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    Theater Critic Picks

    These are the 12 must-see shows in Dallas-Fort Worth theater for January

    Lindsey Wilson
    Jan 2, 2024 | 10:40 am
    The Producers Lyric Stage

    Lyric Stage presents "The Producers."

    Photo courtesy of Lyric Stage

    The holiday shows are over, but that doesn't mean theaters aren't still gifting us with great shows.

    Refresh your theatergoing palate with new works, Broadway concerts, big musicals, and beloved classics — after all, is it even January in Dallas without the return of I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change at Theatre Three?

    In order of start date, here are 12 local shows to watch this month:

    Death Express!
    Pegasus Theatre, through January 21
    It’s “all aboard!” for murder in Harry Hunsacker's latest Living Black & White adventure from Kurt Kleinmann. The action occurs on the Trans-Continental Express from Los Angeles to New York. Inept but endearing detective Harry Hunsacker and his paid-by-the-hour friend and assistant, Nigel Grouse (along with Lt. Foster of the real police) find themselves trapped on a train headed for murder.

    Ann Hampton Callaway Sings the '70s and Inspired Originals
    Irving Arts Center, January 5
    The Tony-nominated Broadway star leads a night of rousing and beautiful classics, including songs from Carole King, James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, and John Lennon.

    Elm Thicket
    Soul Rep Theatre Company, January 11-20
    Soul Rep Theatre Company co-founder and noted Dallas playwright Anyika McMillan-Herod presents her newest play as part of the ATTPAC Elevator Project. A serio-comedy set in 2020 in Dallas’ Elm Thicket community, where McMillan-Herod grew up, centers around two middle aged neighbors’ attempt to explore love and friendship while facing a complicated history, world pandemic, social unrest, and neighborhood gentrification.

    The Producers
    Lyric Stage, January 11-20
    A down-on-his-luck Broadway producer and his mild-mannered accountant come up with a scheme to produce the most notorious flop in history, thereby bilking their backers (all “little old ladies”) out of millions of dollars. Only one thing goes awry: The show is a smash hit.

    Dog Man: The Musical
    TheaterWorksUSA, January 11-28
    This heartwarming and hysterical production is based on the worldwide bestselling book series by Dav Pilkey. It follows the chronicles of a canine superhero who loves to fight crime and chew on the furniture. But while trying his best to be a good boy, can he save the city from Flippy the cyborg fish and his army of Beasty Buildings? Can he catch Petey, the world’s most evil cat, who has cloned himself to exact revenge on the doggy do-gooder? And will George and Harold finish their show before lunchtime?

    Jagged Little Pill
    AT&T Performing Arts Center, January 12-15
    This new musical is based on Alanis Morissette’s world-changing music, and is an electrifying production about a perfectly imperfect American family.

    Marjorie Prime
    Stage West, January 18-February 11
    In the near future, Marjorie and her daughter are worried that her memory may be fading. That is, until the appearance of Walter, a mysterious and charming young visitor who arrives to help Marjorie uncover the intricacies of her own past. But a secret truth is about to blur the lines between human and machine in this 2015 Pulitzer Prize finalist.

    I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change
    Theatre Three, January 18-February 25
    Presented as a series of vignettes, this touching musical comedy is about all of love’s greatest challenges: dating, sex, marriage, and family. The production will take place in the Theatre Too space.

    The 39 Steps
    MainStage Irving-Las Colinas, January 19-February 3
    London, 1935. The rather dull Richard Hannay encounters a woman who claims to be a spy. But when she’s suddenly murdered, Richard finds himself the focus of a nationwide manhunt led by a mysterious organization called “The 39 Steps.” Over 150 zany characters are played by a ridiculously talented cast of four) in this Hitchcockian whodunit.

    Tina: The Tina Turner Musical
    Broadway Dallas, January 23-February 4
    An uplifting comeback story like no other, this is the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock n’ Roll, featuring her much-love songs.

    Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue
    Wyly Theatre, January 30-February 4
    An all-male cast brings Miami’s sassiest seniors to the stage for one more hurrah. Sophia is out on bail after being busted by the DEA for running a drug ring for retirees. Blanche and Rose have founded CreakN, a thriving sex app for seniors. And Dorothy is trying to hold it all together with help from a new (much) younger sex-crazed lover.

    Disney's Aladdin
    Broadway at the Bass, January 31-February 4
    Discover a whole new world at Disney's Aladdin, the hit Broadway musical. From the producer of The Lion King comes the timeless story of Aladdin, a thrilling new production filled with unforgettable beauty, magic, comedy, and breathtaking spectacle.

