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ALL SHOOK UP Comes to NTPA Repertory Theatre This Month


by Stephi Wild - March 01, 2024

NTPA Repertory Theatre will present the musical All Shook Up March 15-24, 2024 at the Rodenbaugh Theatre in Willow Bend Center of the Arts....

NTPA Plano to Present SINGIN' IN THE RAIN Next Month


by Blair Ingenthron - January 27, 2024

NTPA Plano will present the children's show Singin' in the Rain this February at The Courtyard Theatre in Plano. Learn more about the production here!...

NTPA Deaf Theatre to Present IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE, November 17-19


by A.A. Cristi - November 08, 2023

NTPA Deaf Theatre will present the holiday classic It's a Wonderful Life to be enjoyed by both hearing and Deaf audiences alike. A cast of 25 Deaf and hearing actors perform together with an innovative method of combining language to tell stories on stage. This holiday season, the heartwarming story...

SCROOGE Comes to North Texas Performing Arts


by Stephi Wild - November 03, 2023

North Texas Performing Arts has announced its 13th annual production of Scrooge, the Musical featuring its largest cast ever with over 130 adult and youth actors in this holiday favorite that has captivated some 20,000 audience members....

NTPA Reveals Deaf Theatre Program Director Daymond Sands


by Stephi Wild - October 16, 2023

North Texas Performing Arts has introduced its Program Director for the NTPA Deaf Theatre, Daymond Sands, recipient of the Art Centre of Plano's “Arts Educator Award.”...

Review: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN at NTPA Repertory Theater


by Korri Romero - October 10, 2023

Taking on a Mel Brooks classic certainly isn’t without risk. For decades, his work has left audiences with painfully awkward side eyes and awkwardly painful side stitches. Without a doubt, NTPA's rendition of Young Frankenstein leaves viewers feeling the latter....

North Texas Performing Arts Collegiate Pursuits Presents ANYTHING GOES!


by A.A. Cristi - September 25, 2023

North Texas Performing Arts Collegiate Pursuits presents Anything Goes! Join us for a delightful, delicious, and de-lovely performance filled with music, dance, and laughs. Don't miss this 2022 revival featuring hit songs like 'I Get a Kick Out of You' and 'You're the Top.' Get your tickets today!...

NTPA Announces Cast And Crew Of NTPA Repertory's PIPPIN


by Blair Ingenthron - July 22, 2023

Witness the magic of Pippin the musical on stage at NTPA's Willow Bend Center of the Arts July 28-August 6. From triumph to tragedy, follow this privileged man's struggle to believe in his own authenticity. Enjoy the unforgettable songs, breathtaking choreography, and don't miss your opportunity to ...

GREASE & PIPPIN Set for NTPA 2023 Plano Summer Musicals Series


by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 24, 2023

The award-winning North Texas Performing Arts Repertory Theatre has announced their lineup for the 2023 Plano Summer Musicals Series, including two exciting Broadway musicals sure to entice audiences. Learn how to purchase tickets!...

Public Nominations Open for 2nd Annual NTPA North Texas Stardust Awards


by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2023

North Texas Performing Arts has announced the 2nd Annual North Texas Performing Arts Stardust Awards to be held on Saturday, November 4 at the magnificent Dallas/Plano Marriott at Legacy Town Center Hotel in Plano, Texas....

Past Shows

Newsies
7/14 - 7/23/2023


Read all about it! Paper Mill Playhouse is proud to present the premiere of a brand new musical, NEWSIES, adapted for the stage from the ...

Kinky Boots
4/21 - 4/30/2023


Kinky Boots isn't your typical rags-to-riches story. It's a heart-warming musical that throws a sparkly spotlight on acceptance and finding your niche. Charlie Price, facing ...

Bonnie & Clyde
1/19 - 1/22/2023


America's most notorious lovers and bank robbers take the country by storm in this sexy and compelling adventure....

Peter And The Starcatcher
12/2 - 12/10/2022


Tony-winning Peter and the Starcatcher upends the century-old story of how a miserable orphan comes to be The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up (a.k.a. ...

Legally Blonde Jr.
11/11 - 11/20/2022


Legally Blonde JR. follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, snobbery and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. When Elle's boyfriend, Warner, ...


Magic Tree House: Dinosaurs before Dark KIDS is an adaptation of the first of Mary Pope Osborne's award-winning fantasy adventure books from the Magic Tree ...


