Lubbock entertainment in brief
Christ in the Arts to host Ballet Magnificat
Christ In The Arts welcomes internationally acclaimed Ballet Magnificat of Jackson, Mississippi, for a one-time performance of their classic original story-ballet, Deliver Us, at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29, at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center.
Set to the dynamic movie soundtrack, "Prince of Egypt", this dramatic retelling of the traditional story of Israel’s deliverance from bondage is uniquely and beautifully portrayed by this professional touring company known on several continents for their blend of exquisite technique and poignant artistry.
Reserved seat tickets range from $10 to $20 (plus taxes and fees), depending on seating.
To purchase tickets, visit selectaseatlubbock.com or call the Select-a-Seat Box Office at (806) 770-2000, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Flatlands Dance presents 'Book Club'
Flatlands Dance Theatre presents "Book Club" at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 5 and 7 in the Firehouse Theatre of the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts, 511 Ave. K.
Flatlands Dance Theatre’s 15th season of professional contemporary dance invites audiences to Book Club, a one-of-a-kind event combining dance and literature. FDT will premiere five original dance works created around central themes including: personal reading and writing practices, literary genres, banned books, library and bookshop spaces, beloved characters, and famous literary quotes.
In collaboration with the Lubbock Public Libraries, Literacy Lubbock, and Wild Lark Books, we will offer a community book club open to all, pre-show creative activities at the Mahon Library and during the First Friday Art Trail at CASP Studio E, children’s book giveaways, and opportunities to purchase books from local authors and those that are featured in the show.
General admission tickets are $21 for adults and $12 for children, students and seniors.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit selectaseatlubbock.com or call the Select-a-Seat Box Office at (806) 770-2000 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Caprock Shakespeare Co. presents 'Romeo & Juliet'
Caprock Shakespeare Co. is Lubbock's newest theater troupe dedicated to bringing to life the classic works of William Shakespeare.
Lubbock Community Theatre, will host the troupe's first performance of "Romeo & Juliet" at 7 p.m. nightly, Oct. 6-8, on the LCT Main Stage, 3101 35th St.
Romeo is a Montague, and Juliet a Capulet. Their families are enmeshed in a feud, but the moment they meet—when Romeo and his friends attend a party at Juliet's house in disguise—the two fall in love and quickly decide that they want to be married. A friar secretly marries them, hoping to end the feud, with tragic results.
Tickets for this production are $20 for adults; and $15 for children 12 and younger, seniors, and students with a valid ID (plus taxes and fees).
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://lubbocktheatre.com/cscromeo
'Lion King' returns to Holly Hall
Disney's traveling musical "The Lion King 2023" will present several performances Oct. 5-15 at Buddy Holly Hall.
Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist.
More than 100 million people around the world have experienced the awe-inspiring visual artistry, the unforgettable music, and the uniquely theatrical storytelling of this Broadway spectacular – one of the most breathtaking and beloved productions ever to grace the stage.
Performances are scheduled for 2 p.m. on Oct. 5, 7 and 14; 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 5, 10, 11, 12; 8 p.m. on Oct. 6, 7, 13 and 14; 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 8 and 15; and 1 p.m. on Oct. 8 and 15.
Reserved seat tickets range from $29 to $125 (plus taxes and fees), depending on seating and VIP options. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit buddyhollyhall.com
Moonlight Musicals presents 'Matilda'
Moonlight Musicals presents "Matilda: The Musical" at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21, at the Moonlight Musicals Amphitheater, 413 E. Broadway.
Matilda is a little girl with astonishing wit, intelligence and psychokinetic powers. She’s unloved by her cruel parents but impresses her schoolteacher, the highly loveable Miss Honey. Over the course of her first term at school, Matilda and Miss Honey have a profound effect on each other’s lives, as Miss Honey begins not only to recognize but also appreciate Matilda’s extraordinary personality.
General admission tickets are $21 (plus taxes and fees) and available for purchase at selectaseatlubbock.com or by calling the Select-a-Seat Box Office at (806) 770-2000 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Wetzel adds Lubbock stop to tour
Genre-bending artist Koe Wetzel has added fall dates to his Road to Hell Paso North American headline tour including a stop at United Supermarkets Arena at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 7.
Presented by Monster Energy, the newly announced 22-date run kicked off July 28 in Idaho Falls, Idaho, with stops in Baton Rouge, Indianapolis, San Antonio, and more. The tour will conclude with shows in Lubbock and El Paso, both of which have inspired a couple of Koe’s song and album titles.
Koe will be supported by Wade Bowan and Tanner Ursey.
Tickets for this concert range from $36 to $199 (plus taxes and fees), depending on seating.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit selectaseatlubbock.com or call the Select-a-Seat Box Office at (806) 770-2000 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
LCT hosting comedy pet theater
Lubbock Community Theatre presents the World Famous Popovich Comedy Pet Theater for a very unique, truly exciting one-night-only event for the whole family at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 11 at the theater, 3101 35th St.
The World Famous Popovich Comedy Pet Theater is a family-oriented blend of the unique comedy and juggling skills of Gregory Popovich, and the talents of his furry costars.
There are more than 25 pets in the show, each one has been rescued from animal shelters and given a new leash on life.
Popovich has shared his expertise for raising, training and living harmoniously with pets in two books – “You CAN Train Your Cat” and “Doggy Gone Good”.
Tickets are $25 for adults; $18 for seniors and students with a valid ID; and $15 for children ages 3-12 (plus taxes and fees), and on sale now at https://lubbocktheatre.com/PopovichPetComedy or by calling the LCT box office at (806) 749-2416.
This article originally appeared on Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: Lubbock entertainment in brief
