Theater Events This Weekend in San Antonio

Lucentio loves Bianca but cannot court her until her shrewish older sister Katherina marries. The eccentric Petruccio marries the reluctant Katherina and uses a number of tactics to render her an obedient wife. This production turns Shakespeare’s fierce, energetic comedy of gender and materialism on its head to offer a fresh perspective on its portrayal of hierarchy and power. (210) 829-3810

Trinity University Theatre presents Cuban American playwright Maria Irene Fornés’ innovative and groundbreaking FEFU AND HER FRIENDS from Apr. 12 - 20 in The Stieren Theatre. FEFU has been praised as "funny and shocking…the dramatic equivalent of a collection of poems… Seven friends gather at Fefu’s house for a kind of reunion… exploring lives and quite specifically the pain, strain, comforts, and fragility of women’s lives.” (Richard Eder, The New York Times.) Admission is free, with seating located on the Stieren stage for only 60 audience members per show. 2109998589

The Amazing Acro-Cats, featured in the Netflix series Cat People, are coming to San Antonio! This troupe of trained domestic house cats, all former orphans, rescues, and strays, give a one-of-a-kind purrformance that includes cats riding skateboards, jumping through hoops, ringing bells, balancing on balls, and performing other feats of agility and entertainment. The show finale is the only all-cat band in the world: Tuna and the Rock Cats. The Rock Cats play guitar, drums, and piano, and they've been joined by the Jazz Cats on saxophone, trumpet, and clarinet. The Acro-Cats tour to support Rock Cats Rescue, a 501(c)(3)

America’s largest interactive comedy murder mystery dinner show is now playing in San Antonio, TX! At The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show, you’ll tackle a challenging crime while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The criminal is lurking somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know it. Each admission includes dinner, murder mystery entertainment, wait staff gratuity, prize package for Top Sleuth, and much more. 8664960535