For the first musical theatre show in the division's history, TWU Music is challenging itself with "Out of the Blue," a new production that will take the stage in the Margo Jones Performance Hall Nov. 2-3.

The story and book were written by Mark Mazzarella and the music and lyrics by Sean P. Pallatroni. Mazzarella is an Emmy-winning writer, a two-time Tony award nominee and founder of Revolutionary Youth Theatre, and has written, produced and directed hundreds of productions. Pallatroni is an Emmy-winning composer, songwriter, director and pianist.

Mazzarella and Pallatroni arrived in Denton this week to make final adjustments and direction, while faculty and staff members Melissa Hall, Tracy Jordan, and Jeffrey Tarr have run rehearsals.

The performances are scheduled for Nov. 2 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 3 at 2 p.m. Tickets, available for purchase online, are $10 for adults (including TWU faculty and staff), $5 for students and senior citizens, and free for children under 12.