Arts

Storm Aftermath

Tragedy for Shakespeare Dallas as storm devastates park's amphitheater Tragedy for Shakespeare Dallas as storm devastates park's amphitheater By Lindsey Wilson

2.25.21  |  3:10 pm

First came coronavirus, then came Winter Storm Uri. The dangerous weather that recently froze Texas and bursted oh-so-many pipes is ...

Arts News

South Dallas Cultural Center creates new artist residency program South Dallas Cultural Center creates new artist residency program By Teresa Gubbins

2.24.21  |  9:04 am

A cultural center in South Dallas has a new residency program for artists. Called the Juanita J. Craft House Artist ...

Dance on the Internet

Texas Ballet Theater leaps into spring with 4 digital world premieres Texas Ballet Theater leaps into spring with 4 digital world premieres By Alex Bentley

2.12.21  |  2:27 pm

Texas Ballet Theater will present four world premiere ballets this spring, all choreographed by company dancers and presented digitally, according ...

Concert news

Concert Truck gets Dallas encore with new slate of free outdoor shows Concert Truck gets Dallas encore with new slate of free outdoor shows By Stephanie Allmon Merry

2.11.21  |  2:45 pm

The Concert Truck is rolling back into Dallas for an encore. The one-of-a-kind mobile performance venue, which earned applause from ...

Coronavirus impact

Dallas arts groups have lost nearly $100M during pandemic, report says Dallas arts groups have lost nearly $100M during pandemic, report says By Stephanie Allmon Merry

2.5.21  |  4:38 pm

The first eight months of the COVID-19 pandemic affected the Dallas nonprofit arts and culture community to the tune of ...

Art news

Arlington exhibition will showcase 30 world-famous Black artists Arlington exhibition will showcase 30 world-famous Black artists By Stephanie Allmon Merry

2.5.21  |  9:17 am

The Arlington Museum of Art is set to host the landmark traveling exhibition "30 Americans" this summer.  Described in a ...

Theater Critic Picks

These are the 8 can't-miss shows in DFW theater for February These are the 8 can't-miss shows in DFW theater for February By Lindsey Wilson

2.4.21  |  12:41 pm

UPDATE: Kitchen Dog Theater's streaming production of Last Ship to Proxima Centauri has been rescheduled to March 5-21. Dallas ...

Black History Month

Dallas photographer champions beauty of Black community in new exhibit Dallas photographer champions beauty of Black community in new exhibit By Stephanie Allmon Merry

2.3.21  |  9:11 am

When Dallas photographer Yesi Fortuna saw civil unrest unfolding around the country after George Floyd’s death last summer, she ...

Mural News

Colorful new artwork claims to be first 'AR' mural in Uptown Dallas Colorful new artwork claims to be first 'AR' mural in Uptown Dallas By Teresa Gubbins

1.29.21  |  5:42 pm

Dallas real estate developer Harwood International has debuted a new mural at Citymark On The Katy Trail, which they describe ...

Opera news

The Dallas Opera makes drastic cuts to current season due to COVID-19 The Dallas Opera makes drastic cuts to current season due to COVID-19 By Stephanie Allmon Merry

1.27.21  |  1:20 pm

For The Dallas Opera, it's the same sad aria, second verse. Amid ongoing concerns about COVID-19, the company will ...

Season Announcement

DFW theater casts a spooky spell with 2021 streaming season DFW theater casts a spooky spell with 2021 streaming season By Lindsey Wilson

1.26.21  |  3:28 pm

MainStage Irving-Las Colinas is "embracing the mayhem" this year with a season made up entirely of streaming shows. The four ...

Season Announcement

Hamilton, Wicked, and more big Broadway shows are Dallas-bound in 2021 Hamilton, Wicked, and more big Broadway shows are Dallas-bound in 2021 By Lindsey Wilson

1.22.21  |  2:36 pm

Only a day after a comprehensive COVID-19 plan was outlined by the newly sworn-in President Biden, Dallas Summer Musicals felt ...

Season Announcement

Undermain Theatre's 2021 season has hopes of in-house audience soon Undermain Theatre's 2021 season has hopes of in-house audience soon By Lindsey Wilson

1.22.21  |  12:58 pm

Just five months ago, Undermain Theatre was the first to transition to an all-virtual season. Now, the Deep Ellum theater ...

Museum news

Storied DFW museum marks 60th anniversary with landmark exhibitions Storied DFW museum marks 60th anniversary with landmark exhibitions By Stephanie Allmon Merry

1.20.21  |  3:22 pm

The Amon Carter Museum of American Art is throwing itself a 60th birthday party that lasts all year long. Fort ...

Lend Me Your Ears

Shakespeare Dallas expands digital offerings with new monthly podcast Shakespeare Dallas expands digital offerings with new monthly podcast By Lindsey Wilson

1.18.21  |  2:30 pm

Since the pandemic began, theater companies in Dallas-Fort Worth and beyond have been exploring new ways to create art and ...

Stepping Down

Firehouse Theatre's artistic director resigns after COVID show scandal Firehouse Theatre's artistic director resigns after COVID show scandal By Lindsey Wilson

1.8.21  |  3:15 pm

Artistic and education director Derek Whitener has resigned from The Firehouse Theatre in Farmers Branch, according to a notice that ...

Theater Critic Picks

These are the 4 can't-miss shows in DFW theater for January These are the 4 can't-miss shows in DFW theater for January By Lindsey Wilson

1.5.21  |  2:38 pm

A new year warrants fresh entertainment, and Dallas-area artists are more than happy to supply it. This month, three of ...

Museum news

5 fascinating works by Frida Kahlo come to Dallas for a limited time 5 fascinating works by Frida Kahlo come to Dallas for a limited time By Stephanie Allmon Merry

1.5.21  |  11:53 am

Dallas fans of Frida Kahlo will get a rare treat this spring when a local museum displays five privately held ...

This year's hottest headlines

Top 10 arts and entertainment headlines that enchanted Dallas in 2020 Top 10 arts and entertainment headlines that enchanted Dallas in 2020 By Stephanie Allmon Merry

12.28.20  |  4:55 pm

Editor's note: The coronavirus pandemic devastated Dallas' arts and entertainment landscape this year. But, while we produced plenty of ...