Local theater lovers can look forward to a powerful production this week as the stage adaptation of 'The Watsons Go to Birmingham' opens at the downtown playhouse. Based on the acclaimed novel by Christopher Paul Curtis, the play tells the unforgettable journey of the Watson family as they travel from Michigan to Alabama during the pivotal year of 1963. Audiences of all ages are invited to experience a moving story of family, courage, and change. Tickets are available at the box office and online.