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An Iraqi gardener, two marines and, yes, a tiger walk the streets of Baghdad and consider life after war in this darkly humorous show. Round House Theatre 4545 East-West Highway, Bethesda, MD | 240-644-1100

The Pulitzer Prize finalist about an up-and-coming pro wrestler taking on the current champ is staged. Woolly Mammoth Theatre 641 D St. NW, Washington, DC | 202-393-3939

Ben Travers's play about jewel thieves is presented by Constellation Theatre Company. Source 1835 14th St. NW, Washington, DC | 202-204-7800

Signature Theatre kicks off its season with the much-loved Tony-winning musical about a reporter's crusade against a Texas brothel. The show stars Helen Hayes winner Sherri Edelen as brassy madam Miss Mona Stangley. Signature Theatre 4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington, VA | 703-820-9771

The audience joins the fun in this performance based on a murder in a hair salon. At the Family Theater. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts 2700 F St. NW, Washington, DC | 202-467-4600

Ralph Ellison's novel about a black man from the south attempting to make a solid life in the north is given a turn on the stage. Studio Theatre 1501 14th St. NW, Washington, DC | 202-332-3300

Shakespeare Theatre Company - Lansburgh Theatre 450 Seventh St. NW, Washington, DC | 202-547-1122 or 877-487-8849

Our guess is Molly Ivins would be pleased: Kathleen Turner comes to Arena to take on the bravado, smarts and tough skin of the late Texas newspaper columnist. Ivins' was a highly regarded writer, who will come to life in this show, which weaves personal anecdotes with a look at politics. Watch out, D.C. The play runs through Oct. 28. Arena Stage at the Mead Center 1101 6th St. SW, Washington, DC | 202-488-3300