
The Star Players continue the 2011-12 season with an added theatrical production of “Musical of Musicals (the Musical!),” written by Eric Rockwell and Joanne Bogart. This tremendous musical about musicals blends satire, parody and tribute dealing with some of the most successful shows in Broadway history in five different styles. Four actors and actresses play [...]

MARION — If all those cute little conversation candy hearts we scarf down on Valentine’s Day appropriately described your love life, would it read “clueless,” or even “hopeless”? Some may feel that way at times, but we are far from alone. All people have had moments where they admittedly feel like amateurs in the art [...]
The Star Players are announcing auditions for their spring production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s classic comic operetta, “The Pirates of Penzance.” Ages range from teen to adult. Both men and women are needed. A prepared song is necessary. An accompanist will be provided. Production dates are April 27-28, May 4-5 (evening performances) and April 20 [...]
ADA — Ohio Northern University’s Freed Center for the Performing Arts will present “The Magic School Bus Live: The Climate Change” on at 7 p.m. Wednesday. The Magic School Bus is based on the PBS cartoon of the same title. In this version of “The Magic School Bus,” the class prepares to produce a play [...]
TIFFIN — Comedian Todd Oliver is bringing “Real Talking Dogs” to perform at The Ritz Theatre, 30 S. Washington St., Tiffin, at 2 p.m. Feb. 19 ast part of the Dogs Gone Wild Tour. Comedian and ventriloquist Oliver uses his unique talents to create a “magical family chemistry” that delights audiences both young and old. [...]
The Star Players has announced the addition of a bonus show for their 2011-12 season, “Musical of Musicals (the Musical!),” with music by Eric Rockwell and lyrics by Joanne Bogart. In this hilarious satire of musical theatre, the classic melodrama story of a girl who can’t pay the rent to the evil landlord and needs [...]
TIFFIN — Friday Night Live at The Ritz will host Tiffin University Night at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the National Theatre at the Ritz, 30 S. Washington St., Tiffin. It will feature various vocal groups from TU’s music program. The National Theatre at The Ritz will host an eclectic selection of artists in an unplugged [...]
TIFFIN — The Tiffin Gospel Music Association presents a gospel sing and dinner from 4-7:30 p.m. Feb. 4 at Shoey’s Cool Creation Restaurant, 1418 Ohio 53, Tiffin. It features Miss Amanda, Johnny B, Paula Barron and Don and Diane Trupin. For more information, call Mark Glick at 419-934-5456, Liz Glick at 567-230-3926 or Dee Lawrence [...]
ADA — Ohio Northern University’s Freed Center for the Performing Arts presents The Spencers’ “Theatre of Illusion” at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Rather than centering their performances on baffling with the audience with impossible tricks, Kevin and Cindy Spencer focus on the drama, spectacle, interaction, danger and personality of their show, which separates [...]

MARION — Natalie Stovall brings her high-energy fiddle playing and powerful voice to the Marion Palace Theatre at 8 p.m. Feb. 4. Performing and fiddling in more than 200 shows a year, she is one of the hottest booked independent country acts in America and has opened for acts including Gretchen Wilson, Little Big Town, [...]