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Love is complicated in ACTS cabaret show

The cabaret-style show “Love… Actually, It’s Complicated” will be staged for three performances this weekend at ACTS Performing Arts Center’s 40 Below. “Love…” tells the story of what happens after the meet-cute. It grew out of a desire to tell a fuller story of love than audiences often see on stage. Not just soaring ballads and picture-perfect moments, but driving rock songs, hilarious and intense breakup numbers and pieces that capture how being in love can be both wonderful and deeply frustrating. In her directorial debut at ACTS, Sara Campbell brings together a ...

McCartney, Wings exhibit coming to Rock Hall

NEW YORK — A collection of Paul McCartney instruments, outfits, handwritten lyrics, unseen photos and tour memorabilia will be part of an exhibit at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this summer, billed as the first major museum show to feature McCartney and Wings. “Paul McCartney and Wings” — made up of items from the musician’s personal archive as well as donations from band members and associates — will focus on the period between McCartney’s self-titled 1970 solo debut through the 1971 formation of Wings and the band’s subsequent breakup in 1981. The exhibit opens May ...

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Playhouse Youth Theatre stages ‘Honk Jr.’ Playhouse Youth Theatre presents “Honk Jr.” for three performances at Youngstown Playhouse, 600 Playhouse Lane. The musical by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe is based on the story of “The Ugly Duckling” and is adapted for young performers as a heart-warming celebration of being different. Wayne Bonner III is the director. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m Sunday at the Playhouse, 600 Playhouse Lane. Tickets range from $11 to $17 for adults and $6 to $12 for children ages 12 and younger and are available ...

YSU airs ‘Episode 26’

YOUNGSTOWN — After watching Youngstown State University Theatre’s production of “Episode 26,” it’s hard to picture it being staged any other way. Howard Korder’s play is a spoof of the serialized sci-fi tales that used to run with the Saturday matinees in movie theaters in the 1940s and ’50s, and it’s usually staged by actors in costume on a set designed to reflect the style of those low-budget productions. Director Todd Dicken decided to reimagine it as a radio play. His actors are dressed like folks from the 1950s showing up for a day of work at the studio. They might ...

Area educator and musician Teach-es Rock nationally

AUSTINTOWN — It’s not just students at Austintown Fitch High School who are benefiting from the teaching of John Anthony. Anthony, who teaches Austintown Fitch’s rock band and history of rock ’n’ roll classes and also is the lead guitarist of The Vindys, has created several lessons ...

Youngstown’s ‘Sacred Landmarks’

Lisa Frederick saw an important part of Youngstown’s history slowly disappearing. “In downtown Youngtown and downtown Warren, on every corner there used to be a church,” the artist / photographer said. “We’ve already lost quite a few churches. There’s been a lot of ...