Lights! Camera! Action! Plano and its surrounding cities are full of excellent theatres, camps, concerts and shows for all ages. For a unique night out, see a local band at Courtyard Theatre, absorb some culture at the Angelika, or laugh and cry with North Texas Performing Arts. Here are some must-see performances, concerts, movies and shows coming to Plano this September.
Micky & The Motorcars
When: September 1
Alternative Austin, Texas country band Micky & The Motorcars formed 13 years ago and are still going strong. They are coming to perform at the Courtyard Theatre as part of the Texas Courtyard Music Series this month.
Read more: Courtyard Texas Music Series 2016
The Hollow
When: September 2–25
A murder is committed when friends and family gather at a country house for the weekend in this adaptation of Agatha Christie’s famous novel The Hollow, presented by Theatre Britain.
Read more: Theatre Britain presents ‘The Hollow’
Kong’s Night Out
When: September 8–October 1
Directed by Carol M. Rice and presented by Rover Dramawerks, Kong’s Night Out is a farce by Jack Nearly, which takes place beside events of King Kong.
Read more: roverdramawerks.com
Les Misérables
When: September 9–17
Plano Children’s Theatre presents the world-famous musical set during the French revolution at the Courtyard Theater.
More: planochildrenstheatre.org
24-Hour Play Festival
When: September 10
Collin College students write, direct, design, rehearse and perform six new plays in a span of 24 hours.
More: collintheatrecenter.com
Steel Magnolias
When: September 16–25
Presented by Repertory Company Theatre & UTD Arts & Humanities, Steel Magnolias tells the story of the tragedy and good fortune of a group of strong, close-knit women.
More: rcttheatre.com
Student Vocal Showcase
When: September 17
Students of Kaye G. Wright Studio put on an entertaining evening of free performances in Downtown Plano. These free performances are open to the public. “We would love for anyone who enjoys good music and entertainment to join us for a wonderful evening,” says Kaye Wright, voice teacher.
Read more: Student Vocal Showcase at event1013 in Downtown Plano
David Bowie Is
When: September 19
This exclusive cinematic show at the Angelika Film Center tours the groundbreaking exhibition–full of stage costumes, handwritten lyrics and more–on David Bowie at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum.
More: angelikafilmcenter.com
Hunchback the Musical
When: September 23–October 2
See the Southwest premiere of Paul Boyd’s gripping musical on the ACT stage.
More: artcentretheatre.com
The Three “B’s”
When: September 24
The Plano Symphony Orchestra opens its 2016–2017 season with a tribute to Bach, Beethoven and Brahms at the Eisemann Center, with celebrated pianist Jorge Federico Osorio.
Read more: Plano Symphony Orchestra presents the 2016-2017 season
