Master of movement

Denton Dance Conservatory will host a master class in musical theater dance on Saturday, and the local studio is bringing in a teacher with skill and a family history of dance excellence. Colleen Kelly Beaman will lead the master class for intermediate and advanced dancers ages 11 and older at 10 a.m. Saturday at the conservatory, 4103 Mesa Drive.

Women of Broadway to be honored in show

The Words & Music series is made up of 90-minute shows that mix historical and biographical narrative and popular songs. The series recognizes Broadway composers’ contributions to the industry with a combination of entertainment and information.

Cast albums: The best holiday stocking stuffers

If you’re looking for a holiday gift likely to ensure hours of entertainment, there’s nothing that fits better into a Christmas stocking than the sound of music. The past year saw several new Broadway musicals with memorable scores but those were just the tip of the iceberg of notable 2016 releases.