Last Minute Plans: April 18-19
This week’s guide brings intense beauty, emotional depth, and fresh perspectives to the stage. Whether it’s the surreal world of Frida Kahlo in San Francisco Ballet’s Broken Love, Mahler’s symphonic reckonings in Boston and Chicago, or the soul-shaking drama of Parade in Seattle, these performances ask big questions—and deliver big rewards. Vancouver keeps the momentum going with a new installment of the sharp, hilarious Lxdy Parts: Babes, while Portland, Las Vegas, and more explore justice, memory, and the pure magic of storytelling.
San Francisco: Broken Love – San Francisco Ballet
Two love stories told in motion: Broken Wings, a bold tribute to Frida Kahlo’s life and art, and Marguerite and Armand, a timeless tale of passion, loss, and forgiveness.
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Chicago: Mahler 7 with Jaap van Zweden – Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Ahead of their appearance at the Amsterdam Mahler Festival, the CSO previews Mahler’s shadowy and transcendent Seventh Symphony in this special hometown performance.
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Boston: Mahler Symphony No. 2 – Boston Philharmonic
An apocalyptic musical journey brought to life with vast forces and towering soloists, including mezzo-soprano Dame Sarah Connolly and soprano Miah Persson.
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Seattle: Parade – The 5th Avenue Theatre
Tony-winning musical Parade tells the story of Leo and Lucille Frank with unflinching humanity, stunning vocals, and a sweeping score that speaks across generations.
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Vancouver: Lxdy Parts: Babes – The Cultch
Katey and Chey return with a new edition of their sold-out sketch show, this time exploring motherhood, comedy, and the absurd gaps in theater industry equity—one laugh at a time.
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Las Vegas: Peter Pan – Nevada Ballet Theatre
Trey McIntyre’s world premiere reimagining of Peter Pan launches in Las Vegas with inventive sets, vivid characters, and high-flying adventure.
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Portland: The Light – Portland Center Stage
A proposal goes off script in this gripping, real-time drama about trust, truth, and the personal impact of public events.
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Friday, April 18th
San Francisco: Broken Love – San Francisco Ballet
Two love stories told in motion: Broken Wings, a bold tribute to Frida Kahlo’s life and art, and Marguerite and Armand, a timeless tale of passion, loss, and forgiveness.
• Tickets + More Information
Chicago: Mahler 7 with Jaap van Zweden – Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Ahead of their appearance at the Amsterdam Mahler Festival, the CSO previews Mahler’s shadowy and transcendent Seventh Symphony in this special hometown performance.
• Tickets + More Information
Boston: Mahler Symphony No. 2 – Boston Philharmonic
An apocalyptic musical journey brought to life with vast forces and towering soloists, including mezzo-soprano Dame Sarah Connolly and soprano Miah Persson.
• Tickets + More Information
Seattle: Parade – The 5th Avenue Theatre
Tony-winning musical Parade tells the story of Leo and Lucille Frank with unflinching humanity, stunning vocals, and a sweeping score that speaks across generations.
• Tickets + More Information
Saturday, April 19th
Vancouver: Lxdy Parts: Babes – The Cultch
Katey and Chey return with a new edition of their sold-out sketch show, this time exploring motherhood, comedy, and the absurd gaps in theater industry equity—one laugh at a time.
• Tickets + More Information
Las Vegas: Peter Pan – Nevada Ballet Theatre
Trey McIntyre’s world premiere reimagining of Peter Pan launches in Las Vegas with inventive sets, vivid characters, and high-flying adventure.
• Tickets + More Information
Portland: The Light – Portland Center Stage
A proposal goes off script in this gripping, real-time drama about trust, truth, and the personal impact of public events.
• Tickets + More Information
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