Randolph-Macon Center for the Performing Arts The Randolph-Macon Drama Guild presents “Tartuffe,” the thrice-banned classic comedy about a religious fraud who weasels his way into a wealthy household. Performances 8 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 20, and continue nightly through Nov. 23, in the Cobb Theatre. Tickets: $5. 205 Henry Street in Ashland. 752-7316.
University of Richmond’s Alice Jepson Theatre “Gypsy” combines the memoirs of legendary stripper Gypsy Rose Lee with a bold and brassy musical score by Jules Styne for a hilarious and heart-wrenching performance. Shows begin at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 21, and continue nightly through Nov. 23, and at 2 p.m. Nov. 24. Tickets: $8 adults, $7 seniors and students. 289-8980.
VCU’s Fall Senior Project Dance Concert Graduating seniors from Virginia Commonwealth University perform their original choreographic works at 8 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 21, and continue nightly through Nov. 23 at VCU’s Grace Street Theater. Tickets are $5 for non-students, free for students. 828-1711.
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Barksdale Theater Comedy routines, advertising jingles and big-band classics serve as backdrop for this studio broadcast favorite, “The 1940’s Radio Hour,” 8 p.m. Runs through Dec. 29. Times vary. 1601 Willow Lawn Drive. 282-2620.
Comedy Alley “ComedySportz,” improv shows similar to “Whose Line Is it Anyway?,” Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. 7115 Staples Mill Road. $9-$10. 266-9377.
Fieldens Cabaret Theater In “The Crumple Zone,” three gay roommates come to crisis during one frantic Christmas weekend. Through Dec. 7. Wednesdays through Saturdays. Sunday matinees. Call 346-8113 for complete schedule and tickets. $12-$14. 2033 W. Broad St.
Firehouse Theatre Project “Triple Play” celebrates three playwrights from the ’50s and ’60s with performances of Israel Horovitz’s “Acrobats;” Jean Claude van Itallie’s “Interview;” and “Edward Albee’s The American Dream. Through Nov. 24. Performances begin at 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and at 4 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $8-$15. 1609 W. Broad St. 355-2001.
Mystery Dinner Playhouse Enjoy a four-course dinner while solving a scintillating school dance murder mystery during “A Prom to Die For” Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30 p.m. Through Feb. 8. 9826 Midlothian Turnpike. $24.95-$34.95. 649-2583.
Radio Daze Comedy routines, advertising jingles and big-band classics serve as backdrop for this studio broadcast favorite, “The 1940’s Radio Hour.” Runs through Dec. 29, Fridays through Sundays with select additional showings. Call the box office for performance schedule. 1601 Willow Lawn Drive. 282-2620.
Science Museum of Virginia Corresponding with the Titanic Science exhibit, “Unsinkable? Unthinkable!” is a 20-minute play presenting the stories of some of the heroic key players on that fateful night when the Titanic sank. Showtimes are Monday through Friday 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. and Saturdays and Sundays 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Through Dec. 31. Tickets are included in Titanic Science admission. 2500 W. Broad St.
