Theatergoers of all ages and tastes have plenty of entertainment options this weekend.
Three local high schools have musicals scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 23 through Saturday, Jan. 25.
At Wylie High, theatre students will perform “The Music Man.” Shows are scheduled for 7 p.m. each evening, with an additional 2 p.m. performance on Jan. 25. Student tickets are $10 and adult tickets at $15.
For the full story, see the Jan. 22 issue or subscribe online.
By Morgan Howard • [email protected]
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