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Dallas Summer Musicals will present the blockbuster Broadway musical, The Phantom of the Opera at the Music Hall at Fair Park from February 17 through March 14, 2010. The winner of seven 1988 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, this critical and audience favorite has been seen by over 80 million people in 25 countries. Tickets Are On Sale Now!

Dallas Children’s Theater presents the area premiere of the high energy musical for the whole family, How I Became a Pirate. Melinda Long’s book sails from the page to the stage with sea chanteys, sword fighting, mutinies, walking the plank and “beauteous plundaaarghh”. Tickets are on sale now!

The Dallas Symphony Orchestra is proud to welcome world renowned violinist Itzhak Perlman as he conducts the orchestra for one incredible evening at the Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the magic of this legendary 15 time Grammy Award winner! Tickets are On Sale Now.

Level Ground Arts presents a brand new production of the first “All Singing! All Dancing! All Flesh Eating!” musical stage play, Cannibal! The Musical, written by Trey Parker, the co-creator of South Park. Loosely – very loosely – based on the story of the notorious Alferd Packer, the first and only person ever convicted of cannibalism in the United States, this tongue-in-cheek (oops, sorry, bad choice of words) musical comedy is sure to leave you with a smile on your face and a song in your heart!

Dallas Children’s Theater presents a special free public performance of Roxanne Schroeder-Arce’s delightful bilingual play, Señora Tortuga at El Centro College Theater, Monday, February 8, 2010 at 7:30 PM. The playwright will be in attendance to answer questions following the production.

It was nominated for the Tony Award as Best Play of 1978, and still holds the record as Broadway’s longest running comedy thriller. It’s Ira Levin’s fiendishly clever Deathtrap, and Runway Theatre in Grapevine is proud to present a wickedly sharp revival of this audience favorite. You’ll be buried in an avalanche of surprise! Tickets are on sale Now.

The Butterfly Connection, Fort Worth’s unique multi-arts collaboration, is offering free headshots to local actors and actresses on Saturday, January 9. Each subject will be photographed with up to four “looks”. Shoots will be held from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM and are by appointment only.

Garland Civic Theatre will be presenting a special Youth Production of Frances Hodgson Burnett’s The Secret Garden during the winter school break, December 27 through December 30. Matinee and Evening performances will be held at 2:30 and 7:30 PM, and tickets range in price from $6.00 to $12.00, making this a fun and affordable entertainment for the entire family!

Financially, 2009 has proven to be a very difficult year for the Cultural and Performing Arts across the United States. In North Texas, several organizations have been forced to shut their doors, and others have found themselves with dramatically curtailed budgets. Texas Ballet Theater is no exception. TBT Artistic Director Ben Stevenson’s annual production of The Nutcracker will be performed in both Dallas and Fort Worth this year without live musical accompaniment. The following is a statement by the group’s Managing Director, Margo McCann.

What could be more magical than spending Christmas in New York – and from the comfort of Texas? Well, here’s your chance! Granbury Opera House has been transformed into the Big Apple for a sparkling new musical that takes place in such famous locations as Central Park, Macy’s, F.A.O. Schwartz, and more! Don’t miss this perfect holiday entertainment for the whole family!

Holidays got you down? Need a break from all the crowds and commercials? Runway Theatre has just the ticket … A Christmas Survival Guide, filled with music and hilarity that will put a smile on your face and joy in your heart. Tickets are on sale Now!

Teatro Dallas will conduct its Annual Membership Drive by throwing a party for Edgar Allan Poe on December 5, 2009, at 8:00 PM. Attendees will be treated to stage adaptations of 3 of Poe’s most macabre works, as well as Mr. Poe’s favorite red wine and hors d’ouveres. To attend the celebration, you simply need to purchase a 2010 membership in support of Teatro Dallas.