Two More High School Productions Opening This Month with Short Runs

The Union High School Theatre Players present the Cole Porter musical "Anything Goes," 7 p.m., January 18; and 2 and 7 p.m., January 19 at the Union H.S. Performing Arts Center, 6201 NW Friberg St., Camas, Wash. Admission is $10 general, $7 for students and seniors. Call 360-604-6250 ext. 7466 for more information.

Hockinson High School presents "The Three Musketeers," 7 p.m. January 31 through February 2, with an additional 2 p.m. show on February 2. Performances take place in the Hockinson H.S. Multi-Purpose Room, 16819 NE 159th St., Brush Prairie, Wash. Admission is $6 general, $4 for seniors, students and children. Call 360-448-6450 or visit http://hhs.hock.k12.wa.us/ for more information.

Again, both shows have a one weekend run, so don't hesitate if you want tickets.

NOW PLAYING at a Theater Near You (04/13/12): Magenta's "The 39 Steps" & Metro's "Anything Goes"

The 39 Steps & Anything Goes open.

Did you know it's considered bad luck to say, "good luck" in the theater? Instead, for good luck, you say, "break a leg." Makes perfect sense, huh? I don't know if I'd be brave enough to open a show on Friday the 13th--someone could break a leg--but here are two that are debuting today:

1. "The 39 Steps" (see previous post for details) at Magenta Theater
2. "Anything Goes" (see related post) by Metropolitan Performing Arts Academy

Based on my previous, but limited, viewing experiences with both companies my bets are on Magenta. If I could see just one show this weekend I'd pick "The 39 Steps." Of course, if you can see both, go out and support the teen cast presenting "Anything Goes" as well. And...

Break a leg.

Look for my review of "The 39 Steps" tomorrow (04/14/12) at noon.

By Gregory E. Zschomler