In the Saturday Spotlight, we’re headed to McKinney for an afternoon of beer, brats, and Wagner.

Today in the roundup: A song from Giant, a high schooler’s long road to the DMA and the end of an era.

There’s The Compleat Wrks of Wllm Shkspr (Abridged) and then there’s this – Romeo and Juliet told in just 30 seconds.

Find out how you can enter to win a Family 4-pack of tickets to see this heartwarming childrens’ tale on stage.

‘Giant’ means big, of course – as in the biggest world-premiere the Dallas Theater Center has ever attempted. And composer Michael John LaChiusa’s musical adaption of Gient certainly looks and sounds splendid. It’s the story that’s the trouble – always has been.

Stephen, Jerome and Anne all made it to opening night of Giant Friday night at the Dallas Theater Center. On Monday, the first thing we all did was chat about it. But this time, we’re chatting via e-mail, so we can share some of our conversation with you.

Today in the roundup: Reviewing DTC’s Giant, Shepard Fairey comes to town and more words with Michelle Rawlings.

There’s sixty years of history behind Giant,, the big-budget musical opening at the Dallas Theater Center. When it came out, Edna Ferber’s novel angered many Texans. Four years later, the movie version became Warner Brothers’ biggest hit. It always helps if you make us look like Elizabeth Taylor or James Dean.

Today in the roundup: A major Chihuly show coming to town, the making of Giant and a comedy duo for classical music.

Today in the roundup: Local talent on the SDCC stage, building a better arts board and recapping the Oscar nominations.