What was science fiction when “Be More Chill” debuted now is reality, according to Adam Day Howard, who will direct Youngstown State University Theatre’s production of the musical. Featuring music and lyrics by Joe Iconis and a book by Joe Tracz, “Be More Chill” is the story of an ...

The Warren Civic Music Association will serve up a Spoonful of ’60s hits with its next concert. Performing Monday will be the Lovin’ Spoonful. Original bass and keyboard player Steve Boone is joined in the current lineup by Bill Cinque, Jeff Alan Ross, Rob Bonfiglio and Mike Arturi. ...

The Tamburitzans return to DeYor Performing Arts Center on Sunday. Its newest production, “The Shared Song,” showcases traditional music and dance from Eastern Europe as well as a rousing detour through an Irish pub. From the harmonies of Croatian folk singers to the footwork of Serbian ...

YSO musicians play septets at church Musicians from the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra will perform septets for string and winds by Ludwig van Beethoven and Franz Berwald. Performing will be Jay Koziorynsky, violin; Johann Diaz Ramirez, viola; Jeffrey Singler, cello; Henry Samuels, bass; ...

YOUNGSTOWN — Parody shows, by design, appeal to a specific audience. “Stranger Sings! The Parody Musical,” which is being staged by Millennial Theatre Company at Youngstown Playhouse through Nov. 23, is no different. Familiarity with the Netflix series “Stranger Things” certainly ...

NILES — There’s murder and foul play afoot at Trumbull New Theatre with “I’ll Be Back Before Midnight.” Peter Colley’s script plays a little like “Gaslight” meets “Deathtrap,” and it’s difficult to talk about in great detail without venturing into spoiler territory. The ...