Lubbock entertainment in brief
The Edge presents 'Lifespan of a Fact'
The Edge: A Company of Fine Artists presents "The Lifespan of a Fact" at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 31 and Saturday, April 1, with a 2:30 p.m. matinee on Sundays, March 26 and April 2 at 4228 Boston Ave., Ste. A.
"The Lifespan of a Fact" is directed by Jay C. Brown and written by Jeremy Kareken and David Murrell and Gordon Farrell and based on the book by John D’Agata and Jim Fingal.
A critically acclaimed 2018 Broadway play, this fast-paced story explodes with blistering comedy and timely relevance. Emily Penrose (played by Pam Brown), the demanding editor-in-chief of a prominent but sinking New York high-end magazine, hires a determined fresh-out-of-Harvard millennial fact-checker named Jim Fingal (played by Frank Anguiano) to work on a groundbreaking essay written by the famous author John D’Agata (played by Bob Holton). D’Agata is a talented writer with a transcendent essay about the suicide of a teenage boy — an essay that could save the magazine from collapse.
The deadline is tight, the essay is dense, and everyone must make a good faith effort in telling the story honestly. But when the overly eager Jim takes his fact-checking way too far, Penrose must step in and referee as Fingal and D’Agata come head-to-head in a comedic yet gripping battle over facts versus fiction.
Tickets for this production are $17.50 (plus taxes and fees) for adults; and $15 (plus taxes and fees) for students and seniors. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://www.ticketor.com/theedge
LCT presents 'No Room for a Picture'
Lubbock Community Theater presents "No Room for a Picture on the Blank Wall" at 2:30 p.m. on Sundays, March 26 and April 2; and at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 31 and Saturday, April 1, at the theater, 3101 35th St.
The play is written by David R. Remschel and directed by Patrick Alan.
Noted photographer Peter Bunther has it all, professional success and the love of his ever- supportive wife, Rosemary. All of this is abruptly interrupted when Peter comes upon the puzzling realization that one of his oldest pictures has become invisible to him, as has any recollection of even taking it.
Efforts by Rosemary to get to the bottom of Peter’s strange behavior become thwarted by two members of the “Memory Removal Company” who, representing Peter’s growing dementia, arrive and proceed to figuratively and literally take apart his home and life until there is nothing left. It is at this final moment that Peter realizes that he will have to fight hardest for the person who means the most to him.
Tickets for this performance are $20 (plus taxes and fees) for adults; and $15 (plus taxes and fees) for seniors (65+) and students. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://www.lubbockcommunitytheatre.org/
Ragtown Gospel opens season with 'Thee Hallelujahs'
Ragtown Gospel Theater in Post presents "Thee Hallelujahs: Coast To Coast Holy Ghost Revival Crusade" for performances on April 1, 8 and 15, at 3 p.m.
It’s been 10 years since The Reverend Joey Hallelujah crashed his private jet on Patmos, where he met John the Apostle.
A lot of things have changed for Joey in the meantime. But the one thing that hasn’t changed is his passion for preaching the Gospel. He’s decided to take his whole family and go back to his roots, launching a coast-to-coast, old-fashioned tent revival. He’ll be traveling city to city across America, starting at Plymouth Rock, proclaiming the Way, the Truth, and the Life of Jesus.
This production was written by Chip Polk and directed by Glenn Polk.
Tickets are $22 for adults and $10 for children. Veterans and active military personnel are always admitted for free. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://ragtown.com/
TobyMac returns to USA
TobyMac brings his Deep Hits Tour back to the Hub City at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 26, at United Supermarkets Arena.
TobyMac and the DiverseCity Band return to the stage with support from fan favorite CROWDER, Cochren & Co, Tasha Layton, Jon Reddick & Terrian.
You do not want to miss this night of hit music and fun, so make plans now for the night you won't forget.
TobyMac's Hits Deep Tour is supported nationally by KLOVE, and Air1 Radio, Food for the Hungry, and Altrua HealthSahre.
Tickets range from $15 to $130 (plus taxes and fees), depending on seating.
To buy tickets, call the Select-a-Seat Box Office: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 806-770-2000 or visit selectaseatlubbock.com
Texas Tech Opera presents 'Don Giovanni'
Texas Tech Opera Theatre brings Mozart’s masterpiece "Don Giovanni" to life at 7 p.m. Friday, March 31, and Saturday, April 1 in the Helen Devitt Jones Theater of Buddy Holly Hall.
He is handsome, charming, smooth-talking, sly and romantic. No woman can resist him. Those who catch his eye find him intoxicatingly attractive. He is the legendary Don Juan, or as Mozart created him, Don Giovanni.
The cast will include the finest graduate vocalists from the TTU School of Music, the TTU Symphony Orchestra led by Maestro Lanfranco Marcelletti, and Professor Gerald Dolter in his final appearance with TTU Opera as the Commendatore. The performance will be sung in Italian with an English supertitle translation.
