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Media contact: Traci Peterson, (817) 272-9208, tpeterso@uta.edu

ARLINGTON - Doomed romances and personal identity in a changing world take center stage in "Cabaret," the Tony Award-winning musical presented by The University of Texas at Arlington Department of Theatre Arts Oct. 15-16 and 21-24.

Mallory Nunez, left, and Britney Hudgins rehearse a scene in "Cabaret."

The musical, directed by department chair Kim LaFontaine, is the first production of the Theatre Arts' 2010-2011 season.

Set in 1929 Berlin as the Nazis begin their rise to power, "Cabaret" focuses on the nightlife at the provocative Kit Kat Klub, its star performer Sally Bowles (played by senior Theatre Arts major Britney Hudgins), and her relationship with the young American writer Cliff Bradshaw (portrayed by freshman Theatre Arts major Kyle Sharp).

The musical will be presented in the UT Arlington Mainstage Theatre in the Fine Arts Building, 700 Greek Row Drive. Show times are 8 p.m. on Oct. 15, 16, 21, 22, and 23 and 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 24.  Tickets are $11 for general public, and $8 for senior citizens, students with ID, and UT Arlington faculty and staff. 

For tickets or more information, please contact the UT Arlington Department of Theatre Arts Box Office at (817) 272-2669.

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