See story characters come to life on the big stage at these upcoming family-friendly theater performances.
March 10-12 PAW Patrol Live!: Heroes Unite
The PAW Patrol is yelping for help as they face their greatest challenge yet. Mayor Humdinger has dognapped Robo Dog and cloned him, causing chaos all over the world. State Theatre at Playhouse Square, 1519 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, playhousesquare.org
March 10-26 Hook and Smee
Directed by Ren Twardzik. Talespinner Children’s Theatre, 5209 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, talespinnerchildrenstheatre.org
March 11-12 Hansel and Gretel
A lively re-telling of the well-known fairytale about a brother and sister who wander into a forest where they are captured by a witch in a fantastic gingerbread house. 2 p.m. Akron Civic Theatre, 182 S. Main St., Akron, akroncivic.com
March 25-26, April 1-2 Cinderella
Cinderella Ballet dance student performances will take place in the Music and Creative Arts Therapies Building. Beck Center for the Arts, 17801 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, beckcenter.org
