Dallas Summer Musicals Presents:
DSM:RAIN: The Beatles Experience :: 
April 29 - May 11, 2008
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The award-winning Beatles concert, RAIN – The Beatles Experience, makes its Dallas debut April 29 – May 11, 2008! In a show the Denver Post calls “the next best thing to seeing The Beatles,” RAIN boasts a repertoire of nearly 200 Beatlemaniac favorites, ranging from such beloved songs as “Yesterday” and “Hey Jude” to classic hits including “Revolution” and “Come Together.” The concert now features surround sound giving audiences the ultimate Beatles sound RAINexperience!
“Uncanny! RAIN are a quartet of fine musicians in their own
right…as The Beatles, they triumph!”
-Boston Herald
RAIN – The Beatles Experience covers the Fab Four from their very first Ed Sullivan Show appearance through the Abbey Road album, through the psychedelic late 60s and their long-haired hippie, hard-rocking rooftop days. RAIN is a multi-media, multi-dimensional experience...a fusion of historical footage and hilarious television commercials from the 1960s lights up video screens and live cameras zoom in for close-ups.
“RAIN is a spectacular extravaganza…did the audience love it? Yeah, yeah, yeah!”
-The Philadelphia Inquirer
Dallas Summer Musicals Presents:
DSM: Ring of Fire ::
May 13 - 25, 2008
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In many ways Johnny Cash wrote and sang about the lives we all lead, regardless of where we lead them. If, watching RING OF FIRE, you feel yourself being drawn back to your roots, it isn't accidental -- even if you've forgotten what those roots are. From the heart of the songs of Johnny Cash comes a unique musical show about love and faith, struggle and success, rowdiness and redemption, home and family. RING OF FIRE features 38 of the music legend’s songs such as “Country Boy,” “A Thing Called Love,” “Five Feet High and Rising,” “Daddy Sang Bass,” “Ring of Fire,” “I Walk the Line,” “I’ve Been Everywhere,” “The Man in Black,” and his final hit, “Hurt.” By the end of the show you will feel that you have spent the evening in the presence of an extraordinary and real man.
Dallas Summer Musicals Presents:
Special: Cats ::
May 27 - June 1, 2008
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CATS returns to the Music Hall at Fair Park as a subscribers’ special. Based on 'Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats' and other poems by T.S. Eliot, the musical takes place in a junkyard where the local cats are auditioning to be chosen by their leader, Old Deuteronomy, to journey to the Heavyside Lair to be reborn. In the end, the former glamour cat, Grizabella - turned disheveled outcast is chosen by Deuteronomy to receive the prized additional life
Dallas Summer Musicals Presents:
DSM: The Drowsy Chaperone ::
June 3 - 15, 2008
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Night after night, people are going to see THE DROWSY CHAPERONE - Broadway's record-smashing hit with the most laughs and the most 2006 Tony Awards of any musical - and they all have one thing to say: "I LOVED IT!" Called "INGENIOUS" by The New York Times and crowned "BEST OF 2006" by Entertainment Weekly, THE DROWSY CHAPERONE is about a glamorous starlet and her hilarious wedding day, complete with all the madcap drama you expect from a celebrity wedding and plenty that you don't. One thing is certain: THE DROWSY CHAPERONE is the perfect marriage of music and comedy, and it has the whole town cheering like never before!
Dallas Summer Musicals Presents:
Special: STOMP ::
June 17 - 22, 2008
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The scenes in STOMP! are staged with a meticulous rhythm - quick, consistent and with just enough variety to keep your concentration from wandering. Drummers work within the framework of rudimentary narratives and superficially distinct characters portrayed by a splendidly athletic ensemble. Performers make music by tapping a matchbox or twisting a creaking folding chair. STOMP! convinces its audience that the background music of our everyday lives is worth listening to.
