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    Theater Critic Picks

    These are the 12 can't-miss shows in Dallas-Fort Worth theater for April

    Lindsey Wilson
    Apr 1, 2019 | 10:53 am

    For some, April is only about one show: Hamilton. But there are 11 other offerings opening this month, plenty of them regional premieres and even two world premieres. If you've already paid your respects to A. Ham, there's plenty else to check out.

     

    Here are the 12 shows to see, in order by start date:

     

     Hamilton
     Dallas Summer Musicals, April 2-May 5
    It's finally here. The blockbuster musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda that tells the story of founding father Alexander Hamilton through rap, pop, and other musical styles comes to the Music Hall at Fair Park, and people are more than a little excited about it. Come early to check out the rare documents that will be on display in the lobby.

     

     The Father
     Stage West, April 4-27
    David Coffee plays 80-year-old André, a retired tap dancer living with his daughter and her husband, and…or, no, wait, is he a retired engineer whose daughter is visiting from London? And who are those people who keep turning up in his flat, and where does his furniture keep disappearing to, and why is he still in his pajamas?

     

     Lela & Co.
     Second Thought Theatre, April 4-27
    Set against the backdrop of a refugee crisis in an unnamed foreign country, this regional premiere by Cordelia Lynn charts Lela's eventful journey from girlhood to womanhood. Separated from her childhood by the soldiers at the border of her country and the soldiers in the bedroom of her new home, Lela gains strength and wisdom that are hard-won and far beyond her years.

     

     On Your Feet!
     Broadway at the Bass, April 10-14
    Based on the life story of seven-time Grammy-winning international superstar Gloria Estefan and her husband, 19-time Grammy-winning producer-musician-entrepreneur Emilio Estefan, this musical is a catalog of their chart-topping hits. If you feel like doing the conga to "Rhythm Is Gonna Get You," "1-2-3," "Get On Your Feet," "Mi Tierra," "Don't Want To Lose You Now," and, yes, "Conga," there will be no judgment here.

     

     so go the ghosts of méxico, part three
     Undermain Theatre, April 11-May 5
    The centerpiece production of the Whither Goest Thou America Festival is this final installment in the three-play cycle exploring the U.S.-Mexico drug wars. A young Mexican couple gets caught up in the web of the drug trade between the two countries, changing their lives forever — but is their ordeal what it seems, or a mirage of disinformation created by unseen forces? The festival also includes staged readings of Red Chariot, Vox Humana, so go the ghosts of méxico parts 1 and 2, and He Brought Her Heart Back in a Box.

     

     Wolf at the Door
     Kitchen Dog Theater, April 11-May 5
    Marisela Treviño Orta's dark fairy tale follows Isadora, who finds the strength to stand up to her abusive husband, Septimo, when he forces the very pregnant Yolot to stay against her will. While Septimo makes plans for the baby, Isadora and Yolot devise one of their own.

     

     Teatro en Fuga
     Cara Mía Theatre Co., April 12-28
    This festival features new works-in-progress by members of Cara Mía's resident ensemble, with the goal of developing for world premiere productions in future seasons.

     

     Office Hour
     Circle Theatre, April 18-May 11
    A troubled student hides behind dark glasses and writes disturbing and provoking literature. Is he venting or really troubled? His professor is the only one willing to get close enough to understand. Will the day end in tragedy, hope ... or somewhere in between?

     

     Everything Is Wonderful
     WaterTower Theatre, April 19-May 12
    Following a tragic car accident that killed her two brothers, Miri, the excommunicated daughter of an Amish family, returns home to find that her parents have taken in the wayward driver of the car. Quickly learning that time has not healed old wounds, Miri struggles with the contradictions of the culture she left behind, while being forced to confront Abram, the young Amish man whose actions drove her away.

     

     Pastry King
     Elevator Project April 23-May 5
    A husband and wife open a pastry shop in the North End, making the best cannoli in Boston. But upon meeting their neighbor, the Pastry King, one of the city's most established restaurateurs, odd and terrible things start to happen. It's a play about blame, the strength of relationships, and the perfect ricotta recipe.

     

     Raptured: A Sex Farce at the End of the World
     Theatre Three, April 25-May 19
    The congregants of the Third Baptist Church of Uncertain, Texas are only certain about two things; the rapture is definitely happening sometime in the next two hours (the Bible Math checks out), and two hours is not enough time to squeeze every single drop of life from this wicked, wonderful world. But some of them will try. Matt Lyle's fresh farce is full of love triangles, mistaken identities, a puckish youth pastor, a Preacher on a dubious mission, lots of doors, and, of course, deeply irrevocable existential longing.

