ELF The Broadway Musical brings its sparklejollytwinklejingley cheer to Dallas!

Dallas Summer Musicals fills the Musical Hall with a warm festive glow as it kicks off the holiday season with the splashy, peppy, sugar-sprinkled holiday entertainment production of ELF The Musical at the Music Hall at Fair Park December 8-20, 2015. Based on the beloved 2003 New Line Cinema hit, ELF is the hilarious tale of Buddy a young orphan who is raised by elves unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy making abilities cause him to face the truth. Through a journey to New York City to find his father and true identity, Buddy is determined to win over his family and help the Big Apple remember the true meaning of Christmas. This modern day Christmas classic is sure to make even the biggest Cotton-Headed-Ninny-Muggin embrace their inner ELF. Check out what the DFW Metroplex is saying about this holiday favorite. – DSM Cisco

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TV Interviews & Performances

ABC Good Morning Texas – Daniel Patrick Smith (Buddy the Elf) & Maggie Anderson (Jovie) perform “A Christmas Song”

ABC Midday News – Interview with Daniel Patrick Smith (Buddy the Elf)

Bleeckie The Puppet – Interview with Ken Clement (Santa)

Reviews

“‘Elf the Musical’ makes happy transition from screen to stage” – The Dallas Morning News

“Elf the Msuical…what you need to keep the holiday blues away” – Theater Jones

“Elf the Musical pours on the sugar as a treat for the masses” – CultureMap

“From the moment the overture begins, and the stage is transformed with all things Christmas, you will be marveled, and pulled into the spirit of the season” – The column by John Garcia

“The vibrant colors, stage props, upbeat music, and jolly ‘ole characters will for surely result in an unforgettable good time for families” – Red Carpet Crash

“This well-written, well-performed show is rife with one-liners, slapstick comedy, and jazzy choreography that makes for pure ‘elfin magic’” – The Flash List

“Oversized Elf brings season’s joy to the Music Hall at Fair Park” – Focus Daily News

“After watching the premier of Elf the Musical last night, we feel like we are right there with Buddy the Elf when he screams, ‘Santa! We know him!’” – Clink!

“Buddy Takes Over Dallas In ‘Elf The Musical’!” – Vanna Collins

Special Podcast Edition Review – The Clubhouse Podcast

“This is a great family production that everyone will get something out of” – Rob/The Clubhouse Podcast

“Delightfully surprised with this production would be understating things quite a bit” – Chad/The Clubhouse Podcast

“Recommend this performance and is good for the entire family” – Don/TheClubhouse Podcast

“ELF is fun Holiday entertainment! Take the whole family – it’s time you find your “Inner Elf”!!” – Real Posh Mom

“’Elf The Musical’ Is A Knee-Stomping, Musical Adventure That Puts The Merry Back In Christmas” – Irish Film Critic

“Elf The Musical is a delight in every way” – Milk and Cuddles

“A very special Spirit of Christmas gift for you and your family” – Seniorific

DSM SHOWBIZ CREW

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“This play will definitely get your whole family in the spirit of Christmas!” – Savannah Smiled

“Seasonally Appropriate” – Maya’s Musical Theater Thoughts

Interview Q&A’s, Previews & Featured Articles

Interview with Ken Clement (Santa) and Gabrielle Mirabella (Emily) – Selig Film News

The Dallas Morning News Top 5 Theater Picks

Top Theater Picks For the Holidays – The Dallas Morning News

The best Dallas events to spread holiday cheer – CultureMap

5 Family-Friendly Things To Do In Dallas This December – D Magazine

9 Christmas Plays and Holiday Productions to see in DFW – Where Magazine

‘Elf’ dances from screen to stage in time for holidays – Denton Record Chronicle

“Elf The Musical is as sweet as sugar plums and as peppy as a tree covered in sparkling lights” – Travel Lady

Holiday Fun Dallas Summer Musicals – GenPink

ELF The Musical is on stage NOW through Sunday, December 20th at the Music Hall at Fair Park. Click here for details and tickets.

Don’t be a Cotton-Headed-Ninny-Muggin and join us to discover your inner ELF!

Brand New Production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC Makes North Texas Debut and DFW loves it!

Dallas Summer Musicals and Performing Arts Fort Worth are delighted to co-present the North Texas debut of the brand new production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s THE SOUND OF MUSIC at the Music Hall at Fair Park November 3-22, 2015. Directed by three-time Tony Award® winner Jack O’Brien, the spirited and romantic story of Maria and the von Trapp Family will once again thrill audiences taking the show back to its essence creating a deeper, richer and more powerful journey for a fresh interpretation of this timeless musical. Take a look below to see what DFW has to say. – DSM Cisco

TV Interviews & Performances

ABC8 Good Morning Texas – Kerstin Anderson & Ashley Brown perform “My Favorite Things”

FOX4 Good Day Dallas – Paige Silvester & Dan Tracy perform “16 Going On 17”

ABC8 Midday News – Interview with Ben Davis

CW33 NewsFix – Behind The Curtin: A Sneak Peek of The Sound of Music at DSM

CW33 News Fix – Michael Jenkins DSM/SOM Social Media Initiatives Interview

The Dallas Morning News – The Sound of Music Makes Top 5 Theater Picks

Reviews

“fresh, deeper and intriguingly complex” – The Dallas Morning News

“the iconic tunes are all there—but this production has a youth and energy about it that brings it right into the moment.” – Theater Jones

“The attention to detail evident in all aspects of this production makes for a satisfying experience…you will be fascinated and compelled to sing-along.” – The Column

“Jack O’Brien dug deep into the Sound of Music trunk, hired new, fresh-faces to infuse energy to the principal roles, and wove the many songs and scenes into a seamless, revitalized tapestry. The result is simply magical!” – Broadway World

“The classic movie that has been around for decades comes to life on-stage in Dallas in an unforgettable adaptation.” – Red Carpet Crash

“’The Sound Of Music’ Is The Perfect Pitch Of Love, Triumph And Harmony.” – Irish Film Critic

“Longtime fans of the classic movie are certainly liable to appreciate the close-to-original sound of the beloved songs that so many have grown to adore.” – The Flash List

Special Podcast Edition Review – The Clubhouse Podcast

“I am not afraid to say this is the best overall presentation that I have seen to date.” – Rob/The Clubhouse Podcast

“Even if you have seen the film 100 times, you owe it to yourself to experience this in person while you can.” – Chad/The Clubhouse Podcast

“scene to scene was very impressive…I truly felt like I was in the locations that they were trying to portray.” – Don/The Clubhouse Podcast

“Our Love Is Alive With The Sound of Music” – The Positive Mom

“This one can’t be missed” – LiveBeDallas

“It was SO good!” – Clink!

DSM SHOWBIZ CREW

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Cast & Creative Interviews

The Dallas Morning News – Jack O’Brien puts fresh spin on new opera and new revival

White Rock Lake Weekly – Local Actress brings Texas hills alive at DSM

Broadway World – Ashley Brown of THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Music Hall At Fair Park

Selig Film News – Interview with Kerstin Anderson (Maria Rainer)

Dallas Voice – Acclaimed director Jack O’Brien, on reinventing an American classic

Social Whirl – Ashley Brown Returns to Dallas Summer Musicals in The Sound of Music

Previews & Featured Articles

The Dallas Morning News – The Sound of Music makes Arts Lead

CultureMap – 9 Can’t miss shows in DFW theater for November

CultureMap – The Sound of Music makes Best Weekend Events in Dallas

“The stage version—which was adapted into the beloved film—is the sweet, lyrical, and appropriately tense version you didn’t even know you were missing.” – Dallas Observer

Brandon Does Dallas – The Sound of Music Feature

AXS – The Sound of Music Show Preview

Travel Lady – The Sound of Music Feature

“It brings back some amazing memories and I want to do the same with my daughter!” – My Dallas Mommy

My Crazy Savings – Sound of Music is coming to Dallas Summer Musicals

The Frugal Mom – Catch The Sound of Music at Dallas Summer Musicals

THE SOUND OF MUSIC is on stage NOW through Sunday, November 22 at the Music Hall at Fair Park. Click here for details and tickets.

Join us and don’t miss out on this fresh and timeless beloved production!

Meet Our Showbiz Top 10!

The DSM Showbiz Crew is Dallas Summer Musicals newest initiative to bring together a group of 10 young individuals that have a passion for the performing arts and who are social media savvy. The purpose of the group is to have a young and fresh perspective from each advocate about their experience throughout our 2015-2016 season; as they post and engage with their followers. Through this program we seek to foster and develop the future patrons for the performing arts as they embrace and feel the joy of live theater. Get connected with them and engage on their journey as we bring the Best of Broadway to Dallas!

– DSM Cisco

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Dallas Summer Musicals’ highly anticipated 2015-2016 season will kick off with the North Texas debut of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s THE SOUND OF MUSIC, November 3-22, 2015; followed by ELF The Broadway Musical, December 8-20, 2015; THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY, February 2-14, 2016; DSM’s production of Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID, March 11-27, 2016; WICKED, April 20 – May 22, 2016; RAGTIME, May 24 – June 5, 2016; BULLETS OVER BROADWAY, June 14-26, 2016; and closing the season will be 42ND STREET, June 28 – July 10, 2016.

Visit our website for more details www.DallasSummerMusicals.org.

Here’s to many more years of creating memories!

Hello DSM Fans!

