Upcoming Events – North Texas Performing Arts

Sweeney Todd: School Edition – Dallas – Brodie Copeland Theatre at Willow Bend Center of the Arts

October 5 - October 8

Showtimes

Thursday, October 5, 7:15 PM
Friday, October 6, 7:15 PM
Saturday, October 7, 2:15 PM and 7:15 PM
Sunday, October 8, 1:15 PM and 6:15 PM

Synopsis

An infamous tale, Sweeney Todd, an unjustly exiled barber, returns to nineteenth-century London, seeking vengeance against the lecherous judge who framed him and ravaged his young wife. The road to revenge leads Todd to Mrs. Lovett, a resourceful proprietress of a failing pie shop, above which he opens a new barber practice. Mrs. Lovett’s luck sharply shifts when Todd’s thirst for blood inspires the integration of an ingredient into her meat pies that has the people of London lining up… and the carnage has only just begun!

Credits

Music and Lyrics By
- Stephen Sondheim
Book by
- Hugh Wheeler

Based on an adaptation by Christopher Bond

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Annie JR – Dallas – Starcatchers Theatre at Willow Bend Center of the Arts

November 9 - November 12

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Showtimes

Thursday, November 9, 7:15pm
Friday, November 10, 7:15pm
Saturday, November 11, 2:15pm and 7:15pm
Sunday, November 12, 1:15pm and 6:15pm

Synopsis

Based on the popular comic strip and adapted from the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, with a beloved book and score by Tony Award winners, Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, Annie JR. features everyone’s favorite little redhead in her very first adventure.

With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone’s hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. Annie is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of an orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. Annie eventually foils Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations, finding a new home and family in billionaire Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary, Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy.

Credits

Music by
- Charles Strouse
Lyrics by
- Martin Charnin
Book by
- Thomas Meehan

Based on “Little Orphan Annie” by permission of The Media Tribune Services, Inc.

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You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown – Starcatchers – NTPA Dallas Back Box

November 10 - November 12

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Showtimes

Friday, November 10, 7:00 PM
Saturday, November 11, 7:00 PM
Sunday, November 12, 1:00 PM

Synopsis

Charlie Brown and the entire Peanuts gang explore life’s great questions as they play baseball, struggle with homework, sing songs, swoon over their crushes, and celebrate the joy of friendship.

Credits

Based on The Comic Strip Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz
Book, Music and Lyrics by Clark Gesner
Additional Dialogue by Michael Mayer
Additional Music and Lyrics by Andrew Lippa

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Frozen Kids – NTPA Dallas Black Box

November 16 - November 19

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Showtimes

Thursday, November 16, 7:15pm
Friday, November 17, 7:15pm
Saturday, November 18, 2:15pm and 7:15pm
Sunday, November 19, 1:15pm and 6:15pm

Synopsis

Do you want to build a snowman? Designed for elementary school students, Frozen KIDS is a 30-minute adaptation of the 2018 Broadway musical, which was based on the 2013 Walt Disney Animation Studios film, written by Jennifer Lee and directed by Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee. The production features all of the songs from the animated film, with music and lyrics by the creators of the film score, Kristen Anderson-Lopez and EGOT-winner Robert Lopez.

You’ll love this fanciful and heartwarming stage adaptation of the celebrated animated film. Join Anna, Elsa, Olaf, Sven, and all of your favorite characters as they embark on an epic, ice-filled journey of self-discovery, camaraderie, and the real meaning of true love. Adapted for young performers, this musical includes favorite Frozen songs such as “Love Is an Open Door,” “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?,” and “Let It Go,” as well as wonderful new songs from the Broadway production. This production of Frozen KIDS is sure to prove that “some people are worth melting for.”

Credits

Music and Lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Robert Lopez
Book by Jennifer Lee

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Emma JV – Dallas – Brodie Copeland Theatre at Willow Bend Center of the Arts

November 30 - December 3

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Showtimes

Thursday, November 30, 7:15pm
Friday, December 1, 7:15pm
Saturday, December 2, 2:15pm and 7:15pm
Sunday, December 3, 1:15pm and 6:15pm

Synopsis

Emma, a senior at Highbury Prep, is certain she knows what’s best for her classmates’ love lives, and is determined to find the perfect boyfriend for shy sophomore Harriet by the end of the school year. But will Emma’s relentless matchmaking get in the way of finding her own happiness? Based on Jane Austen’s classic novel, this sparkling new musical features the hit songs of legendary girl groups and iconic female singers from The Supremes to Katy Perry. Girl power has never sounded so good!

Credits

Book and concept by Eric Price

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Scrooge the Musical – Community Theatre Plano – Courtyard Theater & Rodenbaugh Theatre at Willow Bend Center of the Arts

December 6 - December 17

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13th Anniversary of an NTPA Christmas Celebration Tradition!

This North Texas Christmas Tradition features a fast-paced and fun full-length live musical production, Pre-show Christmas Carols, and MORE!

North Texas Performing Arts Community Theatre proudly announces its Christmas Tradition “Scrooge, The Musical,” a show by award-winning songwriter, Leslie Bricusse, creator of the musical versions of “Jekyll & Hyde” and “Willy Wonka”. Receiving four Academy Award nominations and five Golden Globe nominations in its movie version, “Scrooge” closely follows the plot of Charles Dickens’ acclaimed book, A Christmas Carol.

This wonderful Plano Christmas Tradition now in its 13^th BIG YEAR and producing its 112th performance this year has been critically acclaimed and plays to sell-out crowds. The Dallas Morning News called the production “brilliant … robust and passionate” and it regularly tops Plano Profile’s “Must See” event for the Christmas Season.

In his 9th year of involvement in this production, Mike Mazur returns as Director guaranteeing a fun-filled, joyous and positive family, and high-quality entertainment experience with some exciting new twists and changes to keep this message and twelve-year tradition fresh and alive!

PAST SCROOGERS DO NOT NEED TO SUBMIT A VIDEO AUDITION, but do need to complete the Audition Form to be considered for a role!

There will be a total of TWELVE performances with this production including two “Gift to the Community” Pre-Opening performances. Most roles will be double or triple-cast, and possibly four actors portraying Tiny Tim may be cast.

There will be a FLEXIBLE REHEARSAL SCHEDULE so those unable to make all the Thursday evening rehearsal commitments might still be able to participate.

FOR ANY QUESTIONS OR INQUIRIES, email SCROOGE@NTPA.ORG.

Showtimes

At the Courtyard Theatre:
Wednesday, December 6, 7:15 – GIFT TO THE COMMUNITY
Thursday, December 7, 7:15pm
Friday, December 8, 7:15pm
Saturday, December 9 2:15 and 7:15pm
Sunday, December 10 2:30pm

At the Rodenbaugh Theatre:
Wednesday, December 13, 7:15 – GIFT TO THE COMMUNITY
Thursday, December 14, 7:15pm
Friday, December 15, 7:15 pm
Saturday, December 16, 2:15 and 7:15pm
Sunday, December 17, 2:15pm

Synopsis

In 1970, renowned Broadway writer/composer/lyricist Leslie Bricusse adapted the classic Charles Dickens tale A Christmas Carol into the hit Oscar-Nominated movie musical Scrooge! The film has been adapted into a stage musical that brings Tiny Tim, Bob Cratchit and, of course, the old miser himself to life before your eyes! Join us as we present NTPA’s 13th Annual production of this fun and family friendly Holiday Classic!