On Stage in November

   On stage in November, the lineup includes one of the year's biggest shows, a terrific comedy, a slice of horror, the most colorful group around, some holiday music, a new awards show, a mystery and a little murder.

   Here's the list

- Les Misérables - The Charleston Light Opera Guild and The Clay Center present the beloved Broadway musical Nov. 1, 2, 8 and 9 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 3 and 10 at 2 p.m. at the Clay Center for the Arts & Sciences, Maier Performance Hall at One Clay Square in Charleston. Tickets are $25 - reserved tickets are available at the Clay Center Box Office. Call 304-561-3570 or walk up. Open 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. or online at theclaycenter.org.

- Laughter on the 23rd Floor - ARTS presents the Neil Simon comedy at the Renaissance Theatre Nov. 29 and 30, Dec. 6 and 7 at 8 p.m. The play is based on Simon's experiences as a writer on Sid Caesar's Your Show Of Shows. It takes place in the 1950s in the writer’s room of "The Max Prince Show." The writing staff continually tries to one-up each other with gags to impress Max. The hilarious, fast-paced comedy is one of Simon's funniest and most poignant plays.

- Monster - Marshall Theatre Alliance present the play on Nov. 13, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22 and 23 at 7:30 p.m. at the Francis-Booth Experimental Theatre. The play is a slick and streamlined new stage adaptation of the Frankenstein saga. Mary Shelley’s classic science fiction story provides a disturbing yet poignant look at one man’s insatiable quest to defeat death by creating life, and the dreadful results of abandoning his creation. Monster weaves a chilling tale of rampant human ambition and ever-present human longing.

- A Holiday Concert - Curtains Up Players presents a performance of holiday music on Nov. 22 and 23 at 8 p.m., and Nov. 24 at 2 p.m. at the Jeslyn Performing Arts Center in Huntington.

- Blue Man Group - The Marshall Artists Series presents the performers best known for their multinational, insanely popular theatrical shows and concerts which combine comedy, music, and technology to produce a totally unique form of entertainment. The show will be presented Nov. 12 and 13 at the Keith Albee Theatre in Huntington.

- The First Annual IMEA Awards - The International Music and Entertainment Association (IMEA) Awards will be held Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. at the Paramount Arts Center. Performers will include Eden Espinosa (Broadway star from Wicked, Brooklyn, and RENT, and recording artist), Sheila Raye Charles (Christian/gospel singer-songwriter and daughter of the legendary Ray Charles), Tyler Matl (teen pop sensation), Greylan James (country music artist from NBC's The Voice Season 4), and the Paramount Players. The IMEA Awards will honor individuals and organizations in pop, hip hop, country, christian/gospel, and rock music and theatre categories. Tickets are $15 for balcony seating and $20 for orchestra.

- The 39 Steps - Portsmouth Little Theatre presents the Hitchcock play Nov. 1 and 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the Portsmouth Little Theatre at 1117 Lawson Street in Portsmouth.  Tickets are Adults $12 / Students-Seniors $10.

- Fashion Runway - Murdering Divas - Music, Murder and Mayhem presents the Interactive Murder Party Nov. 22 and 23 at 7 p.m. at the South Charleston Holiday Inn. Finalists compete for Top Fashion Diva on the hit reality TV Show - Fashion Runway. Judges, Heidi Klam, Simon Powell, and Neena Garcia are on hand to select the winner! For more info go to www.murderandmerriment.com.

   So get out there and support your community theatre group - they need you!