Performance Guides
Show Guide for An Evening with Groucho Marx
Where did the trademark mustache originate? Read the story and more about the legendary wit of Groucho Marx, "America's most gifted funny man."
Show Guide for Ralph Stanley and Cherryholmes
New to bluegrass? Learn about the history and instruments of bluegrass music as well as background on Ralph Stanley and Cherryholmes.
Show Guide for Jigu: Thunder Drums of China
Introduction to musical performance in China and types of Chinese drumming
Show Guide for As You Like It
New to this show? Our performance guide explains plot, sources and more.
Show Guide for Mariachi Christmas
Learn about the history, dancing, instruments and clothing behind one of Popejoy's most loved performances of the year.
Show Guide for Sister’s Christmas Catechism
A guide and "Catholic Glossary" to the irreverently hilarious and wildly successful show from Chicago.
Show Guide for Peking Acrobats
A guide to the history of a nearly 3,000 year old traditional form of Chinese performance. Plus, an insider peek at tricks and skills of the acrobats.
Show Guide for Pilobolus
From what some thought would be an "easy A" dance class at Dartmouth College, emerged an acrobatic modern dance company fusing athletics, science and the body. Learn more about Pilobolus.
Show Guide for ZooZoo
Come with Imago Theatre to a world of live human animation, where fantasy and ultra-realistic illusion delight the imagination.
Show Guide for Swan Lake
Did you know ballet began in Italy? Learn how Moscow soon became a thriving center for ballet and peruse a guide to Swan Lake.
Show Guide for I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change
An overview of courtship practices through the ages and a history of this musical comedy
Show Guide for Jungle Jack Hanna
Who is Jungle Jack Hanna? Learn about the passion for wildlife that makes "Jungle Jack" such a well-loved ambassador for the animal kingdom.
Show Guide for Harlem Gospel Choir
A brief history of gospel music and the founding of the Harlem Gospel Choir
Show Guide for Ballet Folklórico de México
A guide to the culture, traditions and legends reflected in folkloric dance
Show Guide for Forever Tango
Discover the history of tango and learn more about Forever Tango's creator, Luis Bravo.
Show Guide for Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Never heard of Ladysmith Black Mambazo? Read about some of their accomplishments in the past 40 years of performing.
Show Guide for Three Mo Tenors
These classically trained, multi-talented operatic tenors can do it all. They have mastered opera as well as jazz, gospel, soul, spirituals, New School, Broadway, rock and the blues.
Show Guide for Diavolo
Diavolo’s signature dramatic movement integrates the human body with its surroundings in dynamic ways. Diavolo is comprised of dancers, gymnasts, rock climbers, and actors.
Show Guide for Ed Asner in FDR
FDR explores the life of one of America’s best-loved presidents and the events and decisions that shaped a nation. This powerful play follows the iconic president as he reflects on his years in office.
Show Guide for Jesus Christ Superstar
Rock rhythm and rollicking choreography paradoxically communicate humble themes of love and acceptance in this Tony-nominated musical.
Show Guide for The Wizard of Oz
Little Dorothy Gale from Kansas is swept to the magical land of Oz in the stage version of the beloved family musical.
Show Guide for Beauty and Beast
Disney’s beloved animated movie Beauty and the Beast comes to life in this Tony Award®-nominated musical.
Show Guide for Benise-The Spanish Guitar
The music of Benise’s Spanish guitar, combined with dancers, cirque performers and African drummers, transports the audience to Spain, Cuba, Brazil, the Mediterranean and Africa.
Show Guide for Drumline Live!
DRUMLine Live was created to embody the soulful, high-stepping style of the HBCU–Historically Black Colleges and Universities–marching band experience.
