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One of the most harrowing true stories of the 20th century hits the Paramount Theatre stage this weekend as GREAT Theatre presents The Diary of Anne Frank.

This weekend features a wide variety of music as the Fabulous Armadillos wrap up their Guilty Pleasures show at Pioneer Place, classic rockers Blue Oyster Cult and Jefferson Starship perform at the Medina Entertainment Center, and Smash Mouth and Uncle Kracker visit Mystic Lake. Along with the music, stage performances include the unique dance performances of TU Dance at St. Ben's and GREAT Theatre's The Diary of Anne Frank debuts at the Paramount Theatre. Read more in The Weekender!

Music will be big this weekend in the area as the tunes of Sir Elton John will be celebrated at Pioneer Place, Beethoven will be performed at the Paramount Theatre, kids will dance to the music of Sinatra, Elvis and Michael Jackson, Mary Poppins hits the stage at St. Ben's, and sports fanatics will buy, sell and trade collectibles at the Stearns Museum. Read more in The Weekender!

Holiday hilarity will ensue with GREAT Theatre's production of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever opening Friday night at the Paramount Theatre.

This weekend will be full of holiday-centric entertainment with the opening week of GREAT Theatre's Best Christmas Pageant Ever!, Donnie and Marie will get you in the spirit of the season at Mystic Lake, the Zonta Christmas House kicks off its 26th year, and the Nuncrackers Nunsense Christmas Show continues in Cold Spring, and not to mention the king of Elvis performers visits Pioneer Place. Read more about it in The Weekender!

One-quarter of The Beatles visits Minnesota as Ringo Starr celebrates his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, GREAT Theatre's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs hits the stage at the Paramount, Justin Ploof and the Throwbacks will have you rocking out and learning at Pioneer Place, Rodney Carrington will leave you in stitches at the Pantages, and you will be amazed by the amazing feats of Cirque Alfonse at the College of St. Benedict. Read more about it in The Weekender!

GREAT Children's Theatre announced that they are growing their summer camp program by 300 additional spots this year.

GREAT Theatre Company and GREAT Children's Theatre have announced their 2015 - 2016 schedule. Highlights include Mary Poppins, Grease, The Diary of Anne Frank, and Mr. Popper's Penguins.

Irvine Berlin's WHITE CHRISTMAS came alive at the Paramount Theatre in St. Cloud for my family and a sold out crowd on Saturday night.

The St. Cloud Shakespeare Festival continues this weekend with a great opportunity to introduce your kids to Shakespeare. The GREAT Theatre will perform a wonderful adaptation of A Midsummer Night's Dream created just for kids.

GREAT Theatre presents West Side Story at the Paramount Theatre starting April 28th. You can purchase tickets now for weekend shows running through May 13th.

GREAT Theatre has just announced its 2012-13 Season. Here is a list of what you will be able to see for Season 15 from the GREAT Children’s Theatre.