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    Theater Critic Picks

    These are the 10 can't-miss shows in Dallas theater for December

    Lindsey Wilson
    Dec 6, 2016 | 5:26 pm

    We get it: December is busy. There are parties upon parties, not to mention holiday travel and traditional outings. But there's still room for theater, especially if you need a holiday palate cleanser. Dallas is serving up a variety of shows this month, and not all of them are coated in syrupy seasonal sentiment.

    Here are the 10 shows to see, in order by start date:

    Sister’s Christmas Catechism: The Mystery of the Magi’s Gold
    WaterTower Theatre, December 2-23
    WaterTower newcomer Nonie Newton Riley is on the hunt for the Magi's gold in this holiday mystery, which also mysteriously hints at including the vocal talents of Sarah Elizabeth Price. It's from one of the playwrights of Late Night Catechism, the popular solo show that's part catechism class, part stand-up routine, so expect lots of laughs.

    Holy Bone
    Dead White Zombies, December 1-January 1 (perhaps)
    To try to explain this experimental troupe's latest project is to still not fully understand it. Founder Thomas Riccio promises this to be DWZ's "most ambitious and adventurous performance project" in the company's five-year history, and it's set to play out over the next several months. Where? Well, everywhere. Doing what? Well, everything. The immersive project is co-created with the City of Dallas, and scenes could take place just about anywhere, at any time. The promise is that the project "will grow and be shaped by community responses, interactions, and suggestions. Where it goes, what it will say, and what effect it will have will be shaped by the community."

    Broadway Christmas Wonderland
    Dallas Summer Musicals, December 6-18

    A glittering, high-kicking extravaganza, this holiday revue is a mish-mash of classic tunes ("White Christmas," "Silent Night," "Jingle Bells") and production numbers from a chorus of 24 lithe and leggy dancers. Expect sparkle, expect snow, even expect ice skating.

    Gloria
    Dallas Theater Center, December 7-January 22
    This new play from 2016 MacArthur Fellow Branden Jacobs-Jenkins does what so many other movies, plays, and books love to focus on — the "cutthroat world of magazine publishing." But we're still holding out hope that there's more to this work than a cliché. A small cast of six, lead by Leah Spillman, plays multiple roles in the intimate studio space at the Wyly Theatre, under Christie Vela's direction.

    Black Nativity
    Bishop Arts Theatre Center, December 8-18
    Langston Hughes' poetic and soulful take on the birth of Christ returns, as told through gospel, spirituals, and dance. Written in 1961, the play was one of the first penned by an African American to be performed Off-Broadway and has become a tradition at theaters around the country ever since.

    It's a Wonderful Life, a Live Radio Play
    Firehouse Theatre, December 9-18
    It wouldn't be Christmas without that bell ringing, but there are plenty more aural joys to be found in this innovative take on George Bailey's holiday crisis. A troupe of actors gathers in a 1940s radio studio to bring the well-known story to life, using vocal effects and an original score by Scott A. Eckert. There are a couple of musical cameos too, making it really feel as though you've traveled back in time.

    In a Dark Dark House
    Proper Hijinx Productions, December 9-18
    To round out its first full season, this new company is presenting the regional premiere of Neil LaBute's dark tale of a dysfunctional family. LaBute is hardly warm and fuzzy holiday fare, which is what makes this show so refreshing. Amphibian Stage Productions is lending its stage, and Jeff Burleson, Aaron White, and Madeleine Morris star.

    Nearly Naked Nutcracker
    Broads and Panties Burlesque, December 16-17
    To see a different kind of stocking this season, head to Viva's in the Design District for this sixth annual burlesque take on the holiday ballet. The show — which mixes dance with traditional vaudeville humor — is for mature audiences only, of course, but it's something you should put on your calendar if you want to hang out on the naughty list for a while.

