Palace Theatre to hold auditions for production of ‘Crazy for You’ MARION — Director Clare Cooke announced she will hold auditions for the Palace Theatre’s summer production “Crazy for You” from 1-3 p.m. May 15 and May 22. Winner of three 1992 Tony Awards, including best musical, the show is set in the 1940s. Read More
‘Spelling Bee’ is this weekend only at Star The Star Players production of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” runs this weekend only with performances at 7:30 p.m. April 29 and 30 and 2 p.m. May 1 at the Star Theatre, 121 W. Wyandot Ave., Upper Sandusky. Read More
KANAS to perform May 14 at the Palace in Marion MARION — The Palace Cultural Arts Association will present KANSAS in concert at 8 p.m. May 14 at the Marion Palace Theatre, 276 W. Center St., Marion. KANSAS became popular in the 1970s with hit singles such as “Carry On Wayward Son,” “Point of Know Return,” and “Dust in the Wind.” Read More
Star show opens April 29 The Star Players’ musical production of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” opens April 29 and runs for one weekend only. Charles Groth, who has performed the show in other venues, returns to the stage in dual capacity as actor and director. Read More
‘Broadway’s Next H!T Musical’ set in Findlay FINDLAY — For the 11th show of its inaugural season, the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts invites audiences to create “Broadway’s Next H!T Musical” at 7:30 p.m. May 5. Every song will be fresh, every scene will be new, and this show will be different because it will be improvised using suggestions from the audience. Read More
Star to perform ‘Spelling Bee’ weekend of April 29 The Star Players’ musical production of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” opens April 29 and runs for one weekend only. The show follows six quirky adolescents who have all gathered to compete in the county’s spelling bee for a chance to move on to the national spelling bee. Read More
Ritz names ‘Bad Seed’ cast TIFFIN — The cast and crew for the Ritz Theatre’s production of “Bad Seed” has been announced. The cast includes (from Tiffin unless noted) Kennedy Lachner as Rhoda Penmark; Cory Lachner as Col. Kenneth Penmard; Elecia Delgado as Christine Penmark; Katharyn Buckinghamm, of McComb, as Monica Breedlove; Jim Cook, of Sycamore, as Emery Wages; Bob Derby, of Bloomville, as Leray; Sandy Kimmel as Miss Fern; Jennifer Paynes as Mrs. Daigle; and Norm Gibrat, of Fostoria, as Richard Bravo. Read More
Texas Tenors to do Tiffin show TIFFIN — The Texas Tenors will perform at the Ritz Theatre, 30 S. Washington St., Tiffin, at 7:30 p.m. Friday. With their Emmy Award winning PBS special now airing across the country, and Billboard chart-topping albums, The Texas Tenors are one of America's favorite new tenors. Read More
Previewing ‘Suessical’ The Cat in the Hat, portrayed by Tim Chandler (front and center), is surrounded by the rest of Wynford High School’s “Suessical” cast during a preview of a musical number from the show at the Wynford community luncheon and fine arts festival Sunday. Read More
Star Kids Theatre Workshop registration set for Wednesday Registration for The Star Players’ Star Kids Theatre Workshop for the 2016 season is 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at The Star Theatre. Read More