Upcoming: The Fantasticks, Silver Spur Theatre, Salado, May 13 - 14

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The Fantasticks

7:30 p.m., May 13 & 14

Silver Spur Theater, 108 Royal St., Salado (click for map)

Admissions are $15 for adults; $12 for senior citizens, military personnel and students with ID; and $8 for children aged 12. No matinee. Group rates are available. For reservations, call the box office at 254-947-3456.

This romantic musical with music by Harvey Schmidt and lyrics by Tom Jones, has deep Texas roots and a UT-Austin connection before becoming the longest running musical in New York at more than 50 years. It's a moving tale of young lovers schemingly pushed together by parents. The couple becomes disillusioned, only to discover a more mature and meaningful relationship. The show is punctuated by a bountiful series of catchy, memorable songs, like "Try To Remember." For directions or more play info, visit www.saladosilverspurtheater.com.

Barbara Schuler Productions (BSP) of Cedar Park, TX, will reprise its 2010 anniversary production of the popular musical with two performances only at 7:30 p.m. on May 13 and 14 at the Silver Spur Theater, (108 Royal St.) in historic Downtown Salado. Video clip at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UK8Q4lZEqVs.

“BSP brought the revival of this romantic-but-bittersweet charmer to the Spur in mid-January and we’re glad to have them back,” said Grainger Esch, Co-founder and Executive Director of the Silver Spur Theater, a seven-year-old professional theater.

Theatre-goers who’ve seen this show before will enjoy it again, and those patrons who’ve never seen it will discover the magic that has made it a worldwide success,” Esch said. “At the heart of ‘The Fantasticks’ are breathtaking poetry and subtle theatrical sophistication, a purity and simplicity that transcends cultural barriers.”

Admissions are $15 for adults; $12 for senior citizens, military personnel and students with ID; and $8 for children aged 12. There will be no Saturday matinee. Group rates are available. For reservations, call the box office at 254-947-3456. For directions or more play info, visit www.saladosilverspurtheater.com.

The Silver Spur Theater serves wine, beer, cider and expanded food choices at evening shows (only) at The Spuradical Social Club in its lobby. http://www.spuradicalsocialclub.net/ Membership is achieved by swiping your driver’s license before purchasing.

“We’ve got a great cast and a brilliant music director” (David Blackburn),” said Barbara Schuler, a professional actress and director of the show. “We are all thrilled to have a chance to work together again in this revival of our March production.”