JERRY SEINFELD ::
June 19, 2008 | 7PM & 9PM
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Due to popular demand, America’s premier comedian is hitting the road in a return to his first love - stand-up comedy. Recently hailed as “the master stand-up comic of his generation” and “the best comedian of our time” in a Washington Post article by Tom Shales, Seinfeld has an uncanny ability to joke about the little things in life that relate to audiences everywhere. Seinfeld now sets his sights on performing his material across the country in 2008.
His tour will visit Dallas on Saturday, July 19 at 7 & 9:30pm.
These shows are on sale Friday, May 16 at 10am!
Call 214-373-8000 for tickets. Tickets also available online
at ticketmaster.com & all Ticketmaster outlets.
Jeromy "Jerry" Seinfeld (born on April 29, 1954 in Brooklyn, New York) is a Golden Globe- and Emmy Award-winning American comedian, actor and writer. He is often described as an observational comedian. He is best known for playing a semi-fictional version of himself in the long-running situation comedy, Seinfeld, (1989 - 1998), which he co-created, helped write and, in the show's final two seasons, executively produced. He also starred as "Barry B. Benson" in the film Bee Movie, his first major foray back into the media industry since the finale of ... read the rest at wiki!
Dallas Summer Musicals Presents:
Special: Hairspray ::
June 24 - 29, 2008
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Welcome to the ‘60s! It’s 1962 – the ‘50s are out and change is in the air. Baltimore’s Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, has only one passion – to dance. She wins a spot on the local TV dance program, “The Corny Collins Show” and, overnight, is transformed from outsider to irrepressible teen celebrity. But can a trendsetter in dance and fashion vanquish the program’s reigning princess, win the heart of hearthrob Link Larkin, and integrate a television show without denting her ‘do? Only in HAIRSPRAY, based upon the New Line Cinema film written and directed by John Waters.
Dallas Summer Musicals Presents:
DSM: High School Musical ::
July 2 - 13, 2008
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With a plot described as a modern retelling of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, it’s the story of two high school students from rival cliques: Troy Bolton, captain of the basketball team, and Gabriella Montez, a shy transfer student who excels in math and science. Together, they try out for the lead parts in their high school musical, and as a result, divide the school. Despite other students' attempts to thwart their dreams, Troy and Gabriella resist peer pressure and rivalry, inspiring others along the way not to "stick with the status quo."
Dallas Summer Musicals Presents:
DSM: Jersey Boys ::
July 25 - August 16, 2008
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JERSEY BOYS is the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi. This is the story of how a group of blue-collar boys from the wrong side of the tracks became one of the biggest American pop music sensations of all time. They wrote their own songs, invented their own sounds and sold 175 million records worldwide - all before they were thirty.
Directed by two-time Tony ® Award-winner Des McAnuff, JERSEY BOYS won four 2006 Tony ® Awards including Best Musical and continues to break box office records at the August Wilson Theatre on Broadway since opening in November 2005. JERSEY BOYS is written by Academy Award-winner Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, with music by Bob Gaudio, lyrics by Bob Crewe and choreography by Sergio Trujillo.
Dallas Summer Musicals Presents:
DSM: The Color Purple ::
September 30 - October 19, 2008
Season Subscription Prices: $104.00 - $513.00
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Nominated for 11 Tony® Awards including Best Musical, it is based on the classic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker and the film by Steven Spielberg. The unforgettable and inspiring story of a woman named Celie who finds the strength to triumph over adversity and discover her unique voice in the world, THE COLOR PURPLE has a joyous Grammy® nominated score featuring gospel, jazz, pop and the blues.
The Dallas Opera
The Marriage of Figaro ::
by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
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Nov. 14, 2008 7:30 PM
Nov. 16(M), 2008 2:00 PM
Nov. 19, 2008 7:30 PM
Nov. 22, 2008 7:30 PM
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The characters we loved in “The Barber of Seville” all grown up, with grown up problems that have to be resolved in one crazy day. Throw in a teenager with a major crush, a tipsy gardener, and schemers and dreamers looking for love and you have one of Mozart’s finest and funniest operas!