Tickets are $10 (plus taxes and fees) and available online at www.buddyhollyhall.com/. TTU students will be admitted free with student ID.
Banister & Friends return to Cactus
Caldwell Entertainment presents Will Banister & Friends at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 31, at the Cactus Theater.
Banister and his two special guest friends will deliver moving performances of a slew of legendary country hits. From Merle to George and George to Brooks and Dunn and other country giants, you will be spellbound all evening. Great songs, great singers, and the Caldwell Collective band promise to give you a magnificent evening.
Tickets for this show are $25 for all floor and standard balcony seats, and $50 for balcony box seats, which include concessions. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit cactustheater.com
Electric Avenue brings 80s back to Cactus stage
Electric Avenue: The 80s MTV Experience, will be live at the Cactus Theater at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 1.
What started out as a one-off gig has turned into 100 shows a year across the US. Electric Avenue has cruised international waters with Walking Dead Cast, Kid Rock, The Impractical Jokers, Joey Fatone, Pitbull, and joined on stage by Bobby Kimball from Toto, Pat Benatar, Talk Talk, Little River Band, and more.
Tickets for this show are $27.50 for rows A-F; $25 for rows G-M; $25 for standard balcony; and $50 for balcony box seats, which include concessions. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit cactustheater.com
Flatlands Dance presents season finale
Flatlands Dance Theatre presents "60x30: A Festival of One-Minute Dances" at 7:30 p.m. April 7 and 8 at the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts Firehouse Theatre, 511 Ave. K.
Flatlands Dance Theatre’s 14th season finale welcomes audiences to enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience of viewing the work of 30 choreographers in one action-packed evening, including nationally-renowned guest artists, local nonprofit organizations, and dance students and schools, alongside our own FDT artists.
Never before have we been able to bring so much world-class talent together in one evening of dance. There is something for everyone in this family-friendly, cutting-edge production.
General admission tickets are $25 for adults; and $15 for students, children and seniors. To buy tickets, call the Select-a-Seat Box Office: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at (806) 770-2000 or online at selectaseatlubbock.com
Flatland Cavalry returns to Cook's
Flatland Cavalry with Tanner Usrey are set to return to Cook's Garage for an outdoor show at 7:30 p.m. on April 7.Flatland Cavalry is a country and Americana band from Lubbock that was formed in 2012.
In May 2015, the band's debut EP, "Come May", was released after a crowd-funding campaign was used to finance its production. On April 1, 2016, their first full-length album, "Humble Folks", was released to positive reviews.The band's second studio album, "Homeland Insecurity", was released on Jan. 18, 2019.
Tickets for this show are $30 for advance general admission (plus taxes and fees); $125 (plus taxes and fees) for a table of eight; and $40 (plus taxes and fees) for day-of general admission. For more information, visit https://cooksgarage.us/
'Dear Evan Hansen' coming to Holly Hall
"Dear Evan Hansen", winner of 6 Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Grammy award for Best Musical Theater Album, is coming to The Buddy Holly Hall on April 4-9. Performances are scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on April 4, 5 and 6; 8 p.m. on April 7, and 8; 2 p.m. on April 8; and 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. on April 9.
A letter that was never meant to be seen, a lie that was never meant to be told, a life he never dreamed he could have. Evan Hansen is about to get the one thing he’s always wanted: a chance to finally fit in. "Dear Evan Hansen" is the deeply personal and profoundly contemporary musical about life and the way we live it.
The performance will begin promptly at the advertised curtain time. Latecomers will be held outside of the theater until the tour approved entrance time. This production contains mature content.
Tickets range from $55 to $125 (plus taxes and fees), depending on seating. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://www.buddyhollyhall.com/
Annual Lubbock Arts Festival opens April 14
Market Street presents the Opening Ceremony & Premiere Night for the 45th Annual Lubbock Arts Festival on Friday, April 14, Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane.
The evening will begin with an Opening Ceremony at 6 p.m. honoring Maines Brothers Band as “Champions of the Arts” and continue with Premiere Night highlighting Featured Artist, Carol Flueckiger; 100 visual artists from around the nation showing and selling their work; Demonstrating Artists; Juried Gallery; special exhibits; and performances.
General admission tickets for the opening ceremony and premiere night are $43 (plus taxes and fees) and available for purchase online at selectaseatlubbock.com or by calling the Select-a-Seat Box Office: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at (806) 770-2000.
For more information on the festival, visit lubbockartsfestival.org or 806-744-2787.
Ballet Lubbock presents 'CLICK'
Ballet Lubbock presents "CLICK", a one-night-only music and dance experience with original score by Amy and Scott Faris. The production is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 14, in the Helen Devitt Jones Theater of Buddy Holly Hall.
“CLICK is a unique collaboration between local composers, artists, dancers, and musicians. The lighting, the set, costumes, poster, the whole production is just a mix of artists coming together,” said Yvonne Racz Key, artistic director for Ballet Lubbock.
