Out and a pout
The popular book about an eternally-glum-looking fish comes to life with the touring production of The Pout-Pout Fish at the Valentine Theatre, Sunday, April 10 at 2pm. The Pout-Pout Fish tells the story of Mr. Fish on a journey to find Miss Clam’s missing pearl to prove there’s more to him than his frown. This unique production was conceived and created by the puppeteers of AchesonWalsh studios. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit valentinetheatre.com or call 419-242-2787.
Pippin plays at BGSU
The story of a young prince trying to find his place in the world, Stephen Schwartz’s musical Pippin has challenged and enchanted audiences for decades since its Broadway debut in 1972. A new production of the classic show will be performed at the Thomas B. and Kathleen M. Donnell Theatre at the Wolfe Center for the Arts at Bowling Green State University. $5-20. 8pm, Thursday, April 7 through Saturday, April 9. 2pm, Saturday, April 9 and Sunday, April 10. 1300 Ridge St., Bowling Green. 419-372-8171. bgsu.edu
Tragic lovers brought to life
A real-life couple bring powerful performances to one of the world’s most popular operas as Toledo Opera presents a production of La Traviata April 22 and 24. Composed by Giuseppe Verdi in 1853, the show tells the tale of a pair of young lovers who run away together only to have tragedy catch up with them. Starring Metropolitan Opera soprano Kathryn Lewek and her partner, Met tenor Zach Borichevsky as the lead duo. $69-119. 7:30pm, Friday, April 22. 2pm, Sunday, April 24. 410 Adams St. 419-242-2787. toledoopera.org
