Mamma Mia opened tonight as part of this months Dallas Summer Musicals. Fair Park was rocking as the hits of Abba exploded from the stage. This one has all the right elements to make it one of the better musicals this season.
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"I Can Has Cheezburger, the Web site that popularized the 'art' of matching cat photos to misspelled captions, is the inspiration for a new independent musical that debuts Friday.

Kristyn Pomranz and Katherine Steinberg, both online editors at AOL, created I Can Has Cheezburger: The MusicLOL out of a mutual appreciation for the site." Read more, courtesy of The Wall Street Journal... of all places.

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Auditions for "The Rocky Horror Show" will be held at the Greater Lewisville Community Theatre on August 23 & 24, @ 7:00 pm. No appointment necessary.

Nine principal players and a chorus of 6 will be cast. While there are no age limits, the show has been designated PG-13; no children please.

Auditioners should select about 30 seconds of two songs: one contemporary and another rock (in the style of the show). Please don't bring CDs, a pianist will be provided. If you do not have sheet music, you may perform your rock song a capella. Please bring a headshot and resume, if possible.

 

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Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus’ MAMMA MIA!, the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA, will be presented by Dallas Summer Musicals as it returns to the Music Hall at Fair Park August 18-30, 2009.

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Legally Blonde runs through this Sunday only so if you haven't seen it now is the time to go grab some tickets for the few remaining shows. This is non stop musical entertainment from the start. Full of catchy tunes and fast pace dance numbers, Legally Blonde takes the popular film to live glory.
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A Chorus Line is still playing at Fair Park as part of the Dallas Summer Musicals. I went to the matinee on Sunday to see what, in my opinion, is the mother of all live dance musicals. And granted it may not have been a singular sensation but it still delivered the look, style and emotion that one would expect from this classic production. (more)

Pocket Sandwich Theatre, in a shopping center strip off of Mockingbird is showcasing a new musical that was written by a local playwright/musical director/actor named Scott Eckert. Death:The Musical is a show within a show murder mystery filled with comedy fit for today's young humor. Recent critics give it a B+ ....It may be worth a shot.

Pocket Sandwich Theatre is located at 5400 E. Mockingbird Ln. Suite 119. Box office number is 214-821-1860, and is open 2 to 6 p.m. most days. Death:The Musical is showing until June 27. More details, go to pocketsandwich.com.

 

neighborsgo contributor vcravens posted this amazing story about the McKinney production of "The King & I." Turns out, 20 of the 50 cast members are related!

Community theatre is often a family affair, with members of the same family appearing in shows and helping behind the scenes, but this year’s McKinney Summer Musicals’ (MSM) production of “The King & I” is taking this tradition to a whole new level. Twenty members of the fifty member cast are related, according to director/choreographer Kevyn Robertson.

 

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I love the Wizard of Oz. There is something endearing about this band of 4 travelers, each seeking something that seems so far from their grasp. Their friendship is a wonderful picture of finding what you desire through helping others achieve their dreams. Any time I have the opportunity to see this production I take advantage. It never seems to grow old or lose its luster.

 

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