Mar. 16 - Apr. 7, The Importance of Being Earnest. Written by Oscar Wilde and directed by Carlos De La Garza, this masterpiece is probably the most famous of all comedies. It revolves around the most ingenious case of a “manufactured” mistaken identity ever put into a play. El Paso Playhouse, 2501 Montana. Performance starts at 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $6-$10. Info: 915.532.1317.
Mar. 18, Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy. Neil Goldberg and Cirque Productions have once again reinvented the circus with European flair, imaginative theatrics and world-class acrobatics. Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy is an all-new adventure that takes audiences soaring into a magical forest through the air and on stage. An international cast of graceful aerialists, vine-swinging characters, strong men and balancers bring this jungle dream to life in a lush, Broadway setting filled with wildly unpredictable designs, special effects, puppets and dazzling costumes. Abraham Chavez Theatre. 7 p.m. Info: 1.800.714.5331.
Mar. 22, Sean Mathis Photo Exhibit and Fund-raiser. Local photographer Sean Mathis will give a talk about photographing El Paso. More than 50 images will be on display, and everything will be for sale with a portion of the proceeds going to fund the arts. Artist presentation at 8 p.m. Club Blu, 209 S. El Paso Street, 7 - 9 p.m. Info: 915.351.0605
Mar. 23 - 24, EPSO and EPSYO Side by Side. The El Paso Symphony Orchestra and the El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestra under the baton of Benjamin Loeb, associate conductor, join musical forces to present a delightful and entertaining concert for the entire family. Historic Plaza Theatre. 7:30 p.m. Info: 915.532.3776.
Mar. 29, Jesus Christ Superstar - Starring Ted Neeley. The first masterpiece from the legendary writing team of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jesus Christ Superstar exploded onto the scene in 1971 changing the world of musical theatre forever. With a score of amazing songs – “I Don’t Know How to Love Him,” “Hosanna,” “Everything’s Alright,” “What’s the Buzz,” “Superstar” and “Heaven on Their Mind” – this original ground-breaking production starring Ted Neeley in his farewell tour is as relevant and timeless as ever. Historic Plaza Theatre. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $29, $39, $49 + applicable service fees. Info: 915.544.8444 or for group sales 915.534.0604.
Mar. 30 - 31, “Hecho en Tejas” Book Celebration. In celebration of the publication of this ground-breaking anthology, the Juntos Art Association and the El Paso Public Library will be sponsoring a literary and art event at the newly renovated Downtown library. On Friday, March 30, writers will visit area high schools to present literary readings and discussions. Saturday’s celebration will include panel discussions, literary readings, art exhibitions and book signings at the Downtown library. Main Public Library Branch, 500 N. Oregon Street. Call for event times: 915.543.5412.
Mar. 30, Brian Regan. Don’t miss this great comedian when he comes to El Paso on his newest tour, the Brian Regan “You Too” Tour. Brian Regan has been on the stand-up circuit making a name for himself since the late 1980s. By the early 1990s, his hard work had paid off, and Brian was performing on national TV on shows such as MTV Half Hour Comedy Hour, Pat Sajak, Arsenio Hall, and every comic’s dream, “The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson.” By 2005, Brian’s following was so large that he left the comedy club circuit in favor of doing a 40-city theatre tour where he played to sold out audiences. Historic Plaza Theatre. 8 p.m. Info: 915.544.8444.
Mar. 31, The Lowe Family. Add up 80 fingers and toes, more than 250,000 hours of practice and 50 instruments, and it’s a recipe for the most talented family in America. The Lowe Family offers an amazing blend of show-stopping classical, Broadway, Irish, jazz, bluegrass, old-time favorites, dance, six-part harmony, gospel, a patriotic tribute and more. Abraham Chavez Theatre. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $30. Info: 915.544.2022.
Apr. 1, “Soundings: Benito Huerta, Work from 1992-2005.” Organized by the South Texas Institute for the Arts, this exhibition contains 50 works of art including paintings, watercolors, prints and drawings. Over the past several decades, Huerta has developed a unique style that interweaves many modernist conventions with iconography drawn from a personal perspective on culture: art, ethnic and popular culture. El Paso Museum of Art, One Arts Festival Plaza. Info: 915.532.1707 or www.elpasoartmuseum.org.
Apr. 5 - 8, Sesame Street Live! A musical event like no other – monsters making music! Elmo, Zoe, Big Bird and all their Sesame Street friends are taking to the stage to share their love of music in Sesame Street Live Elmo Makes Music. Abraham Chavez Theatre. Tickets: $8.50 - $24.50 + applicable service fees. Info: 915.544.8444.
Apr. 12, George Gershwin Alone in Concert. For the first time in history, the character of George Gershwin is portrayed on the stage. From Los Angeles to Broadway and London’s West End, more than a million people have cheered as Hershey Felder brings this extraordinary performer to life. Historic Plaza Theatre. 7 p.m. Tickets: $35-$45 + applicable service fees. Info: 915.545.5068 or to purchase tickets 915.544.8444.
Apr.12 - 14, Cosas de Muchachos. Presented by Los Actores Spanish Language Theatre Co., this Spanish language tragedy by Willebaldo Lopez tells the story of two adolescents who discover their sexuality. El Paso Playhouse, 2501 Montana Ave. Performances start 8 p.m., with a 2 p.m. matinee Saturday. Tickets: $5-$8. Info: 915.227.2397.
Apr. 14, AZUL. Performing live will be Laura Tate Goldman, the sultry torch singer from Dallas who debuted in New York and has graced stages all around the United States. Following her will be a live performance by Spencer Day and his Band. This Universal Records singer-songwriter from San Francisco will perform a large repertoire of upbeat swing and jazz standards. Band members include John Evans (bassist for Tori Amos) and Scott Amendola (drummer for Madeline Peyroux). El Paso Museum of Art, One Arts Festival Plaza. 7 p.m. General admission starts at $150 per person and includes food, beverage, and entertainment. Info: 915.532.1707 or www.elpasoartmuseum.org.
