'Lance Armstrong's Steroid-Pumped Comedy Revue'
Opening: Isn't it time to get off Lance's back? The Brave New Workshop Theatre appears to think not. The famed cyclist becomes a talisman for sketches on cheating and dishonesty, wherever it takes place in our games, work life or personal dealings. Caleb McEwen directs a cast of Lauren Anderson, Andy Hilbrands, Bobby Gardner and Taj Ruler. (7:30 p.m. Thu., 8 p.m. Fri., 5 & 8 p.m. Sat. Ends June 29, BNW Theatre, 824 Hennepin Av. S., Mpls., $25-$30, 612-332-6620 or theatre.bravenewworkshop.com.)
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