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When It Comes to Censorship, Who Gets to Wield the Eraser?
Banned Books Week offers a reminder of Orange County’s nearly century-long history of censorship battles over textbooks, plays, movies, comics, art and library shelves.
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LATEST STORIES
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What It Takes to Train Monsters into Action at Knott’s Scary Farm
Two new mazes and one reimagined one aim to scare visitors at the annual Halloween attraction.
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‘Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street’ at Ophelia’s Jump Productions
A close shave: Bringing the darkness up close.
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‘Ride the Cyclone’ at The Phantom Projects Theatre
Are you making the most of your life?
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‘The Addams Family’ at Cabrillo Playhouse
A kooky family crisis comes to life.
EDITORS’ PICKS
There’s more happening in OC than we can cover. Every week, our editors pick a handful of additional events worth your attention – chosen independently, with no input from the organizations involved.
Oct. 8-10
Laura Benanti: Nobody Cares
Tony Award-winner Laura Benanti's solo comedy show is a puckish, honest and sometimes bittersweet look at the challenges of getting older, the art of people-pleasing and the general absurdity of life. Featuring original songs co-written with Todd Almond. At South Coast Repertory.
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Oct. 9 @ 8 p.m.
Subhadeep Das Chowdhury Live in Concert
Chowdhury is a prominent Indian playback and live singer whose musical style is defined by a powerful blend of rigorous Hindustani classical training and contemporary versatility. Rising to national fame through reality shows like Sa Re Ga Ma Pa and Indian Idol (where he finished as the 2nd Runner-Up in Season 14), his approach to music is deeply rooted in traditional structures while remaining accessible to modern audiences. He performs at Orange Coast College's Robert B. Moore Theater.
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Oct. 9-18
‘Assassins’
Stephen Sondheim’s musical tells a sweeping and often strange story that examines the culture of celebrity and the violent means some will use to obtain it. Shown through the lives of nine individuals who assassinated or tried to assassinate the President of the United States, Assassins is a gripping historical one-act musical that explores the dark side of the American experience. At Brea's Curtis Theatre.
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