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New season announced.
New Polls for 2008-09 Season for all cities.

New Season Announced for 2009, vote in the polls!

Coming Soon Mary Poppins at the Texas State Fair!

Order Now for Legally Blonde! - Special

Order Now for Wizard of Oz!

Order Now for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang!

Thanks for the orders for STOMP, Hairspray

Upcoming shows:
discounts vary by show, seat availability
In general expect the offers to take place well in advance of the actual show dates, so check back often. Notices will also be posted on taffie-announce. Please help spread the word so we make our group min of 20 tickets so these offers can continue.

Watch for notices on Taffie-announce when offers are ready.

Current offers: Wizard of Oz at at Music Hall at Fair Park
Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at 8pm
Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at 8pm
Thursday, June 11, 2009 at 2pm
Thursday, June 11, 2009 at 8pm
Friday, June 12, 2009 at 8pm
Saturday, June 13, 2009 at 2pm
Sunday, June 14, 2009 at 2pm
Sunday, June 14, 2009 at 8pm
Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at 8pm
Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at 8pm
Thursday, June 18, 2009 at 2pm
Thursday, June 18, 2009 at 8pm
Friday, June 19, 2009 at 8pm
Saturday, June 20, 2009 at 2pm
Saturday, June 20, 2009 at 8pm
Sunday, June 21, 2009 at 2pm
Save 15% off - Order now!

Current offers: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at at Music Hall at Fair Park
Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at 8pm
Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at 8pm
Thursday, June 25, 2009 at 8pm
Friday, June 26, 2009 at 8pm
Sunday, June 28, 2009 at 8pm
Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at 8pm
Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at 8pm
Thursday, July 2, 2009 at 2pm
Thursday, July 2, 2009 at 8pm
Friday, July 3, 2009 at 8pm
Saturday, July 4, 2009 at 1pm
Sunday, July 5, 2009 at 2pm
Save 15% off - Order now!

Bonus:
Happy Days(May 26-June 7), A Chorus Line (July 7-19), and Mamma Mia!(Aug 18-30) Save 15% off select performances - Order now!

Current offers: Legally Blonde at at Music Hall at Fair Park
Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at 8pm
Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at 8pm
Thursday, July 23, 2009 at 8pm
Friday, July 24, 2009 at 8pm
Saturday, July 25, 2009 at 2pm
Sunday, July 26, 2009 at 2pm
Sunday, July 26, 2009 at 8pm
Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at 8pm
Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at 8pm
Thursday, July 30, 2009 at 2pm
Thursday, July 30, 2009 at 8pm
Friday, July 31, 2009 at 8pm
Saturday, August 1, 2009 at 1pm
Sunday, August 2, 2009 at 2pm
Save 15% off - Order now!

We hope to have upcoming offers for the following shows: Bob the Builder, Fiddler on the Roof, Wizard of Oz, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Mary Poppins.
Because our group did not make the min order of 20 tickets for some of the shows last season, in general as shows come up we will have just 2 performance dates to per show to pick from. We also won't offer as many shows as in past seasons. The good news is the Texas State Fair show is Mary Poppins. If DFW area homeschoolers can encourage others to order when these offers become available, it will make it easier for our group rep to negotiate with the production companies and Ticketmaster.
Watch for updates.

Order now while supply lasts for Wizard of Oz. Take advantage of this special offer and SAVE 15% on regular priced tickets to the performances Tuesday, June 9 through Sunday, June 21 at Music Hall at Fair Park.

THE WIZARD OF OZ (June 9-21)- There is truly no place like home as the greatest family musical of all time, the wonderful THE WIZARD OF OZ, twists its way into Dallas! A spectacular celebration of the iconic 1939 MGM film, THE WIZARD OF OZ will blow you away from the moment the tornado touches down and transports you a dazzling art deco Oz, complete with munchkins and flying monkeys!
Performance dates: Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at 8pm, Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at 8pm, Thursday, June 11, 2009 at 2pm, Thursday, June 11, 2009 at 8pm, Friday, June 12, 2009 at 8pm, Saturday, June 13, 2009 at 2pm, Sunday, June 14, 2009 at 2pm, Sunday, June 14, 2009 at 8pm, Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at 8pm, Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at 8pm, Thursday, June 18, 2009 at 2pm, Thursday, June 18, 2009 at 8pm, Friday, June 19, 2009 at 8pm, Saturday, June 20, 2009 at 2pm, Saturday, June 20, 2009 at 8pm, and Sunday, June 21, 2009 at 2pm
Music Hall at Fair Park, Dallas

Order now while supply lasts for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Take advantage of this special offer and SAVE 15% on regular priced tickets to the performances Tuesday, June 23 through Sunday, July 5 at Music Hall at Fair Park.

CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG (June 23-July 5)- You'll believe a car can fly! CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG is everything you could want in a musical- and more. Sensational sets, stunning special effects, an irresistible story, and an unforgettable Sherman Brothers score, all add up to a Broadway blockbuster the whole family will love.
Performance dates: Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at 8pm, Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at 8pm, Thursday, June 25, 2009 at 8pm, Friday, June 26, 2009 at 8pm, Sunday, June 28, 2009 at 8pm, Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at 8pm, Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at 8pm, Thursday, July 2, 2009 at 2pm, Thursday, July 2, 2009 at 8pm, Friday, July 3, 2009 at 8pm, Saturday, July 4, 2009 at 1pm, and Sunday, July 5, 2009 at 2pm
Music Hall at Fair Park, Dallas

Order now while supply lasts for Legally Blonde. Take advantage of this special offer and SAVE 15% on regular priced tickets to the performances Tuesday, July 21 through Sunday, August 2 at Music Hall at Fair Park.

Legally Blonde (July 21-August 2)- It's here, and it's "AN ELLE OF A SHOW" (TIME Magazine). The hilarious MGM film is Broadway's new smash hit musical, and now LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL is coming to you. LEGALLY BLONDE follows sorority star Elle Woods, an underestimated blonde who doesn't take "no" for an answer. When her boyfriend dumps her for someone more "serious," Elle puts down the credit card, hits the books, and sets out to go where no Delta Nu has gone before: Harvard Law. Along the way, Elle proves that being true to yourself never goes out of style. After turning Broadway and MTV hot pink, this "Feel-Good Song and Dance Juggernaut" (New York Magazine) is "The Best New Musical Around!" (WOR)
Performance dates: Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at 8pm, Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at 8pm, Thursday, July 23, 2009 at 8pm, Friday, July 24, 2009 at 8pm, Saturday, July 25, 2009 at 2pm, Sunday, July 26, 2009 at 2pm, Sunday, July 26, 2009 at 8pm, Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at 8pm, Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at 8pm, Thursday, July 30, 2009 at 2pm, Thursday, July 30, 2009 at 8pm, Friday, July 31, 2009 at 8pm, Saturday, August 1, 2009 at 1pm, and Sunday, August 2, 2009 at 2pm Music Hall at Fair Park, Dallas

Order instructions (Note, this will not be the same order site that we use for BAA (Houston, Austin, San Antonio) or for TUTS (Houston). Dallas Summer Musicals is a different company and each DFW show will have a unique offer code through Ticketmaster. You must use the offer/promo code to get the homeschool discount. Discounts will vary by show.

Order site up now, please help us make our minimum order of 20 tickets and pass this onto your friends and family. I would also appreciate if you could send me an email with your total number of tickets ordered so I can keep track of how well our sales are doing.

Order your tickets for Wizard of OZ by logging on to:
http://budurl.com/othersuper
and enter your special password:
our password for this show is SUPER

Click on the date you would like to order  and a new page comes up.
go to the section that says "Promotions and Special Offers"
pick the number of seats you are interested in
type in the word
SUPER in the offer code for Wizard of OZ

Order your tickets for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang by logging on to:
http://budurl.com/othersuper
and enter your special password:
our password for this show is SUPER

Click on the date you would like to order  and a new page comes up.
go to the section that says "Promotions and Special Offers"
pick the number of seats you are interested in
type in the word
SUPER in the offer code for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Bonus:
Happy Days(May 26-June 7), A Chorus Line (July 7-19), and Mamma Mia!(Aug 18-30) Save 15% off select performances - Using the same offer code http://budurl.com/othersuper with password SUPER, you can order for any of these shows.

Order your tickets for Legally Blonde by logging on to:
http://www.ticketmaster.com/promo/pp0dw9
and enter your special password:
our password for this show is SUPER

Click on the date you would like to order  and a new page comes up.
go to the section that says "Promotions and Special Offers"
pick the number of seats you are interested in
type in the word
SUPER in the offer code for Legally Blonde

At this point you can either click on "look for tickets" button.

After you have clicked on "Look for Tickets", it will ask you to type in and match what shows on your screen. It's a special word verification the prevents automatic programs from getting tickets, you may have to do that part more than once if you didn't type in the verification just right.

When tickets show up, you have two minutes to complete your order, or ticketmaster throws it back into the bin. The prices should reflect the student ticket special. For shipping, best options are either to have it done by email where you can print out your actual tickets for $2.50 or you can choose standard delivery and tickets will be sent by regular first class mail. They have other order options that cost more, but Ticketfast or Standard mail are your most economical options.

