On Stage This Weekend

    Here's one good way to forget the heat: go see a local show! Here's what's on stage this weekend (and early next week):

- Hairspray - HOT presents its final show, the musical comedy about how a plucky girl and her friends broke down the color barriers and changed Baltimore. It runs every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in July at the Ritter Park Amphitheatre in Huntington. Gates open at 6 p.m., the Children’s Pre-Show begins at 7 p.m., and the main show starts at 8:30 p.m.

- The Sound of Music - Jenny Wiley Theatre presents the beloved musical July 19.

- Church Basement Ladies - Jenny Wiley Theatre presents the play July 19.

- Oklahoma! - Jenny Wiley Theatre presents the classic Rogers and Hammerstein musical July 18 and 20, 

- Seussical the Musical - Jenny Wiley Theatre presents the musical comedy July 22 and 23. 

- The Aracoma Story - The local legend will be presented at Chief Logan from July 23  to Aug. 4.

- Alice in Wonderland - Jax Theatre presents a new spin on a classic tale with original lyrics and dialogue by director Jordan Nickles and music provided by Midnight Syndicate. The show will be presented July 19 and 20.

   So get out there and have fun!