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A Story of Memory and Resilience
Experience a powerful afternoon of theater as Echoes of Vilna comes to the Toledo Museum of Art Glass Pavilion for a special staged reading. Based on the real diary of Yitskhok Rudashevski, a Jewish teenager imprisoned in the Vilna Ghetto during the Holocaust, the production explores themes of courage, family, identity and hope. Advance registration is required. Sunday, August 9, 2pm. Toledo Museum of Art Glass Pavilion, 2444 Monroe St. facebook.com/JewishToledo
Young Rep Takes on a Broadway Favorite
Young Rep brings the thrilling musical Sweeney Todd School Edition to the stage in a production of Stephen Sondheim’s Tony Award-winning masterpiece. Set in 19th-century London, the dark tale follows the vengeful barber Sweeney Todd as he returns from exile seeking justice. Friday, August 14, 7pm; Saturday August 15 2 and 7pm; Sunday, August 16, 2pm. Toledo Repertoire Theater, 16 Tenth Street. toledorep.org/upcoming-season
Percy Jackson Comes to the Stage
HappyPlace Productions stages The Lightning Thief, a musical adventure inspired by the bestselling novel. When 16-year-old Percy Jackson discovers he is the half-blood son of the Greek god Poseidon, he is thrust into an epic quest. Featuring a talented local cast of performers ages 13-19. $15. Friday, August 21, and Saturday, August 22, 7 pm; Sunday, August 23, 2 pm. La-Z-Boy Center, Meyer Theater, Monroe County College, 1555 S Rainsville Rd, Monroe.
