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• DEFUNIAK SPRINGS – The Act4Murder Murder-Mystery Dinner Theater presents “Murder on the Rebound” tonight at the Hotel DeFuniak’s remodeled dining facility, Bogey’s Bar and Restaurant, 400 E. Nelson. Seating will begin at 5:30 p.m., with the dinner and show at 6:15 p.m. Price $49.95 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Make reservations by calling 850-951-2233. :
• ROSEMARY BEACH – On Sunday, the Merchants of Rosemary Beach will present “Starlight Ballet” on Rosemary Beach’s St. Augustine Green at 7:30 p.m. This mixed-repertory performance by the Northwest Florida Ballet will feature five guest artists from around the country as well as the NFB company dancers. The program includes a wide range of dance forms including classical, modern and jazz. Guest artists are Katia Garza, Andres Estevez, Sean Anthony Hilton, Eleanor Carney and Ian Carney. Highlights of this year’s program include excerpts from Cinderella plus Jazz Swing, classical dance to the rhythm of jazz.
On-lawn seating. Free of charge. Visit rosemarybeach.com.
•PENSACOLA – The all-American story of “The Music Man” is coming to Pensacola Little Theatre June 12–28. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 8 p.m., and Sunday matinees begin at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $22-$18-$15, with discounts available for senior citizens, full-time students, active-duty military, and groups of 10 or more. A $1 per ticket handling fee applies to all sales. For tickets, call 432-2042. Visit pensacolalittletheatre.com.
•SEASIDE – The 2009 summer comedy at the Seaside Repertory Theatre is “The Book of Liz,” a madcap comedy by renowned authors and performers Amy Sedaris and David Sedaris, running Wednesdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. in Seaside’s Meeting Hall Theatre through July 25. Tickets on sale for $24 in advance ($20 for members, $27 at the door), and can be obtained by calling the box office at 850-231-0733, or by visiting the Web site at seasiderep.org.
• FORT WALTON BEACH – The Stage Crafters Community Theatre will present “7 Year Itch”byGearge Axelrod on Aug. 14-16 and 21-23. In this comedy about mid-life crisis, Richard Sherman finds himself alone with his conscience and the beautiful woman upstairs. Auditions are open to the public. Everyone is welcome. These parts are available: three men ages 30 – 60; one woman age 30-50; and four women ages 20 – 40. Auditions will be held at the Stage Crafters Rehearsal Hall 40 Robinwood Drive on June 22 and 23 at 7 p.m. (Perusal scripts available at 6:30 p.m.) Call the rehearsal hall 243-1101.
• NICEVILLE – The Humanities, Fine & Performing Arts Division of Northwest Florida State College will present Disney’s beloved Broadway musical “Beauty and the Beast” July 22-25 at 7:30 p.m. on the Mattie Kelly Arts Center Mainstage. Tickets are on sale now for $20 adults and $15 youth ages 18 and under and are available at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center box office in-person, by phone at (850) 729-6000 or online at mattiekellyartscenter. org. The box office is open Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. or 90 minutes before performances during June and July. Tickets are available online 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• DESTIN – Join Act4Murder as they perform their new show,
“The Mystery of Red Leg the Dreaded,” Pirate of the Gulf, every Friday night in June and July at Another Broken Egg at Sunset Bay in the Links Conference Center in Sandestin. The show, written by Act4Murder founder Paula Hilton, revolves around Red Leg the Dreaded, Pirate of the Gulf, who is sick and tired of all the publicity Billy Bowlegs gets. Seating begins at 6:15, with the dinner and show at 7:00. Price is $60 per person and includes the show, meal, tax and tip. Call 428-2624 for reservations, and visit act4murder.com/calendar.
•DESTIN – Join Act4Murder as they perform their Irish-themed show, “Top O’ the Murder to You,” at McGuire’s Irish Pub, at 33 U.S. Highway 98, every Monday night from June-August. The show, written by Act4Murder founder Paula Hilton, includes a colorful cast of characters, Irish history and some interesting and fantastical Irish lore. Seating at 6:15 p.m. with the dinner and show at 7 p.m. Price is $50 per person including the show, dinner, tax and tip. Call 650-0000 for reservations, and visit act-4murder.com/calendar .
• OKALOOSA ISLAND — Howl at the Moon Comedy Night by “The Comedy Zone” is every Sunday night featuring two touring comedians. Doors open at 7 p.m. Dueling Piano Show starts at 8. Comedy Show starts at 9. No cover charge 7 to 8 p.m. for anyone 21 and up; $10 for 21 and up after 8 p.m., $15 under 21. Reservations recommended but not required. Visit howlatthemoondestin.com. Comedy Zone line-up: June 21, LT and Keith Lenart.