THE GLASS MENAGERIE Opening Sept. 1. Tennessee Williams drama about the Wingfield family, whose matriarch hangs her hopes on finding a suitor for her disabled daughter. Mark Taper Forum, 135 N. Grand Ave., downtown, 213.628.2772 Map H16
RUINED Opening Sept. 7. Newly anointed Pulitzer Prize winner tells the story of a brothel in war-torn Congo, where matron Mama Nadi is at turns protector for the women in her charge and profiteer. Geffen Playhouse, 10886 Le Conte Ave., Westwood Village, 310.208.5454 Map J10
LEAP OF FAItH Opening Sept. 11. Based on the movie starring Steve Martin. When a cynical con man falls in love with a small-town waitress, he’s forced to take a leap of faith. Brooke Shields and Raúl Esparza star. Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., downtown, 213.628.2772 Map H16
 Chris Isaacson presents! / Upright Cabaret L.A.'s famed "new generation" cabaret presented by "young impresario" Chris Isaacson has quickly become the place for cabaret and live performance in Southern California. Whether in their own venue or presented in some of the best theatres in town, over the past five years the Upright stages have featured performers from over 75 Broadway shows as well as stars from Ugly Betty, Grey's Anatomy, Cold Case, How I Met Your Mother, Dancing with the Stars, American Idol, House, Nip/Tuck and countless other film and television productions. Scheduled performances: 11/11 Jennifer Leigh Warren: the Songs of Shirley Bassey (Catalina Jazz Club). For more info, show times & tickets, please visit: www.UprightCabaret.com or www.ChrisIsaacsonPresents.com
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