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Imprint Theatreworks presents FIRST IMPRESSIONS THEATRE FESTIVAL
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2018
- Imprint Theatreworks invites you to attend the First Impressions Festival which runs February 21 - 24 in the Lake Level space at the Bath House Cultural Center (521 E Lawther Dr, Dallas, TX 75218).
BWW Vlog: EVITA at MUSIC THEATRE OF DENTON
by Lorens Portalatin - February 19, 2018
What does the rehearsal process for Music Theatre of Denton's EVITA look like from behind the scenes? Check out our first vlog featuring Alena Cardenez as Eva, Michael McCray as Che, and the ensemble rehearse in the theatre space.
HAIRSPRAY Blows Into Dallas
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2018
The AT&T Performing Arts Center and Dallas Theater Center jointly announced today an unprecedented new collaboration to coproduce the Broadway musical HAIRSPRAY which will be the first title on the AT&T Performing Arts Center's Broadway Series 2018/2019 season. The smash hit musical comedy HAIRSPRAY will play 12 performances July 7 through July 15, 2018 at the Winspear Opera House in the downtown Dallas Arts District.
Texas Ballet Theater Hires New Director Of Schools
by BWW News Desk - February 19, 2018
Texas Ballet Theater (TBT) has hired Daniel Tardibono as Director of Schools to oversee operations in both Fort Worth and Richardson locations.
Dallas Opera Presents the US Premiere of SUNKEN GARDEN
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2018
This may be the first time in the U.S. that 3-D glasses will be handed out to patrons as they enter an opera house. The fourth production of The Dallas Opera's decidedly adventurous 61st Season is SUNKEN GARDEN, an opera by Dutch composer/director Michel van der Aa with a libretto by acclaimed Science Fiction novelist David Mitchell.
Photo Flash: DTC Mounts Dark and Twisted FRANKENSTEIN
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2018
2017 Regional Theatre Tony Award Recipient Dallas Theater Center (DTC), in association with the Theatre Division of Meadows School of the Arts at Southern Methodist University (SMU), presents Frankenstein at the Kalita Humphreys Theater. Directed by DTC's Associate Artistic Director Joel Ferrell, Frankenstein begins on Feb. 2 and runs through March 4. A Pay-What-You-Can performance will be Sunday, Feb. 4 at 2 p.m.
Israel Nash Announces 3rd Annual Party, 3/17
by BWW News Desk - February 15, 2018
Israel Nash is excited to announce the 3rd annual Plum Creek Sound Presents: From the Hills with Love, returning to his Hill Country ranch on Saturday, March 17th, 2018. Hosting 10 bands between the outdoor stage and intimate studio stage, Live From the Hills With Love will see performances from Israel Nash, The Rancheros, The Bright Light Social Hour, Erika Wennerstrom, Whiskey Shivers, Walker Lukens, Curtis Roush, Kaela Sinclair, Sanco Loop, King Cardinal plus special guest performers with pop-up performances and KUTX sessions throughout the day.  
BWW Review: FRANKENSTEIN at Dallas Theater Center
by Samuel Weber - February 14, 2018
It may not be Halloween anymore, but there are still monsters in Uptown. Nick Dear's Frankenstein, presented by Dallas Theater Center in association with the Theatre Division of the Meadows School of the Arts at Southern Methodist University, revisits the classic story with a gritty, humanistic twist. Helmed by director Joel Ferrell, Frankenstein lurks at the Kalita Humphreys Theater with a menacing, if not slightly gapped retelling.
Rover Presents Award-Winning Comedy/Drama By Local Playwright
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2018
Rover Dramawerks continues their 18th Season with the dramedy A Southern Exposure by local playwright Kelley Kingston-Strayer. Performances will be at Rover's theatre in Plano, located in Ruisseau Village at 221 W. Parker Rd, Suite 580, at the northwest corner of Parker and 75. Performances run March 1-17 on Thursdays and Fridays at 8:00 p.m. and on Saturdays at 3:00 and 8:00 p.m.
Photo Flash: First Look at Theatre Wesleyan's IMPORTANT HATS OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY, opening Feb. 15
by BWW News Desk - February 13, 2018
Theatre Wesleyan has a first look at the latest production in their 2017/18 season, Important Hats of the Twentieth Century by Nick Jones.
TITAS Presents to Receive Grant From The National Endowment For The Arts
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2018
TITAS Presents announced today that it has been selected to receive an Art Works grant from The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). Art Works grants support projects that focus on the creation of art that meets the highest standards of excellence, public engagement with diverse and excellent art, lifelong learning in the arts, and/or the strengthening of communities through the arts.
Theatre Wesleyan presents quirky sci-fi comedy, IMPORTANT HATS OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY, beginning Feb. 15
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2018
Theatre Wesleyan at Texas Wesleyan University is pleased to present the third production of the 2017-18 season, Important Hats of the Twentieth Century by Nick Jones.
Joey Folsom Joins the Cast of THE CRADLE WILL ROCK
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 2018
Brick Road Theatre is pleased to welcome Joey Folsom to the cast of Marc Blitzstein's THE CRADLE WILL ROCK. Mr. Folsom's credits include Lenny in Lenny Bruce is Back, Odysseus Rex in Year of the Rooster (Upstart Productions), Hank Williams in Hank Williams: Lost Highway, George in All My Sons (WaterTower Theatre), Danny in Danny and the Deep Blue Sea (Broken Gears Project Theatre). His television/film credits include Camera Store, Cronus, Soul Frackers, Arc, and The Intangible Truth of Chance Malloy.
