Lorens Portalatin is a bionic go-getter with a passion for the arts. She is a native Puerto Rican who has made her home in Texas. Lorens grew up with a love for theatre that was fueled by a decade's worth of dance classes and many trips to Half Price Books for original Broadway soundtracks. Back in 2019, Lorens was seen onstage at the Dallas Theater Center as Carla in IN THE HEIGHTS. During COVID, Lorens has taken on the challenge of getting a cosmetology license and melding her love of theatrical costume design and hair. For BroadwayWorld.com, Lorens serves as the Senior Editor for Broadway World’s Dallas and Fort Worth area.
BWW Feature: T3TEEN SUMMER THEATRE CAMP at Theatre Three. Theatre Three's 2019 Summer Theatre Camp registration is officially open! T3Teen, formerly known as Musical Theatre Academy at Theatre Three, is now in its 5th year of being an immersive theatrical experience for young DFW talent ages 13-18. T3Teen is proud to allow young, local talent to explore the full professional theatre experience from rehearsal to performance within the safety of Theatre Three.
Calling all Super Troupers! North Texas Performing Arts presents MAMMA MIA at Willow Bend Center of the Arts. ABBA's hits tell the hilarious story of a young woman's search for her birth father. The story-telling magic of ABBA's timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, creating an unforgettable show. A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you'll never forget!
Ella of Frell is turning the traditional Cinderella story upside down at Dallas Children's Theater! At birth, she was given the 'gift' of obedience which forces her to do anything people command: whether that's hopping on one foot all day or telling her best friend to just go away! As a teenager, strong-willed Ella chooses to reject this lifestyle as her fate and embarks on a quest to break the curse forever. Along the way, feisty Ella must outwit her evil stepsisters, escape hungry ogres, and save the prince before she can claim her real voice. In this fun and spirited musical extravaganza that stays true to the Newbery Honor book, children will discover the power of words while laughing, singing, and dancing out loud.
Sugar. Butter. Flour. We all know the ingredients it takes to make a delicious pie, but what else is tucked away inside? Onstage in the hit musical WAITRESS, it's a dash bit of creativity, a pinch of passion, and a tasty new title wrap around each crust! As presented at Bass Performance Hall (sponsored by Performing Arts For Worth), the female-forward tale filled both heart and stomachs with delight.
Everyone knows and loved the story of Disney's THE LION KING, with more than 19 million fans catching the touring production on the stage...not to mention the famous Broadway production and award-winning film. Having already played more than 70 cities across North America, THE LION KING now proudly makes its return engagement to the Music Hall at Fair Park. And there's never been a better time to 'feel the love' than tonight!
BWW Interview: Daisy Eagan of THE HUMANS at AT&T PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the hip hip Hippo and, of course, those hilarious, plotting penguins as they bound onto Casa's stage in the musical adventure of a lifetime. Based on the smash DreamWorks animated motion picture, MADAGASCAR - A MUSICAL ADVENTURE follows all of your favorite crack-a-lackin' friends as they escape from their home in New York's Central Park Zoo and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien's Madagascar.
Callum Spencer: From Warwickshire, England, Callum danced with the Matthews Academy. He consistently placed in the top ten at World Championships and top five at the All Ireland Championships and other majors. Callum has appeared in the RTE TV series Dance Off and was chosen as lead for Noctu in Ireland and off-Broadway. He toured the USA, Canada, Europe and Russia with Lord of the Dance before joining Riverdance in the summer of 2011.
What does the rehearsal process for Music Theatre of Denton's EVITA look like from behind the scenes? Check out our first vlog featuring Alena Cardenez as Eva, Michael McCray as Che, and the ensemble rehearse in the theatre space.
What does the rehearsal process for Music Theatre of Denton's EVITA look like from behind the scenes? Check out our first vlog featuring Alena Cardenez as Eva, Michael McCray as Che and the ensemble as they begin to learn Kyle Christopher West's choreography. As a special treat, vocals on this edition of the vlog are by Che understudy Anthony Ortega. EVITA opens February 23rd and runs through March 4th at the historic Campus Theatre in Denton. For tickets and more information, visit www.musictheatreofdenton.com.
Dallas audiences are among the first to experience the world of 75 larger-than-life puppets in the critically acclaimed production of THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR SHOW. Within 55 minutes you'll explore the beautiful worlds of author Eric Carle's books The Artist Who Painted A Blue Horse, Mister Seahorse, The Very Lonely Firefly and of course, The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Under the direction of Douglass Burks, founding member and Master Puppeteer with Kathy Burks Theatre of Puppetry Arts, four talented actors bring to life characters previously admired only as Carle's iconic collage and watercolor illustrations.
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