The young Duchess has come of age, but her scheming ministers search for means to keep her distracted from state business. They try turning her attention to the flash and dash of the army, but she takes a special shine to Private Fritz, whom she promotes through the ranks until he makes general. Somewhat dense, he wants nothing more than to wed his sweetheart Wanda, on whom army chief General Boum has his own eyes set. The incensed Duchess seeks revenge and plots with her ministers to bring down the new Commander-in-Chief. The show features dazzling Offenbach tunes, including the justly famous 'Here is the Sabre of My Father,' in which the Duchess entrusts the 'official sword' to General Fritz, and 'Tell Him, Please,' in which she tries to convince the naïve youth that a certain "friend of hers" has a crush on him.

July 24 - Aug. 8, The College of Wooster, 1189 Beall Ave., Wooster, (330) 263-2345

 Verb Ballets
Heinz Poll Summer Dance Series
At Hardesty Park
Friday, July 26th - Saturday, July 27th

Sponsored by The City of Akron, the Festival was established to honor the legacy of the founding Artistic Director of Ohio Ballet, Heinz Poll with free public performances by well-respected dance companies. Shows begin at dusk.

 Verb Ballets
Cain Park
At Evans Amphitheatre
Friday, August 2nd - Saturday, August 3rd

Saturday, August 3 at 8pm & Friday, August 2 from 1p-2p is the Kids Matinee.

 GroundWorks Dancetheater
Heinz Poll Summer Dance Series
At Glendale Cemetery
Friday, August 2nd - Saturday, August 3rd

Sponsored by The City of Akron, the Festival was established to honor the legacy of the founding Artistic Director of Ohio Ballet, Heinz Poll with free public performances by well-respected dance companies. Shows begin at dusk.

 Neos Dance Theatre
Heinz Poll Summer Dance Series
At Firestone Park
Friday, August 9th - Saturday, August 10th

Sponsored by The City of Akron, the Festival was established to honor the legacy of the founding Artistic Director of Ohio Ballet, Heinz Poll with free public performances by well-respected dance companies. Shows begin at dusk.

 23rd Annual Civil War Reenactment
Hale Farm and Village
At Hale Farm & Village
Saturday, August 10th - Sunday, August 11th

Listen to the Drums of August and witness the invasion of Civil War reenactors. This is an unique opportunity to stroll among solider tents, bump into Abraham Lincoln, shop for great historic items and experience a recreated Civil War battle just yards away.

 The Vanaver Caravan of New York
Heinz Poll Summer Dance Series
At Goodyear Heights Metro Park
Friday, August 16th - Saturday, August 17th

Sponsored by The City of Akron, the Festival was established to honor the legacy of the founding Artistic Director of Ohio Ballet, Heinz Poll with free public performances by well-respected dance companies. Shows begin at dusk.

 The Blossom Music Festival
Cleveland Orchestra
At Blossom Music Center
Saturday, August 17th - Sunday, August 18th

The Cleveland Orchestra and Joffrey Ballet come together to preform The Rite of Spring! This is Part of the Cleveland Orchestra Blossom Festival season.
Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 at 8pm.

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