30 South Bay Accent CALENDAR umphs as she struggles to turn herself into a “regular lady” under a crotchety linguist’s strict tutelage, and ends up having as much of an impact on him as he does on her. Tickets $20- $35. Saratoga Civic Center, 13777 Fruitvale Ave., Saratoga. 408/266-4734. The Grease Movie Sing-Along. June 3, times vary. The nationwide sensation is coming to San Jose. “Hopelessly Devoted” fans can now journey back to Rydell High in Beverly Hills and sing along to “You’re the One That I Want,” “Beauty School Dropout,” “Summer Nights” and all of the original film’s biggest hits. Tickets $19-$49. Montgomery Theatre, 271 S. Market St. San Jose. 408/792-4111. The Rocky Horror Picture Show. June 3-4, times vary. Come see The Bawdy Caste perform “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” on stage, while the movie plays onscreen in the background. Audience participation kits are available for $2 and includes everything you need to enjoy the show. So grab your Rocky Horror “virgins,” come dressed up and ready to party as part of one of the longest running audience participation movies. Ticket prices vary. Guild Theatre, 949 El Camino Real, Menlo Park. Elvis! The Wonder of Elvis. June 4, 3 p.m. This multi-faceted presentation by Rob Ely, the “King of Elvis Tribute Artists,” shows the three major phases of Elvis’ career and is suitable for the entire family. Ely will sing Elvis’ most popular hits, show the exciting dance moves and don the signature costumes Elvis fans fell in love with. Tickets $29-$49. Montgomery Theatre, 271 S. Market St. San Jose. 408/792-4111. Cabaret. June 6-11, times vary. The classic musical comes to San Jose straight from Broadway for its 50th anniversary season. This show features songs such as “Wilkommen,” “Maybe This Time” and of course, “Cabaret.” Leave your troubles at the door.. Tickets $43-$128. San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, 255 S. Almaden Blvd., San Jose. 669/242-8555. Beethoven. June 7-9, times vary. The brilliant Hershey Felder brings Ludwig van Beethoven to life through the eyes of a Viennese doctor who was by the Maestro’s side as a boy. This production features some of the composer’s greatest works, like “Moonlight Sonata, “9th Symphony” and the “Emperor Concerto.” Tickets $35-$89. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. 650/903-1727. Like, Like Like? June 16, 23 and 30, times vary. A Theatre Near U brings audiences a hilarious romp, filled with mistaken identities, liars, clean-cut anarchists and screwball mayhem in this production, which tells the story of a rigged Homecoming Queen election. Tickets $17-$31. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. 650/903-1727. Lyric Theatre. June 17-25, times vary. This production features Puccini’s “Gianni Schicchi,” and Gilbert and Sullivan’s “Trial By Jury.” “Gianni Schicchi” is a comic opera based on an incident mentioned in Dante’s “Divine Comedy.” “Trial by Jury” is a comic opera in one act, and first produced at London’s Royalty Theatre in 1875, where it received critical praise. Tickets $11-$37. Montgomery Theatre, 271 S. Market St. San Jose. 408/792-4111. The North Pool. June 23-July 16, times vary. In this psychological thriller produced by Jacquelyn Montellato and Salim Razawi, Syrian-born student Khadim is called into the principal’s office to discuss recent absences at his large U.S. high school, thus shining a light on cultural and gender profiling that goes on in America. Tickets $35, students and seniors $27. Dragon Theater, 2120 Broadway, Redwood City. 650/493-2006. What You Will. June 23-July 16. This hilarious Shakespearean travesty rearranges thousands of excerpts from the Bard’s plays to tell a new story. When Antonio returns from a successful diplomatic mission with a new French bride, little does he suspect that his happy life is about to fall apart. Kidnapping, crossdressing and flirtation abound in this madcap comedy. Tickets $32; students $28. Pear Theatre, 1110 La Avenida St., Mountain View. 650/254-1148. JULY The 39 Steps. July 5-Sept. 3, times vary. While on vacation in London, Canadian Richard Hannay becomes mixed up in an international spy ring related to the mysterious “39 steps.” Four actors tackle more than 150 roles in this madcap adaptation of Hitchcock’s 1935 thriller. The Grove at DeLaveaga Park, 501 Upper Park Rd., Santa Cruz. 831/460-6399. The Book of Mormon. July 11-23, times vary. A couple of mismatched missionaries are sent halfway across the world to spread the Good Word in this hit musical by the creators of “South Park.” Tickets $48-$285. San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, 255 S. Almaden Blvd., San Jose. 669/242/8555. Lizzie. July 13-30, times vary. Ever wondered about the story of Lizzie Borden? The Massachusetts spinster was put on trial for getting rid of her parents via hatchet in 1892, but was later acquitted. This Goth-rock musical with a riot-girl attitude tells Lizzie’s story: a story of revenge, sexual repression, anger, despair and ultimate release. Tickets $21-$37. City Lights Theater, 529 S. Second St., San Jose. 408/295-4200. Little Shop of Horrors. July 27-30, times vary. Lonely Seymore Krelborn finds an unusual plant in a junk shop, he buys it and names it Audrey II after his true love. But Audrey II is more unusual than Seymore realizes in this doo-wop musical. Tickets $20-$22. Mountain View Center for the Per- Shawn Mendes, July 11, Oracle Arena, Oakland; Arundhati Roy, June 28, Nourse Theater, San Francisco The San Francisco Marathon, July 23
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