‘The Shining’
Tuesday, Oct. 17Harkins Theatres locations’Tis to watch horror movies, which is why Harkins Theatres’ regular Tuesday Night Classics film series have a decidedly spooky bent this month. Next up is “The Shining,” Stanley Kubrick’s spine-tingling interpretation of Stephen King’s novel. Jack Nicholson gives an iconic performance as a resort caretaker slowly driven mad by the ghosts of the Overlook Hotel. Cost is $5 for the film, which starts at 7 p.m at all metro Phoenix Harkins locations. Visit the Harkins Theatres website for details.
‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’
Wednesday, Oct. 18Arizona Broadway Theatre, 7701 W. Paradise Lane, PeoriaYou may have learned about the biblical figure Joseph in your Sunday school class, but the story is way more entertaining in the hands of Andrew Lloyd Webber. He and Tim Rice’s 1968 musical “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” tells the story of the Old Testament patriarch from his childhood days to his rise to power and respect in Egypt. Arizona Broadway Theatre is presenting the show through Nov. 4. Cost for dinner and the show on Wednesday starts at $92 per person, and you’ll want to get there at 5:30 p.m. for the 7:30 show. Tickets for just the show start at $67 per person.
‘Live After Death’
Wednesday, Oct. 18Curious Nature, 4346 N. Seventh Ave.Loss is something we all experience eventually, and for comedian Ben Wasserman, it meant the loss of his dad, grandfather, uncle and four friends in just three years. In response, he created "Live After Death," a show that blends comedy, clowning and crowd work as he leads the audience on a hilarious yet moving journey through grief and honoring and celebrating the ones we've lost along the way. Wasserman is bringing the show to Curious Nature on Wednesday; doors open at 7:30 p.m. for the 8 p.m. Cost is $25.
'Drunk Shakespeare'
Thursday, Oct. 19The Rose Theatre, 455 N. Third St.We'd like to think that William Shakespeare, who never met a bawdy joke he didn't like, would appreciate "Drunk Shakespeare." The way it works is, five actors prepare to go on stage for a Shakespearean performance. One drinks five shots of whiskey as the other four attempt to keep the show on track, and hilarity ensues. The show, which is for audiences ages 21 and over, starts at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Cost is $59 plus fees.
Drag queen Nina West puts on a Disney-themed show this week.
Stand Up Live
‘A Magical Weekend: Disney Drag Revue’
Thursday, Oct. 19Stand Up Live, 50 W. Jefferson St.Most of the time, singing along with the cast members of a performance is discouraged (a lesson a certain Colorado Congresswoman just learned). But at “A Magical Weekend: Disney Drag Revue,” the audience is encouraged to sing and dance along with “Ru Paul’s Drag Race” alum Nina West as she and queens Stella Prince, Alexander and Stryke Pyraddiction perform beloved Disney songs. The evening is hosted by Espressa Grande, and attendees can dress up in Disney outfits for a costume contest. The event starts at 8 p.m. on Thursday at Stand Up Live, and tickets are $30 general admission or $50 for VIP, which includes reserved seating and a preshow meet-and-greet.
