TheatreWorks of Northern Nevada (TheatreWorks) has announced the classic tale “The NeverEnding Story” as its summer performance and Artown series. “The NeverEnding Story” will debut Friday, July 7, at TheatreWorks, located at 315 Spokane St., and run through the end of the month as one of Artown’s official scheduled events. Tickets are on sale now, starting at $15 for adults and $12 for children, students, seniors and military. For more information on upcoming shows, auditions, classes and more, visit www.twnn.org.

TheatreWorks shares their take on Michael Ende’s novel, “The NeverEnding Story” directed by TheatreWorks’ own Jay Escobedo, the classic adventure tale begins with Bastian, a lonely boy, who discovers a curious book — “The NeverEnding Story.” As he reads, he is transported to Fantastica, a land of stories destroyed by the Nothing. The Childlike Empress, the leader of Fantastica, chooses an unlikely hero, Atreyu, a boy of Bastian’s age, to go on a quest to save their world. At the climax of the story, it is Bastian’s belief in a story that takes the audience to a surprising and emotional conclusion. TheatreWorks’ summer showings of “The NeverEnding Story” will take place on the following dates:

• Friday, July 7, July 14, July 21 and July 28 at 7 p.m.
• Saturday, July 8, July 15, July 22 and July 29 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
• Sunday, July 9, July 16, July 23 and July 30 at 2 p.m.