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7.13.20  |  12:45 pm

Thanks to the coronavirus, Dallas Museum of Art is still closed to the public — but luckily art isn't always ...

Theater Critic Picks

These are the 5 can't-miss shows in DFW theater for July These are the 5 can't-miss shows in DFW theater for July By Lindsey Wilson

7.3.20  |  1:30 pm

Following phase III of Texas' reopening plan, "fine arts performance halls" are allowed to welcome back audiences at 50 percent ...

Sad Math

COVID-19 losses for Dallas arts and culture revenue top $33 million COVID-19 losses for Dallas arts and culture revenue top $33 million By Lindsey Wilson

7.1.20  |  12:42 pm

Even though "fine arts performance halls" are allowed to reopen at 50 percent capacity (for now, at least), many of ...

Theater News

Dallas' Cara Mia Theatre Co. wins impressive grant to add playwright Dallas' Cara Mia Theatre Co. wins impressive grant to add playwright By Lindsey Wilson

6.23.20  |  2:00 pm

Cara Mía Theatre Co. just received some very happy news, and it's good for audiences, too: The Latinx ...

Fair Park News

Iconic fedoras will top new exhibit of Dallas Cowboys coach Tom Landry Iconic fedoras will top new exhibit of Dallas Cowboys coach Tom Landry By Teresa Gubbins

6.22.20  |  12:16 pm

The Dallas Historical Society will celebrate legendary Dallas Cowboys coach Tom Landry with a new exhibit featuring more than 60 ...

En Pointe

Ballet star trades NYC for Dallas to join SMU for year-long residency Ballet star trades NYC for Dallas to join SMU for year-long residency By Lindsey Wilson

6.16.20  |  1:12 pm

Live performances may be on hold for a bit, but students at the Division of Dance at SMU Meadows School ...

Supporting the arts

Dallas arts groups granted $110,000 in funding from NEA Dallas arts groups granted $110,000 in funding from NEA By Katie Friel

6.11.20  |  4:53 pm

The National Endowment for the Arts has bestowed grants on four Dallas arts and entertainment organizations. This round of grants ...

Coronavirus Comeback

These are the first 4 major museums to reopen in Dallas-Fort Worth These are the first 4 major museums to reopen in Dallas-Fort Worth By Alex Bentley

6.11.20  |  2:00 pm

Four of the Metroplex's major museums are reopening, and they're all in Fort Worth. The Modern Art Museum ...

The Show Can Go On

DFW theaters grapple with resuming shows at 50 percent capacity DFW theaters grapple with resuming shows at 50 percent capacity By Lindsey Wilson

6.10.20  |  4:54 pm

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott recently announced Phase III of the state's reopening plan, and it includes "fine arts performance ...

Opera News

The Dallas Opera drops curtain on 2020 performances due to COVID-19 The Dallas Opera drops curtain on 2020 performances due to COVID-19 By Lindsey Wilson

6.5.20  |  2:45 pm

There will be no performances in 2020, The Dallas Opera has decided. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the cancellation of ...

Tribute Through Music and Dance

Dallas arts groups honor racial violence victims with benefit concert Dallas arts groups honor racial violence victims with benefit concert By Alex Bentley

6.4.20  |  4:45 pm

The Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Dallas Black Dance Theatre, and Project Unity will present a public concert to honor those who ...

Lights out

DFW theater exits the scene following COVID-19 challenges DFW theater exits the scene following COVID-19 challenges By Lindsey Wilson

6.1.20  |  5:24 pm

After seven years of producing live theater, Tarrant Actors Regional Theatre (TART) has announced it will permanently cease operations on ...

Theater Critic Picks

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

6.1.20  |  10:40 am

UPDATE: As of June 3, "fine arts performance halls" are allowed to reopen at 50 percent capacity. Jubilee Theatre's ...

Summer stage

Dallas performing arts groups go virtual to bring summer camp to kids Dallas performing arts groups go virtual to bring summer camp to kids By Stephanie Allmon Merry

5.12.20  |  4:28 pm

With group gatherings continuing to cancel and social distancing still encouraged, the fate of North Texas summer camps isn't ...

Mask DIY

Dallas Theater Center's staff takes center stage by making masks Dallas Theater Center's staff takes center stage by making masks By Lindsey Wilson

5.11.20  |  11:46 am

Dallas Theater Center is joining other big names in using its materials, people, and skills to construct and donate masks ...

A Graceful Pivot

Texas Ballet Theater adjusts 2020-21 season in light of COVID-19 Texas Ballet Theater adjusts 2020-21 season in light of COVID-19 By Lindsey Wilson

5.7.20  |  3:16 pm

Just two months after announcing its 2020-2021 season, Texas Ballet Theater has done a pirouette on its original plan thanks ...

In Memoriam

Donald Fowler, tastemaker and playwright, passes away unexpectedly Donald Fowler, tastemaker and playwright, passes away unexpectedly By Lindsey Wilson

5.5.20  |  7:01 pm

Donald Fowler, who led a notable career in both Dallas retail and theater, has suddenly passed away at age 58 ...

Theater Critic Picks

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

5.1.20  |  4:05 pm

UPDATE: Luckenbooth Theatre's streaming production of Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret. was canceled on May 5 ...

Theater News

Dallas' Second Thought Theatre names new artistic director Dallas' Second Thought Theatre names new artistic director By Lindsey Wilson

4.30.20  |  1:29 pm

A favorite director of Dallas theater company Second Thought Theatre is stepping into a new role: artistic director. Carson McCain ...