TexARTS Swings into the Holidays with 'A Cool Yule,' December 20 and 21, 2013

The TexARTS Cabaret Series will offer the original holiday-themed revue “A Cool Yule” Dec. 20 and 21 at 7:00 p.m at the Kam and James Morris Theatre.

The evening will feature Broadway's Keenah Armitage (On The Town, Jesus Christ Superstar) and Robert M. Armitage (Aida, Thoroughly Modern Millie); chanteuse Jane Dean; Natalia Luna (Joseph, Bye, Bye Birdie); Jarret Mallon (Hairspray, Will Rogers Follies); Brian Ridley (Passing Strange) and members of the TexARTS Broadway Company.

With music direction by Susan Finnigan, this cast, of Broadway vets and Austin's best singers, promises to deliver a wonderland of rousing holiday classics. This joyous evening of music will warm your heart with the songs of Andy Williams, Sinatra, Harry Connick, Jr., Stevie Wonder, Peggy Lee and more! “A Cool Yule” will remind you how special the holidays - and TexARTS - really are.

The TexARTS Kam and James Morris Theatre is located at 2300 Lohman’s Spur. The lounge opens one hour prior to curtain. Single tickets and cocktail table seating are available. For tickets and information call the TexARTS Box Office at 512-852-9079 x101 or visit www.tex-arts.org.
TexARTS is a nonprofit organization that offers year-round classes in acting, voice, ballet and dance as well as completely staged youth and professional productions. TexARTS is recognized throughout the region for its professional theatre and educational programs.

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