Building from the momentum of our 75^th Anniversary Season, we can’t wait to continue to present the Best of Broadway in North Texas! With an all new season filled with North Texas debuts, blockbuster hits, self-productions and tons of family entertainment, we want to take a few minutes to recap our last season. This past season was more than just a milestone, but also another wonderful year where we were able to create memories with every single one of you. Thank you for celebrating with us! – DSM Cisco

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The Dallas Morning News – A Fairy-Tale Moment

WFAA Good Morning Texas – Live at the Music Hall

A Walk Down Memory Lane

FD Magazine – Stage Presents (Hot Birthday)

Selig Film News – Feature Interview

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White Rock Lake Weekly – 75 Years On Dallas’ Great White Way

Parks Cities News – Nscene Inside Scoop with Michael Jenkins

DALLAS TURNS DSM BLUE

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A CHRISTMAS STORY

“‘A Christmas Story, the Musical’ a questionable exercise in nostalgia” – The Dallas Morning News

“The terrific, Tony-nominated A Christmas Story, the Musical, becomes a welcome addition to the year’s holiday offerings at Dallas Summer Musicals” – Theater Jones

“It’s ‘Ralphie to the Rescue’ with high-action nostalgic entertainment, pink-bunny pajama-wearin’, leg-shaped lamp-breakin’, and more outrageous shenanigans!” – The Flash List

KINKY BOOTS

“If ‘Kinky Boots’ doesn’t get you clapping, check your pulse” – The Dallas Morning News

“Kinky Boots Will Leave You Pumped!” – This Week In Texas

“‘Kinky Boots,’ the 2013 Tony-winning musical, made its Dallas debut Tuesday night at the Music Hall at Fair Park and it’s fabulous” – The EDGE

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s THE KING AND I

“Dallas Summer Musicals triumphs with self-produced ‘King and I’” – The Dallas Morning News

“Dallas Summer Musicals’ The King and I Enchants With Grandeur, Daring”– D Magazine

“Dallas Summer Musical’s King and I Whistles (and Sings) Happy Tunes” – Dallas Observer

“Exitoso debut del musical ‘The King and I’ en Dallas (Fair Park)” – HOY Dallas

THE ILLUSIONISTS

“‘The Illusionists’ a frothy evening with primeval moments of inspiration” – The Dallas Morning News

“You will hear gasps, laughter and even a few ‘No ways’ all around you” – The Column

“The Illusionists is a whole helluva lot of fun” – Dallas Voice

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA

“‘Cinderella’ is ‘A Lovely Night’ and no doubt lovely matinee, too” – The Dallas Morning News

“This new version of Cinderella was like a gusting force of freshness and artistic originality” – The Column

“Dallas Summer Musicals’ production of Cinderella dazzles audiences with can-you-believe-your-eyes twirling makeover transformations” – The Flash List

DIRTY DANCING

“Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story On Stage Delivers Stellar Performances” The Forney Post

“Dirty Dancing: The Classic Story On Stage Is Nostalgic Fun” – Irish Film Critic

“Dirty Dancing mostly captures the magic of the movie, and the important part—the dancing—is exquisite” – Theater Jones

PIPPIN

“‘Pippin’ revival is seductive, enchanting and darker than original” – The Dallas Morning News

“Pippin is a razzle-dazzle entertainment” – Arts+Culture Magazine

“Pippin Is a High-Flying Hit to End Dallas Summer Musicals Season” – D Magazine

For more information about Dallas Summer Musicals, please call 214.421.5678 or visit our website at DallasSummerMusicals.org. Thank you for celebrating 75 years with us! We look forward to seeing you at the Music Hall soon!

Dallas Summer Musicals’ highly anticipated 2015-2016 season will kick off with the North Texas debut of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s THE SOUND OF MUSIC, November 3-22, 2015; followed by ELF The Musical, December 8-20, 2015; THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY, February 2-14, 2016; DSM’s production of Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID, March 11-27, 2016; WICKED, April 20 – May 22, 2016; RAGTIME, May 24 – June 5, 2016; BULLETS OVER BROADWAY, June 14-26, 2016; and closing the season will be 42ND STREET, June 28 – July 10, 2016.

Dallas Summer Musicals’ seven-show season tickets, starting at $134, are now on sale online at DallasSummerMusicals.org, in person at The Box Office, 5959 Royal Lane, Suite 542 in Dallas or by phone at 214-346-3300. In addition, season ticket buyers have the option to add on WICKED, April 20 – May 22, 2016, to their season subscription for an 8-show package starting at $174.

Groups of 10 or more receive a 15% discount for all shows excluding WICKED where groups of 15 or more save on select performances. All groups receive priority seating and many more benefits. Please call 214-426-GROUP (4768) or email Groups@DallasSummerMusicals.org.

DSM SHOWBIZ CREW

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With the announcement of its highly anticipated 2015-2016 Season, Dallas Summer Musicals is offering the public a chance to participate in a unique opportunity called DSM SHOWBIZ CREW. Are you a Broadway fan? Do you live in or near Dallas? Are you social media savvy? DSM is looking for theater lovers to promote and review its new season giving 4 individuals the chance to win access to see multiple shows including the North Texas debut of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s THE SOUND OF MUSIC and BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY, DSM’s production of Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID and the blockbuster musical WICKED to name a few. Other exclusive perks include cast chat backs and opening night cast parties after the evening performance where the winners will get to mingle with the cast and other VIP members.

TO REGISTER: http://www.dallassummermusicals.org/showbizcrew.shtm

DEADLINE: AUGUST 21, 2015

REQUIREMENTS:

Winner must promote the show on their social media accounts
Post before attending the show (i.e. expectations, show summary/times, etc.)
Winners will be responsible to pick up their tickets at the Press Table the evening of designated performances
Post photos while at the venue or during intermission (not while inside the theater)
Post a review about the show
Send in a screen shot copy of all content

PERKS:

A pair of tickets on press night to designated shows
Access to any media event available such as cast chat backs and backstage tours
Content visibility throughout DSM’s social media platforms
Exclusive invitation to the show cast party following the performance

For updated information about Dallas Summer Musicals visit www.DallasSummerMusicals.org

PIPPIN – Four Time Tony Award-Winning Musical Makes Its North Texas Debut! #PippinDSM

Closing its 75^th Anniversary Season, Dallas Summer Musicals in partnership with Performing Arts Fort Worth are excited to co-present the thrilling 2013 Tony® Award-winning musical PIPPIN at the Music Hall at Fair Park through July 19, 2015. The tour will then head to Fort Worth, where it will play at Bass Performance Hall July 21-26, 2015. PIPPIN, the most nominated Broadway musical of 2013, tells the story of a young prince on a death-defying journey to find meaning in his existence. Will he choose a happy but simple life? Or will he risk everything for a singular flash of glory. Check out below what the DFW critics have to say about this enchanting production!

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TV & RADIO INTERVIEWS/PERFORMANCES

98.7 KLUV Jody Denn & The Morning Team – Interview with Adrienne Barbeau (Berthe)

ABC8 Good Morning Texas – Interview with Adrienne Barbeau (Berthe) & performance of Corner In The Sky by Sam Lips (Pippin)

ABC8 Midday News – Interview with John Rubinstein (Charles), the original Pippin who is back on the tour as Pippins father King Charles

ABC8 Midday News – Interview with Sasha Allen (Leading Player)

CW33 News Fix – Media talkback with John Rubinstein (Charles) and Sasha Allen (Leading Player), plus an exclusive rehearsal preview.

The Dallas Morning News – PIPPIN Makes Top Theater Picks In Dallas

REVIEWS

“‘Pippin’ revival is seductive, enchanting and darker than original” – The Dallas Morning News

“Pippin is a razzle-dazzle entertainment” – Arts+Culture Magazine

“You will NEVER and I mean NEVER will see a version of Pippin like this again. It’s that unique and special” – The Column

“Pippin Is a High-Flying Hit to End Dallas Summer Musicals Season” – D Magazine

“Pippin closes the Dallas Summer Musicals season on a high note” – Theater Jones

“‘Pippin’ is an over-the-big-top, eye-popping, high-flying spectacle” – The EDGE

“The magic of PIPPIN will captivate audiences who enjoyed the original” – Broadway World

“Pippin is flippin’ spectacular!” – The Flash List

“’Pippin’ sizzles from the minute it starts” – Red Carpet Crash

“You can’t take your eyes off stage” – Real Posh Mom

“This Production will make you laugh and also choke you up (in a good way)” – TCP Don Ford

“Wowed me in so many ways” – TCP Chad Womack

“’Pippin’ sets itself apart” – TCP Rob Ervin

Special Podcast Edition Review – The Clubhouse Podcast

CAST & CREATIVE INTERVIEWS

PIPPIN Tour Meets the Press – Broadway World

Exclusive Cast Talkback & Rehearsal Preview – Selig Film News

Interview with John Rubinstein (Charles) – The Dallas Morning News

Interview with Adrienne Barbeau (Berthe) – Selig Film News

Interview with John Rubinstein (Charles) – Theater Jones

PREVIEWS & FEATURED ARTICLES

Pippin Has Magic To Do – The Dallas Morning News

Magical Musical Pippin – Focus Daily News

Thing To Do In Dallas – D Magazine

Seven Top Theater Shows – Culture Map

Best Weekend Events – Culture Map

Awesome Thing To Do In Dallas This Week – Dallas Observer

Experience the thrilling 2013 Tony® Award-winning musical PIPPIN – The Flash List

Pippin, La Historia De Un Joven Principe – Uptown Latino (In Spanish)

Pippin is heading to the Dallas Summer Musicals – My Crazy Savings

PIPPIN is on stage NOW through Sunday, July 19 at the Music Hall at Fair Park. Click here for details and tickets.

Join us for this unforgettable and visually stunning production!

