road. 704-376-3777. www.theatrecharlotte.org.
KING LEAR The Charlotte Shakespeare Festival presents a performance of William Shakespeare's classic. For more information, visit www.collaborativeartstheatre.com. Aug. 3, 7:30 p.m.; Aug. 4, 7:30 p.m.; Aug. 5, 8 p.m.; Aug. 6, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.; Aug. 7, 3 p.m.; Aug. 10, 7:30 p.m.; Aug. 11, 7:30 p.m.; Aug. 12, 8 p.m.; Aug. 13, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.; Aug. 14, 3 p.m. No admission charge (suggested minimum donation of $5 per person). McGlohon Theatre, 345 N. College St. 704-372-1000. www.blumenthalcenter.org.
LOVE CONQUERS ALL: A QUIET EVENING WITH SID & NANCY Presented by Citizens of the Universe. Based off of the 1986 film about Sid Vicious (bassist for the punk rock band the Sex Pistols) and his girlfriend Nancy Spungen (both of whom possess an unhealthy addiction to heroin, violence and each other). For more information, call 704-615-4615 or visit www.citizensoftheuniverse.org. May 26, 9 p.m.; May 27, 8 p.m. & 11 p.m.; May 28, 11 p.m. $5-$10. The Mill, 3306A N. Davidson St., Charlotte.
MAMMA MIA On the eve of her wedding at a Greek island, a daughter invites three men (one of which is her father) to visit, thus surprising her mother. Music by ABBA propels this comedic tale of love, laughter and friendship. July 26, 7:30 p.m.; July 27, 7:30 p.m.; July 28, 7:30 p.m.; July 29, 8 p.m.; July 30, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m.; July 31, 1:30 p.m. & 7 p.m. $20 and up. Belk Theater, 130 N. Tryon St. 704-372-1000. www.blumenthalcenter.org.