If you're a theater fan, mark your calendars: There's plenty to do when it comes to stage performances in San Jose this week, from "Jesus Christ Superstar" to "Fleabag."
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'Jesus Christ Superstar': 50th Anniversary Tour
From the event description:
An album that inspired a Revolution. A Revelation that changed the world. A Re-invention for this millennium. "Jesus Christ Superstar" is an iconic musical phenomenon with a worldwide fan base. In celebration of its 50th anniversary, a new mesmerizing production comes to North America. Originally staged by London’s Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and helmed by the acclaimed director Timothy Sheader ("Crazy for You, Into the Woods") and award-winning choreographer Drew McOnie ("King Kong, Strictly Ballroom"), this production won the 2017 Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival, garnering unprecedented reviews and accolades.
When: Friday, Oct. 25, 8 p.m.
Where: San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, 255 S. Almaden Blvd.
Price: $43-$128
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National Theatre Live: 'Fleabag'
From the event description:
"Fleabag" was a prestige TV destination in 2019, but it started out as a one-woman show from Phoebe Waller-Bridge with very humble origins, including a 2013 Kickstarter campaign to get the play into the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Fifty-four people pledged almost 4,000 pounds to help with the cause, and now six years later, "Fleabag" is premiering on London's West End. Watch the origins of the TV hit on this live broadcast of the play at Hammer Theatre Center.
When: Saturday, Oct. 26, 2 p.m.
Where: Hammer Theatre Center, 101 Paseo De San Antonio Walk
Price: $10
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'Nine'
From the event description:
Winner! 1982 Tony Award for Best Musical. Winner! 2003 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical. From the romantic streets and canals of Venice comes the exquisite and captivating story of "Nine".
When: Saturday, Oct. 26, 2:30 p.m.
Where: 3Below Theaters, 288 Second St.
Price: $27-$36
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'My Son The Waiter: A Jewish Tragedy' – Up to 29% Off
From the "My Son The Waiter: A Jewish Tragedy" deal description:
Brad Zimmerman shares comedic and heartfelt stories about his childhood and career in a show lauded by George Carlin and Joan Rivers. Brad Zimmerman isn’t a doctor, doesn’t own a giant mansion in Florida and hasn’t put a multi-million business up for sale. He is, however, a veteran actor and standup who has opened for George Carlin and Joan Rivers and appeared on The Sopranos. It doesn’t seem to be enough to make his mother brag about him, though. In My Son The Waiter—A Jewish Tragedy, Zimmerman intersperses humorous quotes from his mother with stories of his childhood, his acting career, and his romantic endeavors.
When: Thursday, Oct. 24, 2 p.m. or 7:30 p.m.
Where: 271 S. Market St., SoFA District
Price: $48 (29 percent discount off regular price)
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