The passion sizzles in DIRTY DANCING – The Classic Story On Stage at Dallas Summer Musicals! #DirtyDancingDSM

Dallas Summer Musicals and Performing Arts Fort Worth are thrilled to co-present the globally acclaimed production of DIRTY DANCING – The Classic Story On Stage at the Music Hall at Fair Park thru July 5, 2015. The tour will then head to Fort Worth, where it will play at Bass Performance Hall July 7-12. DIRTY DANCING is an unprecedented live experience, exploding with heart-pounding music, passionate romance and sensational dancing. Check out what the critics thought of this great stage adaptation of the film.

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TV & RADIO INTERVIEWS/PERFORMANCES

WFAA ABC8 – Good Morning Texas does the Walk Down with Nicole Spencer (Swing)

WFAA ABC8 – Daybreak’s Brian Glenn learns some dance moves from Rachel Boone (Ensemble)

CW33 – NewsFix goes behind the scenes with Christopher Tierney (Ensemble)

REVIEWS

The Dallas Morning News

The Clubhouse Podcast

– Rob’s written review

– Chad’s written review

– Don’s written review

Dallas Single Mom

Vanna Collins

CAST & CREATIVE INTERVIEWS

KLUV interview with Gillian Abbott (Frances ‘Baby’ Houseman)

Theater Jones interview with Michele Lynch (Choreographer)

Informate DFW interview with Joshua Keith (Ensemble)

Al Dia Spanish interview with Emily Rice (Lisa Houseman)

Uptown Latino Magazine Spanish interview with Emily Rice (Lisa Houseman)

PREVIEWS & FEATURED ARTICLES

The Dallas Morning News: Arts Lead

The Dallas Morning News Top Theater Picks Video Blog

The Dallas Morning News Feature Article

KLIF 570 AM & The Flash List

DIRTY DANCING is on stage NOW thru Sunday, July 5 at the Music Hall at Fair Park. Click here for details and tickets.

Join us and Have The Time of Your Life!

PIPPIN – Four Time Tony® Award-Winning Musical Comes To North Texas!

FOUR-TIME TONY® AWARD WINNER

IS COMING TO NORTH TEXAS JULY 7-19 AT THE MUSIC HALL AT FAIR PARK AND JULY 21-26 AT BASS PERFORMANCE HALL

Dallas, TX – Experience the thrilling 2013 Tony® Award-winning musical PIPPIN – described as “An eye-popping, jaw-dropping, VISUALLY STUNNING extravaganza. THE THRILL OF THE SEASON!” by NY1.

PIPPIN is back for the first time since it thrilled audiences 40 years ago… With a beloved score by Tony nominee Stephen Schwartz (WICKED, GODSPELL), PIPPIN tells the story of a young prince on a death-defying journey to find meaning in his existence. Will he choose a happy but simple life? Or will he risk everything for a singular flash of glory. This captivating new production is directed by Tony winner Diane Paulus (HAIR and THE GERSHWINS’ PORGY AND BESS). It features sizzling choreography by Tony Award-nominee Chet Walker in the style of Bob Fosse and circus creation of breathtaking acrobatics by Gypsy Snider of the Montreal-based circus company Les 7 doigts de la main (also known as 7 Fingers), the creative force behind the nationwide sensation TRACES. PIPPIN is noted for many Broadway standards including “Corner of the Sky,” “Magic To Do,” “Glory,” “No Time at All,” “Morning Glow,” and “Love Song.” PIPPIN, the most nominated Broadway show of 2013, won four 2013 Tony® Awards including Best Revival of a Musical, four Drama Desk Awards, seven Outer Critic Circle Awards, and the Drama League Award.

This thrilling production continues to dazzle audiences on tour across the U.S.!

With a book by Roger O. Hirson and music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, PIPPIN features music supervision and arrangements by Nadia DiGiallonardo, orchestrations by Tony Award-winner Larry Hochman, scenic design by Tony Award-winner Scott Pask, costume design by Dominique Lemieux, lighting design by Tony Award-winner Kenneth Posner, sound design by Jonathan Deans and Garth Helm. Barry & Fran Weissler and Howard & Janet Kagan present the American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) production of PIPPIN with Lisa Matlin, Kyodo Tokyo, Stephen E. McManus, A&A Gordon, Tom Smedes/Peter Stern, Broadway Across America, Independent Presenters Network, Norton Herrick, Allen Spivak, Rebecca Gold, David Robbins/Bryan S. Weingarten, Philip Hagemann/Murray Rosenthal, Hugh Hayes/Jonathan Reinis/Jamie Cesa, Jim Kierstead/Carlos Arana/Myla Lerner, Ben Feldman, Just For Laughs Theatricals, Square 1 Theatrics, Sharon A. Carr/Patricia R. Klausner, Wendy Federman/Carl Moellenberg, Infinity Theatre Company/Michael Rubenstein, and Michael A. Alden/Dale Badway/Ken Mahoney.

Join us… for this magical, unforgettable production The New York Times declared “Astonishing! A PIPPIN for the 21st Century.”

Single tickets for PIPPIN, from $25-$98 (pricing subject to change), are now on sale online at DallasSummerMusicals.org, by phone at 1.800.514.ETIX (3849), and at The Box Office, 5959 Royal Lane, Suite 542 in Dallas, TX.

Groups of 10 or more receive a 15% discount, priority seating, and many more benefits. Please call 214.426.GROUP (4768) or email Groups@DallasSummerMusicals.org.

For Fort Worth tickets: Single tickets are now on sale from $44-$132 (pricing subject to change) and are available online at www.basshall.com, over the phone at 817.212.4280 or in person at the Bass Hall Box Office.

Groups of 10 or more receive a 10% discount. For group sales, call 817.212.4248 or email groupsales@basshall.com.

Dallas Summer Musicals’ highly anticipated 2015-2016 Season has been announced kicking off with Rodgers & Hammerstein’s THE SOUND OF MUSIC, November 3-22, 2015; followed by ELF The Musical, December 8-20, 2015; THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY, February 2-14, 2016; DSM’s production of Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID, March 11-27, 2016; WICKED, April 20 – May 22, 2016 as a season add-on; RAGTIME, May 24 – June 5, 2016; BULLETS OVER BROADWAY, June 14-26, 2016; and closing the season will be 42ND STREET, June 28 – July 10, 2016.

Groups of 10 or more receive a 15% discount. For WICKED, groups of 15 or more save on select performances. All groups receive priority seating and many more benefits. Please call 214-426-GROUP (4768) or email Groups@DallasSummerMusicals.org.

Performing Arts Fort Worth’s 2014-2015 Season will continue as follows: JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, Sept. 18-20; and KINKY BOOTS, Oct. 27-Nov. 1.

Performing Arts Fort Worth’s 2015-2016 Season kicks off with the Fort Worth debut of THE BOOK OF MORMON Dec. 1-6, 2015, followed by MOTOWN THE MUSICAL Jan. 13-17, 2016, Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID March 29-April 3, 2016, THE WIZARD OF OZ June 7-12, 2016, 42ND STREET July 12-17, 2016, THE SOUND OF MUSIC Aug. 17-21, 2016 and, closing out the season, the spectacular new production of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Oct. 20-30, 2016.

Broadway at the Bass season tickets are on sale online at www.basshall.com, over the phone at 817-212-4280 and in person at the Bass Hall Box Office. Seven-show season ticket packages start at $275. For more information, call 817-212-4280 or visit www.basshall.com.

Dallas Summer Musicals and Performing Arts Fort Worth will co-present three of these titles: Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID, 42ND STREET and THE SOUND OF MUSIC. The shows will play in Dallas for two weeks, then head to Fort Worth for limited, one-week runs.

About Dallas Summer Musicals:

Dallas Summer Musicals, Inc. (DSM) is the preeminent nonprofit presenter of Broadway theatre in North Texas. DSM produces, presents and promotes excellence in live musical theatre with year-round performances for diverse audiences of all ages, impacting the lives of children and families through community outreach and education, and enriching the cultural landscape of Dallas/Fort Worth, North Texas and the Southwest Region.

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, DSM relies on a variety of funding sources to bring the Best of Broadway to Dallas at affordable ticket prices, as well as to preserve the beautiful historic theatre, educate young audiences and create important community programs. DSM’s Seats for Kids program provides a meaningful arts education experience to thousands of low income, at-risk and special needs children. DSM provides positive incentives for youth that are at risk for gang membership through the Stage Right program. In addition, The Dallas Summer Musicals Academy of Performing Arts offers professional theatre arts training and scholarships to talented students in need. DSM’s High School Musical Theatre Awards are patterned after Broadway’s Tony® Awards and celebrates the power of the arts to significantly improve all areas of education. Hear Us Now!™ is DSM’s newest initiative. Since 2010 the experts at DSM have made significant changes and upgrades to its acoustical systems to improve the sound quality of the productions for all its patrons, including the hearing impaired. It is so unique that a trademark has been allowed by the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Coming this fall, Seats for Vets will serve war veterans and their families by providing them with a unique theatrical experience and thanking them for their service. Ticket sales alone do not sustain these endeavors. Only support from committed businesses, foundations and individuals make these programs possible.

Dallas Summer Musicals is presented by Texas Instruments and gratefully acknowledges the support of our season sponsors and partners The Dallas Morning News, WFAA TV Channel 8, American Airlines, and The Original Cupcakery.

For more information about Dallas Summer Musicals, please call 214.421.5678 or visit our website at DallasSummerMusicals.org.

About Performing Arts Fort Worth:

Performing Arts Fort Worth, the nonprofit organization that oversees management of Bass Performance Hall, presents national Broadway touring product under the Broadway at the Bass banner. Bass Performance Hall is the crown jewel of a city which boasts the nation’s third largest cultural district. It is also an important symbol of one of the most successful downtown revitalization efforts in the country.

