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Richardson Theatre Centre presents the classic comedy “Cheaper by the Dozen” from July 11 through August 02. Many of the cast members are actually family members in real life. Come and see if you can figure out who’s related to who!

Rover Dramawerks welcomes playwright Stephen Massicotte, who will be traveling to North Texas for the regional premiere of his award winning play, Mary’s Wedding. The production runs July 10 through August 02 at the Cox Building Playhouse in Plano.

Runway Theatre in Grapevine will present Laughing Stock by Charles Morley from July 11–27, 2008. This screamingly funny backstage farce is a genuinely affectionate look into the sometimes zany world of the theatre.

Join Teatro Dallas as they welcome Mexican playwright Tomás Urtusástegui to Dallas on the occasion of his 75th birthday.
This special fundraiser event includes a performance of his comedy Sex or No Sex: Ésta es la Cuestión. Mr. Urtusátegui, who will be in attendance, will answer questions from the audience and will sign his books; a reception, with delicious beverages, will follow the presentation.

Undermain Theatre of Dallas has been invited to perform their original work, Neil Young’s Greendale at the prestigious Ice Factory Festival in New York City. Plays introduced at the Festival have gone on to garner Drama Desk nominations, Obie Awards, Audience First Awards in Edinburgh, Off-Broadway productions, commercial runs, and national and international tours.

Lyric Stage invites you to celebrate its 15th birthday with an evening featuring a genuine showbiz legend, Ms. Betty Buckley, as she performs Broadway by Request at the Dupree Theater in Irving. This special three night engagement will mark the first time Ms. Buckley has performed this critically acclaimed show outside of New York City.

Irving Symphonic Band will celebrate America with a trio of special performances given across North Texas during the first week of July 2008. Don’t miss these wonderful opportunities to experience them live!

A Repertory Company Theatre presents everyone’s favorite Lerner and Lowe musical, the delightful My Fair Lady. This beloved classic will play at the Promenade Theatre in Richardson from June 20 through June 29.

Contemporary Theatre of Dallas has extended the run of their hit production of Preston Jones’ The Oldest Living Graduate through July 6, 2008, including an evening performance on July 4, 2008. Tickets are available by calling 214.828.0094.

Lone Star Wind Orchestra is pleased to announce the World Premiere of Lone Star Twister, a new work by distinguished composer Donald Grantham. Commissioned by the LSWO, the piece will be performed as part of The Spirit of Texas, a concert featuring composers and music from – and about – the great State of Texas.

On Friday, May 9th, experimental theater group Verbobala Spoken Video is set to arrive in Ft. Worth for the first time to give a performance that will digitally cross borders and lyrically challenge listeners.

Van Cliburn Foundation invites you to be the judge in the inaugural YouTube Contest for Amateur Classical Pianists. The winner will be guaranteed entry into the sixth International Piano Competition for Outstanding Amateurs in the spring of 2011. You have until May 15 to cast your vote.

Runway Theatre will the original, uncut and unedited version of Tennessee Williams’ Pulitzer Prize winning drama, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof from May 23 to June 08, 2008