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Today-Sept. 28 The Pocket Sandwich Theatre presents Stars and Spies Forever: Cloak and Dagger II, by Rodney Dobbs and George Gagliardi. In this musical comedy, Cloak returns to foil the Nazi attempts to sabotage the Manhattan Project during the final years of World War II. Show times are Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 7 p.m. Ticket prices for this Dallas production are $6-$14, depending on night of attendance. For more information or reservations, call the theater or visit its Web site: www.pocketsandwich.com.

Today-Sept. 29 Seuss!, an interactive exhibit at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, celebrates the whimsical rhymes, memorable characters and rich tradition of silliness and make believe of Dr. Seuss. The exhibit’s word and letter games use the approaches established by the Dr. Seuss books to help children hone early reading skills. Admission for Seuss! is included with the museum’s regular exhibits admission: $7 for adults, $6 for seniors and $5 for children 3-12. For more information, call 817-255-9300.

Today-Sept. 29 The Hip Pocket Theatre is staging Beyond Blue Hole by Johnny Simons. The Lake Rats will perform music. The Hip Pocket Theatre performs in an outdoor setting just minutes from downtown Fort Worth. Curtain times are 8:15 p.m. Ticket prices are $12 for adults on Friday and Saturday and $10 on Sunday; prices for senior citizens and students are $10 on Friday and Saturday and $8 on Sunday; children 12 and under are admitted for $8 on Friday and Saturday and $6 on Sunday. For more information on this performance and/or reservations, contact the Hip Pocket Theatre at 817-246-9775 or visit its Web site at www.hippocket.org.

Today-Sept. 29 The Plano Repertory Theatre presents the Broadway production, A Chorus Line, winner of nine Tony awards and a Pulitzer Prize. When it opened at the Shubert Theatre in 1975, Michael Bennet’s tale of Broadway’s singing and dancing gypsies revolutionized the American musical, examining the grueling life of ordinary performers always auditioning for the chance to be members of a faceless chorus line. With music by Marvin Hamlisch and lyrics by Edward Kleban, A Chorus Line, which holds the record for the longest-running musical in the history of Broadway, includes one of Broadway’s most famous ballads, What I Did for Love, and the ultimate high-kicking chorus number, One. This show contains mature language and themes and is for mature audiences, only. Show times are Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. Adult ticket prices range from $20-$42 depending on the performance day. College students with valid ID are half-price. Discounts are available for senior citizens 62 and over and groups of 12 or more. For tickets or more information, call 972-422-7460 or visit the theater online at www.planorep.org.

Today-Sept. 30 September at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History is special for senior visitors. Seniors can purchase discounted tickets during the month. All visitors age 60 and over can receive children’s pricing to the Omni Theatre, exhibits and Noble Planetarium. Also, senior visitors can purchase combination tickets at children’s prices. Groups of 20 or more seniors can get the children’s group rate if the tour is reserved two weeks in advance. Contact the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History at 817-255-9300 for more information.

Today-Oct. 5 Stage West presents For Lindbergh, a one-woman show featuring Pam Dougherty. This production combines a self-professed hippie chick actress who has issues with flying, her two young adult children, a bride-to-be, friends famous and not so famous and two necessary trips one month after the events of Sept. 11. Together the characters encounter a bi-coastal journey of discovery that spawns a funny and touching show, which has particular resonance for mothers “of a certain age.” The show is for mature audiences only. Show times are Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Friday at 8 p.m, Saturday at 3 and 8 p.m. and Sunday at 7:30 p.m.. Ticket prices range from $15-$22. Discounts are available for students, seniors and groups. For specific dates, reservations or more information, contact Stage West at metro 817-784-9378.

Today-Oct. 20 Theatre Arlington presents Pump Boys & Dinettes, a country music revue directed by B.J. Cleveland, musical direction by Don Powers. This musical revue long has been a favorite among Metroplex theater goers. After an 11-year absence, the good ol’ boys and diner gals of the Double Cupp return for their third appearance as one of the theater’s favorites. The musical features county-pop songs and high-octane fun that celebrates the value of friendship and life’s simple pleasures. Performances are Thursday at 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $16-18 with discounts available depending on the performance day. For more information, contact Theatre Arlington at 817-261-9628.

Today-Dec. 8 Mondrian, 1892-1914: The Path to Abstraction is on exhibit at the Kimbell Art Museum. This is the first exhibit devoted to Piet Mondrian’s early career, from his student years in Holland as a painter of romantic landscapes to his emergence as an artist of international renown in cosmopolitan pre-World War I Paris. The exhibition features more than 100 paintings and drawings, revealing how one of the greatest painters of the 20 century evolved toward abstraction while drawing upon his roots. The Kimbell is the only U.S. venue for this exhibition. For more information, contact the Kimbell Art Museum at 817-654-1034.

Sept. 29 The Fort Worth Early Music (FWEM) is performing Bach & Bach, works by J.S. Bach and his son Johann Christian. The performance will feature Stanley Warren, an accomplished interpreter of the works of Bach and Britten. The performance includes Bach’s Quintet in D for flute, oboe, violin, cello and harpsichord; Quartet in A for flute, violin, viola and cello; Trio Sonata for oboe, violin and continuo; and Arias for tenor from Cantatas 21, 29 and 55. The 7:30 p.m. performance is in the Mesquite Arts Center. Tickets are $18 for individuals and $7.50 for students. For more information on additional performance times and places or to purchase tickets, call 817-921-9275.

Oct. 4-26 Kafka—A Hunger Artist, by Frank Kafka, adapted and directed by Johnny Simons, will be staged at the Hip Pocket Theatre. “During these last decades, the interest in professional fasting has markedly diminished. We live in a different world now.” So begins Kafka’s tale of a carnival artist fasting on and on, as he had once dreamed of doing. This play is performed around the campfire and unexpected spaces, with Jeffry Farrell as Kafka and Michael Joe Goggans as the Hunger Artist. Photographer Loli Kantor will provide projected images from Prague. For show times or more information, contact the Hip Pocket Theatre at 817-246-9775 or visit on-line at www.hippocket.org.

Oct. 4-Nov. 16 The Pocket Sandwich Theatre presents Dracula—The Melodrama, by Joe Dickinson. This production is another of the Pocket’s audience-participation, popcorn-tossing comedy-spoofs, this time poking affectionate fun at Bram Stoker’s classic vampire horror story. For information about performances, times and dates, contact the theater at 214-821-1860 or visit its Web site: www.pocketsandwich.com.