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Review: MARY POPPINS JR. at Casa Manana, Ft. Worth TX
by Pati Buehler - Apr 22, 2024


Mary Poppins is pretty much a familiar name among parents and children everywhere. Disney's film is the Halmark of popular children's films. However, seeing this as a live theater production is a thrilling experience for young and old. Having seen this gem live onstage three times, I never tire of its popularity and life lessons.

MARY POPPINS JR. Brings a Spoonful of Sugar to Casa Mañana
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2024


Discover the magic of MARY POPPINS JR. at Casa Mañana. Experience the enchanting world of a classic children's tale brought to life on stage. Perfect for all ages.

THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER: THE MUSICAL Rings in the Holidays at Casa Mañana
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2023


​​​​​​​Casa Mañana continues its Children's Theatre season with The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical, presented by Happy State Bank and sponsored by Frank Kent Cadillac.

HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL Announced At Casa Mañana
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 14, 2023


Casa Mañana rounds out its 2022/23 Children's Theatre season with High School Musical, presented by Happy State Bank and sponsored by Frank Kent Cadillac. Join Troy, Gabriella and the rest of the East High Wildcats as they deal with first loves, friends and family all while balancing their classes and extracurricular activities. Full of fun and fabulous music, Disney's High School Musical: One Act Version is perfect for the whole family.

LA TI DO Productions to Continue With DIVINE FEMME At Union Coffee In Dallas
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2023


Washington, DC-founded LA TI DO Productions is expanding its city count to six with the launch of a new series in Dallas/Ft. Worth. Divine Femme at Union Coffee will be the region's third production. The show is expected to present at different venues in Dallas and Ft. Worth throughout 2022.

Casa Mañana Presents A CHRISTMAS CARO: A NEW MUSICAL COMEDY
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2022


Casa Mañana gets in the holiday spirit and continues its Children’s Theatre season with A Christmas Carol: A New Musical Comedy.

Casa Mañana Presents MADAGASCAR Beginning This Weekend
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2022


Casa Mañana opens its Children’s Theatre season, presented by Happy State Bank and sponsored by Frank Kent Cadillac, with Madagascar – A Musical Adventure, October 8-23, 2022. Tickets are on sale now.

FRANK-N-FRIEND Announced At Casa Manana
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 8, 2020


Casa Mañana continues its 2019-20 Children's Theatre season, presented by Happy State Bank and sponsored by Frank Kent Cadillac, with the World Premiere of Frank-N-Friend, January 31-February 16, 2020. Tickets are on sale now.

ANNIE Comes to Casa Manana
by Julie Musbach - Oct 14, 2019


Casa Mañana continues its 2019-20, presented by Frank Kent Cadillac, with Annie, November 2-10, 2019. Tickets are on sale now.

TUCK EVERLASTING Opens Children's Theatre Season in October
by Julie Musbach - Sep 20, 2019


Happy State Bank and Casa Mañana Children's Theatre presents Tuck Everlasting, October 4-20, sponsored by Frank Kent Cadillac. Tickets are on sale now.

Casa Manana Presents High School Horror CARRIE
by Julie Musbach - Jul 22, 2019


Casa Mañana presents Carrie the Musical, August 2-4, as the 2019 Apprentice Program. Tickets are on sale now.

VIDEO: Get A First Look At THE WIZARD OF OZ at Casa Manana
by Alan Henry - May 9, 2019


Casa Mañana Theatre presents The Wizard of Oz, sponsored by Frank Kent Cadillac as part of the 2018-2019 Children's Theatre season. Check out video of the production below!

Wizard of Oz Actress Adjusts Performance for Deaf Patrons
by Kyle Christopher West - Apr 26, 2019


This weekend in Fort Worth, Texas, actress Molly Franco took the stage as Dorothy in Casa Mañana's production of THE WIZARD OF OZ. When Franco learned that members of the deaf community were in the audience on Thursday evening, she sought permission to adjust the blocking of the show's iconic song "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" to incorporate American Sign Language into her performance.

Casa Mañana Announces THE WIZARD OF OZ
by Julie Musbach - Apr 4, 2019


Casa Mañana Theatre presents The Wizard of Oz, sponsored by Frank Kent Cadillac as part of the 2018-2019 Children's Theatre season. Tickets are on sale now.

GREASE Comes to Casa Manana
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 24, 2019


Casa Mañana continues celebrating its 60th anniversary season, presented by Frank Kent Cadillac, with the pop culture phenomenon, Grease. The show runs March 2-10, 2019. Tickets are on sale now.

THE EMPEROR'S NEW CLOTHES Announced At Casa Manana Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 14, 2019


Casa Mañana Theatre presents The Emperor's New Clothes, sponsored by Frank Kent Cadillac and Macy's as part of the 2018-2019 Children's Theatre season presented by Regions. Tickets are on sale now.

Two Weeks Left To Vote For the BWW Dallas Awards; Round 2 Launches Today!
by BWW Staff - Dec 10, 2018


There's just two weeks left to vote for the 2018 BroadwayWorld Dallas Awards, brought to you by BroadwayHD! Readers are already setting records as they vote for their favorites. Regional productions, touring shows, and more are all included in the awards, honoring productions which opened between October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. Our local editors set the categories, our readers submitted their nominees, and now you get to vote for your favorites! Voting will continue through December 31st, 2018.

SWEENEY TODD Slashes Into Casa Manana Next Month!
by BWW News Desk - Aug 3, 2018


Casa Mañana is proud to present Sweeney Todd, August 3-5, as the 2018 Apprentice Program. Tickets are on sale now.

SWEENEY TODD Slashes Into Casa Manana Next Month!
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 16, 2018


Casa Mañana is proud to present Sweeney Todd, August 3-5, as the 2018 Apprentice Program. Tickets are on sale now.

Casa Mañana Presents MADAGASCAR: A MUSICAL ADVENTURE
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2018


Casa Mañana Theatre presents Madagascar - A Musical Adventure, sponsored by Frank Kent Cadillac as part of the 2017-2018 Children's Theatre Season presented by Regions Bank. Tickets are on sale now.

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