The 2,056-seat multipurpose Hall is characteristic of the classic European opera house form. An 80-foot diameter Great Dome tops the Founders Concert Theater while two 48-foot tall angels grace the Grand Facade. Since the Hall opened in May 1998, the angels have become preeminent cultural icons of the Dallas-Fort Worth community. The Hall itself is renowned for its superb acoustics, exceptional sight lines and ambience on level with the great halls of the world.

Bass Performance Hall is located on a full city block encompassed by Commerce, Calhoun, 4th and 5th Streets in the historic Sundance Square district of downtown Fort Worth.

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Top 5 Reasons to See #PippinDSM!

PIPPIN comes to Dallas July 7-19, and we can’t think of a better show to close our 75th Anniversary Season! We hope you will come celebrate with us, so here are the TOP 5 REASONS to come and see this modern and professional musical!

#1
Winner of FOUR 2013 Tony Awards including Best Revival of a Musical!

#2
PIPPIN is a completely re-imagined version of the story you know and love – this revival is like nothing you’ve ever seen before! Check out this quick look at the show:

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#3
This cast of highly entertaining characters will make you laugh out loud! Click here to see the full list of the talented cast coming to the Music Hall!

#4
Awe-inspiring acrobatics and show-stopping numbers will keep you on the edge of your seat! The breathtaking acrobatics are by LES 7 DOIGTS DE LA MAIN, the creative force behind the nationwide sensation TRACES.

#5
The unique twist on this timeless show has an unforgettable score by Tony nominee Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Godspell).

PIPPIN is a night of theater that will leave you wanting more! Single tickets are ON SALE NOW! For more details and to purchase tickets, click here! We hope you will “join us” for this “extraordinary” show!

-DSM Amanda

North Texas Gives Rodgers & Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA Rave Reviews! #CinderellaDSM

Hello DSM Fans,

We are delighted to present the 2013 Tony® Award winning Broadway Musical Rodgers & Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA at the Music Hall at Fair Park through June 21, 2015. The tour will then head to Fort Worth, where it will play at Bass Performance Hall June 23-28. With its fresh new take on the beloved tale of a young woman who is transformed from a chambermaid into a princess, this hilarious and romantic fairytale combines the story’s classic elements – glass slippers, pumpkin, and a beautiful ball along with some surprising new twists! Check out what North Texas has to say about this magical production.

– DSM Cisco

TV & RADIO INTERVIEWS/PERFORMANCES

ABC8 – Good Morning Texas: Performance and interview with Paige Faure (Ella)

ABC8 – Midday News: Interview with Kecia Lewis (Marie, The Fairy Godmother)

CW33 – News Fix: A backstage look with Jose Sullivan (Assistant Company Manager)

The Dallas Morning News – Top Theater Picks

Bleeckie The Puppet: Interview with Paige Faure (Ella)

Stage Talk: Interview with Paige Faure (Ella)

570 AM KLIF & The Flash List Podcast

REVIEWS

The Dallas Morning News

Katy Trail Weekly

Theater Jones

Dallas Voice

Al Dia (Spanish Publication)

The Clubhouse Podcast 23 min podcast

The Clubhouse Podcast – Rob

The Clubhouse Podcast – Chad

The Clubhouse Podcast – Don

CAST & PRODUCER INTERVIEWS

The Dallas Morning News – Cover and three page spread

Dallas Voice – Andy Huntington Jones

Al Dia (Spanish Publication) – Aymee Garcia

Broadway World – Audrey Cardwell

Selig Film News – Andy Huntington Jones

PREVIEWS & FEATURED ARTICLES

D Magazine

Focus Daily News

Uptown Latino Magazine (Spanish Publication)

Macaroni Kid SW Dallas

Christian Alexander Fashion

Live Be Dallas

CINDERELLA is on stage NOW thru Sunday, June 21 at the Music Hall at Fair Park. Click here for details and tickets.

Don’t miss out on this dazzling musical and keep checking back for more content!

DIRTY DANCING – The Classic Story On Stage Comes to North Texas!

IS COMING TO NORTH TEXAS

JUNE 23 – JULY 5

AT THE MUSIC HALL AT FAIR PARK

AND

JULY 7-12

AT BASS PERFORMANCE HALL

Dallas, TX – DIRTY DANCING – The Classic Story On Stage, comes to life at the Music Hall at Fair Park for a limited engagement from June 23 – July 5, presented by Dallas Summer Musicals. The tour will then head to Fort Worth, where it will play at Bass Performance Hall July 7-12, presented by Performing Arts Fort Worth.

DIRTY DANCING is an unprecedented live experience, exploding with heart-pounding music, passionate romance and sensational dancing. Seen by millions across the globe, this timeless love story features the hit songs “Hungry Eyes,” “Hey Baby,” “Do You Love Me?” and the heart-stopping “(I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life.” London’s Sunday Express says “This crowd-pleasing stage adaptation hits the jackpot!”

It’s the summer of 1963, and 17-year-old Frances ‘Baby’ Houseman is on vacation in New York’s Catskill Mountains with her older sister and parents. Mesmerized by the racy dance moves and pounding rhythms she discovers in the resort’s staff quarters, Baby can’t wait to be part of the scene, especially when she catches sight of Johnny Castle, the resort’s sexy dance instructor. Passions ignite and Baby’s life changes forever when she is thrown into the deep end as Johnny’s leading lady, both on-stage and off.

DIRTY DANCING began as an eight-week staged workshop in Manhattan in the fall of 2001. It was first performed at the Theatre Royal in Sydney, Australia in November 2004 before embarking upon a hugely successful tour of Australia and New Zealand. A new production opened at the Theater Neue Flora in Hamburg, Germany in March 2006 where it broke records for achieving the highest advance in European history.

The production began performances on London’s West End in October 2006 with an £11 million advance and went on to become the longest running show in the history of the Aldwych Theatre. It closed in July 2011 in advance of a two-year UK national tour and then returned to London for a strictly limited season at the Piccadilly Theatre.

Starring Samuel Pergande (Johnny Castle) and Gillian Abbott (Frances “Baby” Houseman), this North Texas premiere features a company of 26 that also includes Doug Carpenter (Billy Kostecki, Singer), Jerome Harmann-Hardeman (Tito Suarez), Ryan Jesse (Neil Kellerman), Caralyn Kozlowski (Marjorie Houseman), Gary Lynch (Max Kellerman), Scott McCreary (Robbie Gould), Herman Petras (Mr. Schumacher), Emily Rice (Lisa Houseman), Mark Elliot Wilson (Dr. Jake Houseman) and Jenny Winton (Penny Johnson). The ensemble comprises John Antony, Rachel Boone, Amanda Brantley, Josh Drake, Rashaan James II, Joshua Keith, Alexandra Matteo, , Phoebe Pearl, Virginia Preston, Jennlee Shallow, Nicole Spencer, Christopher Tierney, and Paul Victor.

“The company that we have assembled for our North American tour is beautiful and truthful,” says Eleanor Bergstein, screenwriter of the film Dirty Dancing and book writer for the musical. “I originally wrote the movie because I love to dance. And since the movie first appeared, the openhearted audience response has made me believe that everyone has a secret dancer inside them, one they feel could connect them to the physical world in the way they dream. This remarkable cast brings those dreams to life through their extraordinary talent and exceptional skill. It’s been a deep pleasure for us to watch audiences around the country respond as this lovely group of people brings Dirty Dancing home to North America.”

The production’s book is written by Eleanor Bergstein and the North American tour will be directed by James Powell with choreography by Michele Lynch based on the original choreography by Kate Champion. The creative team also includes Stephen Brimson Lewis (set design), Tim Mitchell (lighting design), Jennifer Irwin (costume design), Bobby Aitken (sound design), Jon Driscoll (video and projection design), Bernie Ardia (hair design), Conrad Helfrich (music supervisor and orchestrations) and Alan Plado (music director).

DIRTY DANCING has gone on to perform across the world in markets as diverse as Utrecht, Holland, Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa. Most recently, it has been represented by a new UK tour (which launched March 2014 in Bristol), a German tour (which launched April 2014 in Berlin) and a French tour (which is currently playing Paris). The show returned to Australia with a new tour that premiered in late 2014 in honor of the stage production’s 10th anniversary. The current North American tour launched in Washington, DC in August 2014 and is currently booked through the 2015-2016 season.

The North American tour of DIRTY DANCING is produced by Amber Jacobsen, NETworks Presentations LLC, Grove Entertainment, and Col Joye in association with Lionsgate and Magic Hour Productions.

Single tickets for DIRTY DANCING, from $20-$93 (pricing subject to change), are now on sale online at DallasSummerMusicals.org, by phone at 1.800.514.ETIX (3849), and at The Box Office, 5959 Royal Lane, Suite 542 in Dallas, TX.

Groups of 10 or more receive a 15% discount, priority seating, and many more benefits. Please call 214.426.GROUP (4768) or email Groups@DallasSummerMusicals.org.

For Fort Worth tickets: Single tickets are now on sale from $44-$132. Additionally, DIRTY DANCING is also part of a Choose Your Own Season Ticket Package. Single and season tickets are currently available online at www.basshall.com, over the phone at 817.212.4280 or in person at the Bass Hall Box Office.

Groups of 10 or more receive a 10% discount. For group sales call 817.212.4248 or email groupsales@basshall.com.

Dallas Summer Musicals 75th Anniversary Season will close a wonderful year with PIPPIN, July 7-19, 2015.

Performing Arts Fort Worth’s 2014-2015 Season will continue as follows: PIPPIN, July 21-26; JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, Sept. 18-20; and KINKY BOOTS, Oct. 27-Nov. 1.

