The Moth at The Paramount 3/27

Centering on the theme of American Dreams, The Moth brings five seasoned storytellers to town. Avid public radio listeners can attest to the power of The Moth, which, since its 1997 launch, has presented thousands of stories. Through deeply personal true tales shared by those who lived them, the show presents engaging, entertaining, and sometimes uncomfortable accounts that are often touchingly relatable. Be prepared to shed tears of laughter and compassion as narratives unfold and explorations of what the American Dream means in this moment unfurl. $41.25–52.50, 7:30pm. The Paramount Theater, 215 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. theparamount.net 

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