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ZELIENOPLE — “Broadway Spectacular: The Unforgettable Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber” is planned as the third and final concert of the 2011 Broadway Concert Series at the Strand Theater, 119 N. Main St.

The show will go on at 8 p.m. May 20 and 21 and at 2 p.m. May 22.

Performing will be Brad Little, one of the four actors to play the Phantom on Broadway more than 2,000 times in Webber's “The Phantom of the Opera.”

Little also has filled the roles of Jesus in “Jesus Christ Superstar” and Che in “Evita.”

He will be joined on stage by Mary Ann Mangini, David Sweikowski, Kate Queen and newcomer David Toole. David Bruce Smith returns as musical director.

Reserve seats are $25 to $35. Call 724-742-0400 or visit www.thestrandtheater.org.

PITTSBURGH — Playhouse Jr., Point Park University’s children’s theater company, celebrates its 62nd season with premieres for all ages.The schedule includes:• Pittsburgh’s Mr. Aviation! from May 14 to 29 at 2 and 7 p.m. Saturdays and at 2 p.m. Sundays in the Studio Theatre at the Pittsburgh Playhouse.• “Peter and the Wolf” interpretation by Allison Gregory, May 14 to 29 at 2 and 7 p.m. Saturdays and at 2 p.m. Sundays in the Rockwell Theatre at the Pittsburgh Playhouse.• The Diary of Anne Frank, a new adaptation by Wendy Kesselman performed for the first time in Pittsburgh, May 27 to June 12 at 7 p.m. Fridays, at 2 and 7 p.m. Saturdays, and at 2 p.m. Sundays.Tickets for all shows are $7 and are available by calling 412-392-8000 or online at www.pitts burghplayhouse.com.

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