Elvis impersonator faces career transition in BGSU play, weekends Feb. 14-22
The BGSU Department of Theatre and Film is staging “The Legend of Georgia McBride” by Matthew Lopez weekends Feb. 13-22 in the Eva Marie Saint Theatre in the Wolfe Center for the Arts on campus. Showtimes are: Thursday, Feb. 13, Friday, Feb. 14, and Saturday, Feb. 15 at. 8 p.m. with matinees Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 16 at 2 p.m. The shows continues Feb. 20-22 at 8 p.m. closing with a 2 p.m. matinee on Feb. 22.
Directed by James Stover, the main character, Casey, is behind on his rent, just found out his wife is pregnant, and has recently been fired from his Elvis impersonator gig because the bar owner has brought in a drag show as the new entertainment. See how he overcomes these obstacles, and in the process, learns a whole lot about show business — and himself.
Middle schoolers staging comedic ‘Willa Wonkie,’ Feb. 21 & 22
The Bowling Green Middle School Drama Club will present “Willa Wonkie and the College Tour (Chocolate Not Included),” a witty and whimsical parody of the classic Willy Wonka tale—this time with a college admissions twist! The free show will be presented Friday, Feb. 21 and 22 at 7 p.m. in Bowling Green Performing Arts Center.
This comedy follows Charlie (Teagan Berger), a determined young student who dreams of attending the prestigious and exclusive Insolitus University. Without the financial means to enroll, she enters a contest for a coveted “silver invitation”—a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to tour the university and potentially win a full scholarship.
Alongside four other winners and their parents, Charlie embarks on an unforgettable adventure led by the eccentric Willa Wonkie (Izzy Hammye), the university’s dean of students. Avriana Hensley serves as the narrator for the play which is directed by Makenna Bonaguro with eighth grader Adelyn Davis as assistant director, ninth grader Emma Nester as stage manager, and eighth grader Quinn Foust as assistant stage manager.
Kimberly Stevens, eighth grade language arts teacher, is advising the production, the third staged by the drama club.
Toledo Rep staging ‘Moon Over Buffalo,’ weekends Feb. 14-23
The Toledo Rep will stage “Ken Ludwig’s Moon Over Buffalo,” weekends Feb. 14-23 at the Tenth Street Stage, 16 Tenth St. Toledo. Showtimes are Friday, Feb. 14, and Saturday, Feb. 15, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 16, at 2:30 p.m. continuing Feb. 20-22 at 8 p.m. and Feb. 23 at 2:30 p.m.
The comedy follows a fading star of the 1950s and his wife, struggling to keep their careers alive. When they learn that Hollywood director Frank Capra is coming to see their show, they’re determined to give the performance of lives, but with a cast of eccentric characters, a show-within-a-show, a love triangle threatening to derail everything.
‘Savannah Sipping Society’ on stage in Toledo, Feb. 7-16
The Village Players will present “Savannah Sipping Society,” weekends Feb 7 through Feb. 16 at the troupe’s home at 2740 Upton Ave. Toledo.
The play is a comedy, about four Southern women, all needing to escape the sameness of their day-to-day routines, who are drawn together by Fate and an impromptu happy hour. They decide it’s high time to reclaim the enthusiasm for the life they’ve lost through the years.
Show times are Friday, Feb. 7 and Saturday, February 8 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 9 at 2 p.m. continuing Thursday, Feb. 13 Friday, Feb. 14, and Saturday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 16 at 2 p.m. Click for tickets.
The cast features: Annelise Clifton, Cyndy Brookover, Marilyn O’Malley-German, Suzanne Jennens, and Elizabeth Beck.
Toledo Opera’s ‘South Pacific’ on stage 6 Valentine, Feb. 14 & 16
Toledo Opera will present Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “South Pacific” on Friday, Feb. 14, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 16, at 2 p.m. at the Valentine Theatre, 400 North Superior, Toledo. To buy tickets, visit: toledoopera.org.
Directed by James Norman with conductor J. Ernest Green and choreographer Domonique Glover, the musical stars Claire Leyden as Nellie Forbush, Metropolitan Opera Baritone Keith Phares as Emile de Becque, Mike Schwitter as Lt. Joseph Cable, and Kamryn Loy as Bloody Mary. “South Pacific”will be presented in English with English captions.
