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    Theater Critic Picks

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

    Lindsey Wilson
    Jul 1, 2021 | 9:10 am
    Lucha Teotl
    Get ready for some ringside action at Lucha Teotl.
    Photo courtesy of Prism Movement Theater

    If the words "immersive theater" light your fire, then July is your month to go out and explore. And if that phrase makes you cringe, well, there are still plenty of other options — both live and streaming — for you to enjoy.

     

    In order of start date, here are 12 local shows to watch this month:

     

     Br'er Peach
     Bishop Arts Theatre Center, streaming through July 17
    Inspired by Southern African-American and Japanese folktales and playwright Andrew Saito’s multicultural family, this radio play follows Momotaro, a magical Japanese boy born to an elderly Black couple after an encounter with a power-filled peach. While his mother Vonda resists the encroachment of a billionaire ogre's capitalist mega-corporation, Momo wanders the wilds of Georgia, meeting animal friends and foes along the way.

     

     The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) [Revised]
     Shakespeare Dallas, through July 24
    Written by the Reduced Shakespeare Company and directed by Raphael Parry, this play has three actors parody Shakespeare’s entire library of plays in comically shortened form. The performance features Ryan Matthieu Smith, Marti Etheridge, and Shawn Gann.

     

     Goat Song
    Second Thought Theatre, streaming July 2-17

    The beauty of art is that it captures the present moment and preserves it. But what happens when an artist moves on from the art they create? Marcus is back with new music, but it soon becomes clear that his fans miss the old music, made by a man who no longer exists. Written for a COVID-facing world and set during a Facebook Live Concert, Matt Harmon's play stars STT director of operations Drew Wall.

     

     Family Dollar
     Artstillery and Nasher Sculpture Center, July 2-31
    The first offsite Nasher Public project, Family Dollar is the result of Artstillery's last five years of working with the residents of West Main Street, a tiny neighborhood with a long history in West Dallas. It's an extensive archiving effort that includes documentary film; architectural preservation; and live, immersive, oral history-based performances. The performances are outdoors, taking place in three interpretive shotgun homes, and visitors are encouraged to walk around the buildings and follow several stories as they unfold simultaneously.

     

     Working: A Musical
     Dallas Theater Center, July 7-18
    Based on Studs Terkel’s bestselling book, this unique musical features the real-life words of average working Americans, set to music by a diverse collection of extraordinary storytelling songwriters. Through original songs by Stephen Schwartz, Lin-Manuel Miranda, James Taylor, and others, Working lifts up the voices of teachers, waiters, truck drivers, and the essential workers who often go unnoticed but whose work uplifts our lives day in and day out.

     

     When Pigs Fly
     Uptown Players, July 9-25
    Uptown is making its return to live performance with the first show it ever produced: Howard Crabtree, Mark Waldrop, and Dick Gallagher's backstage musical. In a hastily booked theater under renovation, Howard struggles to put on a lavish musical revue over numerous obstacles, including the near-mutiny of his cast and the nagging memory of his high school guidance counselor who told him he'd succeed "when pigs fly."

     

     The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time
     WaterTower Theatre, July 14-31
    15-year old Christopher is an extraordinary boy with an extraordinary brain who lives with his dad in a working class town west of London. When Christopher finds himself under suspicion for the murder of a neighbor’s dog, he becomes determined to solve the mystery. This regional premiere is a Tony-winning Best Play from 2015 and is based on Mark Haddon’s bestselling novel of the same title. The production will also be available to stream July 21-31.

     

     Lucha Teotl
     Prism Movement Theatre, July 15-24
    This bilingual show follows a young rambunctious male luchador who teams up with a more experienced female luchador to gain the championship title. Dallas Theater Center company member Chris Ramirez and Prism artistic director Jeff Colangelo wrote and directed this show, which is an immersive experience that places the audience ringside.

     

     Committed: Mad Women of the Asylum
     Cry Havoc Theater Company, July 22-August 1
    Presented in the historic Southside on Lamar building in its basement art gallery, Cry Havoc’s first fully immersive production invites audience members to move freely through a surreal Victorian world, hearing an original story built from first-person accounts from women who were wrongfully institutionalized in the late 1800s.

     

     Cursed!
     Ochre House Theatre, July 22-August 3
    Written and directed by artistic director, this brand-new original show is a collaboration with the Dallas Flamenco Festival and is to be performed at Eight Bells Alehouse. It's a down and dirty musical about the Biblical prophet, Enoch, and the Watchers, angels sent by God to teach mankind the ways of life.

     

     Me and Jezebel
     Mainstage Irving-Las Colinas, July 23-August 7
    On May 28, 1985, star-struck Elizabeth Fuller's dream came true when the legendary Bette Davis came to dinner at her Connecticut home. Four weeks later, as the hotel strike in New York dragged on, she was still there. This is an intimate, funny, and true story of a Hollywood legend coming face-to-face with her most ardent fan.

     

     Southern Boys: Sons of Sharecroppers
     Jubilee Theatre, July 29-August 29
    The beginning of America's historic post-slavery era comes alive through the eyes of emancipated slaves and their free children, with all its jubilant excitement as well as its debilitating realities. Following the live production, Jubilee will offer a streaming version on it website August 16-29.

     
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    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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