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I am a big fan of Shakespearean plays that are deconstructed and reimagined. So imagine my surprise when I walked into the Arden Theater and saw the cutest Macbeth ever! A stage of laid down newspaper is easily transformed into the Scottish heath and Dunsinane. Pepper's interpretation of Macbeth is both harrowing and adorable, while Mitzie's Lady Macbeth is snuggly and a revelation ("Out damn spot!" takes on a whole new meaning here). The other puppies are unbelievably cute and believably effective as the Scottish thanes. I especially liked the casting of three Siamese cats as the witches. Type-casting? Maybe, but brilliant. Don't miss this!

What's new and/or interesting in theaters this weekend.

Comedian Paul Mecurio

High up on my list of unforgivable sins? Poorly-attended performances of great plays and bands. (I think that may be because I want the rest of the world to have my taste in the arts realm. Maybe I'd actually turn the radio on once in a while...) Unfortunately, Gran Bel Fisher's show at the World Cafe Live last night didn't break any attendance records—and his opening act, Lelia Broussard, was performing to an almost-empty house. People, we tell you about these shows for a reason! Go see them!

Dear Readers: If I tell you that I feel old, I’m not looking for you to tell me, “oh, but twenty-three is still so young, you still have so much of your life ahead of you!” I’m telling you I feel old because, goddammit, I feel old. You going to argue with me about my emotions now? Seriously? It’s been happening for a while. I mean, I threw my back out for the first time...