     

     Real Women Have Curves
     Dallas Theater Center, April 26-May 19
    Ana just graduated from high school, and though she dreams of going to college and becoming a writer, for now she is stuck working in her sister's garment factory in East L.A. The hours are long, and the pay is low, but Ana grows to appreciate the strength, passion, and dedication of the women she works beside.

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    2018 touring cast of Hamilton
      
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    Hamilton finally comes to Dallas.
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    Theater Critic Picks

    From Wilde to 'The Wiz': 8 unmissable July shows in North Texas

    Lindsey Wilson
    Jul 2, 2025 | 10:18 am
    Second Thought Theatre presents Your Wife’s Dead Body
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    Your instinct during the summer might be to hide out in an air-conditioned theater, and there are plenty of options to do exactly this month. But we would be remiss if we didn't remind you about a North Texas tradition: Shakespeare under the stars. Pack a picnic, bring a blanket, and watch The Bard (and this year Oscar Wilde) at Samuell-Grand Amphitheater with Shakespeare Dallas. Both shows opened in June, but continue through most of July.

    Here are eight shows local shows, listed in order of start date:

    The Importance of Being Earnest
    Shakespeare Dallas, through July 18 extended to July 26
    This witty romantic comedy by Oscar Wilde, first performed in 1895, tells the story of two men who assume the identities of a fictional man named Ernest. This leads them to each fall in love and encounter an assortment of comical problems along the way.

    Othello
    Shakespeare Dallas, through July 20
    In this Shakespearean tragedy, Othello is at the peak of his powers: not only Venice's greatest general but also husband to the noble and beautiful Desdemona. But he does not know that in passing over his servant Iago for promotion, he has created a deadly but brilliant enemy. This production is set in an alternate-history version of the 1990s in which the Venetian empire is the predominant political, military, and economic power.

    King Kirby
    American Chronicle Theatre Co., July 4-12
    This is the story of Jack "King of Comics" Kirby. The play follows him from the tough Jewish ghetto of Hell’s Kitchen in New York, to the harrowing battlefields of Normandy during WWII, to tense Senate hearings in the 1950s. Watch as he creates some of the most iconic heroes in pop culture: Captain America, Thor, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men, Iron Man, the New Gods, and countless others.

    Your Wife’s Dead Body
    Second Thought Theatre, July 9-26
    Written by Second Though Theatre artistic associate Jenny Ledel in her playwriting premiere, the play takes place in the near future, as Jane takes advantage of a new AI technology that would extend her lifespan ... even if she's not around to see it for herself.

    The Wiz
    Broadway at the Bass, July 15-20
    This all-new production of the groundbreaking, Tony Award-winning musical returns “home” in an all-new pre-Broadway tour, the first one in 40 years. The groundbreaking twist on The Wizard of Oz changed the face of Broadway, from its iconic score packed with soul, gospel, rock, and finger-snapping '70s funk to its stirring tale of Dorothy’s journey to find her place in a contemporary world.

    Noises Off
    Mainstage Irving-Las Colinas, July 18-August 2
    This play-within-a-play captures a touring theater troupe’s production of Nothing On in three stages: dress rehearsal, the opening performance, and a performance towards the end of a debilitating run. Playwright Michael Frayn gives a window into the inner workings of theatre behind-the-scenes, progressing from flubbed lines and missed cues in the dress rehearsal to mounting friction between cast members in the final performance.

    Everybody's Talking About Jamie
    Uptown Players, July 18-August 3
    Inspired by true events, this musical tells the inspiring story of Jamie New, a 16-year-old boy from Sheffield who dreams of becoming a drag queen. His loving mom showers him with endless support but it's not all rainbows for Jamie as his deadbeat dad and some ignorant school kids attempt to rain on his sensational aspirations.

    Shucked
    Broadway at the Bass, July 29-August 3
    This Tony Award-winning musical comedy features a book by Tony Award winner Robert Horn, a score by the Grammy Award-winning songwriting team of Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally, and direction by Tony Award winner Jack O’Brien. The corn-fed, corn-bred American musical is sure to satisfy an appetite for great musical theater.

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