Today’s entertainment picks:

March 20, 2011 at 12:00a.m.

v “CATS,” 7 p.m.: The much-loved musical comes to Powers Auditorium, 260 W. Federal St., Youngstown; 330-744-0264.

v “The Tempest,” 3 p.m.: Last chance to see the Shakespeare play at Kent Trumbull Theatre, 4314 Mahoning Ave. NW, Champion; 330-675-8887.

v Swog’s Jam Session, 7 p.m.: Veteran musicians are expected to turn out for the reincarnation of this once-weekly event from the ’90s. The Clark Bar, 3143 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown.

v “Impossible Realities,” 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.: An exhibition of the reality-bending drawings of M.C. Escher at the Akron Art Museum, 1 S. High St., Akron; 330-376-9185.

v “Kill the Irishman,” 11:50 a.m., 2:25 p.m., 5 p.m., 7:35 p.m. and 10:20 p.m.: Film based on Cleveland mobster Danny Greene at Tinseltown in Boardman; 330-965-2335.

“Secret Millionaire” (8 p.m., ABC): On “Secret Millionaire,” motivational speaker James Malinchak will need all the motivation he can muster in order to live for a week on just $44 in Gary, Ind. The former steel town has been hit hard by the economic meltdown.

“Big Love” (9 p.m., HBO): It’s a big ending for “Big Love.” In the series finale, Bill (Bill Paxton) worries about planning for his family’s future just in case he lands in jail.

“The Real Housewives of Orange County” (10 p.m., Bravo): Don’t blush, but the talk on “The Real Housewives of Orange County” turns racy tonight.

TV Listings, B8

entertainment news

Rust Belt to offer Durang plays

YOUNGSTOWN

Rust Belt Theater Company’s Summer Series will feature the outrageous comedies of American playwright Christopher Durang. Performances will be in the Calvin Center, 755 Mahoning Ave. For reservations, call 330-507-2358. Here’s the schedule: “Naomi in the Living Room” and “Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All for You,” July 8-9, 15-16. “For Whom the Southern Belle Tolls” and “Titanic,” July 29-30, Aug. 5-6. “Miss Witherspoon,” Aug. 19-20, 26-27.

Tony winners in Broadway series

PITTSBURGH

The PNC Broadway Across America series has announced its 2011-12 season. Call 800-828-9200, or go to pgharts.org. The schedule: “Million Dollar Quartet,” Nov. 1-6, Benedum Center. The musical inspired by the true story of a recording session that brought together Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins. “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical,” Nov. 22-27, Benedum Center. “Memphis,” Dec. 27-Jan. 1, 2012, Heinz Hall. Winner of 2010 Tony Award for Best Musical. “Billy Elliot, the Musical,” Feb. 1-12, 2012, Benedum Center. “La Cage Aux Folles,” March 13-18, 2012, Benedum Center. Winner of 2010 Tony Award for Best Musical Revival. “The Addams Family,” July 31-Aug. 12, 2012, Benedum Center. “Wicked,” Sept. 7-Oct. 2, Benedum Center (special event). “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast,” April 3-8, 2012, Heinz Hall (special event).