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Fiddler on the Roof Telling the story of a Jewish family in pre-revolutionary Russia, Fiddler on the Roof is a classic tale of family, love and changing times that anyone can relate to. As Tevye butts heads with his three oldest strong-willed daughters about marriage, in the background, life in Russia is rapidly changing for the Jewish population. The production is filled with classic Broadway hits such as “Tradition,” “Matchmaker, Matchmaker,” and “If I Were a Rich...

The Shape of Things by Neil LaBute Catch the debut production of Neil LaBute’s The Shape of Things by the Upstart Players, a group of mostly Spokane-based theater artists so recently formed they don’t yet have an online presence. The dark romantic comedy follows four college students who “make mistakes and have flaws, and want to love and be loved, just like every other human,” says director Erin Sellers. LaBute’s 2003 play included gallery scenes, thus the staging ...

Anastasia From the Tony Award-winning creators of the Broadway classic Ragtime, this dazzling show transports us from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing conman and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love and family. Dec. 28-Jan. 1 at 7:30...

We had people like joe biden bragging that the former joint chiefs would help them remove trump. we have general milley violating the chain of command which was expressly forbidden to determine the joint chiefs. we had about a dozen retired four-star admirals and generals who violated the uniform code of military justice and disparaged their commander in chief with terms like-like, mussolini-like. so this has been going on. and a recent poll, only 45% now have confidence in the u.s. military. if...

Traditions of Christmas A Radio City Music Hall-style show for all ages. Throughout the show, favorite Christmas classics are brought to life with song and dance, including choreographed kick line tap numbers and a cast of who don over 300 costumes. The show concludes with a grand Nativity. Dec. 10-22; shows are Friday-Sunday (times vary). Special Wednesday shows on Dec. 22 at 3, 5 and 7 pm.

Spokane Symphony: The Nutcracker with State Street Ballet The Spokane Symphony welcomes back State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara for their 10th year of exquisite dancing with us to Tchaikovsky’s memorable score. More than 70 local young dancers complete the cast. Dec, 2-3 at 7:30 pm, Dec. 4 at 2 and 7:30 pm, Dec. 5 at 2 pm. **Proof of vaccination required for all ticket holders ages 12+ -OR- proof of negative COVID-19 test taken no more than 48 hours prior to concert admission.**

Relentless Wrestling: V If Thanksgiving with the family has you suppressing your anger at times, feel free to release that aggression when Relentless Wrestling returns. The promotion’s fifth card features high-flying indie tag team legend Alex Shelly of The Motor City Machine Guns; rising up-and-comer Warhorse (who showed up on TV challenging Cody Rhodes for All Elite Wrestling’s TNT Championship last year); Northwest wrestling scene mainstays “The Devil Himself” Drexel a...

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Shakespeare in the Park: The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) A second weekend of performances in the stunning Riverfront Park Pavilion caps off the inaugural summer season of the newly founded local theater troupe, Spokane Shakespeare Society. Under the direction of Jessica Loomer, a cast of just three actors — Jerry Sciarrio, Kaylan Martin and Robert Tombari — perform in this whirlwind production (written and first performed in the early ’80s by London’s...