A 3A-plus production
Love, loss and the renewal of hope are at the core of Jeff Daniels’ play “Apartment 3A,” performed at the Village Players Theatre, beginning January 21. After a relationship collapses, leaving her in despair, Annie Wilson returns to her apartment, struggling with her lot in life, only to be buoyed by a visit from a mysterious new neighbor. As the tale turns funny, dramatic and surreal, “Apartment 3A” is an unforgettable night of theater. $20, students and seniors $18. 8pm, Friday, January 21 and 28; also Saturday, January 22 and 29. 7pm, Thursday, Jan. 27. 2pm, Sunday, January 23 and 30. 2740 Upton Ave. 419-472-6817. thevillageplayers.org
Drinking to the Choir
A tubthumping evening of beer, classic rock and good feelings, the US tour of “The Choir of Man” visits the Valentine Theatre Friday, January 21. Set in a pub fittingly named “Welcome to the Jungle,” the show features a group of dudes singing a collection of old bar favorites, from “I’m Gonna Be” by the Proclaimers to Rupert Holmes’ “Escape” (yes, the Pina Colada song). It’s like spending time at the pub, but in a theatre! $39-69. 8pm. 410 Adams St. 419-242-2787. valentinetheatre.com
“Come” to come to Toledo
In the week following 9/11, a group of 38 planes were ordered to land in Newfoundland, leaving 7,000 passengers stranded. That circumstance provided the unlikely inspiration for the stirring stage show “Come from Away,” and the national tour arrives at the Stranahan Theater for a five-day run on January 4. Nominated for seven Tony Awards including Best Musical, the show became the longest running Canadian musical in Broadway history. $39-139. 7:30pm, Tuesday, January 4 through Thursday, January 6. 8pm, Friday, January 7 and Saturday, January 8. 2pm, Saturday, January 8. 1pm, Sunday, January 9. 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. 419-381-8851. stranahantheater.com