About Dallas Summer Musicals:

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, DSM relies on a variety of funding sources to bring the Best of Broadway to Dallas at affordable ticket prices, as well as to preserve the beautiful historic theatre, educate young audiences and create important community programs. DSM’s Seats for Kids program provides a meaningful arts education experience to thousands of low income, at-risk and special needs children. DSM provides positive incentives for youth that are at risk for gang membership through the Stage Right program. In addition, The Dallas Summer Musicals Academy of Performing Arts offers professional theatre arts training and scholarships to talented students in need. DSM’s High School Musical Theatre Awards are patterned after Broadway’s Tony® Awards and celebrates the power of the arts to significantly improve all areas of education. Hear Us Now!™ is DSM’s newest initiative. Since 2010 the experts at DSM have made significant changes and upgrades to its acoustical systems to improve the sound quality of the productions for all its patrons, including the hearing impaired. It is so unique that a trademark has been allowed by the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Ticket sales alone do not sustain these endeavors. Only support from committed businesses, foundations and individuals make these programs possible.

For more information about Dallas Summer Musicals, please call 214.421.5678 or visit our website at DallasSummerMusicals.org.

About Performing Arts Fort Worth:

Bass Performance Hall is located on a full city block encompassed by Commerce, Calhoun, 4th and 5th Streets in the historic Sundance Square district of downtown Fort Worth.

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RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA COMES TO NORTH TEXAS!

THE 2013 TONY® AWARD-WINNING BROADWAY MUSICAL

IS COMING TO NORTH TEXAS

JUNE 9-21 AT THE MUSIC HALL AT FAIR PARK

AND JUNE 23-28 AT BASS PERFORMANCE HALL

Dallas, TX – RODGERS + HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA, the 2013 Tony® Award-winning Broadway musical from the creators of SOUTH PACIFIC and THE SOUND OF MUSIC, will play at the Music Hall at Fair Park for a limited engagement from June 9-21, presented by Dallas Summer Musicals. The tour will then head to Fort Worth, where it will play at Bass Performance Hall June 23-28, presented by Performing Arts Fort Worth.

With its fresh new take on the beloved tale of a young woman who is transformed from a chambermaid into a princess, this hilarious and romantic Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA combines the story’s classic elements – glass slippers, pumpkin, and a beautiful ball along with some surprising twists. More than just a pretty face with the right shoe size, this Cinderella is a contemporary figure living in a fairytale setting. She is a spirited young woman with savvy and soul who doesn’t let her rags or her gowns trip her up in her quest for kindness, compassion and forgiveness. She longs to escape the drudgery of her work at home and instead work to make the world a better place. She not only fights for her own dreams, but forces the prince to open his eyes to the world around him and realize his dreams too.

CINDERELLA has music by Richard Rodgers, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, a new book by Douglas Carter Beane and original book by Oscar Hammerstein II. The musical is directed by Mark Brokaw and choreographed by Josh Rhodes. Music adaptation, supervision and arrangements are by David Chase and orchestrations are by Danny Troob.

One of Rodgers + Hammerstein’s most popular titles, CINDERELLA was written for television — debuting in 1957 starring Julie Andrews. In 2013, the show made its long-overdue Broadway debut. Along with CINDERELLA, Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein’s legendary musicals include OKLAHOMA!, CAROUSEL, THE KING AND I, SOUTH PACIFIC and THE SOUND OF MUSIC.

Mr. Beane’s book for CINDERELLA blends masterfully with the musical’s cherished score with songs including “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible/It’s Possible,” “Ten Minutes Ago” and “Do I Love You Because You’re Beautiful?”

The creative team includes scenic design by Tony® Award nominee Anna Louizos, costume design by six-time Tony® Award-winner William Ivey Long, lighting design by Tony® Award-winner Kenneth Posner and sound design by Tony® Award nominee Nevin Steinberg.

The CINDERELLA tour is produced by Robyn Goodman, Jill Furman, Stephen Kocis, Edward Walson, Venetian Glass Productions, The Araca Group, Caiola Productions, Roy Furman, Peter May, Sanford Robertson, Eric Schmidt, James Spry and Blanket Fort Productions.

Single tickets for CINDERELLA, from $25-$98 (pricing subject to change), are now on sale online at DallasSummerMusicals.org, by phone at 1.800.514.ETIX (3849), and at The Box Office, 5959 Royal Lane, Suite 542 in Dallas, TX. Mini Packs, which allow all ticket buyers to pick 3 or more shows for as low as $55, are also available online or may be ordered by mail or in person at The Box Office and by phoning 214.346.3300.

Groups of 10 or more receive a 15% discount, priority seating, and many more benefits. Please call 214.426.GROUP (4768) or email Groups@DallasSummerMusicals.org.

For Fort Worth tickets: Single tickets are now on sale from $44-$132. Additionally, CINDERELLA is also part of a Choose Your Own Season Ticket Package. Single and season tickets are currently available online at www.basshall.com, over the phone at 817.212.4280 or in person at the Bass Hall Box Office. Groups of 10 or more receive a 10% discount. For group sales call 817.212.4248 or email groupsales@basshall.com.

Dallas Summer Musicals 75th Anniversary Season will continue as follows: DIRTY DANCING, June 23–July 5, 2015; and PIPPIN, July 7-19, 2015.

Performing Arts Fort Worth’s 2014-2015 Season will continue as follows: DIRTY DANCING, July 7-12; PIPPIN, July 21-26; JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, Sept. 18-20; and KINKY BOOTS, Oct. 27-Nov. 1.

About Dallas Summer Musicals:

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, DSM relies on a variety of funding sources to bring the Best of Broadway to Dallas at affordable ticket prices, as well as to preserve the beautiful historic theatre, educate young audiences and create important community programs. DSM’s Seats for Kids program provides a meaningful arts education experience to thousands of low income, at-risk and special needs children. DSM provides positive incentives for youth that are at risk for gang membership through the Stage Right program. In addition, The Dallas Summer Musicals Academy of Performing Arts offers professional theatre arts training and scholarships to talented students in need. DSM’s High School Musical Theatre Awards are patterned after Broadway’s Tony® Awards and celebrates the power of the arts to significantly improve all areas of education. Hear Us Now!™ is DSM’s newest initiative. Since 2010 the experts at DSM have made significant changes and upgrades to its acoustical systems to improve the sound quality of the productions for all its patrons, including the hearing impaired. It is so unique that a trademark has been allowed by the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Ticket sales alone do not sustain these endeavors. Only support from committed businesses, foundations and individuals make these programs possible.

For more information about Dallas Summer Musicals, please call 214.421.5678 or visit our website at DallasSummerMusicals.org.

About Performing Arts Fort Worth:

Bass Performance Hall is located on a full city block encompassed by Commerce, Calhoun, 4th and 5th Streets in the historic Sundance Square district of downtown Fort Worth.

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A MOTHER'S LETTER TO KINKY BOOTS

KINKY BOOTS struts into Dallas on Tuesday and we couldn’t be more excited! This feel-good show is fun for everyone, just take a look at what this mother of two had to say about her experience:

I just wanted to share an experience that we had yesterday at The Smith Center. My family and I have been season ticket holders since the beginning. I have a 14-year-old daughter and 12-year-old son that join us for almost all of the shows, although I did not take either of them to Book of Mormon. I wasn’t sure I wanted to take my son to KINKY BOOTS, not really knowing what it was about, I almost gave his ticket away to a friend. At the last minute I changed my mind and I couldn’t have been happier.

What a fabulous show with an amazing message. At intermission my son turned to me and said, “it’s intermission already?” He has NEVER said that before. In most cases it’s more like, “how much longer?” He’s a 12-year-old boy and honestly I know the theatre is not on the top of his list for Sunday afternoons. My daughter turned to me at least 5 times through out the show and said, “I love this so much.” They talked about KINKY BOOTS almost the entire way home, and again this morning. Thank you so much for bringing KINKY BOOTS to Vegas!

Our family thoroughly enjoyed KINKY BOOTS and I just wanted to pass a note on, and I ask that you forward my email on to the producers of Kinky Boots. I just want them to know that they have won over a fickle teenage girl and an adolescent boy whose first love is definitely not the theatre.

-Anonymous KINKY BOOTS Patron
The Smith Center, Las Vegas

KINKY BOOTS is on stage February 24 – March 8, 2015, at the Music Hall at Fair Park.
GET TICKETS HERE!

In Response To The Asian American Performers Action Coalition And Others:

Glenn Casale and I are in receipt of your numerous emails and form emails. The reason for the delay in answering is that during the holidays I was in the hospital, and I have been recovering at home from a deadly blood disease.

First, Mr. Casale, our Director, has directed multiple years of productions using not only Asian actors and actresses, but diverse ethnic groups. Second, I have produced probably the most shows using Asian actors and actresses. For example, Flower Drum Song on Broadway, Flower Drum Song national tour, Brooklyn the Musical, and Bombay Dreams, just to name a few.

I can assure you that neither Glenn Casale nor I ever intended or conceived a thought that this would be disruptive, negative or disrespectful to anyone.

It’s interesting. Going back in the history of The King and I, Mr. Yul Brenner was actually from Russia, and Mr. Lou Diamond Phillips was born on a naval base in the Philippines and is an American. Mr. Paul Schoeffler has played the role in theatres across America in the past. And after looking at several Asian prospects for the role, they were all “on hold” pending a call back from the Lincoln Center Production.

The cast for this new production consists of 28, of which 25 are of Asian-descent. Of the 15 children in the cast, all are of Asian descent. We even went to a Thailand Temple to audition children for the production to be as authentic as possible.