If it can't find seats, try again in a different section or a different date with our homeschool discount code entered.

Order early for best seats, the offer stays up while ticket supplies remain available, so order early for best seats and some sections may sell out faster than others. Bottom line is it's a great discount. This offer is open to friends and family as well, so feel free to pass on the discount to them as well.

2009 Season Shows Announced, includes Bob The Builder, The Rat Pack, The Pajama Game, Tarzan, Frost/Nixon, Rent, Fiddler on the Roof, Happy Days, Wizard of Oz, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, A Chorus Line, Legally Blonde, Mary Poppins, 100 Dalmatians.

Only those shows that seem likely to make our required group minimum (20 tickets) will have homeschool offers available.

DSM 2009 Season

Bob The Builder - Come see Bob the Builder and his team embark in a brand new adventure! Bob and his team even Farmer Pickles, Pilchard and Bird - work together to save Sunflower Valley from Spuds old tricks! And this time, the friends pull together to build the first ever Sunflower Valley recycling plant and wind farm!

The Rat Pack Live at the Sands - This acclaimed production vividly recreates a legendary evening at the Sands Hotel with the most famous performers of our time: Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr. and Dean Martin.

The Pajama Game - Musical comedy, all-new production of the Tony Award winning, Broadway smash hit.

Tarzan - a new musical based on Edgar Rice Burroughs Tarzan of the Apes and the smash-hit 1999 Disney animated film. TARZAN features music and lyrics by Phil Collins, including Youll Be in My Heart, and book by Tony Award-winning playwright David Henry Hwang.
** Sorry - Tarzan will NOT be available this season ***

Frost/Nixon - Direct from Broadway, Frost/Nixon is a Watergate-themed play exploring the tension-filled TV interviews between David Frost, the talk-show host, and former president Richard M. Nixon. Legendary stage and screen actor Stacy Keach stars as Richard Nixon. He leads a cast of 10 in this fast-paced Tony Award nominated new play which shows the determination, conviction and cunning of two men as they square off in one of the most monumental television interviews of all time. Frost/Nixon is written by Peter Morgan, writer of The Queen, The Last King of Scotland, & HBO's Longford, and directed by Olivier Award winner Michael Grandage.

Rent - Set in the East Village of New York City, RENT is about being young and learning to survive in NYC. It's about falling in love, finding your voice and living for today. Winner of the Tony Award® for Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize, RENT has made a lasting mark on Broadway with songs that rock and a story that really resonates. Whether it's your 1st time or your 100th time, the time is now for RENT!

Fiddler on the Roof - Filled with a rousing, heartwarming score, which includes Tradition, Matchmaker, Matchmaker, If I Were A Rich Man and Sunrise, Sunset, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is a timeless classic. For all ages.

Happy Days - Based on the hit Paramount Pictures' television series, HAPPY DAYS A New Musical reintroduces one of America's best loved families, the Cunninghams, and the days of 1959 Milwaukee complete with varsity sweaters, hula hoops, and jukebox sock-hoppin'.

Wizard of Oz - Dont miss this chance to travel Over the Rainbow and experience THE WIZARD OF OZ on stage. For all ages.

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang- It's everything you could want in a musical - and more. Start with sensational sets, stunning special effects, and an irresistible story and a car that really flies. For all ages.

A Chorus Line - Winner of nine Tony Awards®, including Best Musical and the Pulitzer Prize for drama, this singular sensation is the longest-running American Broadway musical ever.

Legally Blonde - Based on the movie, LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL follows sorority star Elle Woods, an underestimated blonde who doesn't take no for an answer.

Mary Poppins - Texas State Fair Show for 2009. Beginning in September 2009, the worlds most famous nanny will arrive at the Music Hall. Combining the best of the original stories by P. L. Travers and the beloved Walt Disney film, the Tony® Award-winning MARY POPPINS is everything youd hope for in a Broadway musical—and more.

100 Dalmatians The Musical - Based on the movie, 101 Dalmations The Musical - more information coming soon.

Recent offers:

Fiddler on the Roof at Music Hall at Fair Park in Dallas
Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at 8pm
Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at 8pm
Thursday, May 21, 2009 at 8pm
Friday, May 22, 2009 at 8pm
Saturday, May 23, 2009 at 2pm
Saturday, May 23, 2009 at 8pm
Sunday, May 24, 2009 at 2pm
Sunday, May 24, 2009 at 8pm
Save 15% off - Order now!

Order now while supply lasts for Fiddler on the Roof. Take advantage of this special offer and SAVE 15% on regular priced tickets to the performances Tuesday, May 19 through Sunday, May 24 at Music Hall at Fair Park.

FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, The Tony Award winning musical that has captured the hearts of people all over the world with its universal appeal, embarks on its National Tour. In what is a huge theatrical feat, audiences will have a once in a lifetime opportunity to see Chaim Topol, star of the original motion picture, perform the role that made him legendary with his award winning portrayal in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. Based on the stories of Sholom Aleichem, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF has been lauded by critics again and again, and won the hearts of people all around the world. Filled with a rousing, heartwarming score, which includes "Tradition," "Matchmaker,Matchmaker," "If I Were A Rich Man" and "Sunrise, Sunset," FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is a timeless classic. No other musical has so magically woven music, dance, poignancy and laughter into such an electrifying and unforgettable experience. Relive a glorious tradition of the musical theatre with TOPOL in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF.
Performance dates: Tuesday, May 19, 2009 at 8pm, Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at 8pm, Thursday, May 21, 2009 at 8pm, Friday, May 22, 2009 at 8pm, Saturday, May 23, 2009 at 2pm, Saturday, May 23, 2009 at 8pm, Sunday, May 24, 2009 at 2pm, and Sunday, May 24, 2009 at 8pm
Music Hall at Fair Park, Dallas

Order your tickets for Fiddler on the Roof by logging on to:
http://budurl.com/othersunset
and enter your special password:
our password for this show is SUNSET

Click on the date you would like to order  and a new page comes up.
go to the section that says "Promotions and Special Offers"
pick the number of seats you are interested in
type in the word
SUNSET in the offer code for Fiddler on the Roof

Special offer: Frost/Nixon at the Magestic in Dallas
Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at 8pm
Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at 8pm
Thursday, April 30, 2009 at 8pm
Friday, May 1, 2009 at 8pm
Saturday, May 2, 2009 at 2pm
Sunday, May 3, 2009 at 2pm and 8pm
Save 20% off - Order now!

Order now while supply lasts for Frost/Nixon. Take advantage of this special offer and SAVE 20% on regular priced tickets to the Tuesday, April 28 through Sunday, May 3, 2009 performances.

You've heard of the movie, now come see the play at a 20 % discount, FROST/NIXON comes to the Majestic Theatre April 28- May 3!!!!
FROST/NIXON tackles the question: How did David Frost, a famous British talk show host with a playboy reputation, elicit the apology that the rest of the world was waiting to hear from former President Richard Nixon? FROST/NIXON is written by Peter Morgan, writer of The Queen, The Last King of Scotland and The Other Boleyn Girl.
Performance dates: Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at 8pm, Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at 8pm, Thursday, April 30, 2009 at 8pm, Friday, May 1, 2009 at 8pm, Saturday, May 2, 2009 at 2pm, and Sunday, May 3, 2009 at 2pm and 8pm
Majestic Theatre Dallas
1925 Elm Street, Dallas, TX 75201

Frost/Nixon Study Guide -free 49 page educator guide for the play
Why Nixon and Watergate Still Matter: An Interview with James Reston, Jr.
"I don t think there has ever been anything like those interviews before or since. You write in the foreword to The Conviction of Richard Nixon that this bout of heavyweights Nixon and David Frost remains the most-watched public affairs program in the history of television. More than 45 million people tuned in."
The Woodward and Bernstein Watergate Papers
online exhibition at University of Texas Austin - Harry Ransom Center
Nixon's Views on Presidential Power, United States v. Nixon (1974)
Nixon's Views on Presidential Power: Excerpts from an Interview with David Frost

Order your tickets for Frost/Nixon by logging on to:
http://www.ticketmaster.com/promo/sviyp1
and enter your special password:
our password for this show is FROST

Click on the date you would like to order  and a new page comes up.
go to the section that says "Promotions and Special Offers"
pick the number of seats you are interested in
type in the word
FROST in the offer code for Frost/Nioxon

Bob the Builder at the Magestic in Dallas
Saturday, February 21, 2009 at 11am, 4pm, and 7pm
Sunday, February 22, 2009 at 2pm and 5pm
Save 15% off - Order now!

Order now while supply lasts for Bob the Builder. Take advantage of this special offer and SAVE 15% on regular priced tickets to the February 21 & 22 performances.

