Texas Family Musicals
March 29
Johnny Crawford Orchestra in Concert
8 p.m.
Former child star of the popular TV series, The Rifleman, Crawford later reinvented himself as a crooner, fronting a band that plays original dance-band arrangements from the 1920s and 30s. Johnny’s voice is light and appealing; he brings great charm to his renditions of old favorites like “Louise” and “Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams.”
The Johnny Crawford Orchestra has performed at celebrity functions in Hollywood for the past 20 years and is ranked among the top dance orchestras in Los Angeles.
The concert is a benefit for the Texas Family Musicals, who produce the annual Lewisville Summer Musicals at the MCL Grand. During the 2012 season, Crawford appeared at the MCL Grand as the lead in the comedy, “The Foreigner.”
July 5 & 6
Red Skelton’s American Way
2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Strike up the band…start the parade. Steven Einspahar, as Red Skelton will bring you a full blown Red Skelton “wave your flag” patriotic show filled with a large cast of singers and dancers. Forget your trouble - for you will be laughing, singing along and tapping your toe. Clem Kadiddlehopper, Freddie the Freeloader and San Fernando come to life to present one of the most exciting patriotic musical ever written. A must see for the entire family.
July 19 & 20
All Shook Up
2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
This Broadway hit is a “Do Not Miss” event. If you enjoy a good story, lots of wonderful music (All Elvis Songs) fantastic talent and a good time - this is the show for you!
All Shook Up is set in 1955 and is about a “hip-swiveling” guitar stranger who comes to town. He falls in love with a sweet local girl who dreams of leaving her sleepy town for the more exciting big city life. This is not a musical revue, however all of the songs are Elvis Presley’s.
All Shook Up was written by Joe DiPierto and is based on William Shakespeare’s 1602 play Twelfth Night. This show has a large cast of very talented performers who will keep you clapping and tapping your toe with their high energy dance numbers and songs from Elvis Presley.
August 2 & 3
Roy Orbison Experience
2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
A true celebration of Roy Orbison’s music starring the phenomenal Chris Trimboli who captures the Orbison magic on stage. He will be joined by a large cast of singers and dancers who will present Roy’s music in a new and unique fashion while maintaining the original style. From the early days of Roy Orbison’s career to his finaly years..this spectacular tribute captures it all.
August 16 & 17
The Night the Music Died
2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
This is the seventh straight year The Night the Music Died has played. Each time the shows sold the maximum audiences. Due to popular demand, we are bringing it back one more time. Make your reservations early. Kevin Kratzke will be playing Buddy Holly.
August 23
The Marvelous Wonderettes
2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
The Marvelous Wonderettes takes you to the Springfield High School prom where we meet the Wonderettes - four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts.
As we learn about their lives and loves, we are treated to the girls performing such 50′s and 60′s songs as “Lollipop”, “Dream Lover”, Stupid Cupid”, “Mr. Lee”, “Lipstick on Your Collar”, “Hold Me”, “It’s My Party” and over 20 more classic hits. You have never had this much fun at a prom and you will never forget The Marvelous Wonderetees.
Ticket Information
Ticket prices range from $14 to $35, depending on the age of the ticket user and seat location within the Performance Hall. Tickets along with a seating chart is available at texasfamilymusicals.com.
Medical Center of Lewisville Grand Theater, located at 100 N. Charles Street, between Main and Church streets, opened in January 2011. The 40,000-square-foot facility features a 296-seat proscenium theater, black box theater, dance recital hall, art gallery, five art classrooms and a large courtyard. Medical Center of Lewisville has a multi-year agreement with the city for naming rights at the center.
To reach the MCL Grand from Interstate 35E, take exit 452 and proceed east on Main Street to Charles Street. The MCL Grand will be on the left. Free public parking is available along Main and Church streets, or at Lewisville City Hall across Church Street from the center. Parking is not permitted in the grass lot across Church Street from MCL Grand.
For details about upcoming events, or rental information for the facility, please visit MCLGrand.com or call 972.219.8446.
