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Every Wed.–Sun., Apr. 11–21. Vincent J. Cardinal directs this local professional company in Herb Gardner’s Tony Award–winning 1985 comedy/drama about 2 elderly men who meet and talk on a bench in New York’s Central Park, determined to thwart various attempts to put them out to pasture. Stars 3 cast members of the 1980s TV series The Love Boat: Fred Grandy, Ted Lange, and Jill Whelan. 3 p.m. (Wed. & Thurs.), 7:30 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Encore Maas Main Stage, 7714 Ann Arbor St., Dexter. Tickets $41.50–$57.50 (youth under 18, $31.50) in advance at theencoretheatre.org (with $3.50 fee) and (if available) at the door. (734) 268–6200.

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Every Wed.–Sun., Mar. 22–May 5 (except Mar. 31). Rhiannon Ragland directs the premiere of Livonia playwright David MacGregor’s comedy about a happily married man who discovers that he might be the Antichrist. Will he be able to attend a small dinner party, or will the event usher in the Apocalypse? Contains adult subject matter and language. 3 p.m. (Wed., Thurs., & Sat.), 8 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Purple Rose Theatre, 137 Park St., Chelsea. Tickets $30–$48 in advance at purplerosetheatre.org and by phone, and (if available) at the door. Discounts available for students, seniors, teachers, military personnel, and groups. (734) 433–7673.

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Apr. 18–21. Debra Nichols directs local actors in Joseph Robinette’s adaptation, in collaboration with E. B. White, of White’s beloved children’s tale about the friendship between Wilbur, a barnyard pig destined for the dinner table and a clever spider. The family-friendly production features a cast of 35, along with live farm animals. 7 p.m. (Thurs. & Fri.) and 3 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.), The Well Church, 211 Willis Rd., Saline. Tickets $16 (students & seniors, $11) in advance at tinyurl.com/sap-charlotte-4-18-24 and via cash or check ($1 discount) at the door. president@salineareaplayers.org.

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(734) 973–8424 (Ann Arbor 20), (734) 316–5500 (Emagine). Tickets $12.50 (except as noted) in advance at fathomevents.com/events and at the door. Ann Arbor 20 (4100 Carpenter), & Emagine (1335 E. Michigan Ave., Saline), various times. 

Apr. 17 & 18: “The Hopeful” (Kyle Portbury, 2024). Religious biopic about the life of William Miller, the late 19th-century farmer turned influential preacher who founded the Seventh-day Adventist Church. 7 p.m.

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Apr. 18–20. Local debut of this Ontario-born, L.A.-based comic whose biting wit is softened by a nerdy, self-effacing delivery. His album Awkwarder was nominated for a Juno Award for Comedy Album of the Year. 7:15 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.) & 9:45 p.m. (Sat.), 212 S. Fourth Ave. $20 (Thurs., $15) at aacomedy.com and (if available) at the door. (734) 996–9080.

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Apr. 18–21. Musical theater students perform Stephen Sondheim’s sophisticated Tony Award–winning 1973 musical comedy, adapted from Ingmar Bergman’s film Smiles of a Summer Night. The story concerns 3 mismatched couples, each of whom finally ends up with the right partner as they discover their true desires during a weekend together in the country. The memorable and enchanting waltz-filled score includes “Send in the Clowns,” “A Weekend in the Country,” “Later,” and other favorites. 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.), 8 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Power Center. Tickets $29–$35 (students, $13) in advance at tickets.smtd.umich.edu and at the door. (734) 764–0583.

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Film screenings every Wed.–Sun. Tickets $10.50 unless otherwise noted (children under 12, students, seniors age 65 & older, & U.S. veterans, $8:50; MTF members, $8) in advance online (recommended) & at the door. For updated schedule, see michtheater.org.

Apr. 12 & 18: “Step Brothers” (Adam McKay, 2008). Two aimless middle-aged men still living at home are forced against their will to cohabitate when their parents marry. Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly. 9:30 p.m. (Fri.) & 7:30 p.m. (Thurs.).

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This Long Island Bee Gees tribute band performs songs by the 70s disco icons. 7:30 p.m., Michigan Theater. Tickets $25–$59 at michtheater.org/events and at the door.

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Every Thurs. Popular weekly trivia fest. Come with a team of up to 6 people. Prizes. 7:30 p.m. or so, Conor O’Neill’s, 318 S. Main. $5 team fee that goes to the winning team. (734) 665–2968.

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Every Wed.–Sun., Mar. 22–May 5 (except Mar. 31). Rhiannon Ragland directs the premiere of Livonia playwright David MacGregor’s comedy about a happily married man who discovers that he might be the Antichrist. Will he be able to attend a small dinner party, or will the event usher in the Apocalypse? Contains adult subject matter and language. 3 p.m. (Wed., Thurs., & Sat.), 8 p.m. (Thurs.–Sat.), & 2 p.m. (Sun.), Purple Rose Theatre, 137 Park St., Chelsea. Tickets $30–$48 in advance at purplerosetheatre.org and by phone, and (if available) at the door. Discounts available for students, seniors, teachers, military personnel, and groups. (734) 433–7673.

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