‘Broadway: Behind the Curtain’ with “Anastasia” Broadway National Tour

The Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts opened the theater to students during the load-in and set up for the Broadway National Tour of Anastasia. The Pioneer’s staff member Adam Cates (Education & Development Manager), told some of his personal stories of being the choreographer in Anastasia’s first performances. Cates is originally from Reno and had a busy career in New York working with Broadway productions and dance shows. Cates has returned to his hometown to take his role at the Pioneer Center.

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Reno Stage Scene; ‘That Day In Tucson’ at TMCC

That Day in Tucson is centered around the story of Daniel Hernandez, Jr; Hernandez was an intern for Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords when she was shot on January 8, 2011. Hernandez was hailed as a hero for saving Congresswoman Giffords’s life, sparking a media frenzy fueled by political gamesmanship. During the play, the audience learns about Hernandez’s backstory and where these events eventually took him.

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Reno Stage Scene; ‘Men on Boats’ at GLM

Men on Boats is the true-ish story of ten explorers on four boats taking on an epic adventure down the Colorado River. John Wesley Powell, a one-armed war veteran, and accomplished explorer, led this group of brave adventurers through the uncharted wilds of the as-of-yet un-named canyon that was to become the Grand Canyon.

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Reno Stage Scene; “Nunsense II: The Second Coming”

Five nuns are on stage at Mt. Saint Helen’s School, performing a “Thank You Program” for their supporters in this zany musical comedy.
Nunsense II will have you singing along with the Nuns and laughing till your face hurts.

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Reno Stage Scene; ‘Come From Away’

A sleepy town has 7000 visitors coming, and it is time to show how hospitable Newfoundlanders are in times of crisis. Come From Away is an inspiring musical full of hope and friendship.
Come From Away is the story of how the residents of this small town came together to take care of the stranded passengers. Imagine the logistics of housing, feeding, and keeping that many people safe without forewarning or preparation. The residents’ reaction is heartwarming as they come together with one goal: to take care of those in need. 

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Art Trek for March 24th, 2023

Art Trek for March 24th. This week on Art Trek, we check out the photography of Mark Vollmer, a new exhibit at Lilley Museum, a new downtown mural, and much more. We also took a stroll around the campus of the University of Nevada, Reno, to find some artistic treasures.

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Art Trek for March 13th, 2023

This week Michelle and I stopped at five galleries, this was more than we intended, but we were having so much fun we got carried away.

We invite you to join us for Art Trek for March 13th.

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Reno Stage Scene; ‘When Churchyards Yawn’ at Bruka

What happens when the dead travel from purgatory to heaven or perhaps from purgatory to hell? In When Churchyards Yawn, we learn what happens when the characters from Hamlet attempt to come together and set their differences aside to find their way to heaven or be banished to hell, forever. 

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