UT Tyler Cowan Center Announces 15th Season

TYLER — The University of Texas at Tyler R. Don Cowan Fine and Performing Arts Center has announced its 15th anniversary season. The Distinguished Lecture Series includes An Evening with Senator Fred Thompson September 13 and An Evening with P.J. O’Rourke January 19. Among the other offerings: Disney’s “Beauty And The Beast” on October 22, Huey Lewis and The News October 29, Tony winner Idina Menzel November 19, Mel Brooks’s new musical “Young Frankenstein” on March 16, and Bill Cosby April 14. New season subscriptions are on sale now at http://www.cowancenter.org or at the Cowan Center box office. You can also call 903-566-7424. Box office hours are 9:00am to 4:00pm Monday through Friday. The deadline to purchase season subscriptions is Friday, August 5.

“We are so proud of the talent and variety we have put together for East Texas performing arts fans to enjoy this season,” Thomae-Morphew said. “A million memories have been created since our center opened its doors in 1997, and we plan to make more great ones with our fifteenth anniversary celebration. Buying season tickets is the only way to assure patrons of getting the best seats at the lowest price. In addition, our subscribers become part of our Cowan Center family with their loyal attendance. We hope everyone will consider subscribing to one, two or all of our series.”