On Stage This Weekend - "Shrek," "Smokey Joe" and "Rugrats"

   You have three great shows to choose from this weekend - here's the rundown:

- Shrek: The Musical - Curtains Up Players presents the Broadway musical based on the animated film about the hilarious story of everyone’s favorite ogre as he tries to rescue a feisty princess. Throw in a donkey who won’t shut up, a villain with a short temper, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there’s one on hand… and his name is Shrek. The show will be presented at the Jeslyn Performing Arts Center at 1030 4th Avenue on Sept. 6 at 8 p.m. and a Sept. 7 at 2:30 p.m., and Sept. 12 and 13 at 8 p.m and Sept. 14 at 2:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., closing with a matinee at 2:30 p.m. on Sept. 15. 

- Smokey Joe's Cafe - The Greenbrier Valley Theatre presents the fast-paced, high energy musical revue featuring 39 pop classics from songwriters Leiber and Stoller. It isn’t just great pop music - it’s compelling musical theatre. The musical will be presented at the Joan C. Edwards Playhouse at Marshall University on Sept. 8 at 7:30 p.m.

- Rugrats! A Live Adventure - the Paramount Arts Center presents the musical adventures of Tommy, Chucky, Angelica and the rest of the gang from the beloved Nickelodeon cartoon.  Shows will be presented Sept. 6 and 7 at 7 p.m. and Sept. 7 at 3 p.m.

   So get out there and support your local theatre!