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Sister Act turns the gospel volume up

By Discover Denton on Feb. 23, 2017

"Welcome to church.” I got a sneak preview of Music Theatre of Denton’s new show, Sister Act, and was greeted by MTD’s marketing director Kristy Vivian at the door. She immediately showed me the decorations for the lobby, including a sign letting everyone know when mass would be, an altar (with…

In the Heights discusses concept of home with salsa-infused score

By Discover Denton on May. 06, 2016

When most think of Broadway shows, some immediately picture the Rodgers and Hammerstein classics. Perhaps they think of the rousing score of Les Miserables. But most don't think of a story line starring a poor bodega owner with salsa-infused hip-hop numbers as your typical Broadway fare. But that's…

If You're Ready for Adventure, Head 'Into the Woods'

By Marygail Lakner on Mar. 04, 2016

I grew up on the tales of The Arabian Nights and Arthurian Legend, the Grimm Tales and folklore that tells of ghosts, fairies, witches and spells. I dove into the pages and let the world around me fall away until I could see the epic stories right before my eyes. When the world of magic beckoned me…

Addams Family brings spooktacular fun to MTD

By Marygail Lakner on Oct. 23, 2015

It was a dark and stormy night. The sun had long given up trying to break through the thick clouds that hung over Denton, leaving the townsfolk to fight through the downpour on their own. How appropriate, I thought to myself. I was braving the storm only to enter into totally different type of…

Music Theatre of Denton Celebrates The Addams Family!

By Marygail Lakner on Aug. 25, 2015

No organization does special events quite like Music Theatre of Denton, and their celebration of The Addams Family cast is no exception. B oard members of Music Theatre of Denton gathered with a variety of theatre patrons for their MTD Happy Hour and Surprise Unveiling in Denton’s own Abbey…

The Wedding Singer makes for a gnarly Denton Night Out

By Katie on May. 01, 2015

Totally Tubular… basically the only words to describe the performance of the Wedding Singer presented by the Music Theatre of Denton (MTD). Starting out I wasn’t sure what to expect, mainly because I have never seen the movie but I was so surprised and the crowd showered the performers with applause…