Watch the vodcast.

Dallas Summer Musicals presented by Comerica Bank brings Jersey Boys to Dallas July 23 - August 16. In June 2008, a few of the actors from the production came to Dallas for a media preview event. Jonathan Hadley (Bob Crewe and others) was in Dallas, along with Joseph Leo Bwarie (Frankie Valli) and Sarah Darling (who plays Lorraine and 15 other characters).

“We’re thrilled to announce that Boeing-Boeing has won 2 Tony Awards®, one for Best Revival of a Play and one for Best Performance of a Leading Actor in a Play: Mark Rylance,” said Michael Jenkins, President and Managing Director, Dallas Summer Musicals. “Dallas Summer Musicals has played a huge part in producing this hilarious play revival on Broadway." Boeing Boeing will be in Dallas in 2009.

Go to the website to see photos from the Tony Awards® show, the stars, the red carpet and much more.

(June 16, 2008) “We’re thrilled to announce that Boeing-Boeing has won 2 Tony Awards®,” said Michael Jenkins, President and Managing Director, Dallas Summer Musicals. “One for Best Revival of a Play and one for Best Performance of a Leading Actor in a Play: Mark Rylance. Dallas Summer Musicals has played a huge part in producing this hilarious play revival on Broadway and we look forward to bringing it to Dallas in 2009.”

The Tony Awards® are Broadway’s longest-running salute to theatrical excellence, both on stage and behind the scenes and Mr. Jenkins and DSM are not strangers to having received Tonys before.

This is the second year in a row that Dallas Summer Musicals (DSM) has brought the Tony Awards® home to Dallas. In June 2007 Jenkins and DSM were bestowed with the incredible honor of winning the 2007 Tony Award® for Best Special Theatrical Event for Jay Johnson: The Two and Only. He joined the esteemed group of Broadway and Hollywood stars on stage to bring a medallion back to Big D, accepting a Tony Award® both on behalf of DSM and for himself as a producer of the award-winning show. The DSM medallion is proudly showcased in the lobby of its rightful home at The Music Hall at Fair Park.

As a visionary leader in Dallas’ entertainment community, Michael A. Jenkins has consistently brought the “Best of Broadway” to Dallas Summer Musicals. This season is no different with a sensational line-up featuring more shows than have ever been offered in the organization’s history.

Now playing: Stomp and the seasons continues with  Hairspray, Disney’s High School Musical, Jersey Boys: The Story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons and closing out the season is Oprah Winfrey’s The Color Purple.

Dallas Summer Musicals presented by Comerica Bank gratefully acknowledges the support of sponsors American Airlines, The Dallas Morning News and WFAA.
Visit the website for photos from the Tony Awarsd® , videos and more:   www.dallassummermusicals.org

BOEING-BOEING
When BOEING-BOEING took off to a roar of laughter in 2007, it was crowned "The funniest show on the London Stage”bythe Daily Telegraph and quickly became the first-class champagne toast of the town. Now this Olivier and Evening Standard Theatre
Award-nominated production of the classic comedy is coming in for a landing on the Great White (Run)Way!

The new Broadway cast Includes Tony® and Emmy® Award winner Christine Baranski(“Cybill”), Emmy®  winner Bradley Whitford (“The West Wing”), Gina Gershon (“Ugly Betty”), Kathryn Hahn (“Crossing Jordan”) and Mary McCormack (“The West Wing”).
Reprising his star turn as Robert is acclaimed British actor Mark Rylance.

In BOEING-BOEING, Bernard, an architect living in Paris, has been successfully juggling three fiancées who are all flight attendants. Bernard's housekeeper reluctantly plays romantic air-traffic controller as they fly in and out of his swank bachelor pad. But when an old college pal visits, things get rather turbulent! Schedules change, flights are delayed and chaos ensues in this hysterical, high-flying fiancée fiasco!
Visit the Boeing Boeing website: http://www.boeingonbroadway.com/

“Deliriously funny!”
          – AP

”I loved it!”
           –THE JOURNAL NEWS

”Jet-powered hilarity!”
           – ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY

“Screwball heaven!”
          -NEW YORK MAGAZINE

“An exhilarating ride!”
          - USA TODAY

“A riot!”
          -VARIETY

As a non-profit organization, DSM relies on a variety of funding sources to bring the Best of Broadway to Dallas at affordable ticket prices, as well as to preserve the beautiful
historic theatres, educate young audiences and create important community programs.
About The Tony Awards®

The Antoinette Perry “Tony” Awards are bestowed annually on theatre professionals for distinguished achievement. The Tony is one of the most coveted awards in the entertainment industry and the annual telecast is considered one of the most prestigious programs on television. The Tonys are presented by the Broadway League and the American Theatre Wing.      

