Garland Summer Musicals promises two great productions for its 2022 season. 42nd Street will open June 17. Then, July 22 will be the opening date for Legally Blonde, the Musical.
42nd Street
Come along and listen to the lullaby of Broadway! 42nd Street celebrates Broadway, Times Square and the magic of show biz with wit, humor and pizzazz. At the height of the Great Depression, aspiring chorus girl Peggy Sawyer comes to the big city from Allentown, PA. She soon lands her first big job in the ensemble of a glitzy new Broadway show. But just before opening night, the leading lady breaks her ankle. Will Peggy be able to step in and become a star? The score is chock-full of Broadway standards, including “We’re in the Money,” “Lullaby of Broadway” and “Shuffle Off to Buffalo.”
See 42nd Street June 17-26, Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Performances are at the Granville Arts Center, 300 North Fifth Street in downtown Garland. Purchase tickets by visiting www.garlandartsboxoffice.com, by calling 972-205-2790 or in-person at the arts center box office Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. or two hours before performances.
Legally Blonde, the Musical
A fabulous award-winning musical based on the movie, Legally Blonde, the musical, follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dances, this musical is so much fun, it should be illegal!
See Legally Blonde, the Musical July 22-31, Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Performances are at The Granville Arts Center, 300 North Fifth Street in downtown Garland. Purchase tickets by visiting www.garlandartsboxoffice.com, by calling 972-205-2790 or in-person at the arts center box office Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. or two hours before performances.
For more information, visit www.garlandsummermusicals.org.
GSM history
In 1982, the Performing Arts Center Guild was formed in order to provide volunteer support for the City of Garland’s newly constructed Performing Arts Center. The PAC Guild volunteers tirelessly supported various arts groups with thousands of volunteer hours, selling concessions and promoting all the arts organizations by publishing the “Arts in Action” Newsletter and TV show. One of the major goals of the PAC Guild was to bring professional musicals to Garland.
Therefore, in 1983 the PAC Guild created the Garland Summer Musicals. From the inception, GSM’s mission was to provide a training ground for aspiring performers with the focus on maintaining a professional and educational environment that taught area youth all areas of theatre production. The Garland Summer Musicals quickly became a major theatrical event for the Dallas area. By 1992 the PAC Guild had become a Committee of the Garland Summer Musicals and changed their name to the GSM Guild. The Guild is still a major support arm of the Garland Summer Musicals hosting opening night parties, cast parties and various social functions and fundraisers throughout the year.