Wave of new theater shows open in Dallas

by Shawn Parikh

The following shows are beginning their run this weekend. Click on a title for more info:

The Miser of Mexico, presented by Teatro de la Rosa. Told through the use of colorful, traditional Commedia del Arte masks. For tickets ($7-12) or more information, call the Rose Marine Theater Box Office at 817-624-8333.
The Incarceration of Little Egypt, presented by Theatre Three. The daughter of Oklahoma's most vivid prosecutor has returned (fancifully) to her father's criminal world to draw a hilarious portrait of the never-say-die con woman whose lively criminal career started in the raucous dance halls of a bygone Galveston. Get tickets ($20-25) online.
Barefoot in the Park, presented by the Greater Lewisville Community Theatre. Corrie and Paul Bratter are newlyweds who have set up housekeeping in a cold loft of an apartment. Once the ecstasy of the honeymoon wears off, comical discord ensues in this Neil Simon classic. Call 972-221-SHOW for reservations.
The Shadow Box, presented by Theatre Arlington. Three people in three separate cottages are visited by family and close friends on the grounds of a California hospital to deal with their relationships, anxieties, and impending mortality. Rated R. Get tickets ($15-17) online or by calling 817-275-7661.
Oklahoma!, presented by Rockwall Community Playhouse. The recounts a high-spirited rivalry between the local farmers and cowboys and, in the midst of this rivalry, the love story between a handsome cowboy and whimsical farm girl. For ticket ($15-18) information call the theater hot line at 972-722-3399.
The Book of Liz, presented by Bootstraps Comedy Theater. Hilarious play written by David and Amy Sedaris. Call 214-642-4253 for reservations ($8-15).
The Odd Couple, presented by ONSTAGE in Bedford. The fun begins as this unlikely pair move in together and their friendship is put to the ultimate test: becoming roommates. Call the Box Office at 817-354-6444 for tickets ($10-12).
The Star Spangled Girl, presented by Duncanville Community Theatre. Norman and Andy, "protest" publishers who work out of their apartment have a new neighbor: Olympic swimmer and all-American girl, Sophie. Call 972-780-5707 for tickets ($8-10).
Top Gun! The Musical, presented by Shane-Arts Theatrical Ensemble Rep. Writer Billy Palmer is about to crash and burn. His musical adaptation of Top Gun is going off the rails and he really needs a hit. Call 214-749-7010 to reserve tickets ($15-20).