Two by Two Sneak Peek

RSVP not required: You don't need a ticket to the gala to bid on the art at Twox Two

April Gornik “Forest Light.” 2009.  Charcoal on paper . 24 x 30 inches.Estimated retail value: $35,000.
Eva Rothschild “Why Don’t You.” 2012.  Aluminum ring, modrock, jesmonite,fibreglass, paint and lacquer . 45 1/4 x 45 1/4 x 3 1/2 inches. Estimated retailvalue: $28,800.
Josephine Meckseper/ Nancy Gonzalez . 2012.  Crocodile with suede lining, furtails and metal fixture, acrylic, fabric, and paper on canvas with metal chain. 23 1/8 x 12 1/4 x 4 3/4 inches. Estimated retail value: priceless.

You may never get a chance to attend Two by Two for AIDS and Art, the annual charitable event benefiting the Dallas Museum of Art and amfAR, or the First Look preview party. In its 13-year history, the gala and art auction has raised more than $35 million to support amfAR’s AIDS research initiatives and the contemporary art acquisition program at the DMA, making it the largest U.S. fundraiser for amfAR and the museum. The event is hosted by Cindy and Howard Rachofsky and draws big-deal donors, influencers and art collectors every year.

But now you don’t need an invitation to see – or acquire – the spectacular selection of works donated by renowned artists. The new Two by Two website includes an online catalogue of all artwork up for auction and gives collectors a chance to absentee bid – or, better yet, buy something they love on the spot. At the very least, you get to look, right?

As you cruise around the site, keep an eye out for Own It Now caricature icons next to key pieces selected by host and patron Howard Rachofsky; Jeffrey Grove, Hoffman Family Senior Curator of Contemporary Art at the Dallas Museum of Art; and Allan Schwartzman, curator of the Rachofsky Collection. These three identified hidden gems and under-the-radar pieces available for sale starting October 15. Those that remain will be put in the live auction at the October 20 gala.

The new Two by Two website includes an online catalogue of all works and gives collectors a chance to absentee bid – or, better yet, buy something on the spot. At the very least, you get to look, right?

“With the new website linked to Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, Two x Two has a wider reach than ever,” said Cindy Rachofsky in a statement. “The amazing donation by our honored artist Richard Phillips, along with donations of over 140 works of art by renowned artists and dealers will make the 14th year of Two by Two for AIDS and Art another one for the record books.”

This year, Richard Phillips will receive amfAR’s 2012 Award of Excellence for Artistic Contributions to the Fight Against AIDS. Among the donating artists are Karla Black, whose show at the DMA opens October 19; Eva Rothschild, who has a show at the Nasher Sculpture Center starting October 19, and Tom Orr, whose works are on display at the Barry Whistler Gallery through October 13. Past Two by Two honorees April Gornik and Tom Friedman also contributed works for this year’s auction.

In addition, Two by Two has collaborated with famed accessories designer Nancy Gonzalez to create a series of signature handbags for the benefit auction. The organization commissioned 10 artists – including honoree Richard Phillips, Jenny Holzer, Will Cotton, former Two by Two honoree Jim Hodges and Josephine Meckseper – to customize matte white crocodile-skin totes, creating one-of-a-kind masterpieces.

A VIP preview of 47 works, along with the 10 artist handbags, takes place tonight, September 13, at Sotheby’s New York. The Rachofskys will be joined by Two by Two director Melissa Meeks; Amy Phelan, Two by Two event chair; honoree Richard Phillips; donating artists Chuck Webster and Ken Solomon; Dr. Maxwell L. Anderson, Eugene McDermott director at the DMA; Kiehl’s Since 1851 President Chris Salgardo; and 30 Rock’s Cheyenne Jackson.

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Season announcement

Mystic Pizza's Dallas premiere leads new AT&T PAC Broadway season

Photo courtesy of Lively McCabe Entertainment

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The 2026-2027 Broadway at the Center season at Dallas' AT&T Performing Arts Center will feature a mixture of new and returning shows, including several recent Tony Award-nominated productions.

According to a release, the main season will consist of five musicals: Mystic Pizza: A New Musical, Shucked, Beetlejuice, The Who’s Tommy, and The Wiz. All productions take place at Winspear Opera House in downtown Dallas.

They will be joined by two previously-announced co-productions with Broadway Dallas - The Notebook and Hadestown - as well as TITAS/Dance Unbound co-production, Dance Me - The Music of Leonard Cohen.

First up will be Dance Me - The Music of Leonard Cohen, a creation inspired by the work of famed Montreal-based poet, artist, and songwriter Leonard Cohen, performed by Ballet Jazz Montreal.

The homage to the iconic artist evokes the grand cycles of existence in five seasons, as described in Cohen’s deeply reflective music and poems. There will be performances on September 18 and 19, 2026.

The first theater production will be Mystic Pizza: A New Musical, making its Dallas premiere. It is based on the 1988 rom-com that tells the story of three working-class girls who navigate the complexities of life, love, and family in a small-town pizza joint.

The score features megahits of the '80s and '90s, including songs originally recorded by Melissa Etheridge, Cyndi Lauper, John Cougar Mellencamp, and more. It will run November 20-22, 2026.

After the Broadway Dallas co-production of The Notebook, running January 12-24, 2027, the season picks up again with the return of Shucked, which played at the Music Hall at Fair Park in December 2024.

In the Tony Award-winning comedy, the corn that protects a small community starts to die. The town needs answers. But who will dare to venture beyond the borders of Cob County?

The Broadway hit, running March 19-21, 2027 is about an unlikely hero, an unscrupulous con artist, and a battle for the heart and soil of a small town.

Hadestown will follow shortly thereafter, running March 30-April 4, 2027, before the third Broadway Dallas co-production of the season, Beetlejuice, running April 28-May 2, 2027.

The musical, which previously came to Dallas in early 2024, is based on Tim Burton’s 1988 film and tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes.

June 2027 will bring the final two productions of the season, The Who’s Tommy (running June 3-5) and The Wiz (running June 10-13).

The Who's 1969 rock opera is about the young Tommy Walker whose innate knack for pinball catapults him from reticent adolescent to celebrity savior. It features the anthems “I’m Free,” “See Me, Feel Me,” “Sensation,” and “Pinball Wizard.”

The Wiz, which just came to Dallas in September 2025, is a groundbreaking twist on The Wizard of Oz that features soul, gospel, rock, and '70s funk that puts Dorothy’s journey to find her place in a contemporary world.

“This season is designed to welcome both longtime subscribers and new audiences with a lineup that celebrates the full range of Broadway - from high-energy crowd pleasers and reimagined classics to bold contemporary storytelling,” said Warren Tranquada, CEO and President of the AT&T Performing Arts Center, in a statement.

For the first time in their partnership with Broadway Dallas, Broadway at the Center subscribers will enjoy early access and full subscriber benefits for Beetlejuice through May 1.

After May 1, all ticket purchases, customer service questions, and support for Beetlejuice will be handled directly by Broadway Dallas.

The Center offers a flexible subscription package that allows patrons to choose four or five shows from the season lineup, with the option to add or remove shows by contacting the box office directly.

Subscription package prices range from $150-$660, and sales begin on Monday, April 13, 2026. Packages may be purchased by phone at 214-880-0202, or online at attpac.org/broadway.

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