Come see BOB THE BUILDER and his team embark in a brand new adventure! Bob and his team- even Farmer Pickles, Pilchard and Bird- work together to save Sunflower Valley from Spud's old tricks! And this time, the friends pull together to build the first ever Sunflower Valley recycling plant and wind farm!
Performance dates: Saturday, February 21, 2009 at 11am, 4pm, and 7pm
Sunday, February 22, 2009 at 2pm and 5pm
Majestic Theatre Dallas
1925 Elm Street, Dallas, TX 75201

Order your tickets for Bob the Builder by logging on to:
http://www.ticketmaster.com/bobatschool
and enter your special password:
our password for this show is SCHOOL

Click on the date you would like to order  and a new page comes up.
go to the section that says "Promotions and Special Offers"
pick the number of seats you are interested in
type in the word
SCHOOL in the offer code for Bob the Builder

For last few seasons we've been able to offer theatre discounts to homeschoolers in Houston and are pleased to be able to extend the same type of offers to homeschoolers in the greater Dallas-Fort Worth area. These offers are open to homeschoolers, their friends and family, so do feel free to pass them onto others as each offer goes active. Please mark your calendars for these dates. We will need to order at least 20 tickets for each show. Please tell all your friends and encourage them to order tickets when the site goes online. If our group does not order at least 20 for each show offered, we will not be able to get discount tickets for future shows and future seasons. Thanks for helping to spread the word about these discounts! Watch this page for updates on current/future shows.

Shows that take place during the Texas State Fair in October include free admission to the fair with your theater ticket. For the 2009 season, the Texas State Fair show is Mary Poppins. Please vote in the poll to help us determine which shows will have homeschool offers.

Texas State Fair General information - check this website closer to show dates to see what is available on your performance date.

Texas State Fair Parking information - note during the Texas State Fair parking at Fair Park is $10. On weekends you can also ride the DART from Perl Station.
FAQ on Parking during the Texas State Fair
Important notes on parking: You will have to pay for parking during the Fair. Parking is first come, first serve. Leave home early and allow at least 1.5 to 2 hours prior to performance for parking. Dalls Summer Musicals has not authority over parking while the Fair is open. Check for big events at the Texas State Fair website that may make parking more difficult.

Seating Charts for The Magestic Theater and Music Hall at Fair Park
Parking information
Directions/Maps

article on updated sound system at Music Hall

Homeschool Group Sales Show dates and discount pricing:

How this works:

As each show becomes available, a block of tickets will be set aside for homeschoolers to order online. Tickets have special group sales pricing and you will also save on service fees. We must have at least 20 sales each time to continue. You will use the same website each time and the same password. Order early to get the best seats. Tickets are only available for each show for a limited time (approx 10 days), so please order early once their availablity has been announced. In general the online site will be available for sales about six weeks before a paricular show. Do let your friends know about the shows as they become available. Please help us get the word out about these shows.

Upcoming shows available for orders, we need to have 20 tickets ordered per show for these offers to continue.

Based upon your feedback, here are the shows that will be offered for Homeschool Discounts for the next season. Exact show time dates will be picked at a later time. Expect to order well in advance of the show date.

For each show, there will be select performance dates picked for the homeschool discount show during that show's run period, and you will be able to pick from multiple seating/price levels. In general for each show, both a daytime and night time performance are offered. Once the offer expires, you will NOT be able to get the group sales rate, so it's very important for you to order in a timely manner once the sale for a particular show is active.

Note while shows are listed below in order by show date, we may need to do the actual offers out of order, depending upon the show. Only one show will be offered at any one time. For most current info check this page

Homeschool discounts offered for the 2008 season included:


- STOMP! - $10 off list price on Tuesday, June 17 and Wednesday, June 18, 2008. Includes Orchestra Seating! A great educator discount.
- Hairspray - 15% off list price on Tuesday, June 24 and Wednesday June 25, 2008. Includes Orchestra Seating! A great educator discount.
- Ring of Fire (Johnny Cash story) - $10 off list price on Tuesday, May 13 and Tuesday, May 20, 2008. Includes Orchestra Seating! A great educator discount.
- RAIN-The Beatles Experience - Sorry, No group offer available for this show.
- The Wedding Singer - $19.85 student tickets! Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 8pm, Wed, April 16, 2008 at 8pm, Sunday, April 20, 2008 at 2pm, Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 8pm, Wed, April 23, 2008 at 8pm, Sunday, April 27, 2008 - offer completed!
- Sweeney Todd - $20 student tickets! Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at 8pm, Wed, January 16, 2008 at 8pm, Thursday, January 17, 2008 at 8pm and Sunday, January 20, 2008 - offer completed, thanks for the orders!
We were undable to get group offers for CATS or High School Musical. We did not get enough interest in the polls to offer The Color Purple at the Texas State Fair in 2008.

The 2008 season includes some great selections including Stomp!, Hairspray and High School Musical, 17 shows to pick from! Please vote in our interest poll to see which shows are likely to make our min order of 20 tickets. Your vote will help us decide which shows will have homeschool discounts. Those that do not get enough feedback will be skipped.

New Polls for Houston, San Antonio, and Dallas!