Tickets for this production range from $25 to $65 (plus taxes and fees), depending on seating and are available online in advance at https://www.buddyhollyhall.com/
Maines Brothers featured entertainment for Lubbock Lights
The Texas Tech University Presidential Lecture and Performance Series presents Lubbock Lights: The Maines Brothers Band - Bloodlines at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 15, in the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center Theatre.
In recognition of the Centennial of Texas Tech University and the 45th anniversary of the Lubbock Arts Festival, a musical celebration unlike any other is commencing in 2023. With a theme of “The Beat Goes On,” the Lubbock Arts Festival, April 14-16, is dedicated to musicians and the music they create.
The Presidential Lecture & Performance Series presents Lubbock Lights: The Maines Brothers Band – Bloodlines in conjunction with the Lubbock Arts Alliance.
The legendary Maines Brothers Band got its start in the mid-1950s with James and Sonny Maines, father and uncle of the Lloyd/ Donnie/ Kenny/Steve Maines combo that eventually formed the band. The younger group of brothers initially performed as "The Little Maines Brothers Band" before taking over the "Maines Brothers Band" moniker in the mid-1970s.
To buy tickets, call the Select-a-Seat Box Office: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at (806) 770-2000.
CATS Playhouse presents 'Baskerville'
The Children and Adults Theatrical Studio (CATS) Playhouse presents "Baskerville" at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, April 14-15, 21-22 and 28-29, at their theater, 2257 34th St.
From the award-winning mastermind Ken Ludwig comes a fast-paced comedy about everyone’s favorite detective solving his most notorious case. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson must crack the mystery before the family curse dooms its newest heir. Watch as our intrepid investigators try to escape a dizzying web of clues, silly accents, and deceit.
Can our heroes solve the mystery in time? Join the fun and see just how elementary the truth can be!
Tickets are $16 (plus taxes and fees) for atuls and $10 (plus taxes and fees) for students. Tickets are available at catsplayhouse.ludus.com.
Legendary Diamond Rio to perform at Cactus
Legendary country hitmakers Diamond Rio will be live at the Cactus Theater at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 16.
Formed in 1989 in Nashville, Tennessee, the band consists of Gene Johnson (mandolin, tenor vocals), Jimmy Olander (lead guitar, acoustic guitar, banjo), Brian Prout (drums), Marty Roe (lead vocal), Dan Truman (keyboards), and Dana Williams (bass guitar, baritone vocals).
Diamond Rio’s most recent release "I Made It", is their 10th studio album. The title track was co-written by the band’s lead guitarist Jimmy Olander and features 11 new songs. Produced by Olander and Mike Clute, I Made It is available on iTunes and www.diamondrio.com
Diamond Rio signed to Arista Records and in 1991 with the release of “Meet In The Middle” became the first country music group in history to reach No. 1 with a debut single. The band is also known for their hits “How Your Love Makes Me Feel,” “One More Day,” “Beautiful Mess,” “Unbelievable,” “In A Week or Two” and more.
The band known for playing every note on every album recently celebrated their 30th Anniversary, has sold more than 10 million albums, won a Grammy Award, a Dove Award, six Vocal Group of the Year wins (CMA and ACM), released two Greatest Hits albums, a live and Christmas project, earned five multi-week no. 1 singles, 22 Top 10 singles, three certified Platinum and five Gold albums, released an autobiography – and with zero band member changes.
Tickets for this show are $79 for first seven floor rows, A-G; $69 for remainder of the floor rows, H-M; $59 for standard balcony; and $150 for balcony box seats, which include concessions.
For more information, visit cactustheater.com
LSO presents 'Carmen in Gold'
The Lubbock Symphony Orchestra presents "Carmen in Gold" at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 22, in the Helen Devitt Jones Theater of Buddy Holly Hall.
Shostakovich Piano Concerto No. 1 will welcome back Cliburn winner Kenny Broberg and feature the LSO’s very own Will Strieder on trumpet. Finishing concert will be Shchedrin’s take on the world-famous "Carmen Suite".
Tickets for this performance range from $25 to $93 (plus taxes and fees), depending on seating.For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://www.buddyhollyhall.com/
Esparza brings comedy tour to Lubbock
Felipe Esparza brings his Big Foo Tour to the Hub City at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 29, in the Helen Devitt Jones Theater of Buddy Holly Hall.
Esparza is a comedian and actor, known for his stand-up specials, "They’re Not Gonna Laugh at You", "Translate This", and his latest dual-release on Netflix, "Bad Decisions/Malas Decisiones" (2 different performances in two languages), his recurring appearances on Netflix’s Gentefied, NBC’s Superstore and Adultswim’s The Eric Andre Show, as well as winning Last Comic Standing (2010), and his popular podcast called, What’s Up Fool?
Tickets for this performance range from $29.50 to $59.50 (plus taxes and fees), depending on seating.
For more nformation or to purchase tickets, visit https://www.buddyhollyhall.com/
This article originally appeared on Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: Lubbock entertainment in brief
