This January, the Paramount Theatre presents its annual Junior Musical, The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition. Based on the beloved MGM film from 1939, The Wizard of Oz will feature local performers ages 8-18 and a production team comprised of some of the most treasured arts educators in Abilene. Audience members for Oz will also have the opportunity to watch the production from the … [Read more...]
Abilene Performers Prepare Hello Dolly!
This June, just over 20 years after Hello, Dolly! first played the Paramount, this glorious musical will once again parade into the theatre for a new two-weekend run of laughs, dancing, and romance. Hello, Dolly! is the 29th Paramount Summer Musical. Set in both Yonkers, New York, and New York City during the 1890s, Hello, Dolly! follows Dolly Gallagher Levi, a widowed … [Read more...]
It was a “Jolly Holiday” at the Paramount Theatre
First, I would like to introduce myself. I am Emily Lomax, your new blogger and Digital Marketing Director. I am an Abilene native, graduated from Abilene High School and received my degree in advertising from West Texas A&M. I love spending time with my family, collecting vintage vinyl records, and throwing pottery when I can. I look forward to seeing you around Abilene … [Read more...]
The Hills Were Alive at the Paramount Theatre in Abilene TX
…with the Sound of Music. If you are looking for things to do in Abilene, there’s never a shortage of opportunities to enjoy a classic film at the Paramount Theatre. With the holidays coming around, in all likelihood we will be hearing the song about Favorite Things on the radio and during our Christmas shopping trips. I’ve personally never understood the association … [Read more...]
Shrek the Musical JR.
The Paramount is one of my Abilene favorites, as I’ve said before. This issue’s Look Inside is super interesting because as many times as I’ve been there I’ve never seen the marquee room, or a few other interesting corners of this lovely old building. I once attended a wedding where the bridal party stood onstage. But this was a much different event. Growing up, … [Read more...]