Kids and family events in Dallas-Fort Worth, November 5-11
Even though the slate of events is a little sparser than usual, there are still a few fun things worth getting out of the house for.
Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009
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Kids and family events in Dallas-Fort Worth, October 22-28
Only a little over a week to go until Halloween, so there are plenty of spooky events going on.
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2009
The Von Trapp children, ancestors from The Sound of Music characters, to sing with Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
How cute is that?
Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009
Mary Poppins workshop delights kids at Majestic Theatre
They learned how to spell supercalifragilisticexpialidocious and then dance while singing it. We can't even do that.
Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009
Fort Worth’s Scott Theater showcases Dallas student and motivational speaker Dalton Sherman
Kids of all ages performed a musical based on a speech made by sixth grader Dalton Sherman. "Do you believe in me? Do you?"
Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009
Kids and family events in Dallas-Fort Worth, September 10-16
This week, you can see butterflies in Southlake and Dallas, disaster fun in Mesquite, and schools rocking out at the House of Blues.
Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2009
Casa Mañana to present The Jungle Book Kids
The musical will play from Friday, September 25 through Sunday, October 11.
Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009
Disney’s Choo-Choo Soul with Genevieve! coming to McDavid Studio in Fort Worth Oct. 11
In-concert extension of Playhouse Disney music video-style series aimed at preschool-age children.
Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009
Kids and family events in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, August 19-25
Art, a Market Street festival, and guitar-playing kids are all on tap this week.
Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009
Casa Mañana announces 2009-2010 Children’s Theatre season
Season tickets are now on sale to the general public.
Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009
Video: Can learning to play music help kids perform better in school?
Roll over Beethoven. Richardson students demonstrate their piano-playing prowess.
Friday, July 24, 2009
Kids and family events in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, July 8-14
On tap this week is kid yoga in Dallas, abnormal fairy tale characters in Flower Mound, a peachy festival in Weatherford, and animal petting in Allen.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Rockwall Community Playhouse to present Seussical, Jr.
The storyline features songs like “The Sour Kangaroo,” “Oh the Thinks You Can Think,” and “Horton Hears a Who.”
Friday, June 19, 2009
Theatre Off the Square in Weatherford to present The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe will be performed Friday through Sunday, June 19-21 and 26-28, 2009.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Kids and family events in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, May 20-26
This week's kids and family events are your typical mix of things that will take you all around the North Texas area.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Kids Who Care announces 2009 summer season schedule
The musical theatre company will present Godspell June 26-28 followed by District 11 - Believe in Me! July 30-August 2.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra’s “Season Finale” will feature Eric Barr, Oboe
Barr was principal oboe of the Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra for twenty years and performed with the Boston Symphony as acting associate principal oboe.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Theater Review: Miss Nelson Is Missing!
Children's shows are meant to entertain, educate and/or to inspire. The talent was there to do all three, unfortunately the material fell short of accomplishing it.
Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009
Theatre Arlington to relaunch Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr.
Eight years ago, Theatre Arlington staged Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr. as the first all-youth musical production in the organization's history.
Monday, Feb. 16, 2009
Theater review part deux: Click Clack Moo: Cows That Type
In this play, Farmer Brown learns that compromise is the only way to restore peace to his mutinous farm animals and get the milk flowing again.
Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009
Casa Mañana to hold auditions for Rockin’ with Mother Goose
Youth and adult auditions will take place on Saturday, February 14 in the Rehearsal Studio at Casa Mañana Theatre.
Friday, Jan. 30, 2009
Theater review: Click Clack Moo: Cows That Type
The DCT clearly represents the current political climate in the age of Obama: Cows, Hen and Duck represent change you can believe in.
Friday, Jan. 30, 2009
Dallas Children’s Theater presents Click Clack Moo: Cows That Type this week
Bringing "the barnyard to life with showbiz pizzazz."
Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2009
Theater Review: A Very Merry Unauthorized Children’s Scientology Pageant
This show pokes bigtime fun at its subject. However, it avoids the mean-spirited trappings that sometimes plague religious satire.
Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008
Circle Theatre previews and opens A Very Merry Unauthorized Children’s Scientology Pageant
"This production is in no way affiliated with or endorsed by The Church of Scientology."
Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008
Theatre Arlington opens all-youth production of The Little Mermaid this weekend
For every can you bring to the show, be entered into a drawing for FREE tickets!
Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008
The Stinky Cheese Man And Other Fair(l)y (Stoopid) Tales playing at Casa Mañana Children’s Playhouse
Get ready to have all your favorites turned upside down in this wacky musical parody adapted from the award-winning book.
Friday, Oct. 10, 2008
Dallas Children’s Theater kicks off season with Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse
25th season begins this weekend!
Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008
Sleeping Beauty to open at Casa Mañana on Sept. 26
The new rendition puts an unusual spin on the familiar tale by adding a materialistic land that is inundated with cell phones, lollypods and celebrity obsession.
Monday, Sept. 15, 2008
Dallas Children’s Theater announces 2008-2009 season
Season tickets now available for the 25th anniversary of 10 shows.
Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008
Creative Arts Theatre & School announces 2008-2009 season
DFW youth theatre reveals exciting new year of 8 shows.
Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008
Casa Mañana’s Children’s Playhouse announces 2008-2009 season
Celebrating its 47th year in children's theater with 6 shows, including a world premiere musical.
Monday, Aug. 11, 2008
Theater Spotlight of the Week: Stephanie Riggs
Interview with Director/Writer of the world premiere of Project Youth, and one of the founders of Flower Mound Performing Arts Theatre.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Flower Mound Performing Arts Theatre to present the world premiere of Project Youth
The all youth cast challenges audiences to think about the future of the planet.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Risk Theatre Intiative extends Pinkalicious: The Musical until June 22
In the Pinktasticly Pink Lobby with Pink Lemonade, Pink Champagne (for mom and dad) and free delicious Pink Cupcakes for all.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Lancaster and Ringling Bros. circus teaming up for reading program
Clowns Slappy and Monday will put on a free presentation at the Lancaster Veterans Memorial Library on Tuesday, June 17.
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Risk Theatre Initiative continues season with Pinkalicious: The Musical
Risk is presenting children's theater? Is that risky?
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Kids Who Care announces 2008 summer season
20th anniversary season will bring West Side Story and new original musical, Let My Heart Sing.
Monday, April 28, 2008
Pianist Gustavo Romero to perform with Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra
Mexican-American pianist Gustavo Romero has a reputation for both the technical brilliance and interpretive depth of his playing, as well as his commitment to in-depth exploration of individual composers.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Dallas Children’s Theater set to open Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters
Don't miss out on this Cinderella tale set in Zimbabwe filled with traditional chanting and African song.
Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2008
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