New Orleans theatrical experiences are trapped in their own time warps as shows look at the past and present in interesting and insightful productions.

From the stages of UNO to the playhouses of the River Region, theatrical experiences take audiences from the court of Elizabeth I to the home of a classic mismatched duo.

An (im)perfect pairing

Neil Simon's classic story of unlikely roommates, "The Odd Couple," gets a fresh look at the River Region Performing Arts and Culture Center this week when the Drama Guild stages the story of Oscar and Felix.

The 1965 play, which took home four Tony Awards, was later made into a television show. In the story, neatnik Felix Unger is getting a divorce and needs a place to stay, so he pairs up with the unkempt sportswriter Oscar Madison. Chaos ensur

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