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    Theater Critic Picks

    These are the 10 must-see shows in Dallas-Fort Worth theater for July

    Lindsey Wilson
    Jul 2, 2024 | 3:26 pm
    Uptown Players presents The Prom
    "Uptown Players presents The Prom."
    Photo by Mike Morgan

    Big names in concert, original plays, nostalgic musicals from childhood, and the off chance you might even see your neighbor onstage — it's all here in July.

    In order of start date, here are 10 local shows to watch this month:

    Ben Platt in Concert
    Texas Trust CU Theatre, through July 11
    Dear Evan Hansen star Ben Platt comes to Dallas in support of his new album, Honeymind. He'll be joined by special guest Brandy Clark.

    La Maupin: The French Abomination
    Prism Movement Theater, July 11-13
    La Maupin is a tale of love and tragedy set in 17th-century France but wrapped up in a high-octane, punk-rock-meets-Vanity-Fair package. It is based on the true story of Julie D’Aubigny, the bisexual duelist and opera singer who was famous for dueling men and wooing their women. Through a beautiful mix of sword fighting and dance, the show details her journey to find happiness as a queer woman way ahead of her time. Part of AT&T Performing Arts Center's Elevator Project.

    Disney's The Little Mermaid
    Dallas Theater Center, July 12-August 4
    This large-scale Public Works version of Disney's classic musical is a production uniquely created for the people of Dallas, with the people of Dallas, and by the people of Dallas. 200 community members of all ages, many appearing onstage for the first time, will come together with DTC’s professional artists to retell the beloved Hans Christian Andersen fairytale.

    The Prom
    Uptown Players, July 12-28
    The regional premiere of the hit Broadway musical, an uplifting and heartwarming story that celebrates love, acceptance, and the transformative power of standing up for what is right. It follows Emma, a high school student who wants to take her girlfriend to the prom. However, when the school's conservative PTA board cancels the prom to avoid controversy, a group of eccentric Broadway actors decides to rally behind Emma and travel to her small town to help her fight for inclusion.

    Lyric Under the Stars
    Lyric Stage, July 13 & 20
    This new series features Lyric Stage actors singing their favorite songs, everything from show tunes to popular music, all with live music. Guests are encouraged to bring a blanket or lawn chairs and a cooler with snacks and drinks for a night of music and fun.

    Mamma Mia!
    Broadway at the Bass, July 16-21
    Set on a Greek island paradise where the sun always shines, a tale of love, friendship, and identity is beautifully told through the timeless hits of ABBA. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the father she’s never known brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited decades ago.

    Mary Poppins
    WaterTower Theatre, July 17-28
    Based on the books by P.L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney film, Disney and Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins is a delight for both grown-ups and children — everyone can learn a lesson or two from the nanny who advises that "Anything can happen if you let it." Mary Poppins is a mixture of an irresistible story, unforgettable songs, breathtaking dance numbers, and astonishing stagecraft with flying effects by ZFX.

    Shrek the Musical
    Broadway at the Center, July 18-20
    “Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek….” And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. McKinney native Casey Lamont, who had a memorable turn in the short-lived musical His Story, is part of the cast.

    The Handless King
    Amphibian Stage, July 26-August 18
    The world premiere — inspired by real artifacts from 728 BCE — explores a timeless truth: move with the times or get left behind. Set during the Assyrian Empire, the play follows two humble government employees both tasked with tallying the dead in wake of a recent battle. The problem? Only one of them can keep their job. As the day wears on, truths are revealed, revolution draws near, and someone’s losing limbs before the sun is set.

    Idina Menzel in Concert
    Majestic Theater, July 31
    Idina Menzel comes to Dallas as part of her "Take Me or Leave Me" tour. She'll showcase hits from across her celebrated career, including her latest album, 2023's Drama Queen.

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    Theater News

    New Broadway Dallas season conjures Harry Potter and Phantom of the Opera

    Alex Bentley
    Jan 26, 2026 | 9:06 am
    Harry Potter and the Cursed Child national tour
    Photo by Matthew Murphy
    Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will be the final production of Broadway Dallas' 2026-2027 season.

