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The award-winning Equity professional East Lynne Theater Company presents two 'who-dun-its' on one night, radio-style, with live sound effects and commercials, with two great detectives. Under the title 'Holmes and Carter Mysteries,' the cases are 'Sherlock Holmes Adventure of the Copper Beeches' and 'Nick Carter and the Strange Dr. Devolo.'

After nearly 3 years of planning and renovations, the Greater Plymouth Performing Arts Center, Inc. (GPPAC), a non-profit organization supporting the region's performing arts community, announces the long awaited Gala Grand Opening Events Series of The Spire Center for Performing Arts, 25 ½ Court Street, Plymouth. A 2-month long celebration kicks off with a Community Open House on Saturday, April 5; a ribbon-cutting ceremony, Gala Variety Show and reception on Friday, April 11; folk-pop duo The Sea The Sea on Saturday, April 12; local singer-songwriter Hayley Sabella CD release concert on Friday, April 18; a Celebrity Benefit Concert featuring nationally renowned baritone Andrew Garland and pianist Warren Jones on Friday, May 16; children's singer/songwriter The Stacey Peasley Band on Sunday, May 18; wrapping up with the premiere of Plymouth's first ever Jazz Festival on Saturday and Sunday, May 24 and 25.

I don't believe I ever read Robert Louis Stevenson's Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and while it's certainly not a children's story, it's the type of classic almost-fable, featuring archetypical characters-much like Dorian Gray or Frankenstein-that permeates the imagination of youth. So I knew, more or less, what would unfold onstage at the Vagabond Players' production of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. But what I didn't expect was such a profound drama; such a sleek, sexy interpretation; or such a lack of camp. And while the story is firmly planted in 1883 London, the production quality is thoroughly modern.

Peggy Baker Dance Projects presents he:she, a powerful evening of multi-dimensional contemporary dance and live music celebrating a world balanced by dualities. he:she features two world premieres, both choreographed by Peggy Baker, and two landmark solos - one choreographed by Baker and performed by Sahara Morimoto, and one masterwork gifted to Baker by esteemed Montreal dance artist Paul-Andre Fortier. The program runs Friday March 28 through to Sunday April 6 with performances Wednesdays through Sundays at Toronto's Betty Oliphant Theatre.

Theatrica Ltd. in association with Cheltenham Everyman Theatre is delighted to announce the World Premiere of new British musical The Man Inside starring Dave Willetts, which will play at the Landor Theatre from Wednesday 12 March to Saturday 29 March 2014, following previews at Cheltenham Everyman Theatre. On sale now.