Similar to Hollywood, Broadway has spent the last decade mining existing intellectual property for most of its biggest hits. This feels especially obvious to West Coasters because those are the ones that tend to come through on national tours. But every so often a completely original work breaks through.

You might know Shucked as "that musical about corn." And you wouldn't be wrong. The significance of corn to the plot cannot be understated. Still, the show's simple set-up lays ground for a fieldful of goofs and some very catchy songs. You're likely to walk out wondering: Did I just have a blast at a musical about corn?

Don't overthink it! Portlanders have a short window to see this Tony-nominated musical performed live at Keller Auditorium, and it's worth every kernal.

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