    The 2026-2027 Broadway Series from Broadway Dallas will feature 11 different productions, including six shows making their Dallas premieres and the return of a number of audience favorites.

    Presented in partnership with Broadway Across America, the season will be offered in both seven- and eight-show packages, with three shows eligible to be added on.

    Leading off the season will be the Rodgers & Hammerstein classic, The Sound of Music. The vibrant and romantic tale of Maria and the von Trapp family has universal themes of love, resilience, and the power of music.

    Featuring beloved songs like “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen,” “Edelweiss,” and the title song, the production will run September 8-20, 2026 at the Music Hall at Fair Park.

    Up next will be the five-time Tony Award-winning musical Buena Vista Social Club. Inspired by true events, the musical brings the Grammy Award-winning album to life - and tells the story of the legends who lived it.

    The show features a world-class band alongside a sensational cast of musicians, actors, and dancers from across the globe. The production will run November 3-15, 2026 at the Music Hall at Fair Park.

    Season subscribers can add on a special short-term show, Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical, featuring songs like "You're A Mean One Mr. Grinch" and "Welcome Christmas” from the original animated series.

    Running November 25-29, 2026 at the Music Hall at Fair Park, the production is narrated by Max the Dog as the mean and scheming Grinch, whose heart is "two sizes too small," decides to steal Christmas away from the Holiday loving Whos.

    An audience favorite, Cameron Mackintosh's revitalized new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary musical, The Phantom of the Opera, will also be part of the holiday season, running December 16, 2026-January 3, 2027 at the Music Hall at Fair Park.

    With songs like “The Music of the Night,” “All I Ask of You,” and the iconic title song, the production tells the tale of a disfigured musical genius known only as ‘The Phantom’ who haunts the depths of the Paris Opera House.

    Broadway Dallas will kick off 2027 with its first show of the season at Winspear Opera House, The Notebook, running January 12-14.

    Based on the best-selling novel that inspired the early-2000s film, The Notebook tells the story of Allie and Noah, both from different worlds, who share a lifetime of love despite the forces that threaten to pull them apart.

    The series will head back to the Music Hall at Fair Park with Hell's Kitchen, the hit musical created and inspired by the music of Alicia Keys, running February 3-14, 2027.

    The musical, featuring a mix of Keys' greatest hits and songs written for the show, follows Ali, a 17-year-old girl searching for freedom, passion, and her place in the world.

    The second and final show at Winspear Opera House will be the return of Hadestown, running March 30-April 4, 2027.

    The winner of eight Tony Awards, Hadestown intertwines two mythic tales - that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone - as it invites audiences on a hell-raising journey to the underworld and back.

    The final four shows of the season will include three Dallas premieres and returning favorite, starting with Water for Elephants, running April 13-25 at the Music Hall at Fair Park.

    After losing what matters most, a young man jumps a moving train unsure of where the road will take him and finds a new home with the remarkable crew of a traveling circus, and a life - and love - beyond his wildest dreams.

    Death Becomes Her, which premiered on Broadway in 2024, will debut the following month at the Music Hall at Fair Park, May 11-23, 2027.

    The musical comedy based on the 1992 film centers on famous actress Madeline Ashton and her best frenemy Helen Sharp, who are about to go too far … thanks to a mysterious woman named Viola Van Horn and a secret potion that’s to die for.

    The final season add-on option is The Book of Mormon, celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2026. It will run June 1-6, 2027 at the Music Hall at Fair Park.

    The outrageous musical comedy follows the adventures of a mismatched pair of Mormon missionaries, sent halfway across the world to spread the Good Word.

    Wrapping up the season is the long-anticipated Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, finally coming to Dallas 11 years after its London premiere. It will run June 15-27, 2027 at the Music Hall at Fair Park.

    When Harry Potter’s head-strong son Albus befriends the son of his fiercest rival, Draco Malfoy, it sparks an unbelievable new journey for them all - with the power to change the past and future forever.

    Season tickets are available now, with seven-show packages starting at $270. New subscribers can visit BroadwayDallas.org or call 866-276-4884. All current subscribers will be automatically renewed into the 2026-2027 season and beyond risk free.

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

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