Stage: 'Bring It On: The Musical'

Opening Tuesday: The world of competitive cheerleading takes center stage in "Bring It On: The Musical," the dance-heavy musical by composer Lin-Manuel Miranda ("In the Heights") and Tom Kitt ("Next to Normal") that opens Tuesday in St. Paul. This production features a young, nonunion cast that executes aerial stunts as two archrivals vie for the top prize. The show has been praised for its entertaining athleticism and choreography. Pictured are Bailey Purvis as Skylar and Mia Weinberger as Kylar. (7:30 p.m. Tue.-Fri., 2 & 7:30 p.m. Sat.-next Sun. Ordway Center, 5th and Washington streets, St. Paul. $36-$105. 651-224-4222 or www.ordway.org.)