By Joe Kovac Jr., The Macon Telegraph, Ga. Apr. 4--To hear the musical director of "Chicago" tell it, one of the more captivating things about the national-touring show is the prominent role an orchestra plays in the stage production.

By Steve Pratt York Grand Opera House'TELL Miss Thompson I kept you up late, " said the mother to her young children as they left the Grand Opera House at 10pm.I fear she may have been delayed further by the merchandise stall outside the theatre.

By Matthew McCreary But audiences at the Grand Opera House will be given the chance to witness it up close and personal when the latest production of a hard-hitting and controversial play takes to the stage this week.

A MUSICAL version of Acorn Antiques, the spoof soap by Victoria Wood, will be performed at the Grand Opera House, York, at 7.30pm from next Tuesday to March 24, with 2.30pm matinees on Wednesday and Saturday. Tickets are 10.50 to 29.50, available on 0870-606-3595. (c) 2007 Northern Echo.

By Larry Fennelly, The Macon Telegraph, Ga. Apr. 7--Whatever your pleasure, readers, you'll find it in the next few days. This is the weekend that I've been trumpeting for several columns now, and from what I've seen so far it's going to more than live up to expectations.