May 30 Show: 2:00 PM
From Broadway With Love By: Joel Leggett Fort Worth — Casa Mañana has been on a roll with its cabaret programming. In December there was A Dean Martin Christmas, which was perfect for the holidays. And just in time for Valentine’s Day comes the powerhouse entertainer Spencer Day and his show Broadway Reimagined. Throughout the night, Spencer takes Broadway classics… Read more »
By: Angela Weaver, February 5, 2020 Running through February 16th, this adorable and touching show makes for a great family night out. “Frank-n-Friend” is a brand new, never-before-seen musical that tells a story about friendship, overcoming obstacles, and compassion set amidst the teen angst of the dreaded middle school years. The show begins with an adorable… Read more »
Meet Vonda K. Bowling, music director of Frank-N-Friend. Mrs. Bowling received her bachelor’s degree in music education from Shorter College in Rome, GA. She went on to receive her master’s degree in vocal performance from the University of Tennessee. Currently, she lives in Rowlett, TX, with her husband, Jeffery Bowling, her children Harrison and Mason, their two dogs, Abby and… Read more »
Frank-N-Friend, which runs January 31-February 16, is a heartwarming tale of friendship. But creators Joe Sturgeon and Michael Visconti wanted to write a story that was relatable to today’s youth and focused on the topic of bullying. Giving a run-down of the show, Joe mentions, “A new kid in school, Oliver arrives. [And] he’s not prepared… Read more »
A Dean Martin Christmas at Casa’s Reid Cabaret By: Julie Rhodes If you’re a fresh young thing like me (we need a sarcasm font), you might not be familiar enough with Dean Martin to evaluate whether Casa Mañana’s Joe Scalissi fully emulates the Rat Pack icon in its cabaret show this month. Fortunately, that’s not… Read more »
The Dean of Christmas By: Joel Leggett Fort Worth — There is something timeless about Dean Martin. Casa Mañana is betting that theatergoers will want some nostalgia to go with their holiday entertainment. A Dean Martin Christmas delivers nostalgia and so much more. Get a ticket while you can; it will sell out. I hope that Casa can add a… Read more »
Jack Frost Delights at Casa Mañana By: Angela Weaver Fort Worth is full of so many great options for entertainment. With so many exciting places to go and things to see, Casa Mañana is always at the top of our list of mother-son date nights. With a week off school for Thanksgiving, my boys and… Read more »
Jessica Humphrey returns to Casa Mañana for Annie, November 2-10. Starting in the spotlight as a ballet dancer and taking voice lessons, her main performances were at the local theatre and church. Eventually, Jessica graduated to train more intensely in musical theatre. This influenced her to study of musical theatre in college and graduate school, at San Diego… Read more »