Infernal Bridegroom opens Eugene Ionesco’s Rhinoceros tonight; you should go see it.

Ionesco’s absurdist riff on conformity, alienation, and, well, pachyderms is an awful lot of fun to watch. Really, what’s not to like about people turning into rhinos? This production is the first dramatic piece directed by IBP founding member Tamarie Cooper, and she’s done a fine, fine job. Troy Schulze and Kyle Sturdivant turn in truly standout performances, but the whole cast is strong in material that’s not by any stretch easy. It’s well worth your time; I promise it’s not too weird.

Shows happen at 8:00 Thursday ($10), Friday ($12), and Saturday ($15) nights through December 13 (no show on Thanksgiving). The special opening-weekend rate, good only on the 21st and 22nd, is $5.99; you can’t beat that.

The Axiom is at 2524 McKinney, behind/east of George R. Brown Convention Center. For reservations, call IBP at (713) 522-8443.