Arts

Show of Support

Charity dance concert shines a light on the plight of Dallas' homeless Charity dance concert shines a light on the plight of Dallas' homeless By Stephanie Allmon Merry

9.10.19  |  4:47 pm

A big-hearted high school student is producing a unique dance concert to shine a spotlight on the problem of homelessness ...

Opera News

Dallas Opera cancels Placido Domingo event amid harassment allegations Dallas Opera cancels Placido Domingo event amid harassment allegations By Stephanie Allmon Merry

9.5.19  |  6:16 pm

The Dallas Opera has canceled a special spring gala starring legendary tenor Plácido Domingo. On September 5, TDO released ...

Theater Critic Picks

The 11 can't-miss shows in Dallas-Fort Worth theater for September The 11 can't-miss shows in Dallas-Fort Worth theater for September By Lindsey Wilson

9.5.19  |  3:28 pm

It's still festival time in both Dallas and Fort Worth, along with a few familiar titles from a certain ...

Season Announcement

It's straight to the top for 8 Dallas arts groups in Elevator Project It's straight to the top for 8 Dallas arts groups in Elevator Project By Lindsey Wilson

9.3.19  |  4:01 pm

Eight small and emerging performing arts groups are once again getting a leg up, thanks to the AT&T Performing ...

Wicked opportunity

Broadway royalty shares spotlight with DFW students in special concert Broadway royalty shares spotlight with DFW students in special concert By Stephanie Allmon Merry

9.2.19  |  10:45 am

Like a storyline from Glee, Mansfield musical theater students will live out Broadway dreams when they perform alongside award-winning actress ...

Museum News

DFW city is one of 2 finalists in the running for national museum DFW city is one of 2 finalists in the running for national museum By Teresa Gubbins

8.30.19  |  3:36 pm

The cultural juggernaut that is the city of Arlington is one of two finalists being considered as the future home ...

Sing Out

Artsy group makes choral music hip — and adds beer for good measure Artsy group makes choral music hip — and adds beer for good measure By Lindsey Wilson

8.26.19  |  2:32 pm

The choral group Verdigris Ensemble has announced its 2019-20 season, titled "The World Within Me Is Too Small." It includes ...

Theater Review

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory musical plays on sweet nostalgia Charlie and the Chocolate Factory musical plays on sweet nostalgia By Alex Bentley

8.23.19  |  12:20 pm

At first blush, the existence of the musical Charlie and the Chocolate Factory feels a lot like the existence of ...

Season Announcement

Teatro Dallas explores space and memory for 2019-20 season Teatro Dallas explores space and memory for 2019-20 season By Lindsey Wilson

8.22.19  |  12:44 pm

For her first full season as artistic director, Sorany Gutiérrez is exploring the themes of space, memory, and architecture ...

Play Time

ATTPAC sets play date with new family-friendly show series ATTPAC sets play date with new family-friendly show series By Lindsey Wilson

8.12.19  |  3:55 pm

In addition to the big Broadway musicals and celebrity speakers coming to the AT&T Performing Arts Center, there will ...

Theater Critic Picks

The 10 can't-miss shows in Dallas-Fort Worth theater for August The 10 can't-miss shows in Dallas-Fort Worth theater for August By Lindsey Wilson

8.1.19  |  4:17 pm

UPDATE: AT&T Performing Arts Center announced that Charlie & the Chocolate Factory will now have a shortened run, from August ...

In Memoriam

Katherine Owens, co-founder of Dallas' Undermain Theatre, has died Katherine Owens, co-founder of Dallas' Undermain Theatre, has died By Lindsey Wilson

7.23.19  |  10:43 am

A light has gone out for the Dallas theater scene, as Undermain Theatre co-founder and artistic director Katherine Owens has ...

Arts News

Chandelier at Dallas' Winspear Opera House gets a new theme song Chandelier at Dallas' Winspear Opera House gets a new theme song By Teresa Gubbins

7.19.19  |  10:42 am

The fancy levitating chandelier at the Winspear Opera House has a new theme song — and it's one that's ...

New Year, New Stage

Irving theater company brings up the curtain on new performance space Irving theater company brings up the curtain on new performance space By Lindsey Wilson

7.15.19  |  4:50 pm

MainStage Irving-Las Colinas, the city's main theater company since Lyric Stage moved to downtown Dallas in 2017, is growing ...

Museum news

Dallas museum hosts groundbreaking collection of African-American art Dallas museum hosts groundbreaking collection of African-American art By Stephanie Allmon Merry

7.10.19  |  2:41 pm

A groundbreaking exhibition of more than 150 artworks, photos, and rare documents is coming to Dallas' African American Museum. "The ...

Season Announcement

Inclusion in 2019-20 is top goal for Dallas' Cara Mía Theatre Co. Inclusion in 2019-20 is top goal for Dallas' Cara Mía Theatre Co. By Lindsey Wilson

7.9.19  |  12:56 pm

One of Dallas' most diverse and inclusive theater companies is vowing to be even more so in 2019-20. Cara Mi ...

DAL to NYC to LA

Original Dallas play switches coasts after successful NYC premiere Original Dallas play switches coasts after successful NYC premiere By Lindsey Wilson

7.8.19  |  3:03 pm

A Dallas play is going Hollywood. Just three months after Self-Injurious Behavior, the autobiographical play by DFW playwright and actor ...

Theater Critic Picks

The 10 can't-miss shows in Dallas-Fort Worth theater for July The 10 can't-miss shows in Dallas-Fort Worth theater for July By Lindsey Wilson

7.1.19  |  10:33 am

Things have calmed down a bit from last month, so if you're heading out of town on vacation, you ...

Season Announcement

Dallas talent deepens Kitchen Dog Theater's new season of premieres Dallas talent deepens Kitchen Dog Theater's new season of premieres By Lindsey Wilson

6.28.19  |  3:57 pm

As was teased last year, Kitchen Dog Theater has nabbed a new work from local playwright Jonathan Norton called A ...