Pre-season Dallas Poll results - View Results

Results from Houston and San Antonio Poll- View Results

We have refined our polls for Houston and San Antonio. Please vote so we can confirm that there is enough interest to make our required minimum (20 tickets). Even if you already gave us prior feedback, we need you to vote again in this new poll.
The Dallas 2008 season has been announced and has 17 shows, more shows than ever. We need your feedback to determine which shows will make our required minimum.
Only those shows that show enough interest to make our required minimums will have homeschool offers.
Feel free to participate in both polls if it's likely you would attend shows in these cities.
Attention former houston.rr.com users: we have been unable to contact some of our users who expressed interest in shows because Comcast is no longer forwarding your emails and your addresses bounce if we try to substitite comcast.net in your address. Please provide us with your new email address if you would like to be contacted.

Based upon your feedback, here are the shows that will be offered for Homeschool Discounts for the next season. Exact show time dates will be picked at a later time. Expect to order well in advance of the show date.

2008 DSM Season - past homeschool offers:

Hairspray - Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at 8pm and Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at 8pm
Music Hall at Fair Park in Dallas. Take advantage of this special offer and SAVE 15% on regular priced tickets. Includes Orchestra seating (select price levels only). - offer completed!

Show Description: Hairspray
Welcome to the `60s! It's 1962 - the `50s are out and change is in the air. Baltimore's Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, has only one passion - to dance. She wins a spot on the local TV dance program, "The Corny Collins Show" and, overnight, is transformed from outsider to irrepressible teen celebrity. But can a trendsetter in dance and fashion vanquish the program's reigning princess, win the heart of hearthrob Link Larkin, and integrate a television show without denting her `do? Only in HAIRSPRAY, based upon the New Line Cinema film written and directed by John Waters.
Order your tickets for Hairspray by logging on to:
http://www.ticketmaster.com/promo/ls3t0s
and enter your special password:
our password for this show is SCHOOL
Click on the date you would like to order  and a new page comes up.
go to the section that says "Promotions and Special Offers"
pick the number of seats you are interested in
type in the word
SCHOOL in the offer code for Hairspray

STOMP - Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at 8pm and Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at 8pm
SAVE $10 on regular priced tickets, includes Orchestra seating (select price levels only). - Music Hall at Fair Park in Dallas. - offer completed!

Show Description: STOMP
STOMP is explosive, provocative, sophisticated, sexy, utterly unique and appeals to audiences of all ages. The international percussion sensation has garnered an armful of awards and rave reviews, and has appeared on numerous national television shows. The eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments - matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps - to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms. As USA Today says, "STOMP finds beautiful noises in the strangest places." STOMP. See what all the noise is about.
Order your tickets for STOMP by logging on to:
http://www.ticketmaster.com/promo/46weck
and enter your special password:
our password for this show is SCHOOL
Click on the date you would like to order  and a new page comes up.
go to the section that says "Promotions and Special Offers"
pick the number of seats you are interested in
type in the word
SCHOOL in the offer code for STOMP

Ring of Fire/The Johnny Cash Story, Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at 8pm and Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at 8pm. SAVE $10 on regular priced tickets to any Tuesday evening performance. Includes Orchestra seating (select price levels only) - offer completed!
Show Description: Ring of Fire
RING OF FIRE--the music and story of Johnny Cash at the Music Hall at Fair Park. In many ways Johnny Cash wrote and sang about the lives we all lead, regardless of where we lead them. If, watching RING OF FIRE, you feel yourself being drawn back to your roots, it isn't accidental -- even if you've forgotten what those roots are. From the heart of the songs of Johnny Cash comes a unique musical show about love and faith, struggle and success, rowdiness and redemption, home and family. RING OF FIRE features 38 of the music legend's songs such as "Country Boy," "A Thing Called Love," "Five Feet High and Rising," "Daddy Sang Bass," "Ring of Fire," "I Walk the Line," "I've Been Everywhere," "The Man in Black," and his final hit, "Hurt." By the end of the show you will feel that you have spent the evening in the presence of an extraordinary and real man.
Order your tickets for Ring of Fire/The Johnny Cash Story by logging on to:
http://www.ticketmaster.com/promo/6opnqs
and enter your special password:
our password for this show is SCHOOL

