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The Valley’s live theater scene is more diverse and outré than you may think, with local troupes pushing the boundaries of performance well beyond the Broadway norm. Here’s a look at five local companies who challenge convention with bold subject matter and daring, hilarious stagecraft.

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“To me, a cheese shop is a whole experience,” says Jenny Zink. “You’re coming in, you’re tasting, you’re kind of reading the cards, you’re talking to the cheese monger.”

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The jury has spoken! The votes have been tallied and our fifth annual list of the Valley's top legal eagles is a matter of record. From AI law to criminal defense to malpractice litigation, these peer-selected attorneys will always do your case justice.