Troubie Doings

You know summer has genuinely arrived when the Troubadour Theatre Co. comes in with a new show. And, lucky lucky us, we'll get two.

The family friendly "Alice in One-Hit Wonderland" -- starts previews July 12 for a July 20 opening. Joining "One-Hit" in repertory with be "OthE.L.O." opening Aug. 4. That's Shakespeare's "Othello" set to the music of E.L.O. (Electric Light Orchestra). So maybe Iago will try to convince the Moor of Venice about his wife Desdemona's infidelity by telling him what an "Evil Woman" she is.

Both shows will play at the Troubie's regular venue, Burbank's Falcon Theatre. Tickets figure to be snapped up quickly.

I'm kind of an unabashed Troubie fan, although I've dinged a few of their productions. What they do is comic, heavy on farce, and surprisingly faithful to the Shakespeare they so gleefully butcher. Last summer, the company did "Much a-Doobie Brothers About Nothing." And, during the holidays, "JACKson Frost."

Tickets range from $20 to $32.50. Information: (818) 955-8101 or www.falcontheatre.com or www.troubie.com.