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Teen Movie

See a High School Musical in Fair Park

By Mark Hughes

Published on June 26, 2008

 High School Musical is the latest in "love conquers all" movie propaganda, and now it's coming to town as a stage show. Once again, boy and girl fight impossible odds against cliques and the "status quo." It's a story that's equal parts Grease, Romeo and Juliet, West Side Story and Tiger Beat. It has the nerve to claim a popular jock in school can have a passion for theater and that the beautiful girl is actually a nerdy brainiac. Look, we all know that the best-looking kids in any school wouldn't come anywhere close to being in a high school play. The time has come to stop exposing our children to such lies and filth. See it anyway Wednesday through July 13 with 2 and 8 p.m. showings at the Music Hall at Fair Park. Ticket prices are $18.50 to $78.50. Visit dallassummermusicals.org for specific days, times and more information.
Tuesdays-Sundays, 8 p.m.; Thu., July 3, 2 p.m.; Sat., July 5, 2 p.m.; Sun., July 6, 2 p.m.; Sat., July 12, 2 p.m.; Sun., July 13, 2 p.m. Starts: July 2. Continues through July 13, 2008


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