NTPA Repertory presents THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME
by BWW News Desk - February 08, 2018
Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney animated feature, The Hunchback of Notre Dame showcases the film's Academy Award-nominated score, as well as new songs by Menken and Schwartz. Peter Parnell's new book embraces story theatre and features verbatim passages from Hugo's gothic novel.
Tony-nominated Musical WAITRESS is Searching For 'Lulu'
by BWW News Desk - February 08, 2018
Coming to North Texas this spring and summer, the hit Tony Award-nominated musical WAITRESS is looking for four young girls to perform the role of "Lulu" for the duration of the engagements. Presented by Dallas Summer Musicals, the show will appear at the Music Hall at Fair Park March 28-April 8, 2018. From June 19-24, 2018, the show will be at Bass Performance Hall as part of Performing Arts Fort Worth's Broadway at the Bass series.
THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) Coming Up At Pocket Sandwich Theatre
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2018
Can three funny folks in tights take on the seemingly impossible challenge of performing the nuts 'n bolts of each of William Shakespeare's 37 plays? You bet they can! In just under 2 hours, you'll have a general, and hilarious, idea of the plot of every comedy, tragedy and historical work written by the bard.
The SSG presents the 2018 STOLEN SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
by BWW News Desk - February 07, 2018
The SSG presents the 2018 Stolen Shakespeare Festival, "Lost At Sea" featuring TWELFTH NIGHT and THE TEMPEST by William Shakespeare.
The J Hosts FIDDLER ON THE ROOF MOVIE Sing Along to Celebrate Youth Production
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2018
Since 1964, Fiddler on the Roof has left audiences singing some of its most memorable songs including 'Matchmaker, Matchmaker' and 'Sunrise, Sunset.' On Monday, February 19, the whole family is invited to The J for a free singalong to this iconic movie musical. The event is a precursor to the
10 Dallas Playwrights present 10 New Plays at FIRST IMPRESSIONS FESTIVAL
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2018
Imprint Theatreworks is pleased to announce the finalists chosen for our Inaugural First Impressions Festival for Local Playwrights. Ten original works will be featured, all by playwrights based in Dallas and Fort Worth.
Dylis Croman of CHICAGO at Bass Performance Hall
by Kyle Christopher West - February 06, 2018
When CHICAGO last toured through town, I had the pleasure of speaking with Broadway's Dylis Croman, who returns to the national tour of CHICAGO next week, as the fame-obsessed merry murderess, Roxie Hart. With five Broadway shows under her belt, and several national tours, Ms. Croman returns to Texas, having graduated from the Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. Ms. Croman is also no stranger to the musical CHICAGO; she's performed in the show alongside the likes of Billy Ray Cyrus, Bebe Neuwirth, Kara DioGuardi and John O'Hurley, to name a few.
Eisemann Center Presents Mummenschanz in YOU AND ME
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2018
Eisemann Center Presents Mummenschanz in their new show you & me on Friday, February 23, 2018 at 8:00 pm. Mummenschanz is a Swiss mask theater troupe who perform in a surreal mask- and prop-oriented style. Founded in 1972 by Bernie Schurch, Andres Bossard (August 9, 1944 - March 25, 1992), and the Italian-American Floriana Frassetto, the group became popular for its play with bizarre masks and forms, light and shadow, and their subtle choreography. The name Mummenschanz [?m?m?n??an?] is German for 'mummery,' or a play involving mummers. Mummer is an Early Modern English term for a mime artist.
10 Dallas Playwrights Gather for First Impressions Festival For Local Playwrights
by BWW News Desk - February 06, 2018
Imprint Theatreworks has announced the finalists chosen for our Inaugural First Impressions Festival for Local Playwrights. Ten original works will be featured, all by playwrights based in Dallas and Fort Worth.
BWW Vlog: EVITA at Music Theatre Of Denton Part 1
by Lorens Portalatin - February 05, 2018
What does the rehearsal process for Music Theatre of Denton's EVITA look like from behind the scenes? Check out our first vlog featuring Alena Cardenez as Eva, Michael McCray as Che and the ensemble as they begin to learn Kyle Christopher West's choreography. As a special treat, vocals on this edition of the vlog are by Che understudy Anthony Ortega. EVITA opens February 23rd and runs through March 4th at the historic Campus Theatre in Denton. For tickets and more information, visit www.musictheatreofdenton.com.
Bill Murray, Rob Lowe, and More Now On Sale as Part of #hearhere Series
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2018
The nonprofit AT&T Performing Arts Center announced today that single tickets for the remaining five shows of the 2018 season of its distinctive speakers series #hearhere will go on sale Friday, February 9 at 10 a.m. From poetry to performance and beyond - with #hearhere you'll experience the radical imaginations, passion, humor and knowledge of iconic personalities who shape the way we experience our world and each other.
SHATTER THE SILENCE Documentary by Cheryl Allison Takes Shape
by Amanda England - February 05, 2018
I sat down with Director/Producer Cheryl Allison and DFW actress and community advocate Denise Lee, as they discussed the documentary SHATTER THE SILENCE. The Dallas-based documentary explores the turning point for women and changes they hope to see in in the handling of sexual assault and harassment cases in the Dallas theatre community and beyond.

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