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    Theater Critic Picks

    These are the 9 must-see shows in Dallas-Fort Worth theater for August

    Lindsey Wilson
    Aug 1, 2023 | 10:43 am
    Lyric Stage presents Cinderella

    Cinderella opens Lyric Stage's 30th season.

    Photo courtesy of Palette Studio

    It's some of the best scheduling ever to have Frozen playing in Texas during August. Like, we just really needed that, you know?

    But there's more than just ice princesses this month! There are regular princesses, princes, dukes, Mormons, vampires, and a dude named Josh, all onstage in air-conditioned theaters and ready to entertain you.

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

    Crowns of Power: Henry IV
    Junior Players, August 1-6
    Set in a kingdom plagued with rebellion, treachery, and shifting alliances in the period following the deposition of King Richard II, the two parts of Henry IV focus especially on the development of Prince Hal (later Henry V) from wastrel to ruler rather than on the title character. Produced in collaboration with Shakespeare Dallas.

    The Book of Mormon
    Broadway Dallas, August 1-6
    This nine-time Tony Award-winning Best Musical is an outrageous comedy that follows the misadventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent halfway across the world to spread the Good Word.

    As You Like It
    Fair Assembly, August 3-13
    “All the world’s a stage,” and when at court, Celia and Rosalind know their parts. But when the two young cousins are unexpectedly thrust into exile in the Forest of Arden, the disguises they adopt allow the women to write roles of their own. Far from the death sentence intended by the usurping Duke Frederick, banishment into the Forest of Arden becomes an opportunity for rebirth — a place for the exiled to discover themselves, find (and test) true love, and ultimately seek redemption us adventure for all those daring enough to venture into the forest.

    Let the Right One In
    Outcry Theatre, August 4-13
    Oskar is a bullied, lonely teenage boy living with his mother on a housing estate at the edge of town when a spate of sinister killings rock the neighborhood. Eli is the young girl who has just moved in next door. She doesn’t go to school and never leaves the flat by day. Sensing in each other a kindred spirit, the two become devoted friends. What Oskar doesn’t know is that Eli has been a teenager for a very long time.

    The Homecoming
    Auriga Productions, August 4-26
    One of Pinter’s earliest plays is a comedy of menace, concerning a family of four men living all together but who are all alone. When the eldest son returns home after six years with a wife whom no one else has met, the family must come to grips with the hidden truths that have infected their relationships for decades.

    Frozen
    Broadway at the Bass, August 10-20
    Frozen features the songs you know and love from the original Oscar-winning film, plus an expanded score with a dozen new numbers by the film’s songwriters, Oscar winner Kristen Anderson-Lopez and EGOT winner Robert Lopez. An unforgettable theatrical experience filled with sensational special effects, stunning sets and costumes, and powerhouse performances, Frozen is everything you want in a musical.

    One Year in Egypt
    Bishop Arts Theatre Center, August 10-27
    This world premiere details the journey of writer and Oak Cliff native Camika Spencer during her first time abroad as a middle school ESL teacher in Al Giza, Egypt, the same year she turned 50.

    Cinderella
    Lyric Stage, August 24-27
    Lyric Stage opens its 30th season with the 2013 adaptation of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella that had a successful run on Broadway, one of the last remains R & H titles that Lyric has yet to produce. Rodgers and Hammerstein’s enchanting adaptation of the timeless fairytale brings new spirit to the story of a young woman forced into servitude who dreams of – and achieves – a better life. The musical features some of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s most beloved songs, including “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible,” and “Ten Minutes Ago.”

    The Other Josh Cohen
    Circle Theatre, August 24-September 16
    Josh Cohen just can’t get a break. He’s single, broke, and to top it all off, his apartment’s been robbed of everything but a Neil Diamond CD. Soon though, his luck takes a turn when a mysterious envelope arrives that changes his life forever. Thus begins the hilarious and quirky romantic comedy about a good guy caught in a lifelong battle with bad luck, making its regional premiere at Circle Theatre.

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    Addison's WaterTower Theatre to stage U.S. premiere on 2026-27 season

    Alex Bentley
    Feb 27, 2026 | 3:30 pm
    Miriam Teak Lee
    Photo courtesy of Miriam Teak Lee
    Actress Miriam Teak Lee will open the 26-27 WaterTower Theatre season with a special concert of Broadway songs.

    WaterTower Theatre in Addison has mapped out a relatively small slate for its 31st season, but it's one that features works by some big names and a national premiere.

    None of the events/productions taking place in WaterTower's 2026-2027 season have official dates yet, but the company has revealed the full details about each of them.

    Starting things off will be Broadway by North Texas, featuring Olivier Award-winning actress Miriam Teak Lee, which is scheduled for sometime in Fall 2026.

    The special concert event by Lee, who starred in & Juliet on the West End in London, will feature the English actress performing Broadway favorites and contemporary musical theater highlights.

    The first play of the season will be Neil Simon's Biloxi Blues, taking place at some point in Winter 2027. It's a semi-autobiographical play, the second chapter in what is known as Simon's Eugene trilogy following Brighton Beach Memoirs.

    It follows the next chapter of Eugene Morris Jerome’s journey as he leaves Brooklyn behind for basic training in Biloxi, Mississippi, during World War II. The play captures the bonds formed among a group of young soldiers as they navigate the pressures of military life, first loves, and the uncertainty of the future.

    WaterTower Theatre will next host the U.S. premiere of Jeeves Takes Charge, based on a short story by P.G. Wodehouse. It will run in Spring 2027.

    In the play, the brilliant and unflappable valet Jeeves returns to rescue his well-meaning but hapless employer, Bertie Wooster, from a tangle of romantic entanglements and social disasters. The fast-paced comedy sparkles with clever wordplay, charming characters, and delightfully absurd situations.

    The season will wrap up in Summer 2027 with Honky Tonk Angels, which features songs by Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn, and Tammy Wynette.

    The spirited, feel-good musical celebration follows three women who set out for Nashville in search of their dreams. Packed with humor, heart, and hits, the revue is a joyful tribute to friendship, perseverance, and the enduring power of country music.

    Season tickets will go on sale on March 15, starting at $169 per person until June 1, when prices will increase to $189 per person.

    New or renewed season tickets are available for purchase by visiting watertowertheatre.org, calling 972-450-6232, or by email at boxoffice@watertowertheatre.org.

    Single tickets will go on sale for non-subscribers in late summer 2026.

    WaterTower Theatre still has three productions remaining in its 2025-2026 season, including Good Night, Oscar (March 24-April 12), School of Rock (May 19-31), and Wonderland (September 15-27).

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