Considered revolutionary – both musically and politically – this lively romantic comedy begins with Figaro and Susanna preparing for their wedding night, not realizing how many people they’ll have to maneuver around in order to fall into each other’s arms! Filled with one breathtaking aria after another, this is Mozart at his most moving. Another revolutionary concept is The Dallas Opera’s FLEX subscription package: three nights, three shows, your choice! Call 214-443-1000 or visit dallasopera.org.
The Dallas Opera
Die Fledermaus ::
by Johann Strauss
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Dec. 5, 2008 7:30 PM
Dec. 7, 2008 2:00 PM
Dec. 10, 2008 7:30 PM
Dec. 13, 2008 7:30 PM
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The work that defined Viennese operetta at the height of its Golden Age. Marked by one memorable hit after another, you’ll be swaying to these much-loved melodies long after the performance is done. The Dom Pérignon of opera.
Ah, to be independently wealthy, handsome and loved! Life looks pretty good to Gabriel von Eisenstein until he, his lovely wife, and their rambunctious maid are caught in a practical joke that exposes all their secrets! Mistaken identities, royal balls, and too much Champagne without a designated driver create merriment galore! Listen to the complete audio synopsis, interviews and more at www.dallasopera.org.
The Dallas Opera
Roberto Devereux ::
by Gaetano Donizetti
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Jan. 23, 2009 7:30 PM
Jan. 25(M), 2009 2:00 PM
Jan. 28, 2009 7:30 PM
Jan. 31, 2009 7:30 PM
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Fantastic singing and unforgettable personalities mix in this action-packed clash of British royals and rebels. Fiery, feisty, gripping – It doesn’t get better than this.
She gave her name to the “Elizabethan Age,” but her heart went to the wrong man and heads must roll! This riveting drama pits England’s Queen Elizabeth I against the clever and ambitious Robert, Earl of Essex, his demure lady love – and her unsuspecting husband. Donizetti’s last and greatest opera for Teatro San Carlo is as passionate as it is political. Pick your side…carefully. Or pick all five productions for as little as $75!
The Dallas Opera
La Bohème ::
by Giacomo Puccini
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Feb. 13, 2009 7:30 PM
Feb. 15(M), 2009 2:00 PM
Feb. 18, 2009 7:30 PM
Feb. 21, 2009 7:30 PM
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The starving bohemians of 19th century Paris learn how to make love, how to make friends and influence people, and how to survive in a cold, hard world. Picture dorm life without laundry privileges or a cafeteria card.
It may be the most romantic opera of all time, set among the rooftops and cafés of the down-and-out Latin Quarter, (2 parts Soho, one part Deep Ellum). Puccini’s unforgettable music, poignant romance and a stellar cast will take you back to a time when hunger for success couldn’t hold a candle to one’s hunger for love. Cash-starved students can take advantage of our Student Rush, 90 minutes before each performance. Get the best seat available for just $25 with a valid Student ID (One ticket per ID).
The Dallas Opera
The Italian Girl in Algiers ::
by Gioachino Rossini
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March 6, 2009 7:30 PM
March 8(M), 2009 2:00 PM
March 11, 2009 7:30 PM
March 14, 2009 7:30 PM
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A masterful Italian comic gem by the man who gave us “The Barber of Seville.” The Turkish Bey of Algiers, bored with his harem, sends the captain of his guard to find a new bride. He seizes upon the lovely victim of a shipwreck, an “Italian girl” searching for her lost lover. But don’t think she’ll go quietly.
It’s one of the greatest comedies in opera, sparkling with Rossini’s effervescent music and a keen understanding of just how far we’ll go to get the man or woman of our dreams! Featuring one of the most memorable comic villains who ever walked the stage and the mother of all culture clashes! Save 10 to 40% off when you make a single ticket purchase for groups of ten or more. Call 214-443-1000 for details.
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