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Theater Critic Picks

These are the 6 can't-miss shows in DFW theater for May These are the 6 can't-miss shows in DFW theater for May By Lindsey Wilson

5.7.21  |  11:56 am

From site-specific to on your TV screen, there's lots of new work to be enjoyed this month. But if ...

Good News!

Wicked opens in Dallas as first Broadway tour in U.S. after pandemic Wicked opens in Dallas as first Broadway tour in U.S. after pandemic By Lindsey Wilson

5.5.21  |  3:48 pm

Broadway has announced it is officially reopening in September 2021, but Dallas audiences will get their musical fix even sooner ...

Season Announcement

Addison's WaterTower Theatre returns to live, indoor shows for 2021-22 Addison's WaterTower Theatre returns to live, indoor shows for 2021-22 By Lindsey Wilson

5.4.21  |  11:23 am

The COVID-19 pandemic put the kibosh on WaterTower Theatre's 25th anniversary season, but the Addison company is ready to ...

Opera news

Dallas Opera debuts new Netflix-like subscription streaming service Dallas Opera debuts new Netflix-like subscription streaming service By Stephanie Allmon Merry

4.26.21  |  5:33 pm

Like most arts organizations, The Dallas Opera has been forced to rethink how it produces and presents works to audiences ...

Presidential paintings

George W. Bush's new portraits of 43 immigrants include famous faces George W. Bush's new portraits of 43 immigrants include famous faces By Stephanie Allmon Merry

4.20.21  |  4:24 pm

George W. Bush is back on the canvas. On Tuesday, April 20, the former U.S. president, a self-described "simple ...

Season Announcement

The Firehouse Theatre steps up safety and releases 2021 musical season The Firehouse Theatre steps up safety and releases 2021 musical season By Lindsey Wilson

4.19.21  |  2:33 pm

Six months after a wave of COVID-related scandal hit The Firehouse Theatre, the Farmers Branch performing arts company has announced ...

Season Announcement

Shakespeare Dallas stages triumphant return with summer season Shakespeare Dallas stages triumphant return with summer season By Lindsey Wilson

4.16.21  |  12:44 pm

Finally, some good news: Shakespeare Dallas will present a series of socially distanced, outdoor live performances at Samuell-Grand Amphitheatre beginning ...

A TASTE OF TEXAS

Trailblazing Dallas muralist earns Texas-sized spotlight from Pepsi Trailblazing Dallas muralist earns Texas-sized spotlight from Pepsi By Chantal Rice

4.14.21  |  1:45 pm

Murals are having a moment in Dallas, and now mega brand Pepsi is taking notice of one local up-and-coming artist ...

Opera On the Go

Dallas Opera puts its show on the road with special tricked-out truck Dallas Opera puts its show on the road with special tricked-out truck By Alex Bentley

4.13.21  |  4:05 pm

The Dallas Opera is bringing productions of family fare to communities around Dallas with its new OperaTruck, an 18-wheel flatbed ...

Art News

First-ever NFT digital artwork from legendary Texas artist on auction First-ever NFT digital artwork from legendary Texas artist on auction By Chantal Rice

4.8.21  |  2:14 pm

Fans of legendary Austin songwriter and artist Daniel Johnston can now collect a truly unique piece of his work. For ...

Theater Critic Picks

These are the 9 can't-miss shows in DFW theater for April These are the 9 can't-miss shows in DFW theater for April By Lindsey Wilson

4.6.21  |  4:15 pm

Most theaters are continuing to be cautious this month, offering a bevy of streaming options and even the return of ...

Innovative improv

Texas Ballet Theater pivots and pirouettes around DFW for virtual show Texas Ballet Theater pivots and pirouettes around DFW for virtual show By Stephanie Allmon Merry

4.2.21  |  1:31 pm

In a year already filled with challenges, Mother Nature threw one more at Texas Ballet Theater: Winter Storm Uri, which ...

Season announcement

DSO packs new season with big stars from Renee Fleming to Ben Folds DSO packs new season with big stars from Renee Fleming to Ben Folds By Stephanie Allmon Merry

4.1.21  |  3:52 pm

The Dallas Symphony Orchestra is roaring back fortissimo in its first full season on stage, post-pandemic. The orchestra has loaded ...

Theater Review

Outdoor 'Art Heist' at ATTPAC isn't the smooth criminal it wants to be Outdoor 'Art Heist' at ATTPAC isn't the smooth criminal it wants to be By Lindsey Wilson

4.1.21  |  1:01 pm

A product of pandemic performing arts, the touring experience Art Heist has devised yet another way to consume culture in ...

Museum News

Dallas Cowboys' Jerry Jones donates millions to new Arlington museum Dallas Cowboys' Jerry Jones donates millions to new Arlington museum By Teresa Gubbins

3.26.21  |  9:56 am

The first National Medal of Honor Museum, set to open near Arlington's Globe Life Park and AT&T Stadium ...

Secret Messages

Go beneath the surface of Frida Kahlo's paintings with the DMA Go beneath the surface of Frida Kahlo's paintings with the DMA

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3.23.21  |  2:07 pm

Take an in-depth look at the works on view in "Frida Kahlo: Five Works" and discover more about this pioneering ...

Theater Review

Dallas Theater Center's walking fairytale tangles itself up Dallas Theater Center's walking fairytale tangles itself up By Lindsey Wilson

3.19.21  |  1:30 pm

A new walking fairytale called Something Grim(m) has landed at Dallas Theater Center, and like most fables, it reminds ...

Mural News

Dallas is going crazy right now with colorful outdoor statement murals Dallas is going crazy right now with colorful outdoor statement murals By Teresa Gubbins

3.18.21  |  5:54 pm

Dallas has gone mural-crazy. Maybe it's that we're spending more time outdoors. Or maybe we're all about ...

Theater Review

Intimate 'The Cube' signals a safe return to indoor theater in Dallas Intimate 'The Cube' signals a safe return to indoor theater in Dallas By Lindsey Wilson

3.12.21  |  12:30 pm

A year ago on March 11, I was packed into the Music Hall at Fair Park with thousands of other ...

You're On Mute

West End Square debuts inaugural art installation with digital twist West End Square debuts inaugural art installation with digital twist By Lindsey Wilson

3.11.21  |  4:13 pm

Dallas' newest public park, West End Square, is getting its first piece of art. It's an interactive installation by ...