Old Globe Theatre: - book: Robert L. Freedman; lyrics: Robert L. Freedman, Steven Lutvak; music: Steven Lutvak; dir: Darko Tresnjak....

Into The Woods
11/3 - 11/6/2022


Stepping into the world of Into the Woods, the musical by James Lapin with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, is like entering a twisted ...

The Hunchback Of Notre Dame
10/6 - 10/9/2022


Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney animated feature, The Hunchback of Notre Dame showcases the film’s Academy Award-nominated score, as ...

West Side Story
9/23 - 10/1/2022


West Side Story, a modern Romeo and Juliet set against the backdrop of gang violence, is a powerful and timeless musical. The music was composed ...


Based on the best-selling book series, Jack and Annie journey in their magical tree house to the middle ages and the time of chivalry....


Roald Dahl's timeless story of the world famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to life in this stage adaptation of ...

Jekyll & Hyde (b'way)
7/14 - 7/17/2022


Murder and chaos are pitted against love and virtue in this sweeping gothic musical....

Legally Blonde
Legally Blonde
6/22 - 6/26/2022


Bend and Snap with Legally Blonde performed by the award winning adult company of the NTPA Repertory Theatre. Ages 13+. See more info here: https://ntparep.org/shows/legally-blonde/ ...

Shrek The Musical
6/23 - 6/26/2022


SHREK THE MUSICAL, based on the Oscar®-winning DreamWorks film that started it all, brings the hilarious story of everyone's favorite ogre to life on stage. ...

Annie Kids
6/9 - 6/12/2022


Leapin' Lizards!  The popular comic strip heroine takes center stage in one of the world's best-loved musicals.  With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little ...

Scrooge the Musical
Scrooge the Musical
12/9 - 12/19/2021


ShowtimesAt Courtyard TheaterWednesday, December 8, 7:00pm (Gift to the Community)Thursday, December 9, 7:30 p.m.Friday, December 10, 7:30 p.m.Saturday, December 11, 1:30 p.m.Saturday, December 11, 7:30 ...

Disney's The Jungle Book Kids


Adapted from Disney's beloved animated film and the works of Rudyard Kipling, the man-cub Mowgli, bounds through the jungle and learns what it means to ...

The Emperor's New Clothes
The Emperor's New Clothes
7/28 - 8/1/2020


Ahrens and Flaherty's "fractured fairytale" adds song, dance and a castle full of characters to Hans Christian Andersen's delightful fable....

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee


Winner of the Tony and the Drama Desk Awards for Best Book, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee has charmed audiences across the country ...

Madagascar Jr
Madagascar Jr
2/21 - 2/29/2020


Take a journey out of the zoo and onto the stage with your favorite crack-a-lackin' friends from the blockbuster DreamWorks film....

Shrek
Shrek
2/7 - 2/10/2019


Performance Dates/Times: Thursday, February 7, 7:15 PMFriday, February 8, 7:15 PMSaturday, February 9, 2:15 PM & 7:15 PMSunday, February 10, 2:15 PM & 6:15 PMSynopsis: ...

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee


Performance Dates/Times: Thursday, Jan 31, 7:30pmFriday, Feb 1, 7:30pmSaturday, Feb 2, 3:00pm and 7:30pmSunday, Feb 3, 1:00pm and 4:30pmSynopsis: Winner of the Tony and the ...

Disney's My Son Pinocchio JR.


In Disney's My Son Pinocchio JR., the classic tale of toymaker, Geppetto’s, little wooden puppet is given new life. This new musical, which retells the ...

Seussical JR.
Seussical JR.
12/13 - 12/16/2018


Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in Seussical JR., a fantastical ...

a Charlie Brown Christmas
a Charlie Brown Christmas
11/14 - 11/22/2018


The classic animated television special A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS comes to life in this faithful stage adaptation, in which Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest ...

A Wrinkle In Time
A Wrinkle In Time
11/15 - 11/18/2018


One of literature's most enduring young heroines, Meg Murry, is back--braces, stubbornness and all. Once again, she's joining forces with Mrs. Whatsit, Charles Wallace, Calvin ...

Junie B. Jones Jr.
Junie B. Jones Jr.
11/15 - 11/18/2018


Synopsis:  Created by Marcy Heisler and Zina Goldrich, the team that brought you Dear Edwina, comes Junie B. Jones, The Musical – a delightful adaptation of four of ...

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