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Theatre Three Offering a Nickel Ticket Special to "Woody Guthrie's American Song"

Mon, Jun 29, 2009 1:13pm

Theatre Three wants to support America’s working men and women during tough economic times. Accordingly, the theatre company in the Quadrangle in Dallas is offering tickets to any performance of its current production, Woody Guthrie’s American Song, for only $.05 to those who are currently unemployed due to the recent economic crisis. The show runs through July 26.

Runway Theatre Presents the Award Winning Musical Murder Mystery, "Lucky Stiff"

Mon, Jun 29, 2009 12:43pm

Runway Theatre in Grapevine presents Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Aherns’ Lucky Stiff, opening July 10, 2009, for a four week run. This light hearted and tuneful blend of music, mystery and farce won both the Richard Rodgers Award and the Helen Hayes Award for Best Musical. Don’t miss out! Tickets are on sale Now!

Texas Ballet Theater Dancer Lonnie Weeks, 18, Wins Silver Medal at Helsinki Competition

Fri, Jun 26, 2009 1:28pm

Lonnie Weeks, age 18, has won the Silver Medal in the Junior Division for his performances at the prestigious International Ballet Competition which was held in Helsinki, Finland. Mr. Weeks is a member of the Texas Ballet Theater’s permanent company.

Metropolitan Winds Pays Tribute to Film Music with Guests from the Turtle Creek Chorale

Thu, Jun 25, 2009 12:21pm

Metropolitan Winds will close its 2008–2009 season with Young, Anxious, Blazing Producers, a tribute to popular film music with special emphasis on the works of composers John Morris and Mel Brooks, at 7:30 PM on June 28, 2009 at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center. Members of the Turtle Creek Chorale will be among the special guests.

Richardson Theatre Center Inaugurates Their New Location with the Musical "Oliver!"

Thu, Jun 18, 2009 11:11am

Richardson Theatre Centre is moving into a new location at 2701 II Creeks Plaza (directly across the parking lot from their former home), and has chosen the classic musical “Oliver!” as their maiden production in their new space. The show will run Friday, June 19 through Sunday, July 12.

Come Celebrate "America the Beautiful" at Granbury Opera House June 11 to July 5

Wed, Jun 10, 2009 11:04am

Granbury Opera House is reviving one of its all-time biggest, splashiest, crowd-pleasing musicals, America the Beautiful. Hosted by Will Rogers, the Depression era cowboy and movie star whose gentle humor was balm to a country in crisis, this optimistic show celebrates what’s right in America today and looks forward to the future.

Van Cliburn Signature Pianos to Be Sold at Steinway Hall in Fort Worth on June 20 and 21

Fri, Jun 05, 2009 3:31pm

Steinway & Sons has announced that 45 signature pianos, all signed by legendary Steinway artist Van Cliburn, will be offered for sale to the public on June 20 and 21 at Steinway Hall in Fort Worth. These rare, hand-crafted instruments, each of them utilized in the 2009 International Van Cliburn Competition, will be made available at a substantial savings and represent not only an incredible opportunity for piano and music enthusiasts, but for investors as well.

Rockwall Community Playhouse Offers a Free Staged Reading on May 30 at 7:30 PM

Wed, May 27, 2009 11:03am

Rockwall Community Playhouse is holding a free staged reading of a new script by Deb Caperton Ballard. Garrulous Connections is a play about all the lonely people and where they all come from. Admission will be available on a “first come, first seated” basis.

The "Days of Wine and Roses" Are June 04 to 27 at Rover Dramawerks in Plano

Wed, May 27, 2009 10:42am

Joe and Kirsten fell in love with each other over drinks … but they fell in love with drinking, too. Can their marriage survive? Can they survive? Rover Dramawerks presents the shattering drama, Days of Wine and Roses at the Cox Building Playhouse in Plano.

Pocket Sandwich Theatre Premieres the Feel Good Smash Hit, "Death: The Musical"

Fri, May 22, 2009 11:05am

Pocket Sandwich Theatre proudly presents the world premiere of Scott A. Eckert’s tuneful comedy, Death: The Musical. This rollicking romp about dark secrets, evil betrayals, and heinous murders among the members of a theatrical troupe will run through June 27, 2009. Reservations may be made by calling 214.821.1860.

One Thirty Productions Presents Neil Simon's "I Ought to Be in Pictures" at the Bath House

Tue, May 19, 2009 12:14pm

One Thirty Productions will present a special matinee run of Neil Simon’s hilarious comedy, I Ought to Be in Pictures, at the Bath House Cultural Center in Dallas. Performances are at 1:30 PM Thursday through Sunday afternoons from May 20 through June 06.

Contemporary Theatre of Dallas Extends Run of "The Cemetery Club" Through May 17

Thu, Apr 30, 2009 9:40am

Contemporary Theatre of Dallas is adding an extra weekend of performances to the run of its popular and critically acclaimed comedy, The Cemetery Club. To accommodate the demand for tickets, the show, directed by Susan Sargeant, will now run through May 17, 2009.

Lyric Stage Revives the Wickedly Funny 1930's Forerunner of SNL, "Thousands Cheer"

Thu, Apr 23, 2009 3:58pm

Lyric Stage in Irving will present a timely revival of Irving Berlin and Moss Hart’s Depression era musical satire, Thousands Cheer at Dupree Theater in the Irving Arts Center. This barbed and tuneful comedy – the Saturday Night Live and Politically Incorrect of its day – will run April 24 through May 09.

Kitchen Dog Theater Presents a New Adaptation of Shakespeare's "Titus Andronicus"

Thu, Apr 16, 2009 4:02pm

Kitchen Dog Theater, in cooperation with the Meadows School for the Arts at SMU, will present the world premiere of a new adaptation of William Shakespeare’s bloodiest play, Titus Andronicus. Restaged in an ancient Mayan setting, this gripping tale of violence will run April 17 through May 16 at the McKinney Avenue Contemporary in Dallas.

Schola Cantorum of Texas to Perform at Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church on April 19

Tue, Apr 07, 2009 11:23am

Schola Cantorum of Texas will be joined by soloists and orchestra as they perform of two of the 18th century’s most memorable masses at Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church on Sunday, April 19 at 7:30 PM. Tickets are $20.00 for adults, with a discount for Seniors, and students may attend free.