Firebrand journalist and author Molly Ivins died in 2007, but her legacy lives on through the play Red Hot Patriot, written by twin sisters Allison Engel and Margaret Engel and first performed in 2010 with Kathleen Turner starring as Ivins. Texans of all ages ought to be familiar with Ivins, as her sought-after talent took her all over the U.S. but was most often centered here. (She’s also credited with former President George W. Bush’s nicknames Dubya and Shrub.) Lara Toner Haddock directs Cyndi Williams as Ivins, and there’ll be a special Founder’s Bash on Oct. 18 to celebrate 25 years of Austin Playhouse and founder Don Toner’s birthday. – Kat McNevins
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