The Gaslight Theatre knows a good thing when it stages it. Which is why it's brought back its sillyhero, Gnatman.
"Gnatman Returns!"
Here's the scoop:
Mammoth City thinks it's free of the evil Jester, thanks to Gnatman.
But all is not as it appears: the Jester's back and - worse - he's got help from the Legion of E.V.I.L.
Can Gnatman save the town? Can a bear climb a tree? An egg fry on a sidewalk during a Tucson summer? Lindsay Lohan find her way to the courthouse?
Performances are at The Gaslight, 7010 E. Broadway, at 7 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, 6 and 8:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 3 and 7 p.m. Sundays, through Aug. 21. Tickets are $17.95, with discounts available. 886-9428.
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Also on stage ...
• Not Burnt Out Just Unscrewed - Revolutionary Grounds Coffee House, 606 N. Fourth Ave. Family-friendly improv. 7:30-8:30 p.m. next Friday. Free. 861-2986.
• "The Real Inspector Hound" and "New-Found-Land" - The Rogue Theatre, 300 E. University Blvd. Tom Stoppard's comedy-murder mystery spoof followed by his tribute to America. A top-notch production by The Rogue. Last chance: 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday; 2 p.m. Sunday. $25. 551-2053.
• "Candida" - The Comedy Playhouse, 3620 N. First Ave. George Bernard Shaw's look at marriage. 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 3 p.m. Sundays, through July 10; no performances July 1-3. $18. 260-6442.
• Double O Story Slam - Fluxx Studios, 414 E. Ninth St. Come early and sign up to tell a five-minute story or just listen at the first-ever Story Slam. The theme is "In Heat, Surviving the Summer." 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday. $5 suggested donation. 1-480-390-1063.
• "The Fireside Chats with FDR" - The Comedy Playhouse, 3620 N. First Ave. James Mitchell Gooden plays FDR. 7:30 p.m. next Friday and July 2; 3 p.m. July 3 and 4. $18. 260-6442.
• Spirit Players - A Play Reading Experience - Grace St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 2331 E. Adams St. In the spirit of literary gatherings of the Victorian period, scripts are read that relate to the theme of life passages of everyday people. No theater or public speaking experience required. Parts assigned randomly. 6:30-8 p.m. next Friday. Free. 327-6857.
Young at art ...
• "The Three Bad Wolves, An Original Musical for Children" - Live Theatre Workshop, 5317 E. Speedway. The misjudged wolves of fairy tale fame tell their side. Interactive musical for all ages. 1-2 p.m. Sundays, through July 31. $5-$8. 327-4242.
• "Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along-Blog" - Valley of the Moon, 2544 E. Allen Road. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. 8-9 p.m. Saturday. $5; kids 7 and under free. 270-1041.
• "All Shook Up" - Catalina Foothills High School, 4300 E. Sunrise Drive. Musical. 7 p.m. today, Saturday and Wednesday; 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. $10. 209-8454.
Canceled ...
• Theater in the Park: Broadway Cinema - Crossroads at Silverbell Park, 7548 N. Silverbell Road, Marana. The Arizona Rose Theatre Company production slated for Saturday has been canceled. 888-0509.
Elsewhere in the arts ...
• Review of Live Theatre's "How I Learned to Drive" (C1).
• Etcetera's productions of "The Wizards Have Landed" and "The Book of Liz" (C1).
