Around The BroadwayWorld: Top News, Reviews, Interviews & More from May 2026
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Dallas Theatre Newsroom
The latest theatre news from Dallas — show openings, casting announcements, reviews, and touring productions.
BroadwayWorld Launches Producer Fantasy Game
BroadwayWorld's new Producer Fantasy Game lets fans draft six Broadway shows and earn points from real box office grosses, awards, and weekly predictions.
INTO THE WOODS To Be Presented At Hill Country Community Theatre
Hill Country Community Theatre announced details for an upcoming season of productions, with performances set to take place at its Texas venue.
Joshua Henry to Make Dallas Debut with Plano Symphony Orchestra
Tony Award winner Joshua Henry, currently starring in Ragtime on Broadway, will perform in his first-ever Dallas concert with the Plano Symphony Orchestra at the Meyerson Symphony Center.
Theatre Three’s Annual Benefit Concert to Return With Performances and More
Theatre Three's annual fundraising concert will feature performances by the cast of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Downtown Fever, and the Flying Horse Ensemble, along with a silent auction, at the Uptown Dallas venue.
Photos: FOOTLOOSE and STEEL MAGNOLIAS to Take the Stage at Stolen Shakespeare Guild
Stolen Shakespeare Guild has released first look photos of its 'Summer in the '80s' lineup, featuring productions of FOOTLOOSE and STEEL MAGNOLIAS at the Stolen Shakespeare Guild Theatre in Fort Worth.
SOMETHING ROTTEN! to Open at Historic Uptown Theater with Grand Prairie Arts Council
The Grand Prairie Arts Council will present SOMETHING ROTTEN! at the Historic Uptown Theater in Grand Prairie, TX.
WEST SIDE STORY to Open at NTPA Repertory Theatre with Live Orchestra
North Texas Performing Arts Repertory Theatre will present West Side Story featuring a live orchestra and an adult cast of stage veterans, at Willow Bend Center of the Arts in Plano, TX.
A DRAG QUEEN CHRISTMAS to Return for 12th Year With 39-City National Tour
A DRAG QUEEN CHRISTMAS announced a 39-city U.
HADESTOWN to Offer Digital Lottery Tickets for $39 at Bass Performance Hall
Performing Arts Fort Worth announced a digital lottery for the national Broadway tour of Hadestown at Bass Performance Hall, with tickets available for $39 per performance, powered by Broadway Direct.
BEETLEJUICE Joins 2026/2027 Broadway Dallas Series
Beetlejuice will play a limited one-week engagement at the Winspear Opera House.
Photos: COME FROM AWAY At Casa Mañana Theatre
Casa Mañana Theatre closes its Broadway Season with Come From Away, a musical sensation with deep local ties.
SPARKFEST26 Hosted By Amphibian Stage Announces Programming
Amphibian Stage has announced the full lineup for SparkFest'26, its annual celebration of live entertainment in Fort Worth's Near Southside.
TOGETHER To Be Presented In Collaboration With Uptown Players and Bruce Wood Dance Dallas
Uptown Players and Bruce Wood Dance Dallas will join forces this Pride Month for Together, a powerful new collaboration celebrating unity, resilience, chosen family, and love through music, movement, humor, and heartfelt storytelling.
Dallas Opera's Kids Opera Boot Camp to Return This Summer With Free Sessions
The Dallas Opera's Kids Opera Boot Camp still has spots available for its free summer sessions, offering K–6 students a half-day workshop in music, stage movement, and visual arts, culminating in a performance of THE BREMEN TOWN MUSICIANS.
MOMMA WON'T DIE to Make World Premiere in Dallas, Directed by Del Shores
Clark, Pell & King Productions will present the world premiere of MOMMA WON'T DIE, a dark comedy based on a true story, at Bryant Hall at Kalita Humphreys Theater in Dallas, directed by Del Shores.
THE SEARCH FOR SIGNS OF INTELLIGENT LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE To Be Presented By Undermain Theatre
Undermain Theatre will present Jane Wagner’s THE SEARCH FOR SIGNS OF INTELLIGENT LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE from June 11–28, 2026.
SONIC LIVE IN CONCERT to Launch Global Tour With US and UK Premieres
Senbla and SEGA announced Sonic Live In Concert, a new concert experience celebrating 35 years of the franchise, with US and UK premieres featuring a live orchestra, rock musicians, and vocalists performing music from across the Sonic universe.
IGNITE to Close Bruce Wood Dance Dallas' 16th Season at Moody Performance Hall
Bruce Wood Dance Dallas will present IGNITE, a triple-bill season finale at Moody Performance Hall in the Dallas Arts District, featuring world and Dallas premieres alongside a Bruce Wood classic.
FOR THE REST OF OUR LIVES, VEAL and More Set for Undermain Theatre 2026–2027 Season
The 43rd season will feature regional premieres, a professional premiere, and a new production of Tennessee Williams’ THE TWO-CHARACTER PLAY (OUT CRY).
Photos: LAURA to Open at Rover Dramawerks as Part of 26th Season
Rover Dramawerks will continues their 26th Season with the noir mystery/thriller Laura, by Vera Caspary and George Sklar.
Liverpool Legends to Bring THE COMPLETE BEATLES EXPERIENCE to Richardson, TX
Grammy-nominated Beatles tribute act Liverpool Legends will perform at the Eisemann Center in Richardson, TX, covering the band's full career arc in a performance this summer.
Three New Full-Length Works Set for SheDFW Summer Theater Festival
SheNYC Arts will present three full-length plays and musicals selected for the 2026 SheDFW Summer Theater Festival at Stage West Theatre in Fort Worth, featuring works by Texas-based and national women, trans, and non-binary writers.
THE MUSIC MAN Will Come to Buddy Holly Hall in June
The Tony Award-winning musical Meredith Willson's THE MUSIC MAN will play Buddy Holly Hall in Lubbock as part of the Broadway at The Buddy Holly Hall series, with four performances scheduled.
Outcry Community Theatre Performs First Show At The Addison
Outcry Community Theatre will bring SHREK to the Main Stage of The Addison Performing Arts Centre in its third community production, featuring a 52-person cast and a fresh take on the beloved musical.
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Joshua Henry in Concert with the Plano Symphony Orchestra Meyerson Symphony Center (8/15-8/15) |
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Rock of Ages Off-Broadway TexARTS Theatre & Academy (7/10-8/09) |
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DISNEY'S FROZEN North Texas Performing Arts Repertory Theatre (8/07-8/16) |
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Hallmarked Plaza Theatre Company (8/14-9/12) |
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Jane Eyre The Musical Plaza Theatre Company (7/17-8/08) |
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DanceAfrica Dallas Black Dance Theatre (10/09-10/10) |
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Just Lena Red Carpet Film Premiere Vincent Victoria Presents Theater Company (8/28-8/28) |
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Controlled Chaos - Late Night Drag Open Mic The VORTEX (8/15-8/15) |
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INHERIT THE WIND Irving Arts Center (7/24-8/08) |
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The Book of Mormon (Non-Equity) Music Hall at Fair Park (6/01-6/06) |