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Twelfth Night Synopsis & Setting

A detailed summary of the play and the setting of Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare.

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Spotlight on Liberace & Liza Music Director Bo Ayars

PCS Literary Manager Kamilah Bush talked to Bo Ayars, the musical director, conductor, and keyboardist of Liberace & Liza Holiday at the Mansion (A Tribute), about his storied career and his time as the real Liberace's musical director!

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Reviews of Sweeney Todd (2024)

"It is no exaggeration to say that from the ensemble to the demon barber himself, every single actor in this production is a master of their craft." - PDX Parent

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Stephen Sondheim

Sondheim is considered one of the most important American composers — contributing to the sound and story of the American musical theatre. Read a brief biography and chronology of this celebrated, award-winning artist.

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A Synopsis of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

Attend the tale of Sweeney Todd at your own risk; there be spoilers within!

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A Timeline of Sweeney Todd

From penny dreadful to Johnny Depp; a timeline of Sweeney Todd in popular culture.

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