A Majestic Performance……Dallas seniors sing and dance in an effort to preserve the historic Majestic Theatre

More than 100 professionals, all 55 and over, under the creative force and direction of the fabulous Mark Carroll, will sing and dance their way through a terrific show reminiscent of the Ziegfeld Follies. Mark Carroll for years sat at the epicenter of café society as the band leader in the bar at the Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek in Dallas. Mark is an incomparable pianist and singer in his own right and in addition he has worked with many singers for decades, including jazz legend Peggy Lee. What a treat it is to work with him.

This year’s show opens September 11, 2009 at the Majestic Theatre and runs for four performances: September 11 at 8 PM, September 12 at 2 PM and 8 PM and September 13 at 2 PM. For ticket information go to the Senior Follies Website.

Mark says, “There are just so many talented seniors in Dallas; they sound like young cast. Music keeps these performers young and this kind of music never gets old. I think people will really be impressed with the caliber of talent we’ve assembled. Many of our performers have had very successful careers on stage.” Some are still performing.

Along with the well known jazz singer Trella Hart and the comedy of Rosemary Rumbley, Jennifer Martin will be performing two solos in the show. There will be the traditional show girls and The Dallas Tap Dazzlers just to name a few.

The proceeds from the show will be contributed to the effort to preserve the historic Majestic Theatre. The Majestic opened in 1913. The Majestic is as close as Dallas Theatre comes to resembling Broadway. It has been masterfully restored. The five story Renaissance Revival performance venue seats 1570 people. It would be a tragedy to see this beautiful landmark disappear.

We hope to see you all at the Senior Follies supporting our local talent and the future of the Majestic Theatre.