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Theatre Arlington begins 2010 by travelling back in time to solve The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940. Directed by Andy Baldwin, this melodic whodunnit features a zany cast of characters who find themselves snowbound in an isolated mansion in upper New York … with a murderer among them! Here’s shivery fun of the best kind!

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.

University Christian Church in Fort Worth and the Fort Worth Civic Orchestra will present the 34th Annual Boar’s Head and Yule Log Festival – a majestic celebration of the Epiphany – on January 2 and 3, 2010. Although many seats are free on a first come, first served basis, reserved tickets are available for the low price of $12.00. Reserved seats go on sale November 30.

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!

Artes de la Rosa is pleased to announce the hiring of Adam Adolfo as the organization’s new Executive Director. The announcement was made earlier this month by the Board of Directors and Board President Dr. Robert Nieto. Adam assumed his new position on November 1, 2009. Mr. Adolfo brings a truly unique combination of skills and accomplishments to the leadership of the organization.

Performing Arts Fort Worth proudly announces the arrival of its annual yuletide-shopping event, Deck the Hall. Starting November 20, Deck the Hall will take over Bass Performance Hall’s Grand Lobby, turning the area in a veritable cornucopia of holiday shopping. Items available will include ready-to-wrap gifts, official Bass Hall merchandise, and gift certificates.

Stage West launches its 31st season with Liz Lochhead’s charming comedy, Good Things. This long running London hit about a woman whose life can’t possibly get worse – or can it? – opens October 29 for a five week run. Tickets are on sale now!

Casa Mañana and Performing Arts of Fort Worth will help usher in a new tradition as Harvey Fierstein replaces Topol in the company of the Award-winning musical Fiddler on the Roof, which comes to Bass Performance Hall March 9–14, 2010. Chaim Topol, regrettably, informed the show’s producers he would have to leave the production due to a shoulder injury requiring emergency long term treatment.

Fort Worth’s The Butterfly Connection invites you to the Opening Reception of their new home at 2812 Race Street. This event will bring artists, community leaders, and local patrons together to celebrate creative rejuvenation on Race Street! You’ll get a chance to see some sneak peeks of current projects and hear about plans for 2010.

Kids Who Care takes great pleasure in announcing that gifted performer Sheran Goodspeed Keyton has been cast in the role of Christmas Present in their musical version of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, running December 18–23, 2009 at the Scott Theatre in Fort Worth. Ms. Keyton is a talented singer, actress, choreographer and writer who has been entertaining audiences for more than 20 years – locally, nationally and internationally.