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    What to see onstage in Dallas-Fort Worth now: 11 openings for December

    Lindsey Wilson
    Dec 1, 2025 | 6:36 pm
    Uptown Players presents Star of Wonder: A Carol Ann Christmas
    Photo courtesy of Uptown Players
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    Whether you're seeking holiday nostalgia, family-friendly fun, or show-stopping spectacle, theaters across DFW are ready to deliver. Keep in mind that a lot of holiday shows opened last month and play well into December, so these entries are in addition to those.

    Here are 11 shows opening at Dallas-Fort Worth theaters in December, listed in order of start date:

    All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914
    Stage West Theatre, December 3-21
    On Christmas Eve 1914 in the cold trenches of World War I, something miraculous happened. A lone soldier stepped into no man’s land, lifted his voice in song and began this remarkable true story. In that no-longer-silent night, troops from both sides laid down their weapons for an extraordinary holiday celebration of music, feasting, and camaraderie.

    Black Nativity
    Bishop Arts Theatre Center, December 4-21
    This reimagined production follows a family coming together to celebrate the holiday season while carrying the weight of a recent loss. Guided by the wisdom of their ancestors and interwoven with the timeless story of the birth of Jesus, the heartfelt retelling offers both reflection and joy.

    The Lion in Winter
    Theatre Three, December 4-28
    Set during Christmas in the court of 12th-century England, The Lion in Winter follows King Henry II as he reunites his estranged queen and their sons for the holidays, igniting a battle over succession. The play examines family conflict, shifting alliances, and the pursuit of power.

    A Christmas Story: The Musical
    Broadway at the Bass, December 5-7
    From Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, the songwriting team behind Dear Evan Hansen and The Greatest Showman, A Christmas Story: The Musical brings the classic 1983 movie to hilarious life onstage.

    Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings
    Lyric Stage, December 5-21
    At first, Francis, Jinx, Smudge, and Sparky aren't sure why they've returned to Earth for another posthumous performance, but a phone call from the heavenly Rosemary Clooney lets them know that they're needed to put a little harmony into a discordant world. Sprinkled among the Christmas offerings are audience favorites, like their riotous three-minute-and-eleven-second version of The Ed Sullivan Show — this time featuring the Rockettes, the Chipmunks, and The Vienna Boys Choir, as well as a Plaid Caribbean Christmas that puts the "Day-O" in Excelsis.

    Star of Wonder: A Carol Ann Christmas
    Uptown Players, December 5-14
    In this festive world premiere, Carol Ann Knipple — Uptown’s hilariously misguided theatrical dreamer from When Pigs Fly — returns with a new holiday spectacular. After her beloved Melody Barn burns to the ground, Carol Ann heads to Dallas to mount the show of her dreams … at a theater she doesn’t quite understand.

    A Winter's Cabaret
    Amphibian Stage, December 12-13
    The annual cabaret returns for an evening of cozy nostalgia, laughter, and a touch of holiday magic. The event will celebrate two local talents: Amber Marie Flores (last seen at ‘Phib' in Juan Garcia), and Zak Reynolds. Under the music direction of Vicky Nooe, the one-hour performance blends humor, tenderness, and song into a feel-good celebration of the season.

    Disney's Beauty and the Beast
    Broadway Dallas, December 16-January 4
    Disney’s 30th anniversary production is a breathtaking musical filled with the romance and grandeur. The enchanting and timeless tale has been brought to life like never before, with spectacular new sets and dazzling costumes. The show boasts the Oscar-winning and Tony Award-nominated score, including the classic songs “Be Our Guest” and “Beauty and the Beast.”

    Leslie Odom, Jr.: The Christmas Tour
    AT&T Performing Arts Center, December 20
    This festive concert features holiday classics, originals from Odom's Christmas albums, and special performances of songs from Hamilton, the Broadway phenomenon that earned him a Tony for his iconic role as Aaron Burr.

    Sarah Brightman: A Winter Symphony
    AT&T Performing Arts Center, December 21
    Soprano Sarah Brightman, of Phantom of the Opera fame, comes to Dallas with her new Christmas spectacle featuring an orchestra, choir, special guests, and Brightman performing many of her holiday classics and greatest hits.

    Mrs. Doubtfire
    Broadway at the Center, December 26-28
    Out-of-work actor Daniel Hillard will do anything for his kids. After losing custody in a messy divorce, he creates the kindly alter ego of Scottish nanny Euphegenia Doubtfire in a desperate attempt to stay in their lives. As his new character takes on a life of its own, Mrs. Doubtfire teaches Daniel more than he bargained for about how to be a father.

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