We're in the thick of summer musical season, and among the titles opening this weekend, there's one for nearly every taste and age group. Looking for a big, brassy classic? Try "Hello, Dolly!" at CenterStage Clovis Community Theatre. (It even boasts a full-sized live orchestra.) An edgy, rock-oriented offering with adult themes? "RENT" at Visalia's Fourth Wall Theatre Company fits the bill.

For the younger crowd, Children's Musical Theaterworks presents "Disney's Cinderella: Kids." Older children (and the whole family) will find a lot to love about "Hairspray" in Visalia, presented by the Tulare County Office of Education Theatre Company, which has done some first-rate productions.

And, finally, there's a local premiere of a recent Broadway hit: the Good Company Players production of "The Drowsy Chaperone," which offers a touching present-day story tangled with a boisterous 1920s Jazz Age musical.

We asked each production to give us the rundown on their show:

'Disney's Cinderella: Kids'

Details: Friday and Saturday and July 29-30 at 7:30 p.m. (shows at 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday and July 30) at the Fresno Memorial Auditorium in downtown Fresno. Tickets cost $12-$22.

The company: Children's Musical Theaterworks is the Valley's premiere nonprofit theater company dedicated to the training of young performers in the area of musical theater and the arts. Since 1997, CMT has produced 47 mainstage and touring productions. CMT aims to provide Valley audiences with the highest-quality productions by youth in downtown Fresno.

The show: "Disney's Cinderella: Kids" takes the beloved Disney classic and brings your favorite characters to life. All of your favorite characters are along for the ride: Cinderella, Prince Charming, the Fairy Godmother and the Evil Step family. Don't worry, the mice help Cinderella make all her dreams come true! This fast-paced show will leave you humming your favorite Disney classics, such as: "A Dream Is a Wish," "The Work Song," and "Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo!"

The stars: Mallory Lozano and Emily Estep alternate playing the role of Cinderella, Ally Wettstead and Jackie Whalen alternate playing the role of the Fairy Godmother, Tanner Johnston plays Prince Charming, and the cast also features 68 more performers ages 6-11.

Watch for: The pumpkin carriage is sure to enchant and the beautiful set by Ian Loveall is stunning. But, nothing can compare to the talent of these kids.

Target audience: Families who are looking for an outing that is appropriate and engaging for all ages!

'Hairspray: The Broadway Musical'

Details: Friday and Saturday, July 28-30 at 7:30 p.m. (2 p.m. matinees on Saturday and July 30) at the L.J. Williams Theater, 1001 W. Main St. on the Redwood High School campus in Visalia. General admission tickets are $12; VIP seats cost $20. (Tickets can be purchased at either of the Tulare County Office of Education's Visalia facilities, 2637 W. Burrel Avenue or 7000 Doe Avenue, Suite A or at the L.J. Williams Theater box office a half hour before each performance.)

The company: County Superintendent of Schools Jim Vidak created the Tulare County Theatre Company in 1998. Hairspray marks the program's 14th summer production. The goals of the company include teaching solid fundamental theater skills, instilling professional discipline and work ethics, establishing career connections and giving young people a safe and challenging place to create and express themselves.

The story: Hairspray the musical is based on the 1988 John Waters film "Hairspray." The songs include 1960s-style dance music and "downtown" R & B. In 1962 Baltimore, Md., plump teenager Tracy Turnblad's dream is to dance on "The Corny Collins Show." When Tracy wins a role on the show, she becomes a celebrity overnight. She then launches a campaign to integrate the show with African-American friends. Hairspray is a social commentary on the injustice of parts of American society in the 1960s. The musical was made into a popular movie in 2007. The musical's original Broadway production opened in 2002 and won eight Tony Awards.