As March takes its final bow, April arrives with a new batch of musicals, plays and other live performances. April is a month of satire, romance and drama, so clear your schedules if any catch your eye.

Tennessee Theatre

“Monty Python’s Spamalot”

When: April 13 and 14

The Tennessee Theatre will follow up “Something Rotten” with another popular Broadway comedy.

In Medieval England, King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table will embark on a quest for the legendary Holy Grail. Along the way, they encounter obstacles like flying cows, killer rabbits and a seemingly immortal knight in black armor.

If that sounds familiar, it’s because “Spamalot” is a “loving rip-off” of the film “Monty Python and the Holy Grail.” As such, the musical aims to humorously retell Arthurian legend, and will also showcase Broadway showtunes like “You Won’t Succeed on Broadway,” the “Fisch Schlapping Song” and “The Song That Goes Like This.”

Bijou Theatre

“Carmen”

When: April 14

Georges Bizet’s classic four-act love opera follows the Spanish soldier Don Jose as he is seduced by a passionate woman named Carmen. As the two’s obsession with each other grows, their lives will be forever changed.

The opera is critically acclaimed for its vivid melodies and brilliant orchestral score, as well as its willingness to tackling difficult subjects like immorality, lawlessness and the life of commoners. For those interested in the opera that defined modern tragic performance, give this one a shot.

Clarence Brown Theatre

“The Real Inspector Hound”

When: March 27 – April 13

“The Real Inspector Hound” is a one-act play following two theatre critics. While reviewing a new play, the critics will find themselves getting more and more involved with the murder mystery occurring on the stage. The performance was written by Tom Stoppard — also known for “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead” — and will offer a satire of theatre, critique and murder mysteries.

“The Madwoman of Chaillot”

When: March 24 – April 11

Based on the most recent translation of Jean Giraudoux’s original French script, “Madwoman of Chaillot” tells the story of Countess Aurelia.

Aurelia’s happy view of the world will be confronted by a group of corporate executives scheming to uproot Paris in search of oil. Aurelia sets about taking the executives down with a band of her eccentric friends.

The play has been a staple of French stagecraft since 1945, with its criticism of immoral business practices resonating for multiple generations. If you like poetry, satire or foreign cultural arts, don’t miss out on this one.

Carpet Bag Theatre

“Swopera: A Spoken Word Opera”

When: April 11 – 14

The Carpet Bag Theatre continues its 50th Year Anniversary celebration with this cross-cultural event. “Swopera” tells a modern story of gentrification delivered through spoken word rhythms and hip-hop beats.

The show follows a family as they try to save their small business from an onslaught of social change and gentrification. As the family struggles, they will find leadership in the unlikely form of their youngest family member.

Though presented by the Carpet Bag Theatre, the performance will take place at the Ula Doughty Carousel Theatre on UT’s campus.

Theatre Knoxville Downtown

“One Slight Hitch”

When: April 5 – 21

This play’s writer, Lewis Black, is no stranger to comedy; he is a stand-up comic who also voiced “Anger” from Pixar’s “Inside Out.”

On the day that Courtney is to be married, her mother, Delia, tries to ensure that everything runs perfectly. Unfortunately, the best laid plans go awry. The play follows its cast of seven through the misadventures of love and marriage in this modern farce.

Flying Anvil Theatre

“A Doll’s House, Part 2”

When: April 12 – 28

In 1879, Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen released “A Doll’s House.” The play, a tragic examination of one family, was hailed as “controversial” for its portrayal of a woman as strong and independent.

“The Doll’s House, Part 2” is a sequel to the classic play, and follows the original’s main character, Nora, 15 years after she left her family to pursue a life of her own. The play aims to examine the “rules of society and gender.”

Clayton Center for the Arts

“Rock of Ages”

When: April 10

If you like musicals but wish they had a bit more rock and roll, this is the show for you.

“Rock of Ages” follows Drew Boley, a young busboy who dreams of making it big as a rock star. The production showcases songs from bands like Styx, Bon Jovi and REO Speedwagon. If you prefer the likes of “Don’t Stop Believing” and “Can’t Fight This Feeling” over showtunes, check “Rock of Ages” out.