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MUSIC & ART

Make A

Moonlight Musical

Memory

or 19 years, theatre lovers have
been treated to a wonderful
Fcultural experience at the
Moonlight Musicals Amphitheatre, 413 sets for Texas Tech Opera and local promises to bring the same level of fun,
E. Broadway, in Lubbock’s Mackenzie High Schools, and a yearly tradition of imagination, and professionalism that
State Park. Outstanding musical professional-grade family entertainment has made an evening at Moonlight a
performances staged there have under the summer stars. tradition worth sharing. The summer
delighted audiences of all ages since the begins as they take you through the
beginning. The family legacy of Moonlight whimsical world of Seussical and
continues with the husband and wife its playful celebration of Dr. Seuss,
Behind this success and passion is team of Tom and Amy Laney. Tom and performing June 13-22! Then, July
a firm commitment to what matters Amy first met in a production of South 11-13, sail across the ocean with the
most: family. From the first production Pacific that was produced by Moonlight Moonlight Academy as they present the
of Moonlight Musicals to the current Musicals in 2014. In the years since, they magic of Moana JR! Next, journey with
slate of shows during the 2024 summer have married and had two sons, who them in a Biblical story of dreams, in
season, family has been a driving force now audition with them in the summer. the heartwarming and high-energy tale
behind the decisions of MM staff and Tom Laney is the Executive Director of Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor
leadership. Moonlight Musicals is the of Moonlight Musicals, and Amy is Dreamcoat, August 1-10. To close this
brainchild of Founder and Artistic the Academy Director. Together, they exciting summer, The Lion King JR.
Director, Gerald Dolter. As he was have worked with theatres and schools will take its place on Pride Rock as the
sitting on the hill that overlooks the across West Texas, and they are thrilled second Academy show of the year,
amphitheater, considering the future to be spearheading the mission of the September 12-14.
of arts in Lubbock, a full moon rose organization that initially brought them
over the horizon, and his wife said, together. Doors open at 7pm and shows begin
“We’ll call it Moonlight Musicals.” From at 8pm. Individual tickets for each
that humble beginning, Moonlight Over the decades, families have come to production as well as Season Tickets are
has grown to include an academy that the Moonlight Musicals Amphitheatre available at
serves hundreds of children a year, to enjoy quality musical theatre in moonlightmusicals.com.
a professional scene shop that builds a relaxed environment. Guests are
invited to bring
picnic blankets,
lawn chairs, and
even food and drink
from home or their
favorite restaurant.
The seating is open,
with plenty of space
to move around, even
when the crowd fills
up to over 500 a night.
The 2024 season at the
Moonlight Musicals
Amphitheatre Buy Tickets Now

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