Season Announcement

Shucked, & Juliet + more fly into Broadway Dallas' 2024-25 season

Get ready, musical theater fans: Broadway Dallas just announced its 2024-25 season, and it's a doozy.

Done in partnership with Broadway Across America, the season includes eight subscriber-eligible shows and two season add-ons. In the mix are four Dallas premieres and the return of several audience favorites.

It launches with the Tony Award-winning musical comedy Shucked, which made a statement on Broadway with its clever marketing and recently announced its New York closure.

The musical began life at the Dallas Theater Center in 2015 as Moonshine: That Hee-Haw Musical but has since evolved into the "corn-fed, corn-bred American musical" that will play the Music Hall at Fair Park December 3-15, 2024.

The series continues with the high-flying musical that has been thrilling audiences of all ages for close to 70 years. A newly reimagined Peter Pan is being brought back to life in a new adaptation by celebrated playwright Larissa FastHorse, directed by Emmy Award winner Lonny Price, and choreography by Lorin Latarro. It plays the Music Hall December 25, 2024-January 5, 2025.

& Juliet flips the script on the greatest love story ever told, with a book by Schitt's Creek writer David West Read and a score composed of pop anthems like "Since U Been Gone," "Baby One More Time," and "Roar."

The musical asks: What would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? She ditches her famous ending for a fresh beginning and a second chance at life and love — her way. It plays the Music Hall January 28-February 9, 2025.

Back to the Future: The Musical is adapted for the stage by the iconic film’s creators Bob Gale and Robert Zemeckis and directed by Tony Award winner John Rando. Original music by multi-Grammy winners Alan Silvestri and Glen Ballard joins hit songs from the movie, including “The Power of Love,” “Johnny B. Goode,” “Earth Angel,” and “Back in Time.”

When Marty McFly finds himself transported back to 1955 in a time machine built by the eccentric scientist Doc Brown, he accidentally changes the course of history. Now he’s in a race against time to fix the present, escape the past, and send himself ... back to the future. It runs March 18-30, 2025, at the Music Hall.

Two familiar favorites are up next: Mamma Mia! April 15-27, 2025, and Disney's The Lion King for a nice long run June 4-July 3, 2025. Both play the Music Hall, and both are a guaranteed good time.

Broadway Dallas heads to the Winspear Opera House for Life of Pi, the astonishing Broadway and West End sensation told with jaw-dropping visuals, world-class puppetry, and exquisite stagecraft.

After a shipwreck in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, a 16-year-old boy named Pi survives on a lifeboat with four companions: a hyena, a zebra, an orangutan, and a Royal Bengal tiger. It runs August 5-17, 2025.

Prior to its planned Broadway bow, a new production of The Wiz is touring the country.

This 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. A dynamite infusion of ballet, jazz, and modern pop brings a whole new groove to easing on down the road. It plays the Music Hall, September 9-21, 2025.

The first season add-on is the return of Come From Away, the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded 9/11 passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them.

Cultures clashed and nerves ran high, but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships. It runs at the Winspear Opera House, January 14-19, 2025.

Hadestown is the second add-on, intertwining two mythic tales — that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone — as it invites you on a hell-raising journey to the underworld and back.

The winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards, it plays the Music Hall, February 25-March 2, 2025.

Season tickets are available now. Seven-show packages start at $245 and new patrons can visit BroadwayDallas.org or call 866-276-4884 to subscribe.

Subscriber benefits include access to the best seats for one low price, priority access to additional tickets before public on-sale, option to enroll in interest and fee-free payment plans, and ticket exchange privileges. All current subscribers will be automatically renewed into the 2024-25 season and beyond risk-free.

Single tickets to individual shows will go on sale at a later date. Group pricing is available now for groups of 10 or more. Reserve by calling 214-426-4768 or emailing Groups@BroadwayDallas.org.

Photo by by Matthew Murphy

Lorna Courtney, Betsy Wolfe, Justin David Sullivan, and Melanie La Barrie in & Juliet.

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Dance News

Dallas Black Dance Theatre makes interim artistic director permanent

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Richard A. Freeman Jr. became the new artistic director October 24, 2025.

Dallas Black Dance Theatre (DBDT) has officially named Richard A. Freeman, Jr. as its new artistic director, ushering in a new era of leadership for the dance company as it approaches its 50th anniversary season.

Freeman, a longtime member of the DBDT family, has served as interim artistic director through the company’s recently completed 48th and current 49th seasons. His appointment, effective October 24, 2025, marks a natural progression for the former lead dancer, resident choreographer, and artistic project coordinator, whose career within DBDT spans more than a decade of creative and organizational leadership.

“Richard has been an integral part of Dallas Black Dance Theatre's artistic fabric for years, and his extraordinary leadership during his time as interim artistic director made this decision clear,” says Heidi K. Murray, a member of DBDT’s board of directors, in a release. “His dedication to artistic excellence, his deep understanding of our mission, and his vision for the future of contemporary modern dance make him the ideal person to lead DBDT into this exciting new chapter.”

DBDT founder Ann M. Williams echoed the sentiment, calling Freeman’s appointment a full-circle moment for both artist and company. “Richard embodies everything Dallas Black Dance Theatre stands for: artistry, excellence, and a deep commitment to uplifting our community through dance,” she says in the release. “I have had the privilege of watching him grow from a gifted dancer into an inspiring leader and visionary artist. His dedication to preserving our legacy while boldly charting new artistic territory gives me tremendous confidence in DBDT’s future.”

During his tenure as interim artistic director, Freeman guided DBDT through seasons marked by artistic innovation and expanded community engagement, but also staff shake-ups and legal issues.

In October 2024, accusations of retaliation surfaced after 10 DBDT dancers, its entire main company, were fired following their decision to unionize in May and demand better working conditions. This led to an unprecedented "Do Not Work" order by the American Guild of Musical Artists.

Dallas City Council ultimately voted to withhold $248,000 in city funding due to labor violations, and DBDT later settled for $560,000 with the National Labor Relations Board.

In response, DBDT formed a 17-member advisory stakeholder task force co-chaired by Jennifer Scripps, president and CEO of Downtown Dallas, Inc., and Shawn Williams, vice president of public affairs at Allyn. The group has been working with DBDT leadership to review the organization’s policies and practices, propose changes that foster an accountable environment, and put in place safeguards to prevent future concerns related to talent.

In September 2025, executive director Zenetta Drew announced her retirement after nearly four decades with the company. A national search for her replacement will start in early 2026. Williams retired in 2014.

As artistic director, Freeman will oversee all aspects of DBDT’s artistic operations, from performances to educational initiatives, and continue to expand its reach throughout Dallas and beyond.

“I am deeply honored to accept this role and to continue building on the incredible foundation established by the vision of Ann Williams,” Freeman says. “This company has a unique power to move, inspire, and unite communities through dance. I look forward to working with our talented dancers, staff, and board to create unforgettable artistic experiences and to nurture the next generation of dance artists.”

A native of Washington, D.C., Freeman began his training with the District of Columbia Youth Ensemble and the Washington Ballet before graduating from the Duke Ellington School of the Arts and Virginia Commonwealth University. His performance credits span acclaimed companies and productions, including Elisa Monte Dance, Houston Grand Opera, Porgy and Bess, and The Wiz.

Freeman’s choreographic works have been featured by leading institutions such as Texas Ballet Theater School, Texas Christian University, and Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. He has also shared his expertise through master classes and workshops nationwide, reinforcing his commitment to DBDT’s educational mission.

Founded in 1976, Dallas Black Dance Theatre is the oldest and largest professional dance company in Dallas and one of the most acclaimed Black dance institutions in the U.S.

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