SoCal theatre, Oct. 1-8: ‘Norwid’s Return,’ ‘The Orphan’s Revenge,’ ‘Gloria,’ ‘¡Pasaje!’ and more

Theatre, musicals, cabaret, drag, standup comedy, poetry, spoken word, storytelling, and books & lit for LA & OC

Marek Probosz in “Norwid’s Return” (Zosia Zaleska-Bobrowski)

Welcome to the latest TV or Not TV newsletter spotlighting live theater, cabaret, standup comedy, etc. on stages all around Southern California this week. I’m Matt Cooper, former listings coordinator for the Los Angeles Times’ Calendar.