About Dallas Summer Musicals
Now celebrating its 68th season, Dallas Summer Musicals, Inc. (DSM) is the largest producer of live theatrical entertainment in the Southwest, the second oldest summer theatre organization in the United States and the sixth largest non-profit theatre company. 

DSM has been entertaining North Texas audiences with the finest in live, musical theatre since 1941. In addition to presenting national Broadway tours, DSM also produces shows on Broadway, presents and tours local productions, and is involved in developing new works.  Dallas Summer Musicals’ affiliates include DSM Management Group, Inc. (DSMMGI), which manages the Music Hall at Fair Park and the historical Majestic Theatre.

As a non-profit organization, DSM relies on a variety of funding sources to bring the Best of Broadway to Dallas at affordable ticket prices, as well as to preserve the beautiful
historic theatres, educate young audiences and create important community programs.
 

• The DSM School of Musical Theatre:

    
The first component of Dallas Summer Musicals’ outreach initiatives, DSM School of Musical Theatre, extends the legacy of former DSM Managing Director Tom Hughes’ vision to create the broadest possible avenue for dramatic expression within his community.  In 1999, the DSM School of Musical Theatre was established to provide training for students ages 7 – adult, as well as continuing education for adults in theater arts.  Professional instruction helps students integrate the disciplines of singing, dancing, and acting into the unique genre of musical theater.  To ensure access and availability, the school offers limited scholarships to promising students with limited financial resources. Instruction includes classes, workshop and performance. When possible, workshops are provided by cast members of productions playing at Dallas Summer Musicals.

• Seats for Kids:
  Created in 2003 to provide a meaningful theatre arts experience to low-income, at-risk and special needs children, Seats for Kids serves approximately 2,000 children each year.  Non-profit youth agencies and Title 1 schools are eligible to participate in the program. DSM provides children, their teachers and chaperones with free tickets as well as a professionally drafted study guide to support attending the performance.  In 2008 DSM will provide this program to coincide with productions of CATS, STOMP! and HAIRSPRAY.

• Kids Club:

This free membership program for kids was created to develop tomorrow’s musical theatre     audience.  Through exciting activities, special events, backstage tours and informational       exchanges about shows included in the Kids Club membership, children gain an interest,        knowledge and appreciation of the performing arts.

• Stage Right:
  In 2005 the Stage Right program to introduce at-risk youth ages 12-15 to arts and cultural events was created in partnership with the Dallas Police Department.   Together, DSM and DPD are “Raising the curtain for education and spotlighting the appreciation of the arts through experience and positive quality lifestyles.” The students entering the program are recommended by Dallas area teachers and counselors and other youth programs including Boys & Girls Clubs, Girls Inc. and Dallas Recreation Centers as part of their ongoing efforts to keep students from joining gangs, getting involved in drugs and crime, or engaging in other activities that prevent their enjoying success in school.  Stage Right seeks to raise awareness of the arts, increase appreciation for different lifestyles and also increase self esteem.

• Discover Theatre:  In 2007 Dallas Summer Musicals added a program specifically for children in grades K-6.  The inaugural year included DISNEY’S CINDERELLA KIDS and THE JUNGLE BOOK KIDS.  Building on last year’s initial success, DSM will be bringing FRANKLY BEN and FROG AND TOAD to the Majestic Theatre to entertain, educate and empower young people in elementary school. Over 3,000 students are expected to participate in this program in 2008.

The public can play a part in bringing the Best of Broadway
to the young people in our community!

Charitable contributions are vital to the sustainability of these initiatives at Dallas Summer Musicals.  Please assist DSM in its mission to build awareness for the enjoyment and educational values of musical theatre as it does so through its ongoing outreach programs.

For more information including sponsorships, booking or program details, please contact DSM Development Department at 214.413.3959 or outreach@dallassummermusicals.org   
                                                       

Michael A. Jenkins serves as the president and managing director of Dallas Summer Musicals.

For more information about Dallas Summer Musicals, call 214-421-5678 or visit the website.

February 16, 2008 at the Wyndham Anatole in Dallas

Sally and Forrest Hoglund,
Honorary Chairs

Entertainment at Curtain Call 2008: Grammy-nominated performer, composer and arranger Michael Feinstein and Jekyll & Hyde Broadway star Linda Eder

Link to more info. about Curtain Call 2008.