Jesus Christ Superstar was first performed in 1971. In honor of the show’s 50 year legacy, a new production of Superstar from director Timothy Sheader and choreographer Drew McOnie arrives at the Stranahan Theater for a four-day run beginning October 13. 7:30pm, Thursday, October 13. 7:30pm, Friday, October 14, 8pm and Sunday, October 16, 1pm and 6:30pm. 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd. 866-381-7469. stranahantheater.com
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street is a macabre musical about cutting hair, serving meat pies and seeking bloody revenge. Perrysburg Musical Theatre will open its 2022-23 season with a production of Sweeney from October 28-30 at the Juliet Beck Auditorium in the Commodore Building near downtown Perrysburg. 7pm, Friday, October 28 and Saturday, October 29. 2pm, Sunday, October 30. 140 E. Indiana Ave., Perrysburg. perrysburgmusicaltheatre.org
Hitchcock’s Psycho with the Toledo Symphony Orchestra provides a screening of Alfred Hitchcock’s classic 1960 film with a live performance of the film score. Experience the harrowing tale of Norman Bates and his dear (though little-seen) mother as TSO plays Bernard Herrmann’s unforgettable music, making this a perfect night at the theater for the Halloween season. $30-51 for adults, $15 for students. 7pm, Friday, October 28. The Valentine Theatre, 410 Adams St. 419-246-8000. toledosymphony.com
Million Dollar Quartet Christmas is a holiday production inspired by a remarkable recording session from 1956 with Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis. The show, performed at the Valentine Theatre on Tuesday, November 15, sees hit songs by all four artists performed, along with holiday favorites. $49-89. 7:30pm. 410 Adams St. 419-242-2787. valentinetheatre.com
