Ross Akard Gallery presents the Dallas Summer Musicals 70th Anniversary Best of Broadway Showcase Exhibit:
July 31 through August 31, 2010
Visitors will delight in experiencing the entire gallery dedicated to this exhibit spotlighting the passions and inspirations of Broadway and the history of Dallas Summer Musicals | Exhibit opens to the public Saturday, July 31 through August 31
Event: Ross Akard Gallery presents the Dallas Summer Musicals 70th Anniversary
Best of Broadway Showcase Exhibit
When: Friday, July 30: 3:30 –5:00 PM: Press Conference and Reception sponsored by The Fairmont Dallas
Remarks at 4:00 PM. Then Q & A.
Michael A. Jenkins, President and Managing Director, DSM and Bryan Embry, owner, Ross Akard Gallery will host a press conference and media reception from 3:30 to 5:00 sponsored by The Fairmont Dallas. Wine, refreshments, hors d’oeuvres will be served.
Media and VIPs will also be invited to tour the Broadway Suite at The Fairmont Dallas. It is filled with memorabilia in conjunction with the Ross Akard Gallery exhibit.
Where: Ross Akard Gallery
1717 N. Akard Street
Dallas, TX 75201
(Inside The Fairmont Dallas at Ross and Akard Streets)
For appointments call: 214.720.5394
Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11:00am – 2:00pm & 4:00pm – 7:00pm
Open to
the Public: Saturday, July 31 through Tuesday, August 31. Free of charge. Visitors will delight in experiencing the entire gallery dedicated to this exhibit reflecting the passions and inspirations of Broadway and the history of Dallas Summer Musicals.
What: News about items will be updated as we build the exhibit.
It’s is all about the Broadway shows and the beginning of Dallas Summer Musicals through today.
Included are:
* DSM’s Tony Awards® on display
* FLOWER DRUM SONG – 2003: Colorful and bigger-than-life costumes, including the dress kimonos (very fashionable this fall) and dragon heads.
* Photographs and memorabilia from major productions that played at DSM. The performers create a keepsake for DSM, including autographs, items from the shows. Featured shows include RENT, MAMMA MIA, DAVID COPPERFIELD, JUDY GARLAND, CABARET, BOB FOSSE’S DANCIN’, JULIETTE PROUSE and more.
* Costume and pop art selections from BROOKLYN, MAME.
* Eye-candy: Giant PLAYBILL displays recreate the excitement of the shows.
* VIP Tour of DSM’s Broadway Suite in The Fairmont Dallas: Filled with memorabilia in conjunction with the Ross Akard Gallery exhibit.
Who: Michael A. Jenkins, President and Managing Director, Dallas Summer Musicals;
Bryan Embry, Owner, Ross Akard Gallery