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* First Lady Suite (Blank Theatre Company at 2nd Stage Theatre, 6500 Santa Monica Blvd., L.A., [323] 661-9827). Michael John LaChiusa’s seriocomic musical peek behind the facade of presidential wives features Paula Newsome, left, as Marian Anderson and Eydie Alyson as Mamie Eisenhower. Thu.-Sat., 8 p.m.; Sun., 3 p.m. Ends April 14. $30.