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A free Pre-Opera Talk one hour before each show in the Grand Lobby of the Valentine Theatre. Former Toledo Opera Resident Artist and regional soprano Grace Wipfli, will provide historical context and insight and will be available to take questions after the talk.
Noah Budin to play old-time music & more at Owens, Feb. 20
Noah Budin and the Promised Band will perform an Accent on the Arts show in the Mainstage Theatre in the Center for Fine and Performing Arts on the Owens Community College, 7270 Biniker Road, Perrysburg, on Thursday, Feb. 20 at 7:30 p.m.
Budin and the band will perform bluegrass, folk and old-time American music, featuring fiddle, mandolin, guitar, string bass, banjo, and vocals. They have been performing in Ohio and Michigan since 2006.
At 6:30 p.m. patrons can visit Passages Juried High School Art Show: 2025 in the Walter E. Terhune Art Gallery, also in the Fine and performing Arts Center . Click for more information.
Noah Budin is a singer, songwriter, recording artist, performer, actor, storyteller, educator and program director. Budin has released three CDs of original music, Hallelujah Land: Songs of Faith and Freedom (1997), Metaphor (2007), and Only Love (2022), and has published a songbook with 22 of his original songs from his first two CDs.
He started his entertainment career as a member of the Chicago based a cappella music and comedy group Four Guys Standing Around Singing. In addition to recording CDs of original music and performing concerts around the country, Budin is the full-time Life Enrichment Director at Kemper House Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care in Highland Heights,
This is the third concert of the 9th Annual, 2024-25, Accent on the Arts concert series, presented by Music Business Technology students.
Tickets on sale for Players’ ‘For Peter Pan…’ on stage weekends Feb. 21-March 2
Tickets are now on sale for the Black Swamp Players’ production of “For Peter Pan On Her 70th Birthday,” on stage at the Oak Street Theatre February 21-23, 28 & March 1-2.
Sarah Ruhl’s play is described as: “A loving look at a family’s view of death, life and the allure of never growing up.”
The cast features Fran Martone, in the title role, with Renee Harrington, Gary Insch, Karen Noble, Naykishia D. D. Darby, and Hans Giller along with the dog Ozzy Giller.
Showtimes are: Friday, Feb. 21, Saturday, Feb. 22, Friday, Feb. 28, and Saturday, March 1 at 7:30 p.m., and Sundys, Feb. 23 and March 2 at 1:30 p.m. Click for tickets.
Library hosts monthly graphic novel discussion for kids
Students aged 5-11 and up are invited to a book discussion about some favorite early reader graphic novels at WCDPL Mondays at 6 p.m. once a month in The Children’s Place.
Copies of the graphic novel for each month are available for checkout from the Bowling Green Library.
Discussions include:
- January 13 – Gnome and Rat: Time to Party by Lauren Stohler
- February 10 – Happy Birthday, Bad Kitty by Nick Bruel
- March 10 – Fox and Rabbit Celebrate by Beth Ferry
- April 14 – Happy Birthday, Babymouse by Jennifer Holm
Just Baby ‘N Me storytimes at library on Tuesdays
Just Baby ‘N Me is a lap-sit storytime ideal for babies. This unique storytime will be on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.in The Children’s Place at the Bowling Green Library.
This lap-sit storytime is great for babies from birth through early walkers (12 months). The focus during storytime is on rhymes, songs, finger plays, and exploring short books together, and is meant to facilitate interaction between you and your baby to develop their language and early literacy skills.
Library hosting Fiber Friends Creative Circle on Tuesdays
The Wood County District Public Library is hosting Fiber Friends Creative Circle on Tuesdays at 10 beginning in the 2nd Floor meeting room.
Fiber Friends is a fun and social program that meets to chat and create. People of all skill levels are welcome. Even if ysomeone has never picked up knitting needles or a crochet hook, this group can teach the basic skills to get started on your newest hobby.
Refreshments will be provided. No registration is required. For more information, call (419) 352-
5050 or email woodref@wcdpl.org.
