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chaplain for the Union Army in the Civil War. March 7-8, Van Wezel
Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. $45-$105. 941-263-
6799; vanwezel.org

‘Parade’

The Manatee Players presents the Tony Award-winning musical by Jason
Robert Brown and Alfred Uhry based on the true story of Jewish
businessman Leo Frank, accused of killing a young girl who worked for him
at his pencil factory in Georgia in 1913. He was later lynched. The 1998
musical was revived last year on Broadway. Scott Keys directs with Heather
and Craig Weiskerger playing the Franks. March 7-17. Manatee Performing
Arts Center, 502 Third Ave. W., Bradenton. $33-$38. 941-748-
5875; manateeperformingartscenter.com

‘Communicating Doors’

Preston Boyd stages Alan Ayckbourn’s comedy about Poopay, a “working
girl” at the Regal Hotel who is in danger after an elderly client tells her
about the deaths of his two previous wives. Somehow, Poopay is able to
travel through time to warn the wives of what’s about to happen. March 7-
24. Island Players, 10009 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. $28-$30, $18-$20
students with ID. 941-778-5755; theislandplayers.org

Celebrating Ned Rorem

Soundbox Ventures continues its “Listen Hear” salon concerts by
celebrating the composer Ned Rorem, including his song cycle “Aftermath,”
which was written following the Sept. 11 attacks. Violinist Max Tan and
pianist Marisa Gupta are joined by baritone Tom Meglioranza and cellist
Lev Mamuya for the program. 7 pm. March 8. St. Boniface Episcopal
Church, 5615 Midnight Pass Road, Siesta Key.
Free. soundboxventures.org/events