MCALLEN CIVIC CENTER

by Jill Ripa - December 19, 2024

This adaptation placed the story in Hispanic culture and heightened the themes of the sacredness of family and returning to your roots. Like the original, the production sought to remind audiences of the meaning behind the holiday madness....

by Jill Ripa - November 12, 2024

The show’s depiction of high school life was completely accurate (just like the movie). And the lessons Tina Fey wrote into the script were as important as ever. The stage came to life with teenage energy and angst, along with some incredible dance numbers!...

by Jill Ripa - November 11, 2024

I would highly encourage you to head out and see this timely production. As per usual, Classic gets it right and presents an excellent and thought-provoking experience. ...

by Jill Ripa - October 07, 2024

San Antonio, you haven’t seen anything like this, so I encourage you not to miss it. It’ll rain a little (literally onstage) and you might get a drop on your shoe if you sit in the front row. Totally worth it! Get out next weekend and see the final show in The Overtime’s current location, Threes!...

by Jill Ripa - October 01, 2024

This show is a must-see for elementary school age kids and their adults. Everyone will be able to relate to someone in the story just like I did, and what an important message to ponder....

by Jill Ripa - September 24, 2024

What a triumph. San Antonio, you have through September 29 to see this remarkable production. Do it. This one is truly special and something you will absolutely not want to miss....

by Jill Ripa - September 23, 2024

In June, we were able to have an epic date night watching the Ballet Folklorico at the Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City. We were simply amazed by the production and how the audience responded with such joy and pride to all the color, movement, and cultural storytelling. What a joy, then, on Sa...

by Jill Ripa - September 16, 2024

San Antonio's Classic Theatre presents the world premiere of its new bilingual adaptation of The Fantasticks, The Fantastikos, which they have been granted special permission from Music Theatre International to produce. It runs through September 29, and you will not want to miss the unique opportuni...

by Jill Ripa - August 27, 2024

Judgement of the Eye at The Overtime Theatre plays through Sept. 7. Director Blake Hamman and the entire company should feel wildly proud of this riveting and polished production! San Antonio, you should head on out to The Overtime Theatre and check it out!...

by Jill Ripa - July 24, 2024

What an amazing show that you need to get out and see! Your heart will need this journey to see the great Oz just like mine did. You have until August 4th to check it out!...