musical theater

Addison Elementary bringing “Shrek the Musical KIDS” to Looney’s May 8-9

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 - 9:48:20 AM

Winston County Arts Council President J.D. Snoddy and Addison Elementary School Principal Cindy Hastings, who is also directing a play to be performed by elementary students at the Dual Destiny Theater at the Looney's Complex May 8-9.

LAKESHORE - The saying Beauty is in the Eye of the Ogre will be brought to the stage on Friday, May 8, and Saturday, May 9, when Addison Elementary students will perform the play Shrek The Musical KIDS at the Dual Destiny theater at the Looney’s complex.

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Willy Wonka at Lynn Schools May 5-8

Tuesday, April 26, 2022 - 12:02:15 PM

LES Principal Brad Alsup poses on stage with some of the cast of Willy Wonka and its production team, Rodney and Sharon Fike.

LES Principal Brad Alsup (left) poses on stage with some of the cast of Willy Wonka and its production team, Rodney (right) and Sharon (front) Fike.

The Lynn Schools Young Actors Guild will present the musical Willy Wonka JR. May 5-8 in the school cafeteria. The start times are 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $5, and all proceeds will benefit the Lynn High School band and Lynn Elementary School. Mothers receive free admission on Mother’s Day and are invited to attend a reception after the show.

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Attend the wedding of the year this weekend

Saturday, February 26, 2022 - 11:39:41 AM

The cast of "Virgil's Wedding" take their bows on opening night.

DOUBLE SPRINGS - The Free State Theater Troupe's production of "Virgil's Wedding," directed by Beth Wilson Gilbreath, opened last night at Double Springs Middle School. A musical comedy full of surprises, "Virgil's Wedding" features nineteen talented young actors from across Winston County. With very natural, nigh on flawless performances, they keep the audience laughing throughout--except when they sing. Then a hush falls. There are two more chances to attend: 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, and 2 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 27, in the DSMS gym.