If you're a theater fan, mark your calendars: there's plenty to do when it comes to stage performances in Philadelphia this week, from a love story between a young Vietnamese woman and an American soldier to a tale of four struggling artists whose lives intersect.
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'Miss Saigon' at Academy of Music
Check out musical "Miss Saigon" at the Academy of Music on Tuesday night. From the creators of "Les Misérables," the show follows the story of Kim, a young Vietnamese woman who falls in love with an American soldier. The nearly three-hour show features Broadway hits like "Last Night of the World" and "The Heat is on in Saigon."
When: Tuesday, March 19, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad St.
Price: $20-$129
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'King Lear' at Sedgwick Theater
The Sedgwick Theater will feature a production of the classic show "King Lear" on Tuesday night. Directed by Alexander Burns, the powerful story follows an aging king who divides Britain between his three daughters. When one refuses, it leads the country into a civil war. The title role will be played by Robert Jason Jackson, who previously appeared on Broadway's "Aida."
When: Tuesday, March 19, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Sedgwick Theater, 7137 Germantown Ave.
Price: $10-$17.50 (regularly $15-20)
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'How To Catch Creation' at Suzanne Roberts Theatre
"How to Catch Creation" chronicles the story of four San Francisco artists and intellectuals working to make it big. Their lives begin to cross when one discovers the work of an African-American queer feminist writer. Variety called script writer Christina Anderson “a gifted playwright you want to pay attention to," according to the theater company.
When: Friday, March 22, 8 p.m.
Where: Suzanne Roberts Theatre, 480 S. Broad St.
Price: $15-$30
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