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Performances to check out this August and September

By David ArkinAugust 4, 2023September 6th, 2023No Comments

Performances to check out this August and September

These summer performances are definite must-sees.

DISNEY’S FROZEN

The popular Disney movie Frozen comes to life as a Broadway musical under award-winning director Michael Grandage. The musical features favorites from the Oscar winning film, such as “Let It Go,” plus additional songs from the same award-winning writing team. The New Yorker calls the show “thrilling” and “genuinely moving.” Expect incredible special effects, sets and costumes, too.

Where: Bass Performance Hall, 525 Commerce St., Fort Worth

When: Aug. 10-20

Contact: 817-212-4280

Website: basshall.com

AN EVENING WITH LYLE LOVETT AND HIS LARGE BAND

Texan Lyle Lovett, long a big draw at Bass Hall, returns with his brand of music fusion, incorporating country, swing, jazz, folk, gospel and blues in a way that breaks down barriers. Lovett has received four Grammy Awards and was given the Americana Music Association’s inaugural Trailblazer Award.

Where: Bass Performance Hall, 525 Commerce St., Fort Worth

When: Aug. 24

Contact: 817-212-4280

Website: basshall.com

A MAN OF NO IMPORTANCE & JERSEY BOYS

Casa Mañana’s Broadway series continues with A Man of No Importance and Jersey Boys. Based on the film of the same name, A Man of No Importance revolves around acceptance and what a wonderful thing it is to “love who you love.” Bus driver Alfie Byrne will only share secrets with an imaginary confidante, Oscar Wilde. During his attempt to stage an amateur production of Wilde’s Salome in a local church hall, Byrne faces bigotry and shame over a love “that dare not speak its name.” Through the power of theater, Byrne finds his life changed and friendships renewed. Intended for mature audiences.

Jersey Boys takes audiences behind the music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. The quartet built a friendship over 40 years while working their way from the streets of New Jersey to stardom. Chart-topping hits such as “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” are included in the show. Jersey Boys won both the Tony Award and the Olivier Award for Best Musical.

Where: Casa Mañana, 3101 W. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth

When: A Man of No Importance – Aug. 4-6; Jersey Boys – Sept. 9-17

Contact: 817-332-2272

Website: casamanana.org