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    Theater Critic Picks

    These are the 15 must-see shows in Dallas-Fort Worth theater for June

    Lindsey Wilson
    Jun 3, 2024 | 4:05 pm
    Scenes from The Odyssey

    "Scenes from The Odyssey" runs in repertory with "Twelfth Night" at Shakespeare Dallas.

    Photo by Jordan Fraker

    Whether you're ready to spread out a blanket and watch theater under the stars, or escape indoors to that sweet, sweet air conditioning, there are plenty of choices for your viewing pleasure in June.

    In order of start date, here are 15 local shows to watch this month:

    Thoughts of a Colored Man
    Jubilee Theatre, through June 30
    This play explores the lives, pressures, and passions of seven contemporary Black men who live in one Brooklyn neighborhood. The characters — never named — are identified by traits they embody: Lust, Love, Anger, Passion, Wisdom, Depression, and Happiness.

    Rhapsody featuring Cyndi Lauper
    Turtle Creek Chorale, June 1
    Grammy Award winner and punk-glamor icon Cyndi Lauper is headline Turtle Creek Chorale’s annual benefit gala. The evening offers an opening reception, seated dinner, luxury live auction, and an exclusive private concert by Lauper with full band and featuring a selection of her greatest hits.

    Grease
    Casa Mañana, June 1-9
    Six queen Adrianna Hicks stars in everyone’s favorite rock-and-roll musical, which features the electrifying hits “You’re the One That I Want,” “Summer Nights,” “Greased Lightnin’,” and more. Fall back in love with the T-Birds and the Pink Ladies and see why Grease is still the word.

    Love & Vinyl
    Kitchen Dog Theater, June 6-23
    This new play by Bob Bartlett is about browsing for records and romance in the digital age. Best friends Bogie and Zane visit their local record store and leave with so much more than a stack of vinyl in this salty/sweet, smart romcom. This production continues Kitchen Dog Theater's season of putting on productions in atypical spaces, and takes place in an actual record store (Good Records).

    Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Elusive Ear
    Stage West, June 6-23
    The as-yet-undiscovered genius Vincent Van Gogh presents a most peculiar case to noted detective Sherlock Holmes, his partner Dr. Watson, and his paramour Irene Adler. The trio embark on a rousing caper and find themselves confronting the daughter of Professor Moriarty. With a helping hand from Oscar Wilde, the world's greatest detective attempts to uncover a Post-Impressionist conspiracy. This zany mystery adventure, making its regional premiere, is the opening gambit in a Baker Street trilogy.

    Hundred Days
    Circle Theatre, June 6-July 6
    What would you do if you only had a hundred days to live? To love? This whirlwind rock journey featuring a book by Sarah Gancher and music and lyrics by Abigail & Shaun Bengsons pulls the audience into a world where the thrill of the unknown collides with the poignant beauty of a love story; all intertwined with an intoxicating score.

    Hamilton
    Broadway at the Bass, June 11-23
    Hamilton is the story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway, Hamilton has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theater, a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education.

    SparkFest
    Amphibian Stage, June 13-26
    The annual performing arts festival SparkFest shifts its focus to celebrate the AAPI (Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders) community and showcases and develops new plays, offering Fort Worth a unique glimpse into the future of performing arts. The festival will again host a National acting competition, drawing inspiration from the renowned Van Cliburn Festival, offering a substantial $18,000 in cash prizes for the finalists.

    Pirates of Penzance
    Theatre Three, June 13-July 14
    Gilbert and Sullivan's hilarious, hopeful musical follows young love-struck Frederic, who has mistakenly been apprenticed to a raucous band of pirates. A smash hit on Broadway in the 1980s, the comical operetta is a colorful, playful romp about love, honor, and cleverness.

    A Midsummer Night’s Dream
    Hip Pocket Theatre, June 14-July 7
    Love, enchantment, and hilarity ensue under the Texas sky, where audiences can experience Shakespeare’s classic in the magical setting of Hip Pocket Theatre.

    Twelfth Night and Scenes From The Odyssey
    Shakespeare Dallas, June 14-July 21
    The classic Shakespeare romantic comedy, now set in the 1930s, is a classic case of mistaken identity. When Viola and her twin brother Sebastian are shipwrecked on the African coast and believe the other to be drowned, Viola disguises herself as a young man and, under the name of Cesario, gets a job as a servant for the Duke, Orsino.

    The second is a show about a modern young woman struggling to understand Robert Fitzgerald's translation of Homer’s The Odyssey when suddenly a Greek muse appears, and the young woman becomes the goddess Athena and a tireless advocate for Odysseus in his struggle to get home. The production highlights the epic story of Odysseus' 10-year journey with characters such as Circe, the Cyclops, Poseidon, Calypso, the Sirens, and more. The two plays will be performed in repertory.

    Hairspray
    Broadway Dallas, June 18-30
    In 1960s Baltimore, 16-year-old Tracy Turnblad sets out to dance her way onto TV’s most popular show. Can a girl with big dreams (and even bigger hair) change the world? Hairspray features hit songs like “Welcome to the '60s,” “Good Morning Baltimore,” and “You Can’t Stop the Beat.”

    Lyric Under the Stars
    Lyric Stage, June 22 & 29
    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.

    Wink
    Second Thought Theatre, June 26-July 13
    Sofie is an unhappy housewife. Gregor is her bread-winning husband. Dr. Franz is their psychiatrist. Wink is the cat. And Gregor has just skinned the cat. Violent desires, domestic terrorism, and feline vengeance at any cost make Wink a dark comedy about the thin, thin line between savagery and civilization.

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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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