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Chicken Salad Chick, the nation's only southern inspired, fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, is celebrating its ninth birthday by serving customers one free scoop of chicken salad. On Jan. 26, guests can enjoy a little southern hospitality during the appropriately named event, Customer Appreciation Day. Each guest that visits a participating Chicken Salad Chick restaurant on Thursday, Jan. 26 will receive one free scoop of Classic Carol chicken salad*, one of the brand's original and most popular chicken salad flavors.

There's a brand new theatre company about to make a major splash in the gigantic pool of DFW theatres, and although it's not quite bathing suit season, this hot new troupe is ready to come out and play. With the opening night of their inaugural play, BUYER & CELLAR, now under their belt, Daum Theatre Company has hit the ground running with a quality production that holds its own against any established company in town.

MainStage Irving-Las Colinas will continue its 2016-17 Razzle Dazzle season with the hilarious 1993 Alan Ball hit FIVE WOMEN WEARING THE SAME DRESS. The production opens January 20 and runs through February 4 at the Irving Arts Center's Dupree Theater (3333 N. MacArthur Blvd., Irving, TX 75062).

Votes are cast; polls are closed; and results have been tabulated! This was our biggest year yet! After a record number of voters in more than 75 regions worldwide, BroadwayWorld is very excited to announce the 2016 Dallas winners! Thanks to all who voted, and huge congratulations to all the winners!

By all accounts, 2016 has been quite the rollercoaster ride. Fortunately for DFW audiences, the local theatre community and many of the touring productions delivered nothing short of a stellar year, setting quite a high bar for upcoming performances. As we say goodbye to another December, we'd like to look back on a handful of memories that stood out among the long list of Playbills we've gathered. And like raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens, these live theatre moments will be remembered as a few of our favorite things. We present this list in no particular order, and without awards or titles bestowed upon those listed. To everyone who contributed to the DFW theatre community in 2016, we thank you for sharing your time and talents with us.

The Skidmore College Department of Theater is pleased to announce the premiere of a multilingual version of The Orphan Sea by Caridad Svich, 2012 Lifetime Achievement OBIE award winner.

MainStage Irving-Las Colinas continues its 2016-17 Razzle Dazzle season with the female-fueled play, FIVE WOMEN WEARING THE SAME DRESS. The production opens January 20 and runs through February 4 at the Irving Arts Center's Dupree Theater (3333 N. MacArthur Blvd., Irving, TX 75062). All evening performances are at 7:30 p.m., with Sunday matinees at 2:30 p.m. Single tickets range from $21-28 and are on sale now at the Irving Arts Center Box Office (972.252.2787/ www.irvingartscenter.com). Ticket discounts are available for seniors and students. 

Chicken Salad Chick, the nation's only southern inspired, fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced today the launch of its limited-time winter menu, which features fan-favorite menu items such as Cranberry Kelli chicken salad, Pumpkin Cheesecake, Pimento Cheese "Jingle-Balls" and Buttercream Frosted Flower Cookies. The Pumpkin Cheesecake, Pimento Cheese "Jingle-Balls" and Buttercream Frosted Flower Cookies are being brought back by popular demand. The brand will also be offering a new Spinach Salad, topped with cranberries, apples, bacon, feta cheese and pecans. The winter menu items will be available at every Chicken Salad Chick location now through Dec. 31.

For the second year in a row, Chicken Salad Chick, the nation's only southern inspired, fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, is saluting US service men and women on Veteran's Day by offering a free Original Chick at its more than 60 locations. On Friday, Nov. 11, veterans who present proof of service in the form of an ID Card* will receive one sandwich or scoop of their choice of chicken salad, one side, a pickle spear, cookie and a drink.

Ann Richards was a true Texas original.  With a persona as big as the state from which she hailed, she earned legion of fans (and more than a few enemies) with her wit and outspokenness. And she will be brought to vivid life in a tour-de-force presentation of Holland Taylor's Ann, beginning its 5-week run at Stage West today, October 6.  

ESPN/ABC's week 6 college football schedule is highlighted by two prime time, in-conference, ranked matchups when No. 23 Florida State travels to No. 10 Miami (8 p.m. on ABC) and No. 1 Alabama is at No. 16 Arkansas (7 p.m. on ESPN) on Saturday, Oct. 8.

Ann Richards was a true Texas original.  With a persona as big as the state from which she hailed, she earned legion of fans (and more than a few enemies) with her wit and outspokenness. And she will be brought to vivid life in a tour-de-force presentation of Holland Taylor's Ann, beginning its 5-week run at Stage West on Thursday, October 6.  

Next up - To Kill A Mockingbird - opens September 9th and runs through the 25th, with preview set for September 8th. The novel, written by Harper Lee, was published in 1960. In the play, adapted by Christopher Sergel, Scout, a young girl in a quiet southern town, is about to experience the dramatic events that will affect the rest of her life. She and her brother, Jem, are being raised by their widowed father, Atticus, and by a strongminded housekeeper, Calpurnia. Wide-eyed Scout is fascinated with the sensitively revealed people of her small town, but, from the start, there's a rumble of thunder just under the calm surface of the life there. The Firehouse Theatre is excited to present this cherished but timely tale. 

Chicken Salad Chick, the nation's only southern inspired, fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced today the launch of its limited-time fall menu, which includes Rockin' Rita chicken salad and Strawberry Pecan Salad two menu items brought back by popular demand. The brand will also be offering a new Buttercream Frosted Flower Cookie, as well as FRITOS SCOOPS! Corn Chips to pair with the Rockin' Rita chicken salad. All fall menu items will be available at every Chicken Salad Chick location now through Oct. 30.

August in August means Pittsburgh Playwrights Theater Company will present August Wilson's Seven Guitars at the playwright's boyhood home in Pittsburgh's historic Hill District neighborhood each weekend in the month.

Next up at The Firehouse Theatre - Billy Elliot the Musical - a regional premiere - opens July 29th and runs through August 14, with preview set for July 28 th . Book and Lyrics by Lee Hall with Music by Elton John - this show has 10 Tony awards, including Best Musical, to its credit! Set in a northern English mining town against the background of the 1984 miners' strike, Billy Elliot is the inspirational story of a young boy's struggle against the odds to make his dream come true. Based on the international smash-hit film, this show will encourage audiences to BE YOURSELF.

Chicken Salad Chick, the nation's only southern inspired, fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced today the launch of its limited-time summer menu, which includes Dill-icious Diva chicken salad, signature Key Lime Pie and Strawberry Pecan Salad. Back for the second year, the chicken salad flavor features crisp cucumber and fresh dill. Dill-icous Diva, along with the recurring Strawberry Pecan Salad and signature Key Lime Pie, will be available at all Chicken Salad Chick locations now through July 31.

Chicken Salad Chick, the nation's only southern inspired, fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, is celebrating moms this Mother's Day by offering a free scoop of Classic Carol to mothers who visit participating locations. On Friday, May 6, every mom will receive one complimentary scoop of Classic Carol. Classic Carol is the signature recipe that started the brand, and the most popular Chicken Salad Chick flavor.

Television was forever changed in 1989 when 'Seinfeld' aired leading to subsequent generations of fans obsessed with 'a show about nothing.' And just as 'Seinfeld' altered the course of television, [TITLE OF SHOW] has forever changed the modern musical with a story of two best pals, their two actress friends and a trusty piano player writing a musical about writing their musical in three weeks to submit to the New York Theater Festival.