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A scene from the opera "Billy Budd," remaining performances at the Metropolitan Opera House are on May 10 and 12. Ken Howard/Metropolitan Opera

‘Midsummer Night’s Dream’

William Shakespeare’s romantic comedy about woods enchanted by fairies is brought to life by two-time Tony winner Bebe Neuwirth and actress Christina Ricci at the Classic Stage Company. Directed by Tony Speciale, Neuwirth plays the fairy queen Titantia and Ricci plays the love interest, Hermia.

Classic Stage Company, 136 E. 13th St.,
Now–May 20, 2012 
Tuesday’s 7 p.m.; Wednesday–Saturday 8 p.m.; Saturday & Sunday 3 p.m.
Tickets: $75–$125
www.classicstage.org