Rubino show at Playhouse


Staff report

YOUNGSTOWN

Liz Rubino Studios Ohio, a voice and drama school for youths, will produce its third annual “Broadway and Beyond” concert Saturday at the Youngstown Playhouse.

Students will present songs from musicals ranging from “Next to Normal” and “Wicked” to “Chicago” and “Les Miserables,” as well as popular bands and singers. Rubino, an actor-cabaret performer-teaching artist and drama therapist in New York and Youngstown, also will perform, along with James McClellan and Jay Sylvester.

Tickets are $12 ($10 for seniors and students); call 330-509-0891.

Rubino also is offering advanced vocal Belt technique and audition workshops for teenagers and college musical-theater students. For more information, go to lizrubino.com. Space is limited to 12 for both workshops and can be reserved by calling the above number or e-mailing coaching@lizrubino.com.

Children age 8 to 18 also are being accepted for private and/or studio training for next season. Deadline to register is Sept. 1. Five slots remain.