The Wedding Singer - $19.85 student tickets in Orchestra level! Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 8pm, Wed, April 16, 2008 at 8pm, Sunday, April 20, 2008 at 2pm, Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 8pm, Wed, April 23, 2008 at 8pm, and Sunday, April 27, 2008 - Music Hall at Fair Park - offer completed!
THE WEDDING SINGER kicks off the Dallas Summer Musicals’ 2008 season at the Music Hall at Fair Park. The Tony® nominated Broadway musical comedy called by Newsday “One Big Party! A good-natured, high-energy musical,” is based on the 1998 hit film starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore. It’s the 1980s, with junk bonds, MTV, leg warmers and Duran Duran, but Robbie Hart lives in his grandmother’s basement in New Jersey and sings in a wedding band. Dreams of being a singer/songwriter are gone, replaced by a desire to find the right girls and settle down. When his fiancée leaves him at the altar, he becomes a wedding planner’s worst nightmare, taking out his bitterness on stage.
Order your tickets for The Wedding Singer by logging on to:
http://www.ticketmaster.com/promo/8ddews
and enter your special password:
our password for this show is SCHOOL

Sweeney Todd -Tuesday, January 15, 2008 at 8pm, Wed, January 16, 2008 at 8pm, Thursday, January 17, 2008 at 8pm and Sunday, January 20, 2008 - - The Majestic Theatre - Special - $20 student tickets! - offer completed
This is the Tony(R) Award-winning Broadway production of Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler's musical thriller, SWEENEY TODD. The touring production of Doyle's revolutionary re-imagining of the musical - considered to be Sondheim's masterpiece - is presented by Dallas Summer Musicals' Broadway Contemporary Series, starring Judy Kaye (The Phantom of the Opera, Mamma Mia!) as Mrs. Lovett and David Hess as the demon barber himself, Sweeney Todd. This exciting and innovative new production features a multi-talented ensemble of ten talented actor/musicians, five from the 2006 Tony(R) Award-winning Broadway company.
How does the movie compare to the theater production?
According to my group sales rep: "I also wanted to tell you, that the movie is rated R, however our show is not that gruesome. It has some issues that I believe would be more PG-13, but certainly not rated R."
Order your tickets for Sweeney Todd by logging on to:
http://www.ticketmaster.com/promo/221rgl
and enter your special password:
our password for this show is SCHOOL

CIRQUE ELOIZE: RAIN - Tuesday, Dec 11, 2007 at 8pm, Wed, Dec 12, 2007 at 8pm, Thursday, Dec 13, 2007 at 8pm - The Majestic Theatre - Special: $15 tickets to the Tuesday-Thursday performances (select price levels only)- offer completed, over 45 tickets sold!
Unexpected things can come from the sky--messages, signs, promises. On stage, not only rain will fall, surprises will pour down as well. There's a certain kind of feeling in CIRQUE ELOIZE: RAIN, almost a sense of nostalgia, like a strange need to go back to the house you came from, the house where a family once lived, where your roots are. In our house we call this kind of beautiful, sweet sadness that you feel when you look at a sunset, "rain in your eyes."
DRAMA ® DESK AWARDS 2006 Nominated in three categories: The show Rain, which was written and directed by Daniele Finzi Pasca, has been nominated for the Drama Desk Awards in New York in three categories:
* Unique Theatrical Experience - Rain;
* Outstanding Director of a Musical - Daniele Finzi Pasca;
* Outstanding Lighting Design - Martin Labrecque.
These awards are given to the best Broadway and off-Broadway productions each year.
Order your tickets for CIRQUE ELOIZE: RAIN by logging on to:
http://www.ticketmaster.com/promo/ekjh4b
and enter your special password:
our password for this show is SCHOOL

2007 DSM Season - past homeschool offers:

1.Twelve Angry Men - Tuesday, February 27 at 8pm and Sunday, March 4, 2007 at 8pm - The Majestic Theatre
The national tour of the recent Broadway smash hit written by Reginald Rose, directed by Scott Ellis, produced by New York ’s Roundabout Theatre Company and starring Richard Thomas and George Wendt, where one juror feels there is a “reasonable doubt” to the frustration of his 11 colleagues, thus preventing a quick verdict. Its record-breaking Broadway run earned three Tony Award nominations and unanimous praise from the critics, with The New York Times calling it “The undeniable hit of the Broadway dramatic season!”
Special: 50% off list price

Order your tickets for Twelve Angry Men by logging on to:
http://www.ticketmaster.com/promo/a1z20m
and enter your special password:
our password for this show is TWELVE

2.Wicked - Thursday, April 19, 2007 at 2pm, and Sunday, May 6, 2007 at 8pm - Music Hall at Fair Park (return engagement)
Long before Dorothy dropped in, two other girls meet in the Land of Oz. One - born with emerald green skin - is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. How these two unlikely friends end up as the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch makes for the most spellbinding new musical in years.
WICKED, the untold story of the witches of Oz, features music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz (Godspell, Pippin, Academy Award winner for Pocahontas and The Prince of Egypt) and book by Winnie Holzman ("My So Called Life," "Once And Again" and "thirtysomething"), and is based on the best-selling novel by Gregory Maguire. With musical staging by Tony Award winner Wayne Cilento (Aida, The Who's Tommy, How To Succeed...), WICKED is directed by 2003 and 2004 Tony Award winner Joe Mantello (Assassins, Take Me Out, Frankie & Johnny in the Clair de Lune).
10% off list price

