Friday, February 27, 2009 , Updated
Opening weekend for 5 theater productions (Feb. 27 - Mar. 1)
This weekend brings another wide range of shows to DFW, so make sure to see a few while the time is there:
- Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr., all-youth production presented by Theatre Arlington. This fast-moving, fun musical based on the Emmy award-winning educational cartoon series brings school lessons to life in a hip, entertaining treat that shows everyone that learning can be as much fun as you choose to make it! "Unpack Your Adjectives" and hop on at "Conjunction Junction" for this rollicking treat for kids of all ages! Purchase tickets ($10) online or by calling 817-275-7661.
- 100 Lunches, A Gourmet Comedy, presented by Lakeside Community Theatre. Successful mystery playwright Chuck Reynolds has had his plays lauded by all critics except Charity Starr. When she shows up at his home and has the unmitigated gall to ask his expert help in writing a play of her own, Chuck fiendishly insists that their teacher/pupil sessions be held over lunch with Charity footing the bill at the most expensive restaurants in New York City. Lunatic waiters provide a uniquely hilarious touch to these meetings. Love blossoms despite the scheming of Chuck's amorous neighbor. Charity's play opens on Broadway and she finds out what it's like to be a target for all her critical confreres. Nonstop fun, romance, and explosive hilarity make this an ideal show for the entire family. For reservations ($10-12), call 972-727-4098 or 214-616-4289.
- The Odd Couple, presented by McKinney Repertory Theatre. Felix, an uptight, neat and neurotic control freak, has just moved in with his good friend Oscar, a disorganized, casual, and incurable slob. This hilarious tale of mismatched buddies has more big laughs than Manhattan has hot dog vendors. Purchase tickets ($13-16) online.
- Boxcar Children, presented by Creative Arts Theatre & School. This story is about four children: Henry James Alden, 14; Jessie Alden, 12; Violet Alden, 10; Benny Alden, 4, and their dog Watch. Upon the death of their mother and father, their grandfather assumes custody of the children, but they run away because they believe him to be cruel. Finding an abandoned boxcar, they start a new life of independence. A man named Dr. Moore, who lives in a nearby city, hires Henry to do jobs around his home, such as mowing the lawn and organizing his garage. With the help of Henry's income and living off the land, the children are able to take care of themselves until Violet becomes ill and they must go to Dr. Moore for assistance. Purchase tickets ($5-7) online or by calling 817-861-CATS.
- MEDEA & LOUISE: A Look at Friends, ‘Frenamies’ and Messages in the Media, presented by TCC South Drama, for this weekend only. A student-produced evening of theatre in preparation for Women's History Month.
