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Kent-Trumbull Theatre announces 2026-27 season

A musical by Stephen Sondheim and a musical about a redheaded orphan will bookend Kent State University at Trumbull Theatre’s 2026-27 season. Sondheim’s “Into the Woods,” a dark reimagining of familiar fairy tales, will open the season on Nov. 12 with Harmon Andrews directing. The second production will be the dark comedy “The Secretaries,” written by Lisa Kron, Babs Davy, Dominique Dibbell, Peg Healey and Maureen Angelos. Kron won two Tony Awards for writing the book and lyrics for the musical “Fun Home.” Jessica Brumfield will direct the play about the women ...

Third Day reunion plays Covelli Centre

A pair of successful contemporary Christian acts will spend Good Friday at the Covelli Centre. Third Day and Zach Williams will play what’s likely to be a sold-out show at the Youngstown arena. For Third Day, it’s the first tour in 11 years with all four original members — Mac ...

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Author speaks on GM Lordstown Author Paul Rohrbaugh will talk about his book “Driving It Home: GM’s Lordstown Complex 1956-2019” at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, 444 Mahoning Ave. NW, Warren. Rohrbaugh presents a history of the complex from its inception in early 1956 to its closure in March 2019. His book portrays the impact GM’s complex had on the workers there and the residents of the entire Mahoning Valley. Admission is free, and copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event. Opera coming to Penguin City Tickets are ...

YSU brings on the ~Nois

The ~Nois Saxophone Quartet, one of America's premier chamber music ensembles, will visit Youngstown State University's Dana School of Music Wednesday for two free events, both open to the public. The Chicago-based quartet will lead a masterclass at 4 p.m. in Room 2200 of Bliss Hall, ...

The Rascals to play Robins Theatre in June

The Rascals will play the Robins Theatre in Warren on June 12. The band’s hits from the 1960s include “Good Lovin’,” “Groovin’,” “People Got to Be Free” and “A Beautiful Morning.” Ides of March will open the 7:30 p.m. show, and tickets go on sale 10 a.m. Friday.

T-Birds bring Chicago blues to the Robins Theatre in July

The Fabulous Thunderbirds will pay tribute to Chicago blues with a tour that includes a July 16 show at the Robins Theatre. The group, which had a hit single in 1986 with “Tuff Enuff,” is led by lead singer and harmonica player Kim Wilson, who co-founded the group in 1974. Tickets start at $39 plus fees and go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday.