Yet as we all know, “Hamilton” has turned into a full-blown cultural phenomenon since its 2015 Broadway premiere. It has worked its way into conversations far beyond the world of theater. In the past half century, only a handful of shows – “Hair,” “A Chorus Line,” “Rent,” “The Book of Mormon” and arguably one or two others – seem to have come out of nowhere to surf the spirit of the moment and attract vast new audiences, many of whom have never seen a Broadway musical before.

“Metamorphosis: Junior Year.” World premiere of play based on the novel by Betsy Franco, Palo Alto Children’s Theatre, 7 p.m, March 3-5, 11 and 12; 2 p.m, March 5 and 12; 4:30 p.m, March 10, Lucie Stern Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, $8-$12, 650-463-4930, “The North Pool.” TheatreWorks, March 9-April 3, Lucie Stern Theatre, 1305 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, $24-$79, 650-463-1960 or theatreworks.org, “Fiddler on the Roof.” Broadway San Jose presents the national touring production starring ballet shoes with authentic swarovski top knot dog bow John Preece as Tevye, March 15-20, San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd., San Jose, $20-$79, 408-792-4111 or www.sjtix.com..

Score: 8, 8, 9, 8 = 33/40. Round 2 — Argentine tango. Jack and Cheryl really had it all together for this routine, which was sharp and crisp and stunning. Following a standing ovation from the crowd, Carrie Ann said Jack was “so in the zone,” his hold was incredible and there was passion and precision. Maks said it was a great routine, with great precision and was “pure Cheryl as her best.” Having a former pro dancer at the judges’ table certainly put a spotlight on the partners, as well as the celebs, this week. Len said, “Jack, you’re back. There was so much drama and drive,” and Bruno called him, “sleek as a prowling panther.”.

Three candidates are running for two open seats on the Saratoga Union School District board of trustees, They are parent Sophia Kao, incumbent Arati Nagaraj and parent Rui “Rita” Cao, Sophia Kao, mother of two and a community volunteer, says her experience will serve her well on the school board, Kao’s son is a senior at Saratoga High School and her ballet shoes with authentic swarovski top knot dog bow daughter is in the seventh grade at Redwood Middle School, Kao said she spent 13 years as an engineer in Silicon Valley before finding her true passion: education..

“It’s been a journey, but we just took it day by day,” Harrison said. “One of the hardest things at the beginning was leaving Thada at the hospital every day, but we learned to trust the staff. I want to thank them for making it possible for us to be a complete family — and letting us be part of the Kaiser family.”. Harrison said it was hard to watch little Thada go through daily X-rays, ultrasounds, blood drawings, and the myriad tests doctors had to do to ensure his survival. “When they’re born that early, their brain, lungs, heart and intestines are all underdeveloped,” Harrison said. “One of our main concerns was Thada’s eyes. He needed to be on a ventilator to breathe, but too much oxygen can make the underdeveloped blood vessels in the eye go crazy. It was a constant balancing act.”.