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Musical theatre fans are in for a treat this weekend and next at the Ponca Playhouse as they present the hilarious, irreverent romp that is Mel Brooks’ The Producers. Director Chad Anderson and his team have created a wonderful show that hits all the right notes and will keep you smiling and tapping your toes to the very end. Fans of the show will already know just how delightfully insane it gets but if you’re unfamiliar be prepared for some jaw dropping moments that leave you gasping with laughter. One person seated behind me in the audience at Thursday night’s final dress rehearsal sounded as though they might need a paper bag to breathe into. It’s THAT funny. Is it a little offensive at times? Oh, yes… and that’s the point. This show makes no bones about making fun of everyone and everything and doing it in such a carefree way that you can’t help but laugh.

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The Ponca City Farmers Market, a staple in the community for over 30 years, will begin its 2023 season on Saturday, June 3 from 8 am to 11 am. Located at the circle of the Pioneer Woman Monument, the Farmers Market always starts on the first Saturday of June to coincide with other events happening that weekend including the annual Ponca City Herb Festival at the Cann Memorial Botanical Gardens.

NEW DEHLI — India’s corridors of power are getting a makeover — part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s efforts to cement his legacy as he looks to a third term in office in national elections next year.