9 to 5: The Musical
9 to 5: The Musical tells the story of three unlikely friends who conspire to take control of their company and learn there’s nothing they can’t do – even in …
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The Sound of Music
The Sound of Music is a heartwarming musical with a charming cast of characters. Maria, a novitiate (“nun in training”), is sent from a nearby convent to act as governess …
Read MoreLittle House on the Prairie
Little House on the Prairie has remained one of the most popular and beloved celebrations of early Americana since the appearance of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s classic book series 75 years …
Read MoreAnnouncing Theater of the Stars' 58th season
Theater of the Stars’ 2010 lineup celebrates 58 seasons of presenting musicals at the Fabulous Fox Theatre. “We have some wonderful world-class entertainment in store for 2010, from old-fashioned fun …
Read MoreWelcome back, Chris!
Tuesday night, at the premiere of Theater of the Stars’ final season show, I was delighted to see Chris Manos giving the curtain speech after a long hiatus. Wearing what …
Read MoreGetting away with murder: Bianca Marroquín shines as Roxie Hart
Performing in a musical requires so much more than hitting the right notes, projecting your voice and dancing in step. The actor’s goal is to transcend the learned pattern of …
Read MoreRain: A Tribute to The Beatles
There are other acts who attempt to replicate a subset of the Beatles music, but only Rain can perform the full range of the Beatles discography live onstage, including the …
Read MoreTheater of the Stars launches stellar 57th season
Big stars, huge shows, local premieres and family favorites round out the new Theater of the Stars season at The Fox Theatre, launching this June. “We have a fantastic lineup …
Read MoreA family affair
For Theater of the Stars (TOTS) President Nick Manos, it all begins with family. His father, legendary producer and TOTS founder Christopher B. Manos convinced him to leave the corporate world of employee benefits to join the family business, where he enjoys producing family friendly musicals, including the “official” version of Disney’s High School Musical. The success of that production resulted in a valuable partnership with Disney that gives TOTS the right to adapt High School Musical’s sequels. But the initial idea to tackle the show, Manos says, came from an evening he spent with his daughter.
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