STRONGSVILLE, Ohio -- Who doesn’t love a Broadway musical? This is your chance to get a sampling of many beloved Broadway musical favorites, all in one show.
“A Tribute to Broadway” is being presented by Strongsville Community Theatre (SCT) Oct. 29 and 30 at the Senior Center Event Room, 18100 Royalton Road.
This show is the annual fundraiser that supports SCT’s scholarship program to benefit graduating seniors from Strongsville High School.
The best Broadway hits will feature the SCT Singers, including Brittany Fernandez, Peggy Gibbons, Char Morar, Cindy Smith, Al Donze, Ray Ewers, Carl Fernstrum and Craig Hardy.
Jim’s Little Big Band will offer the accompaniment. The band consists of Don Day, Mike Elkins, Dick Ingersoll, Don Kuber, George Kiteley, Bruce Lehfinen, Ken Mehalko and Jim Wonnacott.
The two-act show will feature 25 Broadway favorites, including Cole Porter’s “My Heart Belongs to Daddy,” Rodger and Hammerstein’s “People Will Say We’re In Love,” George and Ira Gershwin’s “Embraceable You” and Lerner and Lowe’s “Almost Like Being In Love,” to name just a few.
Special thanks to Mayor Thomas Perciak and the Strongsville Senior Center, all the musicians who have volunteered their time and talent, J Bella’s, Fox & Tree Bakery and Royal Park Fine Wines, and PRINTMUSE for donating design and printing services.
Each ticket holder will receive one free beverage. Additional beverages will be available at the cash bar. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres, provided by J. Bella Restaurant, will be served at round tables of eight clustered around the stage.
Regular season ticket holder passes are not valid for this fundraiser. There is a limit of 120 registrations per show. Cost is $35. Get your tickets now at www.strongsvillecommunitytheatre.com. Hurry, because they are almost sold out.
You are guaranteed to be humming your favorite tune on your way home.
Strongsville Community Theatre is proud to be celebrating 25 years of bringing quality theater productions to Strongsville and surrounding communities.
Speaking of theater: Baldwin Wallace University presents the timeless classic “Into the Woods,” the Tony Award-winning Sondheim masterpiece, Nov. 10-21.
Directed by Victoria Bussert, this is a co-production with the Conservatory of Music’s music theatre program and the department of theatre and dance.
”Into the Woods” follows a baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King’s Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a witch’s curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse.
Everyone’s wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results.
Go to https://bwmt.bw.edu/performances/into-the-woods for dates, times and ticket information. The show will be at the Mainstage Theatre, Kliest Center for the Arts, 95 E. Bagley Road, Berea.
Library lineup: Note the following October 2021 events being held virtually on Zoom and presented by the Strongsville Branch Library. Registration and an email address are required for all events in order for the library to send you the Zoom invitation.
Call 440-238-5530 to register or for more information. Customers may also visit www.cuyahogalibrary.org to register and to see more library event information.
· First Page Book Club, 7 p.m. Oct 25. The Strongsville teen librarian will read the first page of a few teen books of various genres to help you find your next great read. They will then discuss other books they have read and enjoyed. Register online to receive the Zoom link to participate.
· Family Fright Night, 7 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 27. A virtual Spooky Storytime for “ghouls” and “goblins” ages 5 and older with an adult. Did you ever experience shivers up your spine? Find a good spot at home, grab your blanket and snuggle up with some silly and spooky stories. Be prepared to be scared. Register online to receive the Zoom link to participate.
Also at the library:
· Cuyahoga Works: Need help with your resume or interview skills? A Cuyahoga Works career counselor will be at the Strongsville branch from 1 to 5 p.m. Thursdays to meet with individuals in need of job search assistance. For more information, visit https://cuyahogalibrary.org/Services/Cuyahoga-Works.aspx. To schedule an appointment, call 216-475-2225.
· English as a Second Language. In person from 9:30 a.m. to noon Thursdays and Fridays. Aspire Greater Cleveland is once again teaching in-person classes to help non-native speakers learn English and validate their skills. Students must attend an ESOL/citizenship orientation session before beginning ESOL or citizenship classes. If you are interested in attending these ESOL classes, call Aspire at 833-277-4732 to register.
Drug take back: Strongsville police will participate in National Drug Take Back Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 23. Officers will be in front of the police station on Westwood Drive to collect medications no longer needed by residents, including pills, liquids, patches and syringes.
Take Back Day is a safe, convenient and responsible way to dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs so they don’t end up in the wrong hands or polluting waterways.
Let the Strongsville community know what is going on with your organization, church, school, business or family. Email me at shirleymac48@att.net.
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