Both Mr. Casale and I would never intentionally do anything contrary or negative to your culture, and we have both provided numerous opportunities to the Asian community in the past.

Mr. Casale and I visited yesterday. We have heard your comments, and we have heard your concerns, and we are now going back to find an actor of Asian descent for the role of the King. WE HAVE HEARD YOU, and we are working to guarantee a positive result for both you and also for a quality production. We have heard you and we take your comments seriously.

Michael Jenkins

Kinky Boots Coming To North Texas!

2013 TONY® AWARD-WINNING BEST MUSICAL

IS COMING TO NORTH TEXAS!

FEBRUARY 24-MARCH 8 AT THE MUSIC HALL AT FAIR PARK

OCTOBER 27-NOVEMBER 1 AT BASS PERFORMANCE HALL

Dallas, TX (January 15, 2015) – KINKY BOOTS, the smash-hit musical that brings together four-time Tony^® Award-winner Harvey Fierstein (Book) and Grammy^® Award-winning rock icon Cyndi Lauper (Tony^® Award-winner for Best Score for KINKY BOOTS), opens at the Music Hall at Fair Park February 24 – March 8, presented by Dallas Summer Musicals. The tour will roll back into Fort Worth, where it will play at Bass Performance Hall October 27 – November 1, presented by Performing Arts Fort Worth.

Directed and choreographed by Tony^® Award-winner Jerry Mitchell, KINKY BOOTS opened on Broadway April 4, 2013 and continues to play to standing-room-only crowds nightly. The show, which has broken all box office records at the Hirschfeld Theatre, recouped its costs in October 2013, after just 30 weeks on Broadway.

KINKY BOOTS took home six 2013 Tony^®Awards, the most of any show in the season, including Best Musical, Best Score (Cyndi Lauper), Best Choreography (Jerry Mitchell), Best Orchestrations (Stephen Oremus) and Best Sound Design (John Shivers). The show also received the Drama League, Outer Critics Circle and Broadway.com Awards for Best Musical and the Grammy^®Award for Best Musical Album, along with many other accolades.

In KINKY BOOTS, Charlie Price has reluctantly inherited his father’s shoe factory, which is on the verge of bankruptcy. Trying to live up to his father’s legacy and save his family business, Charlie finds inspiration in the form of Lola. A fabulous entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos, Lola turns out to be the one person who can help Charlie become the man he’s meant to be. As they work to turn the factory around, this unlikely pair finds that they have more in common than they ever dreamed possible… and discovers that when you change your mind about someone, you can change your whole world.

Harrison Ghee (The Color Purple) is kicking his heels up as Lola. Steven Booth (Avenue Q, Glory Days, Dogfight) plays shoe factory owner Charlie Price. Booth and Ghee are joined by Lindsay Nicole Chambers (Hairspray, Legally Blonde, Lysistrata Jones) as Lauren, Joe Coots (TV’s “Inside Amy Schumer,” Full Monty national tour) as Don, Craig Waletzko (Guys & Dolls, Young Frankenstein) as George and Grace Stockdale in her touring debut as Nicola.

Rounding out the ensemble are Damien Brett, Stephen Carrasco, Lauren Nicole Chapman, Amelia Cormack, Troi Gaines, J. Harrison Ghee, Blair Goldberg, Darius Harper, Andrew Theo Johnson, Crystal Kellogg, Jeffrey Kishinevskiy, Jeff Kuhr, Ross Lekites, Patty Lohr, Mike Longo, Tommy Martinez, , Nick McGough, Stewart Adam McKensy, Bonnie Milligan, Kenny Morris, Anthony Picarello, Horace V. Rogers, Ricky Schroeder, Anne Tolpegin, Juan Torres-Falcon, Hernando Umana and Sam Zeller.

The design team for KINKY BOOTS includes Tony^® Award nominee David Rockwell (Scenic Design), Tony^® Award-winner Gregg Barnes (Costume Design), Tony^® Award-winner Kenneth Posner (Lighting Design), Tony^® Award-winner John Shivers (Sound Design), Josh Marquette (Hair Design), Randy Houston Mercer (Make-up Design), Telsey + Company, Justin Huff, CSA (Casting), Adam Souza (Musical Direction), with Musical Supervision and Arrangements and Orchestrations by Tony^® and Grammy^® Award-winner Stephen Oremus.

KINKY BOOTS is produced on Broadway and on tour by Daryl Roth and Hal Luftig, James L. Nederlander, Terry Allen Kramer, Independent Presenters Network, CJ E&M, Jayne Baron Sherman, Just for Laughs Theatricals/Judith Ann Abrams, Yasuhiro Kawana, Jane Bergere, Allan S. Gordon & Adam S. Gordon, Ken Davenport, Hunter Arnold, Lucy and Phil Suarez, Bryan Bantry, Ron Fierstein and Dorsey Regal, Jim Kierstead/Gregory Rae, BB Group/Christina Papagjika, Michael DeSantis/Patrick Baugh, Brian Smith/Tom and Connie Walsh, Warren Trepp and Jujamcyn Theaters.

The producers of KINKY BOOTS announce a student rush for all performances February 24 – March 8. Beginning 1 hour before each performance, students can purchase a $25 ticket on a first come first served basis at the Music Hall Box Office. A valid student ID is required at the time of purchase for a maximum of 1 ticket.

Single tickets for KINKY BOOTS are now on sale online at www.DallasSummerMusicals.org, by phone at 1.800.514.ETIX (3849), and at The Box Office, 5959 Royal Lane, Suite 542 in Dallas, TX. Mini Packs are also available online or may be ordered by mail or in person at The Box Office, by phoning 214.346.3300 or through fax at 214.691.7386. Season subscribers and other patrons who have questions about their tickets can call The Box Office at 214.691.7200.

Groups of 10 or more receive a 15% discount, priority seating, and many more benefits. Please call 214.426.GROUP (4768) or email Groups@DallasSummerMusicals.org.

For Fort Worth tickets: Single tickets will go on sale Friday, February 20 at 10 am. Season tickets are currently available online at www.basshall.com, over the phone at 817.212.4280 or in person at the Bass Hall Box Office. Groups of 10 or more receive a 10% discount. For group sales call 817.212.4248 or email groupsales@basshall.com.

Dallas Summer Musicals 75th Anniversary Season will continue as follows: Rodgers & Hammerstein’s THE KING AND I, March 20–April 5, 2015; THE ILLUSIONISTS, April 7-19, 2015; Rodgers & Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA, June 9-21, 2015; DIRTY DANCING, June 23–July 5, 2015; and PIPPIN, July 7-19, 2015.

A Christmas Story The Musical In Dallas Thru Sunday Only!

Hello DSM Fans!

A Christmas Story The Musical is on stage now at the Music Hall thru this Sunday, December 14th only! We are so thrilled with the overwhelming response to this show that we wanted to share with you what people are saying! Also, we’ve included some additional links to give you a sneak peek of the show, inside info with interviews and performances, and even some information about the audition process for both Ralphie and the local child performers in the show! We will continue to update this, so check back for even more fun facts and info!

About The Show

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Article on BroadwayWorld.com About The Show: Click here.

Auditions

Part 1 of Ralphie Auditions: http://vimeo.com/106282595

Part 2 of Ralphie Auditions: http://vimeo.com/106285106

About Local Child Auditions:

Article by Nancy Churnin – Click here.

About Local Child Audition Winners:

CW33 Interview with the winners – Click here.
Article by Nancy Churnin – Click here.
Article by The Flash List – Click here.

Features

“A Christmas Story and Usher top best weekend events in Dallas” – Click here to read this feature article by Culture Map Dallas.

Culture Map 10 Dallas Christmas Productions: Click here to see the listing.

“Where to Celebrate Christmas 2014 In Dallas” on D Magazine – Click here to see listing.

Interviews and Performances

CW33 – NewsFix (Peyton Nicholson and Grace Moore) – Click here for interview.

FOX4 – Good Day Dallas (Susannah Jones) – Click here for performance and interview.

KTXD47 – The Broadcast (Susannah Jones) – Click here for performance and interview.

WFAA8 – Midday News (Christopher Swan) – Click here for interview.

Reviews

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Review by Christian Alexander Fashion – Click here to read.

Review by Mark Lowry in the Fort Worth Star Telegram – Click here to read.

Review on The Column – Click here to read.

Review by Nancy Churnin in The Dallas Morning News – Click here to read.

Review on The Flash List – Click here to read.

Review on Selig Film News – Click here to read.

Review on Edge Dallas.com – Click here to read.

Review on Theater Jones.com – Click here to read.

Review on Red Carpet Crash – Click here to read.

“The Clubhouse Podcast”

Click here to listen to the podcast.
Click here for Rob’s written review.
Click here for Chad’s written review.
Click here for Don’s written review.

We will continue to update this, so check back for even more fun facts and info! A Christmas Story The Musical is on stage NOW thru Sunday at the Music Hall at Fair Park. Click here for details and tickets.

We hope you’ll spend this Holiday Season with us!

-DSM Amanda

DSM Announces Texas Instruments as Presenting Sponsor!

DALLAS SUMMER MUSICALS ANNOUNCES
TEXAS INSTRUMENTS AS PRESENTING SPONSOR

Announcement coincides with Dallas Summer Musicals’ 75^th Anniversary Season

Dallas, TX….Dallas Summer Musicals, Inc. (DSM), the largest producer of live musical theatrical entertainment in the Southwest, announced today that Texas Instruments will be the official presenting sponsor for Dallas Summer Musicals’ 2015 75^th Anniversary Season. Funding from both Texas Instruments and the Texas Instruments Foundation will help support DSM’s 75^th Season.

