Disappointed at the lack of canine performers onstage these days? The folks at the Vortex feel the same way. Luckily, they’ve been keeping a treat in their pocket for this exact moment. The Wizard of DOgZ features puppets, aerial art, juggling, circus acts, and original music alongside a cast of four-legged performers trotting the yellow brick road to Oz. Rescue mutts turned onstage sensations Coyote, Dragonfly, Firefly, and their newest canine companion, Butterfly, reimagine the classic journey of Dorothy and Toto, with more emphasis on the Toto. – Caroline Drew
Through Sept. 28