in the history of U.S. theater, The
Fastasticks. 8 p.m. Friday and
Saturday, Nov. 21-22; 2 p.m. and 7
p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23. 15600 J.L.
Hudson Drive, Southfield. $10-$12.
(248) 552-1225.
William Shakespeare's timeless
tragedy Othello plays at 8 p.m. Friday
and Saturday, Nov. 21-22, and 2 p.m.
iiSunday, Nov. 23, in the Studio
Theatre, Varner Hall, Oakland
University, Rochester. $10/$8
seniors/$5 students. (248) 370-3013.
Pretend murder leads to real mur-
der, and the drama comes to life when
Performance Network presents a read-
ing of Where There's A Will There's
A Way, the award-winning tragicome-
dy by Lyn Coffin. 4:30 p.m. Sunday,
ONov. 23, at 408 W. Washington, Ann
Arbor. $3. (313) 663-0681.
Les Miserables makes a triumphant
sixth-return engagement to the Fisher
Theatre Nov. 26-Jan 4. Detroit's most
popular musical, Les Miz has won 32
major awards, including the 1987
Tony Award. Performances are 8 p.m.
Tuesday-Saturday; 7:30 p.m. Sundays;
and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Performances on Nov. 26 are at 1 p.m.
and 7 p.m. $15-$58. (248) 645-6666.
It's labeled as a Radio City
Christmas Spectacular. But if you've
been dying to see the world-famous
Rockettes perform in Detroit, this is
your chance. Nov. 28-Dec. 27 at the
Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward,
Detroit. $10-$50. (248) 645-6666.
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Laugh Lines
The irreverent half of Cheech
and Chong, Tommy Chong him-
self, is kickin' the club scene and
will spew his anti-establishment
hilarity 8:30 and 10:30 p.m.
Friday and Saturday, Nov. 21
and 22, at Mainstreet Comedy
Showcase, 314 E. Liberty, Ann Arbor.
$17.50. (313) 996-9080.
From Indecent Proposal to "Beverly
Hills 90210" to "An Evening at the
Improv," Sheila Kay has performed
her particular brand of comedy in a
wide variety of venues. See this funny
lady Nov. 26-29 (open Thanksgiving
Day) at Chaplin's Comedy Club &
Restaurant, 34244 Groesbeck, Clinton
Township. Showtimes are 8:30 p.m.
The Art Scene
National Horse Show, an invita-
tional exhibition featuring 45 artists,
opens 6-8 p.m. tonight and runs
through Jan. 31 at the Robert Kidd
Gallery, 107 Townsend St.,
Birmingham. (248) 642-3909.
Famed Warner Brothers/MGM lay-
t out designer Maurice Noble will greet
guests and sign artwork 12:30-2 p.m.
and 3:30-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at
Gallery Animato in Birmingham. 574
N. Old Woodward. (248) 644-8312.
David Klein Gallery hosts a two-
part exhibition tided A Moveable
Feast - Painting and Sculpture from
Private Collections and New
Photography through Dec. 27. The
*exhibits feature 20th-century modern
and contemporary painting, sculpture
and photography. 163 Townsend,
Birmingham. (248) 433-3700.
The Paint Creek Center for the
Arts presents its Holiday Exhibition
seniors. (313) 886 6787.
The Seventh Annual Winter Arts
& Crafts Show sponsored by the
North Farmington High School Band
& Orchestra Boosters, takes place 9
a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at
North Farmington High School,
32900 W. 13 Mile Road, Farmington
Hills. (248) 553-6699.
Eastern Mountain Sports hosts a
Michigan Ski Show 12 4 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 22. Representatives
from Michigan resorts will present
videos, photos and literature. Somerset
Collection, Troy. (248) 816-9681.
World Championship Wrestling
(WCW) returns to The Palace of
Auburn Hills 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov.
23, for WCW's World War III spec-
tacular featuring 60 wrestlers in three
rings. $35/$22/$12. (248) 377-0100.
and Gift Gallery Nov. 25-Dec. 20 in
the Main Gallery. A preview party will
be held 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22.
Also at the Center: an exhibition of
black and white photography by
Howard Steinberg in the First
Floor Gallery. A reception for the
artist will take place 7-9 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 1. (248) 651-
4110.
Sheila Kay
Wednesday and Thursday; 8:30 and
10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. $5-
$10. (810) 792-1902.
The Small Screen
Get the seltzer! From Fanny Brice
through Burns and Allen, PBS's
American Masters special Vaudeville
traces the history of an American phe-
nomenon in a two-hour presentation
Auditions
packed with old-fashioned shtick and
fond reminiscences. 8 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 26, on WTVS-
Channel 56.
Are you ready for a 52-hour laugh-
a-thon? That's what's in store 8 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 28, through midnight
Sunday, Nov. 30, when the Cartoon
Network airs every short that has
resulted from its "World Premiere
Toons" program. Cartoon Cartoon
Weekend features nearly 200 original
animated shorts, including Ralph
Bakshi's Melvin and
Malcolm and Babe He
Calls Me. Bakshi is the
creator of Fritz the Cat.
The Judah L. Magnes Museum pre-
sents the Fifth Annual International
Jewish Video Competition. The 1998
competition welcomes all entries on
Jewish themes from every level and
category of production, including
audio and interactive media. Winners
receive cash awards and nationwide
screenings. Deadline for entries is
Mar. 31, 1998. For entry form, send
SASE to: Video Competition, Judah
L. Magnes Museum, 2911 Russell St.,
Berkeley, CA 94705 or e-mail jew-
video@slip.net . (510) 549-6952.
Michigan Renaissance Festival
announces open auditions for the
1998 festival season. Bring a resume,
recent photograph and a memorized
two-minute monologue to Oakland
University, Varner Hall, Room 133,
10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22. No
costumes please.
Whatnot
Over 50 exclusive
exhibitors from across
the country show their
collection of fine
antiques at the 50th
Annual Goodwill
Antiques Show, Nov.
21-23. Michigan State
Fairgrounds. $71$6
World Champion
Wrestling's Ric Flair.
On The
Horizon
The Michigan Jewish
AIDS Coalition (MJAC)
and Steppin' Out present
the second annual To
Life! benefit concert 7:30
p.m. Monday, Dec. 1, at
Temple Beth-El. Enjoy
music by Les Miserables
cast members with
Cantor Stephen Dubov.
$30-$60. (248) 594-
6522.
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