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The Dallas Opera Earns $25 Million Challenge Grant From Texas-based O'Donnell Foundation
by A.A. Cristi - January 22, 2026
The Dallas Opera has been awarded a significant $25 million challenge grant by the O'Donnell Foundation to support its future endeavors and artistic projects.
The Dallas Opera Unveils Winter And Spring 2026 Events
by A.A. Cristi - January 21, 2026
The Dallas Opera will present a slate of winter and spring programming from February through May 2026 across Dallas and North Texas. The schedule will include two mainstage operas, family-friendly productions, free community events, and the annual National Vocal Competition.
DRUM TAO Brings Japanese Drumming To The Eisemann Center
by A.A. Cristi - January 20, 2026
DRUM TAO will perform at the Eisemann Center for Performing Arts in Richardson. The internationally touring Japanese drumming ensemble blends traditional wadaiko rhythms with contemporary movement and theatrical design.
Photos: First Look at the Cast of THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH At Undermain Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - January 20, 2026
Undermain Theatre will stage THE SKIN OF OUR TEETH, Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize–winning play, as part of its upcoming season. Directed by Stefan Novinski. Check out photos of the cast.
Nina West Will Lead HAIRSPRAY at Casa Mañana
by Stephi Wild - January 20, 2026
Andrew Levitt, known as Nina West, will star as Edna Turnblad in Casa Mañana's upcoming production of HAIRSPRAY, running from February 28 to March 8.
LEND ME A TENOR Opens In February At Hill Country Community Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - January 16, 2026
Hill Country Community Theatre will present LEND ME A TENOR, Ken Ludwig’s fast-paced comedy of mistaken identities, running weekends in February at the HCCT theatre in Cottonwood Shores, Texas.
Stage West and Dallas Theater Center Will Present Regional Premiere of WHERE WE STAND
by Stephi Wild - January 16, 2026
The regional premiere of Where We Stand, by Donnetta Lavinia Grays will have performances at Stage West beginning January 29, 2026. Learn more about the production here!
Winners Announced For The 2025 BroadwayWorld Dallas Awards
by BWW Awards - January 15, 2026
Winners have been announced for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Dallas Awards! The 2025 Regional Awards honor regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
Echo Theatre Will Stage New Musical SILHOUETTES in Dallas This January
by Stephi Wild - January 14, 2026
Echo Theatre will present score-in-hand readings of Silhouettes, a new musical by Jordan Ealey and Ari Afsar, on Jan. 16–17, 2026, at the Bath House Cultural Center.
RING OF FIRE to Open 2026 Season at The Firehouse Theatre in Texas
by Stephi Wild - January 14, 2026
The Firehouse Theatre in Farmers Branch, TX, will present RING OF FIRE, celebrating Johnny Cash's music from January 29 to February 15, 2026. Learn more about the show here!
Stolen Shakespeare Guild to Stage SENSE AND SENSIBILITY in Fort Worth
by Stephi Wild - January 14, 2026
The Stolen Shakespeare Guild will present a new adaptation of Jane Austen's SENSE AND SENSIBILITY in Fort Worth, exploring themes of love, society, and family through the Dashwood sisters' poignant journey.
HAMILTON Returns To Fort Worth’s Bass Performance Hall
by A.A. Cristi - January 12, 2026
Performing Arts Fort Worth will present the acclaimed musical HAMILTON at Bass Performance Hall this summer, offering a fresh opportunity for fans to experience the revolutionary tale.
Casa Mañana to Stage THE WIZARD OF OZ: YOUTH EDITION in January
by Stephi Wild - January 12, 2026
Casa Mañana will kick off 2026 with The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition. The show runs January 23 – February 15 and is suitable for all audiences. Learn more about the show here!
Tickets to MARK TWAIN TONIGHT! With Richard Thomas at Bass Hall on Sale Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - January 07, 2026
​Tickets are on sale now for Mark Twain Tonight! starring Emmy Award winner Richard Thomas, who was last seen on the Bass Hall stage in 2023 as Atticus Finch in Aaron Sorkin's adaptation of Harper Lee's To Kill A Mockingbird.
DEER Comes to Theatre Three
by Stephi Wild - January 07, 2026
Deer by Aaron Mark will be presented downstairs in Theatre Too. A sinister, mind-bending and marvelous look at what happens when “normal” people snap.
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS THE TWENTY-SIDED TAVERN Comes to Dallas
by Stephi Wild - January 07, 2026
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS The Twenty-Sided Tavern, the award-winning immersive theatrical experience, has announced that Jack Lepiarz, famously known as Jacques Ze Whipper will join the tavern as a Special Guest Star.
Roundtable Theatre Troupe Reveals Creative Team and Cast For NEXT TO NORMAL
by Stephi Wild - January 07, 2026
The Roundtable Theatre Troupe has announced the creative team and cast for its upcoming production of Next to Normal, directed by Anna M. Hogan. Learn more here!
Soul Rep Theatre Company Continues the Parrish Foundation August Wilson Series
by Stephi Wild - January 02, 2026
Soul Rep Theatre Company has announced its next production in The Parrish Charitable Foundation August Wilson Play Series, GEM OF THE OCEAN, by legendary playwright August Wilson.
Last Chance to Vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Dallas Awards; BIG FISH Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - December 29, 2025
This is the last chance to vote for the 2025 BroadwayWorld Dallas Awards! Voting ends on 12/31/2025 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Bishop Arts Theatre Center Will Present SO YOU WANT TO TALK ABOUT RACE BANNED BOOKS FESTIVAL
by BWW News Desk - December 29, 2025
Bishop Arts Theatre Center will present the SO YOU WANT TO TALK ABOUT RACE BANNED BOOKS FESTIVAL, inspired by the book by Ijeoma Oluo. The festival features six original short plays commissioned from local playwrights and directed by Charles Jackson Jr.
Hill Country Community Theatre To Host Seasonal Fundraiser With The Vinyl Stripes
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2025
Hill Country Community Theatre will host a seasonal fundraiser featuring live music by The Vinyl Stripes. The event includes a concert, catered food, and fundraising activities supporting the theatre’s programming and arts education initiatives.
Cast And Creative Team Set for HOW THE OTHER HALF LOVES at MainStage Irving-Las Colinas
by BWW News Desk - December 19, 2025
MainStage Irving-Las Colinas will present their upcoming production of How the Other Half Loves, a farce by Alan Ayckbourn and directed by B. J. Cleveland.
THE LADY DEMANDS SATISFACTION to Open Rover Dramawerks 26th Season
by BWW News Desk - December 18, 2025
Rover Dramawerks is presenting The Lady Demands Satisfaction. When a young maiden who has never touched a sword learns she must defend her inheritance in a duel, she calls upon her domineering aunt to help save her house and lands.
Jaime Castaneda Named Artistic Director at Dallas Theater Center
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2025
​Dallas Theater Center has appointed Jaime Castañeda as its Enloe/Rose Artistic Director. Castañeda is the sixth artistic director in the theater's more than sixty-year history and will present his inaugural season at DTC in 2026-27. 
GAZILLION BUBBLE SHOW Will Play The Coppell Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2025
The Coppell Arts Center will present the Gazillion Bubble Show, a family-friendly stage production featuring bubble artistry and interactive visual effects. The production has toured internationally and appeared on multiple television programs.

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