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The Melville Boys

The Metropolitan Cooperative Theatre Society presents Norm Foster's Canadian comedy about two brothers on a weekend fishing trip who get involved with two local sisters. More information at www.metrotheatre.com/

To May 23, 2008

Tix $16/13

(View Map)Metro Theatre (1370 S.W. Marine)

Tuesdays With Morrie

The Arts Club Theatre Company presents the story of friendship and love, based on author Mitch Albom's best-selling novel. More information at www.artsclub.com/

To May 31, 2008

Tix $41/30

(View Map)Granville Island Stage (1585 Johnston)

The Boys Next Door

Shirley Clark directs the story of four mentally handicapped men living together in a New England home.

To May 24, 2008

Tix $15

(View Map)Langley Playhouse (4307 200th St., Langley)

Bye Bye Baby

Presentation House Theatre presents the Western Canadian premiere of Elyse Gasco's dramatic comedy, inspired by her book of short stories about adoption, Can You Wave Bye Bye Baby? Starring Heather Cant and Chantal Ethier; directed by Brenda Leadley. More information at www.phtheatre.org/

To May 31, 2008

Tix $22/18 (2-for-1 Tue)

(View Map)Presentation House Theatre (333 Chesterfield, North Van)

The Museum Project

A collection of 11 works that bring famous art to life, starring Sian Bergen, Johnny Gingell, Dawn Henderson, Paul Herbert, Kurtis Maguire, Henry J. Mah, Kasey R. Mazak, Urszula Petrykowska, Diana Squires, Drew Taylor, and Lori Watt. Directed by Nathaniel Deveaux. More information at www.ticketstonight.ca/

To May 31, 2008

Tix $20

(View Map)Havana (1212 Commercial)

Alice In Wonderland

Xtreme Theatre's production, based on the 1951 Disney film and the novels of Lewis Carrol.

To May 17, 2008

Tix $9

(View Map)Maple Ridge Arts Centre & Theatre (11944 Haney Place, Maple Ridge)

Crimes Of The Heart

First Impressions Theatre presents Beth Henley's Pulitzer Prize–winning play about three southern sisters who reunite after the youngest attempts to murder her senator husband. Starring Sharon Taylor, Treena Neil, and Christy Michaels; directed by Darlene Manchester. More information at www.firstimpressionstheatre.com/

To May 24, 2008

(View Map)Deep Cove Shaw Theatre (4360 Gallant Ave., North Van.)

Continued events...
The Melville Boys (To May 23, 2008), Tuesdays With Morrie (To May 31, 2008), The Boys Next Door (To May 24, 2008), Bye Bye Baby (To May 31, 2008), The Museum Project (To May 31, 2008), Alice In Wonderland (To May 17, 2008), Crimes Of The Heart (To May 24, 2008)

The Producers

The Arts Club Theatre Company presents Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan's musical-comedy about a Broadway producer and a neurotic accountant in search of the worst play ever written. Starring Jay Brazeau, Josh Epstein, and Jackson Davies; directed by Bill Millerd. More information at www.artsclub.com/

May 15, 2008–July 13, 2008

Tix start at $33

(View Map)Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage (2750 Granville)

The 8th Land

Pi Theatre presents the world premiere of William Maranda's Canadian play, written in the classic Greek style of Aeschylus, which examines the issue of human existence and sustainability with music and dance, masks, and chorus. More information at www.pitheatre.com/

May 15-31, 2008

Free admission, donations accepted (seats guaranteed for $24)

(View Map)Performance Works (1218 Cartwright, Granville Island)

You Can't Take It With You

Pacific Theatre and Theatre at TWU present a comedy classic set in the Great Depression, starring Karl Petersen, Rebecca Branscom, and John Voth; directed by Ron Reed. More information at www.pacifictheatre.org/

May 15, 2008–June 14, 2008

Tix $16-32

(View Map)Pacific Theatre (1440 W. 12th)

Continued events...
The Melville Boys (To May 23, 2008), Tuesdays With Morrie (To May 31, 2008), The Boys Next Door (To May 24, 2008), Bye Bye Baby (To May 31, 2008), The Museum Project (To May 31, 2008), Alice In Wonderland (To May 17, 2008), Crimes Of The Heart (To May 24, 2008)

Continued events...
The Melville Boys (To May 23, 2008), Tuesdays With Morrie (To May 31, 2008), The Boys Next Door (To May 24, 2008), Bye Bye Baby (To May 31, 2008), The Museum Project (To May 31, 2008), The Producers (May 15, 2008–July 13, 2008), The 8th Land (May 15-31, 2008), You Can't Take It With You (May 15, 2008–June 14, 2008), Alice In Wonderland (To May 17, 2008), Crimes Of The Heart (To May 24, 2008)

Continued events...
The Melville Boys (To May 23, 2008), Tuesdays With Morrie (To May 31, 2008), The Boys Next Door (To May 24, 2008), Bye Bye Baby (To May 31, 2008), The Museum Project (To May 31, 2008), The Producers (May 15, 2008–July 13, 2008), The 8th Land (May 15-31, 2008), You Can't Take It With You (May 15, 2008–June 14, 2008), Crimes Of The Heart (To May 24, 2008)

The Rolling Stock Prairie Theatre Tour

Theatre in the Raw presents three Canadian one-act plays which take a comedic look at issues such as food, aging, encroachment, consumerism, and the environment. Plays include Patrick Foley's You Are What You Eat, Larry Trask's To the Queen, and Jay Hamburger's A Hot Box. More information at www.theatreintheraw.ca/

May 20-21, 2008 , May 23-24, 2008, 8 pm

Tix $17/14 (May 20 preview by donation) at the door

(View Map)PAL Theatre (8th floor, 581 Cardero)

Continued events...
The Melville Boys (To May 23, 2008), Tuesdays With Morrie (To May 31, 2008), The Boys Next Door (To May 24, 2008), Bye Bye Baby (To May 31, 2008), The Museum Project (To May 31, 2008), The Producers (May 15, 2008–July 13, 2008), The 8th Land (May 15-31, 2008), You Can't Take It With You (May 15, 2008–June 14, 2008), Crimes Of The Heart (To May 24, 2008)

Bone In Her Teeth

Leaky Heaven Circus presents a shipwreck adventure story, complete with murder, betrayal, starvation, and a touch of cannibalism. Starring Peter Anderson, Sasa Brown, Billy Marchenski, and Tanya Podlozniuk; directed by Steven Hill. More information at www.leakyheaven.com/

May 21, 2008–June 1, 2008

Tix $25/18

Russian Hall (600 Campbell St.)