The announcement was made by Michael A. Jenkins, President and Managing Director of Dallas Summer Musicals, at the season kick-off party June 12, 2014. “This partnership underscores Texas Instruments’ philosophy of community involvement and volunteerism, as well as their commitment to giving back through innovative philanthropy programs and partnerships,” Jenkins said. “TI’s generosity and community spirit are to be commended. Their donations of time, talent and funds are the definition of a good corporate citizen.”

Jenkins said, “We are honored to acknowledge TI as DSM’s official presenting sponsor. For many years, TI has generously supported DSM, and we have enjoyed a solid, longstanding relationship. Anytime we can continue to reinforce an established bond with greater support from and recognition for a company that is committed to our organization and the Dallas area, it makes the agreement that much sweeter.” Jenkins continues, “As a non-profit organization, DSM relies on funding from the community to bridge the gap between ticket revenue and rising production costs. The corporate support of community-minded organizations, like TI, makes it possible for us to bring the Best of Broadway to Dallas at affordable prices and to continue to grow our education and community outreach programs.” Jenkins adds, “TI is a first-class organization that is enriching our local community through their contributions, and we are grateful to be their partner.”

Andy Smith, Executive Director, Texas Instruments Foundation, said, “We are proud to continue our support of the Dallas Summer Musicals, and we can’t think of a better way to celebrate DSM’s 75^th anniversary than to be the presenting sponsor. TI invests in the arts because we know that it helps improve the quality of life in our community, it makes our city more vibrant and a better place to live. That helps our community build a stronger economic base, attract new businesses, potential employees and visitors to our city. The DSM, with their education and outreach programs and outstanding performances, is a vital component of the Dallas arts community.”

About Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) is a global semiconductor design and manufacturing company that develops analog ICs and embedded processors. By employing the world’s brightest minds, TI creates innovations that shape the future of technology. TI is helping more than 100,000 customers transform the future, today. Learn more at www.ti.com.

About Texas Instruments Foundation

The Texas Instruments Foundation, founded in 1964, is a non-profit organization providing philanthropic support for educational and charitable purposes primarily in the communities where Texas Instruments operates. While its primary focus is on providing knowledge, skills and programs to improve science, technology, engineering and math education, the Texas Instruments Foundation also invests in arts and culture and in health and human services programs that meet the greatest community needs.

About Dallas Summer Musicals

Dallas Summer Musicals, Inc. (DSM) is the preeminent nonprofit presenter of Broadway theatre in North Texas. DSM produces, presents and promotes excellence in live musical theatre with year-round performances for diverse audiences of all ages, impacting the lives of children and families through community outreach and education and enriching the cultural landscape of Dallas/Fort Worth, North Texas and the Southwest Region.

DSM is the largest producer and presenter of live theatrical entertainment in the Southwest, the second oldest summer theatre organization in the United States, and the fourth largest nonprofit theatre company. In addition to presenting national Broadway tours, DSM also produces shows on Broadway, presents and tours productions, and is involved in developing new works. Dallas Summer Musicals’ affiliates include DSM Management Group, Inc. (DSMMGI), which manages the Music Hall at Fair Park.

As a nonprofit organization, DSM relies on a variety of funding sources to bring the Best of Broadway to Dallas at affordable ticket prices, as well as to preserve the beautiful historic theatre, educate young audiences and create important community programs. DSM’s Seats for Kids program provides a meaningful arts education experience to thousands of low income, at-risk and special needs children. DSM provides positive incentives for youth that are at risk for gang membership through the Stage Right program. In addition, The Dallas Summer Musicals Academy of Performing Arts offers professional theatre arts training and scholarships to talented students in need. DSM’s High School Musical Theatre Awards are patterned after Broadway’s Tony® Awards and celebrates the power of the arts to significantly improve all areas of education. Ticket sales alone do not sustain these endeavors. Only support from committed businesses, foundations and individuals make these programs possible.

Dallas Summer Musicals presented by Texas Instruments
2014/2015 Season
Performances at the Music Hall at Fair Park

A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL, December 2-14, 2014

KINKY BOOTS, February 24-March 8, 2015

THE KING AND I, March 20-April 5, 2015

THE ILLUSIONISTS, April 7-19, 2015

RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA, June 9-21, 2015

DIRTY DANCING, June 23-July 5, 2015

PIPPIN, July 7-19, 2015

Season tickets, priced from $140-$775 are on sale now at www.dallassummermusicals.org and at The Box Office, 5959 Royal Lane, Suite 542 in Dallas. Subscribers may order by mail or in person at The Box Office, by phoning 214-346-3300, by faxing 214-691-7386, or purchase online at www.dallassummermusicals.org. For groups of 10 or more, please call 214-426-GROUP.

Presenting Sponsor for Dallas Summer Musicals is Texas Instruments. Season Sponsors and partners are The Dallas Morning News, WFAA TV Channel 8, America Airlines, and The Original Cupcakery.

For more information about Dallas Summer Musicals, presented by Texas Instruments, call (214) 421-5678 or visit the website at www.dallassummermusicals.org.

For media information about any of the individual shows and for videotape, photos, or reviewer’s passes, please call Jo Ann Holt at 469-363-7371, or email joannholt@gmail.com.

Photo # 8566 by Chris Waits
Michael A. Jenkins, President and Managing Director, Dallas Summer Musicals; Andy Smith, Executive Director, Texas Instruments Foundation celebrate the announcement of DSM’s 2015 75^th Anniversary season and Texas Instruments as presenting sponsor at a party in Fair Park recently. Funding from both Texas Instruments and the Texas Instruments Foundation will help support DSM’s 75^th Season.

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Official Release – DSM Kicks Off Year-Long Celebration of our 75th Year!

DALLAS SUMMER MUSICALS KICKS OFF YEAR-LONG CELEBRATION
OF THEIR 75^TH YEAR WITH SEASON ANNOUNCEMENT EVENT JUNE 12

DALLAS, TX…Dallas Summer Musicals, Inc. (DSM) announced their 2014/2015 season of shows at Fair Park Thursday June 12. Heavy rain forecasts moved the 75-Year kickoff event from the Fair Park Band Shell where DSM first performed their shows to the nearby Centennial Building. DSM has been bringing the Best of Broadway to North Texas audiences with the finest in professional live theatrical entertainment since 1941.

Michael A. Jenkins, President and Managing Director of Dallas Summer Musicals, said, “We believe in creating memories that will last a lifetime, so our 75th year will be filled with musicals offering an unforgettable experience for everyone in the family. We will kick off the 2015 season with a hilarious musical straight from Broadway, A CHRISTMAS STORY, in December of 2014. Three of our 2015 shows are still playing on Broadway, and one has never been seen outside of Australia.”

In addition to the 2014/2015 shows, Jenkins also announced that DSM’s collaboration with Performing Arts Fort Worth (PAFW) would be extended to include four touring Broadway shows that will be presented by DSM and PAFW at their separate venues. KINKY BOOTS, DIRTY DANCING, RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA, and PIPPIN will be presented by DSM at the Music Hall at Fair Park in Dallas and by PAFW at Bass Hall in Fort Worth.

“This is a partnership that has worked well in the past,” Jenkins said, “and we are looking forward to working closely with President and CEO Dione Kennedy and our colleagues at PAFW as we plan future seasons. We will also produce our own version of RODGERS AND HAMMERSTEIN’S THE KING & I, as we did with our 2014 production of Disney’s THE LITTLE MERMAID. Our efforts to reach new audiences, and to bring the latest Broadway shows to North Texas, include investing in and producing shows on Broadway and expanding our DSM High School Musical Theatre Awards, which last year brought 56 Texas schools together to compete for recognition and scholarships. Our DSM Academy of Performing Arts also provides valuable training to students of music, dance and acting with locations across the Metroplex.”

DSM 2014/2015 SEASON–PERFORMANCES AT THE MUSIC HALL AT FAIR PARK

A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL, December 2-14, 2014.

A sparkling new stage musical adaptation based on the popular 1983 family classic film featuring Ralphie Parker. He longs to find an official Red Ryder Carbine Action 200-shot Range Model Air Rifle under the Christmas tree. Direct from Broadway, where it won three 2013 Tony Award® nominations for Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical and Best Original Score, A CHRISTMAS STORY is directed by Tony Award-winner John Rando and choreographed by Warren Carlyle.

KINKY BOOTS, February 24-March 8, 2015.

Winner of the 2013 Tony® Award for Best Musical and five other Tony Awards, it’s an exhilarating Broadway musical still playing to packed audiences on Broadway, that lifts spirits to new high-heeled heights. Inspired by a true story that follows a struggling shoe factory owner who works to turn his business around with help from an entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos, KINKY BOOTS features a joyous, Tony-Award winning score by Cyndi Lauper, direction and Tony-winning choreography by Jerry Mitchell, and a hilarious , uplifting book by four-time Tony winner Harvey Feinstein. ABC News called it “The Hottest Broadway Show of the Year.”

THE KING AND I, March 20-April 5, 2015.

East versus West makes for a dramatic, richly textured and ultimately uplifting tale of enormous fascination. It is 1862 in Siam when an English widow, Anna Leonowens, and her young son arrive at the Royal Palace in Bangkok, having been summoned by the King to serve as tutor to his many children and wives. The King is largely considered to be a barbarian by those in the West, and he seeks Anna’s assistance in changing his image, if not his ways. With both keeping a firm grip on their respective traditions and values, Anna and the King grow to understand and eventually respect one another in a truly unique love story. Along with the dazzling score, the comparable Jerome Robbins ballet, “The Small House of Uncle Thomas” is one of the all-time marvels of the musical stage. DSM will produce the musical.