    The Book of Mormon
    AT&T Performing Arts Center, December 20-31
    When the doorbell rings this time, it's not carolers. Instead it's a return engagement of Trey Parker and Matt Stone's award-winning and utterly inappropriate musical about Mormon missionaries. If you somehow missed the blockbuster the other two times it's been here, now's your chance. There are even a limited number of $25 tickets up for grabs with the lottery, which is held an hour-and-a-half before each performance.

    I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change
    Theatre Three, December 29-February 12
    A new cast has been tapped for the musical romp through male-female relationships, now in its 17th year. Janelle Lutz, Calvin Scott Roberts, Trey West, and Allison Bret will embody young lovers, mature marrieds, and everyone in between as this favorite plays the basement space at Theatre Three.

    Branden A. Bailey and Emmie Kivell in It's a Wonderful Life, A Live Radio Play at Firehouse Theatre.

    It's a Wonderful Life, A Live Radio Play at Firehouse Theatre
      
    Photo by James Jamison
    Branden A. Bailey and Emmie Kivell in It's a Wonderful Life, A Live Radio Play at Firehouse Theatre.
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    Theater news

    Dallas' Theatre Three asks public for urgent help to keep lights on

    Stephanie Allmon Merry
    May 13, 2025 | 5:13 pm
    Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 Off Broadway.
    Photo by Chad Batka
    "Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812" ran Off Broadway.

    A longtime Dallas theater company is asking for urgent help. Theatre Three (T3) has made a plea to the community for $200,000 in donations to stay in business.

    In a Facebook post on May 13, they say, "Without immediate and substantial help from our community, we will be forced to close our doors."

    They say they've suffered several years' worth of financial hardships, including effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and more recently, cuts in arts funding.

    The post says, in part:

    "For 64 years, Theatre Three has been a cornerstone of Dallas’ creative spirit — bringing bold, innovative productions to life and showcasing the extraordinary talent of our local artists, designers, and creatives. We have been an intimate stage for everyone. But now, we face the greatest challenge in our history.

    "After mourning the loss of our beloved Jac Alder, and then, under the leadership of the incredible Jeffrey Schmidt, surviving the immense toll of the COVID-19 pandemic, we find ourselves once again at a significant crossroads. The ongoing erosion of support for the arts has dealt a devastating blow to our funding ...

    Our goal is $200,000. This is not the news we want to share, but it is news that we believe you all would want to know."

    The post is signed by board members Jessica Turner Waugh, Suzanne Burkhead, Rosa Medina-Cristobal, Scott T. Williams, Robert McCollum, Harrison Herndon, David G. Luther, Mia Glogau, and Jon Collins.

    Donations, they say, will help support local artists, staff and creatives to produce their next show, Xanadu; counter the rising costs of rent, insurance, and production; and allow them to retain staff.

    "We know times are tough. But we also know what this theater and its people mean to our city and to the generations who have found meaning, joy, and belonging within its walls," they say. "And that is why we are making this urgent plea. Help us preserve this Dallas institution."

    They end the post with a link to their donation page: https://www.theatre3dallas.com/support/.

    T3's black-box theater Theatre Too's final show of the season is The Mystery of Irma Vep, a fast-paced and campy parody that is on stage now through May 18.

    Theatre Three will close out its current season with Xanadu, a high-energy, roller-skating extravaganza that brings the 1980 cult film to life. Douglas Carter Beane is behind the hilarious book, and music and lyrics are by John Farrar and Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) founding member Jeff Lynne. It is set to run June 5-July 6, 2025.

    In addition to a full season of mainstage productions, Theatre Three offers additional programs for the community throughout the year.

    Monday Night Playwright features unique and affordable opportunities for local writers to showcase their works. Fight Night provides the community and artists alike with movement and other physical skills through monthly stage combat classes.

    The Norma Young Advanced Acting Lab, a collaboration with Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, is in its fifth year. Students have access to masterclasses hosted by industry professionals and exclusive insight on the professional production process at Theatre Three, then the course concludes with a professionally produced showcase.

    Theatre Three is located at 2688 Laclede St. in the Quadrangle in Uptown Dallas. For more information in productions and programs, visit their website.

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    Lindsey Wilson contributed to this story.

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