Arts
GCT announces cast for ‘Clue: The Musical’
Garland Civic Theatre has announced the cast for their holiday show,”Clue: The Musical” which is based on the Parker Brothers’ Board Game. The “Clue: The Musical” book was written by Peter Depietro, the music is by Galen Blum, Wayne Barker and Vinnie Martucci. Tom...
GHS graduate enjoys successful theatre career
Eddie Bennett, 1996 Garland High School graduate, knew at the age of 12 that he wanted a career in musical theatre and has come a long way since his first theatre class in seventh grade at Garland ISD’s Austin Academy. He has established himself as a major talent in...
GSO opens 2015-16 season
Garland Symphony Orchestra opens its 2015-2016 season, “Symphonic Treasures,” Oct. 16, 8 p.m., at the Granville Arts Center, 300 N. Fifth St. in Garland with pianist Jan Jiracek performing Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor. “Symphonic Treasures” explores...
GCT to host ‘Mrs. California’ Pageant
Garland Civic Theatre will continue its 48th season with a production of “Mrs. California,” Doris Baizley’s hilarious comedy about a pageant for homemakers. The production will run Friday through Sunday, Oct. 16 – Nov. 7 with a Thursday preview performance on Oct. 15...
Blake Baker graduates basic training
Air Force Airman Blake R. Baker graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical...
Jonathan Luedecke completes basic military training
Air Force Airman Jonathan A. Luedecke graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values,...
Donate to GCT on North Texas Giving Day
Garland Civic Theatre is well into its 48th season of producing quality live theater for the enjoyment of audiences from throughout the Garland area. GCT strives to maintain affordable ticket prices for its productions, but ticket sales alone are never sufficient to...
Breitling Youth Theater brings ‘Mary Poppins’ to Plaza Theater
The Friday, Aug. 14 Breitling Youth Theater performance of “Mary Poppins” brought a large crowd into the Plaza Theater in downtown Garland. The musical is based on the stories of P.L. Travers and Walt Disney Films and the original music and lyrics are by Richard M....
GCT set to open Agatha Christie play
Garland Civic Theatre will continue its 48th season with a production of Agatha Christie’s “Spider’s Web.” The production will run Friday through Sunday, Sept. 4 – 26 with a Thursday preview performance Sept 3. at the Granville Arts Center, 300 N. Fifth St. in...
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