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Our 2012-2013 Season continues through July! If you're still interested in season tickets for this 2012–13 season, please call the box office.
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The Musical Adventures
of Flat Stanley

May 10–June 3, 2013
A Southwest Premiere
You know this guy. Stanley Lambchop is just like everyone else, but one night he makes a wish… and it comes true! In a whirlwind musical travelogue, Stanley - the ultimate exchange student—scours the globe to do something the world has never seen before, and learns that heroes come in all shapes and sizes.
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Enjoyed by ages 5 and above
Baker Theater

Book by Timothy A. McDonald
Music by Jonathan Waller, David Weinstein with Stephen Gabriel
Lyrics by Timothy A. McDonald, Jonathan Waller and David Weinstein
Based on the Flat Stanley books by Jeff Brown with illustrations by Scott Nash

The True Story of
The 3 Little Pigs

June 21–July 14, 2013
Dallas Children's Theater National Touring Production
Adapted from the hilariously popular book by Jon Scieszka & Lane Smith. A. Wolf finally gets to tell his side of the story and YOU determine the ending of the play in this jazzy-cool-howl-at-the-moon musical that will blow the hair off your chinny chin chin! Hot off its acclaimed national tour.
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Enjoyed by ages 5 and above
Baker Theater

Book and Lyrics by Robert Kauzlaric
Music by Paul Gilvary and William Rush
Adapted from the book Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith
Original Music for DCT‚ Production composed and arranged
by S-Ankh Rasa

Two Special Presentations

These performances are not part of a season package, but you will be able to buy single tickets at a special discounted rate.

Teen Brain: The Musical
by Linda Daugherty

February 15–24, 2013
Teen Scene Players Presents The World Premiere
It’s Friday in the life of 8 young people as they navigate the rough waters of high school. Experience this high-energy new musical thru songs, humor, and real-life situations interwoven with the latest discoveries about the mysterious teen brain. Is this your life? Your School? Be a part of one amazing day—TGIF.
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Regular Single Ticket price: $12. Subscriber price: $10. All seats will be General Seating.

Enjoyed by ages 12 and above

Music & Lyrics by Nick Martin

Boats
(by Terrapin Puppet Theatre)

April 19–April 21, 2013
Direct from Australia, the international sensation! Experience classic storytelling up close and personal with Terrapin Puppet Theatre. A unique and highly inventive use of space, objects, sounds and puppetry to create the most ingeniously told seafaring adventure ever.
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Only 3 Public Performances.
Regular Single Ticket price: $22-$40. Subscriber price: $22 for Section A and $16 for Section B.

Enjoyed by ages 3 & up
Baker Theater

Previous Shows in 2012-2013

Pinkalicious
The Musical

September 21–October 21, 2012
This musical adaptation of the most sparkling book ever is a celebration of FAMILY and LOVE. When Pinkalicious bites off more than she can chew, it takes a whole lot of bravery to find her true colors again. Its infectious fun has audiences cheering across the country.

Enjoyed by ages 5 and above
Baker Theater

Book by Elizabeth Kann & Victoria Kann
Music by John Gregor
Lyrics by John Gregor, Elizabeth Kann & Victoria Kann
Adapted from the book PINKALICIOUS by Victoria Kann & Elizabeth Kann

Junie B. in Jingle Bells,
Batman Smells

November 16–December 22, 2012
Deck the halls. First graders Junie B., Herb, José and the gang are back! Based on the wildly popular book series by Barbara Park, see the world thru the eyes of a sassy and impulsive first grader and her schoolmates in this laugh-out-loud holiday production. It’s Merry Mayhem filled with Junie B. joy and glee.

Enjoyed by ages 5 and above
Baker Theater

Adapted by Allison Gregory
Based on the book series by Barbara Park

The Nutcracker

November 16–December 23, 2012
Tchaikovsky's holiday masterpiece magically brought to life with dazzling puppetry. Kathy Burks & Company revive their critically acclaimed staging for the intimate Studio Theater. Guaranteed to sell-out.

Enjoyed by all ages 4 and above
Studio Theater

Adapted for the stage by B. Wolf/Music by P.I. Tchaikovsky

Goodnight Moon

January 25–March 3, 2013
One of the most cherished and beloved books of all time! Savor the whimsical and rich world of a child’s imagination with stars, air and noises everywhere! This fanciful poem of goodnight wishes comes to life as an extravaganza of enchantment, singing, dancing and puppetry.

Enjoyed by ages 4 and above
Baker Theater

Adapted from the book by Margaret Wise Brown and Clement Hurd
Book, music and lyrics by Chad Henry

Rumpelstiltskin

March 8–April 7, 2013
*No Shows Easter Weekend, March 29,30, 31
Kathy Burks & Company brings this delightful Brothers Grimm tale to life and spins pure GOLD! They’ll all live happily ever after… if the miller’s daughter can only remember that strange little man’s name!
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Enjoyed by ages 5 and above
Studio Theater

Adapted for the stage by B. Wolf

A Wrinkle In Time

March 22–April 14, 2013
*No Shows Easter Weekend, March 29,30, 31
It’s the 50th Anniversary of this Newbery Medal winning, sci-fi classic. Sister Meg, her little brother Charles and Calvin—the most popular boy in school—are on a dangerous mission to rescue Meg’s father from another planet, and save the universe. An extraordinary, extra-terrestrial adventure across space and time. The Regional Premiere of this new, highly theatrical adaptation.
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Enjoyed by ages7 and above
Baker Theater

By Madeleine L’Engle
Adapted for the stage by John Glore

Credits: Pinkalicious, The Musical Artwork by Victoria Kann; Junie B. In Jingle Bells, Batman Smells! Illustration © 2005 by Denise Brunkus, from JUNIE B., FIRST GRADER: JINGLE BELLS, BATMAN SMELLS! (P.S. SO DOES MAY.) by Barbara Park, Illustrated by Denise Brunkus. Used by permission of Random House Children’s Books, a division of Random House, Inc.; Goodnight Moon ©1947 by Harper & Row. Text © renewed 1975 by Roberta Brown Rauch. Illustrations ©renewed 1975 by Edith T. Hurd, Clement Hurd, John Thatcher Hurd and George Hellyer, as Trustees of the Edith & Clement Hurd 1982 Trust. Used by permission of HarperCollins Publishers.; A Wrinkle In Time ©1962 by Crosswicks, Ltd.; The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs. Used by permission. ©1989 by Jon Sciezka and Lane Smith.; All rights reserved.

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The following shows are ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation performances*

November 25, 2012, 4:30 p.m.
The Nutcracker & Junie B. in
Jingle Bells Batman Smells
Studio Theater & Baker Theater

February 3, 2013, 1:30 p.m.
Goodnight Moon
Baker Theater

March 24, 2013, 4:30 p.m.
Rumplestilskin
Studio Theater

April 7, 2013, 4:30 p.m.
A Wrinkle In Time
Baker Theater

May 19, 2013, 4:30 p.m.
The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley
Baker Theater

June 30, 2013, 4:30 p.m.
The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs
Baker Theater

* Please call our Box Office at 214-740-0051 to confirm as unexpected schedule changes may occur.

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