San Francisco to host a variety of theater events this week

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If you're a theater fan, mark your calendars: there's plenty to do when it comes to stage performances in San Francisco this week, from Tony-Award winning plays to a music improv festival.

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'The Drowsy Chaperone'

From the event description:

Winner of five Tony Awards, including Best Book and Best Original Score, "The Drowsy Chaperone" is a loving send-up of the Jazz Age musical, featuring one hilarious, show-stopping song and dance number after another. With the houselights down, a man in a chair appears on stage and offers to take the audience on a delightful journey through the cast recording of a fictitious 1928 musical, "The Drowsy Chaperone".

When: Thursday, July 18, 7 p.m.
Where: Shelton Theater, 533 Sutter St.
Price: $20 - $37.50
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West Coast Musical Improv Festival

From the event description:

Join us for four days — yes you heard right, "four days" — of improvised musical magic as troupes from around the world come together in San Francisco for the Fourth Annual West Coast Musical Improv Fest.

When: Thursday, July 18, 7 p.m.
Where: Un-Scripted Theater Company, 533 Sutter St., Floor 2
Price: $10
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'Hairspray'

From the event description:

"Hairspray," winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical, is a fun musical piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance and deliriously tuneful songs. It's 1962 in Baltimore, and lovable plus-size teen Tracy Turnblad has only one desire — to dance on the popular Corny Collins Show. When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star. She must use her newfound power to dethrone the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob Link Larkin, and integrate a TV network, all without denting her 'do.

When: Thursday, July 18, 7:00 p.m.
Where: Victoria Theatre - San Francisco, 2961 16th St.
Price: $10
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'Caveman Play'

From the event description:

Rocky and Dandelion are the first Cave-people to adopt agriculture. Douglas is the first domesticated animal. Together, they have prepared a presentation for you, the other Cave-people, to tell you all about the joys of agriculture. Agriculture is really great. You’re going to love it. An interactive comedy in which we are given an opportunity to go back to the moment when humanity had a choice.

When: Thursday, July 18, 8 p.m.
Where: Z Below, 470 Florida St.
Price: $10
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Parking in San Francisco can be tough, especially during popular events. To find free or cheap parking and to book parking in advance, see this map of San Francisco parking from SpotAngels. And to get there by public transportation, check BART or MUNI for nearby stations and schedules.


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