THE ILLUSIONISTS, April 7-19, 2015.

Coming to Broadway in the fall, the world’s best-selling magic show showcases mind-blowing, spectacular talents of seven of the most incredible illusionist on earth. Shattering box office records across the globe, THE ILLUSIONISTS dazzles audiences of all ages with a powerful mix of the most outrageous and astonishing acts ever seen on stage. This non-stop show is packed with thrilling and sophisticated magic of unprecedented proportions.

RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA, June 9-21, 2015

The Tony-Award winning Broadway musical from the creators of The Sound of Music and South Pacific, CINDERELLA is still delighting audiences on Broadway with its contemporary take on the classic tale. This lush production features an incredible orchestra, jaw-dropping transformations and all the moments you love—the pumpkin, the glass slipper, the masked ball, and more—plus some surprising new twists. Be transported back to childhood and rediscover some of Rodgers + Hammerstein’s most beloved songs, such as “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible/It’s Possible,” and “Ten Minutes Ago,” in this romantic Broadway experience for anyone who’s ever had a wish, a dream, or a really great pair of shoes. Associated Press said, “Pure Magic! Broadway’s new Cinderella crackles with sweetness and freshness.”

DIRTY DANCING, June 23-July 5, 2015.

The classic story on stage is an unprecedented live experience, exploding with heart-pounding music, passionate romance, and sensational dancing. Seen by millions across the globe, this smash hit musical tells the classic story of two fiercely independent young spirits from difference worlds who come together for the most challenging and triumphant summer of their lives. Featuring the hit songs “Hungry Eyes,” “Hey Baby,” “Do You Love Me?” and the heart stopping “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life,” this record-breaking live theatre sensation offers audiences the time of their lives.

PIPPIN, July 7-19, 2015.

The 2013 Tony Award winner for Best Musical Revival, PIPPIN is a magical, unforgettable production The New York Times declared “Astonishing! A PIPPIN for the 21^st Century.” Direct from Broadway and back for the first time since it thrilled audiences 40 years ago, with a beloved score by Tony nominee Stephen Schwartz (Godspell, Wicked), PIPPIN tells the story of a young prince on a death-defying journey to find meaning in his existence. Will he choose a happy but simple life? Or will he risk everything for a singular flash of glory? This captivating new production is directed by Tony winner Diane Paulua (Hair and The Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess). PIPPIN features sizzling choreography in the style of Bob Fosse, and breathtaking acrobatics by Les 7 Doigts de la Main, the creative force behind the nationwide sensation Traces.

Season tickets, priced from $140-$775, go on sale Thursday, June 12 at 9 p.m. online at www.dallassummermusicals.org, and Friday, June 13 at The Box Office, 5959 Royal Lane, Suite 542 in Dallas. Subscribers may order by mail or in person at The Box Office, by phoning 214-346-3300, by faxing 214-691-7386, or purchase online at www.dallassummermusicals.org. For groups of 10 or more, please call 214-426-GROUP.

Season subscribers enjoy such benefits as first opportunity to get the best seats available for the season, plus huge savings over single ticket prices and easy payment plans, lost ticket replacement, ticket exchange privileges and a 20% discount on all DSM logo merchandise. Plus, season subscribers have first option on their seats for the following season, and can save up to $97 over the cost of single tickets.

Season sponsors and partners for Dallas Summer Musicals are The Dallas Morning News, WFAA TV Channel 8, American Airlines, The Original Cupcakery, and Texas Instruments.

Dallas Summer Musicals, Inc. (DSM) is the preeminent non-profit presenter of Broadway theatre in North Texas. DSM produces, presents and promotes excellence in live musical theatre with year-round performances for diverse audiences of all ages, impacting the lives of children and families through community outreach and education, and enriching the cultural landscape of Dallas/Fort Worth, North Texas and the Southwest Region.

DSM is the largest producer and presenter of live theatrical entertainment in the Southwest, the second oldest summer theatre organization in the United States, and the fourth largest non-profit theatre company. In addition to presenting national Broadway tours, DSM also produces shows on Broadway, presents and tours productions, and is involved in developing new works. Dallas Summer Musicals’ affiliates include DSM Management Group, Inc. (DSMMGI), which manages the Music Hall at Fair Park.

As a nonprofit organization, DSM relies on a variety of funding sources to bring the Best of Broadway to Dallas at affordable ticket prices, as well as to preserve the beautiful historic theater, educate young audiences and create important community programs.DSM’s Seats for Kids program provides a meaningful arts education experience to thousands of low income, at-risk and special needs children. DSM provides positive incentives for youth that are at risk for gang membership through the Stage Right program. In addition, the Dallas Summer Musicals Academy of Performing Arts offers professional theater arts training and scholarships to talented students in need. Ticket sales alone do not sustain these endeavors. Only support from committed businesses, foundations and individuals make these programs possible.

For more information about Dallas Summer Musicals, please call 214-421-5678 or visit the website at www.dallassummermusicals.org.

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For media information about any of the individual shows or the Dallas Summer Musicals, and for videotape, photos, or reviewer’s passes, please call Jo Ann Holt at 469-363-7371, or email joannholt@gmail.com.

ANNOUNCED – 2014/2015 DSM SEASON!

It’s official! We have announced our 2014/2015 DSM Season! Last Thursday, June 12^th, at the Centennial Building on Fair Park Grounds, we announced our season show by show alongside Performing Arts Fort Worth, and it was an amazing evening!

In case you missed it, here are the shows coming to DSM for the 2014/2015 Season:

A CHRISTMAS STORY THE MUSICAL – December 2-14, 2014
#ChristmasStoryDSM

KINKY BOOTS – February 24 – March 8, 2015
#KinkyBootsDSM

Rodgers and Hammerstein’s THE KING & I – March 20 – April 5, 2015
#KingAndIDSM

THE ILLUSIONISTS – April 7-19, 2015
#IllusionistsDSM

Rodgers and Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA – June 9-21, 2015
#CinderellaDSM

DIRTY DANCING – June 23 – July 5, 2015
#DirtyDancingDSM

PIPPIN – July 7 – 19, 2015
#PippinDSM

All performances are at the Music Hall at Fair Park.

For photos from some of the shows, check out our slideshow at the bottom of this post!

This year, we’re celebrating our 75^th Anniversary and our deeply rooted history. Since we opened the doors at the Fair Park Band Shell in 1941, we’ve been bringing the best of Broadway to the Dallas area! We hope you will join us next season to celebrate with us!

Check out this video for a sneak peek at each show:

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Also, in case you hadn’t heard, we’re partnering up with Performing Arts Fort Worth for 4 of our shows: KINKY BOOTS, CINDERELLA, DIRTY DANCING, AND PIPPIN! These shows will play 2 weeks here at DSM in Dallas, then travel to the Bass Performance Hall for a one-week engagement. We are very excited to be working closer with PAFW and hope that this will help bring more people to see live theatre!

Season tickets, priced from $140-$775, are now on sale online at www.dallassummermusicals.org, and at The Box Office, 5959 Royal Lane, Suite 542 in Dallas. Subscribers may order by mail or in person at The Box Office, by phoning 214-346-3300, by faxing 214-691-7386, or purchase online at www.dallassummermusicals.org. For groups of 10 or more, please call 214-426-GROUP.

Also, for your enjoyment, check out some of the news articles about our season announcement!

The Dallas Morning News – “Dallas Summer Musicals: Stayin’ alive with plans to thrive at 75.” Click here for article by Nancy Churnin
The Dallas Morning News – “From Kinky Boots to glass slippers, DSM and Bass Hall strut with shared stars.” Click here for article by Nancy Churnin
BroadwayWorld.com – Click here for article
The Column – Click here for article by John Garcia
Fort Worth Star Telegram – Click here for article by Mark Lowry

You can also check out this video from WFAA Good Morning Texas – Ellen Marie Marsh (from Kinky Boots) performing “History of Wrong Guys” and an interview with our President and Managing Director Michael Jenkins discussing the new season!

We’re so excited about our upcoming season, and we hope you are too! For more information about each show, season tickets, etc., please visit our website at www.dallassummermusicals.org.

We’ll see you at the theater!

-DSM Amanda

: The original Broadway cast of Kinky Boots. (c) Matthew Murphy

: Josef Brown, Amanda Leigh Cobb and Britta Lazenga Photo Credit – David Scheinmann

: Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA Original Broadway Company

: Amanda Leigh Cobb and Josef Brown Photo Credit – David Scheinmann

: The original Broadway cast of Kinky Boots. Matthew Murphy

: Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA Original Broadway Company

: Josef Brown and Britta Lazenga Photo Credit – David Scheinmann

: Cody Williams, Laura Osnes and Andy Mills from the Rodgers + Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA Original Broadway Company. Photo by Carol Rosegg

: Annaleigh Ashford and Stark Sands from the Original Broadway Company. Photo by Matthew Murphy

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Brand New Production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC Makes North Texas Debut and DFW loves it!

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Here’s to many more years of creating memories!

DSM SHOWBIZ CREW

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The passion sizzles in DIRTY DANCING – The Classic Story On Stage at Dallas Summer Musicals! #DirtyDancingDSM

PIPPIN – Four Time Tony® Award-Winning Musical Comes To North Texas!

Top 5 Reasons to See #PippinDSM!

North Texas Gives Rodgers & Hammerstein’s CINDERELLA Rave Reviews! #CinderellaDSM

DIRTY DANCING – The Classic Story On Stage Comes to North Texas!

RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN'S CINDERELLA COMES TO NORTH TEXAS!

A MOTHER'S LETTER TO KINKY BOOTS

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