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BRIGHT STAR Theatre Off the Square

Ticket Info: 817-341-8687

Tentative Dates: Sept. 8 - 24

Synopsis: When literary editor Alice Murphy meets a young soldier just home from World War II, he awakens her longing for the child she once lost. Haunted by their unique connection, Alice sets out on a journey to understand her past – and what she finds has the power to transform both of their lives.

Jersey Boys

Casa Manana

3101 W Lancaster Ave, Fort Worth

Ticket Info: 817-332-2272

Tentative Dates: Sept. 9-17

Synopsis: With phenomenal music, memorable characters, and great storytelling, Jersey Boys is the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. Featuring electrifying performances of chart-topping hits including “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” “Dawn,” and “My Eyes Adored You.”

DEEP IN THE HEART OF TUNA Popcorn Players

114 Porter Drive, Azle Ticket Info: 817-238-7529

Tentative Dates: Sept. 15-17, Sept.29-Oct. 1

Synopsis: “Deep in the Heart of Tuna” follows the story of Bertha Bumiller and her beautifully dysfunctional family. Tuna is the thirdsmallest town in the state, where the Lion’s Club is too liberal and Patsy Cline never dies. The eclectic band of citizens that make up this town are portrayed by two performers, making this satire on rural America even more powerful as they depict all inhabitants of Tunamen, women, children, and animals.

The Music Man

Granbury Opera House

133 E. Pearl Street, Granbury

Ticket Info: 817-579-0952

Tentative Dates: Aug. 11 - Sept. 10

Synopsis: The musical follows fasttalking traveling salesman, Harold Hill, as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band that he vows to organize – this, despite the fact that he doesn’t know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian, the librarian, who transforms him into a respectable citizen by curtain’s fall.