Best of the Chippewa Valley

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Best Local Play (non-musical)

The curtain rises on another great year of local theater! One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, presented by the Chippewa Valley Theatre Guild, soars to first place with its powerful performances and gripping storytelling. Murder on the Orient Express, a UWEC Theatre production, steams into second with its suspenseful adaptation and period atmosphere. The Eau Claire Children’s Theatre production of Anne of Green Gables charms its way to third with a heartwarming portrayal of a beloved classic. —Jen Ekblad