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‘Avenue Q’ makes fantasies come true

By: Sam Martini ~Staff Writer~ On a trip to New York City a few friends and I were able to catch an off-Broadway show. Avenue Q is the story of a puppet named Princeton, straight out of college, and his search to find his purpose. He ends up on Avenue Q, where he and his newfound friends discover life after school and how to cope with the future. Opening off-Broadway in 2003 and having its Broadway debut the same year, the show garnered fantastic reviews and won three Tony awards the following year. After running on Broadway for six years, … Continue reading ‘Avenue Q’ makes fantasies come true

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‘The Book of Mormon’ comes to Cincinnati

By: James Neyer ~Staff Writer~ Have you ever wondered what Mormons believe? Are you curious about how two 19-yearold kids would try to convert people in Uganda? Do you want to watch a musical composed by Trey Parker and Matt Stone, the creators of “South Park” and “Team America: World Police?” Your prayers have been answered, as “The Book of Mormon” will soon return to Cincinnati. This play follows Elders Price and Cunningham, two young Mormon missionaries, who are sent to Uganda. They try their best being thrown into a new setting with harsh new challenges. These challenges come in … Continue reading ‘The Book of Mormon’ comes to Cincinnati