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Best Shows from October 15 - December 15

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Dear Evan Hansen at Stephens Auditorium

Dear Evan Hansen

Following its hugely successful run at Broadway's Music Box Theater, this darkly comic musical is touring across the country once more. The six-time Tony-winning, poignant and thought-provoking production has received rave reviews from critics for its unexpectedly touching portrayal of misunderstood youth, young love, and the search for acceptance, with a score from the composing team behind 2017's Academy Award-winning La-La Land, Benj Pasek, and Justin Paul.

Tina - The Tina Turner Musical at Stephens Auditorium

Tina - The Tina Turner Musical

Following its electrifying US premiere on Broadway, Tina Turner's spectacular bio-musical is heading on tour! Garnering rave reviews from critics and the public alike, Tina - The Tina Turner Musical is an exhilarating rollercoaster ride that eclipses all other musical biopics. Yes, it's really that good, you won't want to miss it!

Shrek - The Musical at Stephens Auditorium

Shrek - The Musical

Join Shrek, Fiona and Donkey in this magical musical theatre version of the Oscar-winning Dreamworks animation. Following the same story beats as the movie, this Tony-winning show features original songs from Jeanine Tesori (Fun Home), and a book by Pulitzer winner David Lindsay-Abaire (Rabbit Hole).

David Sedaris at Stephens Auditorium

David Sedaris

David Sedaris is a Grammy Award-nominated humorist, writer, comedian, bestselling author, and radio contributor. Much of his humor is drawn from his unconventional North Carolina upbringing, his varied stream of odd-jobs (Christmas elf at Macy's, anyone?) and plays to his self-deprecating strengths, and now often concerns his life today in France with his partner.

Barenaked Ladies at Stephens Auditorium

Barenaked Ladies

Canada's finest purveyors of bouncy pop-rock are heading out for a handful of shows in 2024. The multiple Juno Award-winning band never fail to deliver hook-laden goodness, from their iconic single 'One Week', to the theme tune for TV's The Big Bang Theory, and their live shows are always fantastic fun.

Stayin' Alive at Stephens Auditorium

Stayin' Alive

Disco lovers won't want to miss the electrifying and unforgettable music of the Bee Gees that defined an era of dance music throughout the '60s and '70s. The legendary three-piece band of brothers that formed in 1958 had huge hits with 'How Deep Is Your Love,' 'Stayin' Alive' and 'Night Fever.' To date, the band remain one of the biggest selling artists of all time after selling over 220 million records across the world. Take a funky trip down memory lane with this consummate tribute group!

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