Arts
GCT brings suspense to arts center
Garland Civic Theatre’s production of “Tantalus,” directed by Josh Hensley and written by Ian Cullen and Catherine Arley, is a suspense-filled show that includes unexpected turns and surprises. Just when you think you’ve got it all figured out, you find that you’re...
Breitling Youth Theater announces schedule
The Breitling Youth Theater has announced dates and times for their upcoming productions. All are at the Plaza Theater in downtown Garland. “Around the World in 80 Days” Jan. 22 at 6:30 p.m. Comedy take-off based on the original Jules Verne story. Fun for kids and...
Special needs production at arts center
Mark your calendars for “Back to the 80s Musical” starring special needs adult. This is the group’s 13th musical. The show’s director, Lory Stewart, has written and directed musicals for special needs adults for the city of Garland and the Granville Arts Center since...
Garland Symphony Orchestra continues season
Garland Symphony Orchestra continues its 2016-2017 season, “Symphony Goes Wild!” Jan. 20, 2017, 8 p.m. at the Granville Arts Center, 300 North Fifth Street in downtown Garland. Composers have always taken inspiration from nature, so it is no surprise that many have...
From Garland to Broadway’s biggest role
After time on Broadway in the cast of “Hamilton,” one of Garland’s own now has the lead role in the Chicago production. Miguel Cervantes has been cast in Garland Summer Musicals and Garland Civic Theatre productions and now has the title role in a blockbuster that...
GCT schedules ‘The Servant’s Last Serve’ auditions
Auditions for “The Servant’s Last Serve,” written by John and Karl Kaasik and to be directed by Garland Civic Theatre’s Kyle McClaran will be held Sunday, Jan. 8, 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Callbacks will be Sunday, Jan. 8, at 6 p.m. Call 972-485-8884 or email...
Arts center hosts extraordinary guitarists
Trace Bundy and Sungha Jung recently played to a large crowd at Garland’s Granville Arts Center. Audience members were astounded by the skill, talent and stage presence of the guitarists. Both play acoustic guitars in “fingerstyle” fashion which includes intricate...
Symphonic safari not to be missed
Garland Symphony Orchestra continues its 2016-2017 Season, “Symphony Goes Wild!” Dec. 16. The performance is at 8 p.m. at the Granville Arts Center, 300 North Fifth Street in downtown Garland. The concert will feature sopranos Christina Pecce and Anna Laurenzo...
Join GCT for ‘Cinderella – The Musical!’
Garland Civic Theatre is proud to present “Cinderella – The Musical” with book by Joseph McDonough, music by Fitz Patton and lyrics by David Kisor. "Cinderella" is a new, fast-paced musical take on the traditional tale that is fun for the whole family! Prince Freddy...
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