On this week’s Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois chats with local composer David Getz to discuss "Ruth: The Musical". His original theatrical production returns to Five Points Washington on July 12 and 13.
Blending classical and Broadway styles, this concert-style retelling of the story of Ruth, Naomi, and Boaz explores timeless themes of love, loss, belonging, and redemption. Featuring an acclaimed cast, new orchestrations, and a pre-show lecture option for VIP ticket holders, "Ruth: The Musical" is a heartfelt labor of love more than a decade in the making. Tickets and details are available at theruthmusical.com.