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Romans in togas and clever slaves who outwit their masters are the characters in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. It's a Stephen Sondheim musical being remounted now at the Sacramento Theatre Company. Critic Jeff Hudson has a review.

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Stockton Asparagus Festival Kicks-Off This Weekend

April 25, 2014 | Rich Ibarra

A festival that pays homage to the asparagus grown in the Delta kicks off this weekend for a three-day run.

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Review: Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra Celebrates 20th Year with Miss Saigon Musical

April 23, 2014 | Jeff Hudson

Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra stages just one show per year, and it’s always a lavish effort with an Asian theme. For its 20th anniversary production, the Nevada City based company has chosen "Miss Saigon," a Vietnam War-inspired musical.

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Theatre Review: The Vanishing Point

April 18, 2014 | Jeff Hudson

The current show at Sacramento’s California Stage is set in Louisiana bayous. It contrasts an aging Cajun shrimper with his sons. Critic Jeff Hudson reviews The Vanishing Point.

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Second Saturday Now With Earlier Events

April 7, 2014 | Bob Moffitt

Beginning this week, Sacramento's "Second Saturday" arts and culture events will include events that start earlier than in the day and that will include the Midtown Farmers Market.

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Mickey Rooney Dies At 93

April 6, 2014

Legendary actor Mickey Rooney has died at age 93 according to entertainment website Variety.com and USA Today.

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Theatre Review: 4000 Miles

April 1, 2014

An unusual relationship between a 91-year-old woman and her 21-year-old grandson -- who’s in the midst of a cross-country bicycle trip -- is the focus of this Pulitzer-nominated drama. It glitters with uncommon insights about life and death.

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