Another young hero celebrated by Youtheatre
Although a theater with youth actors, Fort Wayne Youtheatre does not shy away from addressing heavy topics in its Linda Ruffolo Young Heroes of Conscience...
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Longtime PFW director readies for final show
Purdue University Fort Wayne’s newest theatrical performance pays tribute to legendary composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim.
According to retiring...
Valuable lessons in Civic’s production of Seussical
Dr. Seuss has probably been the most influential and inspirational author to children and adults for over 80 years. While we read to our children, we...
Young actors bring story of war and love to life
Here’s a challenge: Set a play during World War I, have it take place in multiple locations on two continents. Achieve this with two actors in 90 minutes,...
Let’s go, let’s go, let’s go to Seussical musical show
Fans of American children’s author and illustrator Dr. Seuss will have the chance to witness the classic story Horton Hears a Who as it comes to life...
Spreading Christmas cheer for all to hear with Elf Jr.
I am a well-known lover of Christmas. The decorations, the food, the music, and the movies — especially the movies. Some of my favorite holiday memories...
Kira Hawkins marks 50 shows with Wagon Wheel in ‘Elf’ musical
When Kira Lace Hawkins stars in the Wagon Wheel Theater’s upcoming production of Elf The Musical, it will be her 50th show with that company.
Elf The...
Audiences welcomed to Christmas classic
After moving to a virtual format due to COVID-19 last year, Fort Wayne Ballet’s The Nutcracker performance will return in front of live audiences beginning...
Laramie Project still compelling after 25 years
In 1999, following the kidnapping, torture, and brutal murder of a 21-year-old gay man Matthew Shepard, New York’s Tectonic Theatre Company traveled...
Warm-hearted Chicago musical ‘The Christmas Schooner’ a crowd-pleaser
I have to confess something right from the start: The Christmas Schooner is flat out one of my favorite Christmas time plays. Just the title sets off...
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