Ever had a party ruined by a boorish guest? If, like us, you have, you will especially appreciate Texas Repertory Theatre's production of
The Nerd by the gifted playwright Larry Shue (
The Foreigner). In the comedy, architect Willum Cubbert is having friends over for dinner, plus an important client. The group's joined unexpectedly by Rick Steadman, a man who saved Willum's life in Vietnam. Rick, who's dull, humorless and socially awkward, is threatening a crucial business relationship. Grateful that Rick saved his life, Willum nonetheless can't wait to get his cumbersome visitor out of his house.
7:30 p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 3 p.m. Sundays. Through September 22. 14243 Stuebner Airline. For information, call 281-583-7573 or visit texreptheatre.org. $35 to $45.
Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.; Fridays, Saturdays, 8 p.m.; Sundays, 3 p.m. Starts: Aug. 29. Continues through Sept. 22, 2013