Cake Off at Signature Theatre

Arlington's Signature Theatre raises its curtain on the world premiere musical adaptation of Sheri Wilner's riotous "battle-of-the-baking-sexes" play. It's the 48th Annual Millberry Bake-Off and contestants are eagerly vying for the legendary jackpot: one million dollars for the best homemade sugary delight. After a chilly pre-heating, hardy contestants Paul and Rita don their aprons, strap on their oven mitts and square off. Armed with whisks, bowls, knives and eggs, the two engage in an increasingly ludicrous all-out brawl -- and only one can remain standing when the timer dings. Ferociously funny, there's nothing sweet about this wild musical satire, presented as part of the Women's Voices Theater Festival.