26 South Bay Accent CALENDAR Irish dancing and music into the present day, capturing the imagination of audiences in an innovative and exciting blend of dance, music and song. Ticket prices vary. San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd., San Jose. 800/745-3000. Juan Gabriel. Nov. 27, 8 p.m. Legendary singer-songwriter Juan Gabriel takes audiences on a journey through his 45-year career, with help from more than 50 talented musical acts, including mariachi, orchestra, dancers and backup singers. Tickets $65-$205. SAP Center, 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose. 800/745-3000. Theater OCTOBER Homeward Bound. Through Oct. 11, times vary. “Homeward Bound” tells the story of several orphan train riders as they journey in 1910 to new homes in the Midwest and beyond, ending in San Jose. Based in fact, this show uses music, movement and photographs to explore this compelling chapter in America’s history. Tickets $15-$40. Theater on San Pedro Square, 29 N. San Pedro St., San Jose. 408/679-2330. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Through Oct. 18, times vary. Dr. Henry Jekyll’s experiments have brought forth his other self: Mr. Edward Hyde, a sensualist and villain free from the laws of conscience and society. When Jekyll decides to end his experiments, Hyde has other ideas—and the two sides must battle each other. Tickets $17-$30. City Lights Theater, 529 S. Second St., San Jose. 408/295-4200. RFK. Through Oct. 26, times vary. Robert Kennedy’s words, struggles and ideals come to life in this show about the short, inspirational life of the would-be president. Rediscover the true American Dream through Kennedy’s victories and defeats, providing a stirring metaphor for the challenge to believe in our government and our leaders. Ticket prices vary. San Jose Stage Company, 490 S. First St., San Jose. 408/283-7142. Or,. Oct. 2-25, times vary. “Or,” is the true story of Aphra Behn, a Restoration Era spy and playwright. Sprung from prison under the secret patronage of King Charles II, she longs to be a giant of the London stage. When opportunity knocks, she has one night to complete her masterpiece and avert a royal assassination. Tickets $10-$35. Dragon Theatre, 2120 Broadway St., Redwood City. 650/493-2006 ext. 2. August: Osage County. Oct. 2-31, times vary. Tracy Lett’s Pulitzer Prize-winner tells the tale of the Westons as they come together after the death of family patriarch Beverly Weston. His widow, who has cancer and a pain pill dependency, must face more trials when her family returns for the memorial. Tickets $17-$35. Mel Mello Center for the Arts, 1167 Main St., Half Moon Bay. 650/569-3266. The Pirates of Penzance. Oct. 3-11, times vary. Gilbert and Sullivan’s comic opera tells the story of Frederic, who is released from a pirate apprenticeship at age 21. Frederic soon learns, however, that he was born on Feb. 29, and so, technically, he only has a birthday each leap year. As such, he must serve the pirates for another 63 years. Tickets $11-$37. Montgomery Theater, 271 S. Market St., San Jose. 408/986-1455. Proof. Oct. 7-Nov. 1, times vary. “Proof ” is the tale of a faded mathematical genius and his daughter, a young woman caught in a quest for legitimacy in the male-dominated world of high-level science. It is a funny and fulfilling mystery of family instability and fledgling romance. Tickets $19-$80. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View. 650/463-1960. The Odd Couple. Oct. 15-Nov. 1, times vary. Finicky Felix Unger is thrown out by his wife. His only refuge is with his best friend, Oscar Madison, a recently divorced sportswriter whose apartment is in chaos. This pair, with decidedly different approaches to life, love and housework, has been entertaining audiences for 50 years. Tickets $25. Hillbarn Theatre, 1285 E. Hillsdale Blvd., Foster City. 650/349-6411 ext. 2. Anna Deavere Smith: Letter From a Birmingham Jail. Oct. 21, 7:30 p.m. Anna Deavere Smith recites Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s historic letter defending his strategy of nonviolent resistance to racism, arguing that people have a moral responsibility to break unjust laws. She will be joined by violinist Robert McDuffie. Tickets $40. Memorial Church, 450 Serra Mall, Stanford. 659/724-2464. Stand. Oct. 22-24, 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, and 3 p.m. Saturday. Written by Jim Reyland and inspired by his experiences working with the homeless for Nashville’s “Room in the Inn,” “Stand” tells the true story of Johnny “JJ” Ellis—a man who spent three decades battling addiction and homelessness. Tickets $15-$38. Theater on San Pedro Square, 29 N. San Pedro St., San Jose. 408/679-2330. Agatha Crusty and the Murder Mystery Dinner. Oct. 23-Nov. 14, times vary. Geoffrey and Caroline Robertson have invited crime novelist Agatha Crusty to join their murder mystery dinner. But during the event, RIGHT: SUSAN MAH Anna Deavere Smith: The Pipeline Project, Oct. 30, Bing Concert Hall, Stanford; Riverdance, Nov. 24–29, Center For The Performing Arts, San Jose; Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, through Oct. 18, City Lights Theater, San Jose
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