Order your tickets for Wicked by logging on to:
http://www.ticketmaster.com/promo/0oq7pn
and enter your special password:
our password for this show is SCHOOL

3.Camelot - Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 8pm, and Thursday, May 31, 2007 at 2pm - Music Hall at Fair Park
British stage and film legend, MICHAEL YORK (“The Three Musketeers,” “Cabaret” and “Austin Powers” ) stars in this magnificent new production of Lerner and Loewe’s timeless masterpiece. King Arthur’s enchanted kingdom, CAMELOT, is a place where honor and chivalry reign. But can this idyllic land survive when Queen Guenevere falls in love with Sir Lancelot? The splendid, memorable score includes the romantic and haunting “If Ever I Would Leave You,” the captivating “How to Handle a Woman” and the majestic “Camelot.” Re-discover the grandeur of one of history’s greatest love stories!
$15 seats!

Order your tickets for Camelot by logging on to:
http://www.ticketmaster.com/promo/jlhikz
and enter your special password:
our password for this show is KNIGHT

4.Spamalot - Thursday, June 21, 2007 at 8pm - Music Hall at Fair Park *date change*
Winner of the 2005 Tony Award for Best Musical, Monty Python's Spamalot is the outrageous new musical comedy lovingly ripped off from the film classic "Monty Python and The Holy Grail." Directed by Tony Award-winner Mike Nichols, with a book by Eric Idle and music and lyrics by the Grammy Award-winning team of Mr. Idle and John Du Prez, Spamalot tells the tale of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table as they embark on their quest for the Holy Grail. Flying cows, killer rabbits, taunting Frenchmen and show-stopping musical numbers are just a few of the reasons audiences everywhere are eating up Spamalot.
10% off list price

Order your tickets for Spamalot for Thursday, June 21st by logging on to:
http://www.ticketmaster.com/promo/ppyoxq
and enter your special password:
our password for this show is SCHOOL

5.The Lion King - Sunday, Oct 14, 2007 at 7pm and Friday, Oct 19th at 2pm - Music Hall at Fair Park
Your ticket includes admission to the Texas State Fair! Come spend the day.
Experience the phenomenon. Dallas' most eagerly awaited stage production ever will leap onto the Dallas Summer Musicals stage this fall. Visually stunning, technically astounding and with a musical score like none other you’ve ever heard. Giraffes strut, birds swoop, gazelles leap. The entire savannah comes to life and as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. See the Tony® Award-winning Broadway sensation that Newsweek calls “a landmark event in entertainment.” The New York Times says, “There is simply nothing else like it.” Marvel at the breathtaking spectacle of animals brought to life by a cast of more than 40 actors. Wonder at the inspiration of award-winning director Julie Taymor, who created visual images for this show that you’ll remember forever. Thrill to the pulsating rhythms of the African Pridelands and an unforgettable score including Elton John and Tim Rice’s Oscar®-winning song “Can You Feel The Love Tonight” and “Circle of Life.”
10% off list price

On THE LION KING, there is no discount available for seats in price levels 1-5 (first orchestra and first balcony). Therefore this offer for 10% off list price is limited to price levels:
6 - rear orchestra
7 - second balcony
8 - third balcony (rows M-Q)
9 - third balcony (rows R-U)

Order your tickets for Lion King at the Texas State Fair by logging on to:
http://www.ticketmaster.com/promo/1ihoyq
and enter your special password:
our password for this show is SCHOOL

The other showed offered by Dallas Summer Musicals did not have enough votes for me feel like I would make the minimum required ticket sales for those shows. For those who are interested in those shows, you will need to buy tickets directly from the box office at the regular admission fees.

Please contact us with any questions.

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TAFFIE homeschoolers by special arrangement with Dallas Summer Musicals has arranged a special ticketing offer for our members to purchase tickets (selected performances).

You will be able to order online and have tickets sent directly to your home.

Your tickets will be sent to your billing address, and you will receive the very best seating available, in some cases before they go on sale to the public.

Seats are available at special group sales pricing. Save on both ticket fees and service fees.

Dallas Summer Musicals website:
www.dallassummermusicals.org.

For last few seasons we've been able to offer theatre discounts to homeschoolers in Houston and are pleased to be able to extend the same type of offers to homeschoolers in the greater Dallas-Fort Worth area.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact us.


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