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Dallas Theater Center Brings OEDIPUS EL REY to Studio Theatre, Now thru 3/2
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2014
Dallas Theater Center returns to the Studio Theatre for the first time since 2012 with Latino playwright Luis Alfaro's sizzling, sexy and startlingly contemporary play Oedipus el Rey, which features an all-Latino cast. DTC Artistic Director Kevin Moriarty will direct the play, an adaptation of Sophocles' timeless Greek tragedy Oedipus Rex and set in the vicious reality of today's L.A. barrios.Oedipus el Rey opens in previews tonight, January 16, 2014 with a Pay-What-You-Can performance and runs through March 2, 2014.
DTC Launches DTC Book Club with OEDIPUS EL REY Today
by BWW News Desk - January 16, 2014
Dallas Theater Center announced today a new program for the 2013-14 season, DTC Book Club hosted by DTC Artistic Director Kevin Moriarty. DTC Book Club events are scheduled to take place with productions of Oedipus el Rey, The Fortress of Solitude, Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure and Les Miserables. DTC Book Club registration is open now on www.dallastheatercenter.org/bookclub.php.
Audacity Theatre Lab & Fun House Theatre and Film Present THE LAST CASTRATO, Now thru 1/26
by BWW News Desk - January 14, 2014
Dallas-based Audacity Theatre Lab teams up with Fun House Theatre and Film to present Jeff Swearingen in Andy Eninger's weird and wonderful one-man show 'The Last Castrato.'
GHOST THE MUSICAL Comes to Dallas Summer Musicals Jan. 28
by BWW News Desk - January 13, 2014
The supernatural power of love is taking Dallas by storm as the new Broadway and West End musical Ghost The Musical, adapted from the Academy Award-winning film, opens at the Music Hall at Fair Park January 28-February 9, 2014, presented by Dallas Summer Musicals.
Rover Dramawerks to Open New Venue in February
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2014
Rover Dramawerks, regionally known for professional productions of unique scripts, opens its new dedicated venue in West Plano in February. Now in its fourteenth year, nine in Downtown Plano, Rover has announced a new 4300 square foot theatrical facility in Ruisseau Village at the northwest corner Parker and 75. The custom-built facility boasts a configurable Black Box Performance Hall and all offices for the company, as well as a professional designed meeting room/lobby by Studio Brown Designs, a popular commercial, residential, facility, and events designer across the state. The facility is designed for productions, meetings, classes, events,and concerts.
Second Thought Theatre to Present COCK, 1/29-2/22
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2014
Following a critically acclaimed reading at 2013's Pride Performing Arts Festival, Second Thought Theatre Associate Artist Alex Organ will direct the first play in STT's 10th anniversary season, Cock, by Mike Bartlett. Cock, a wildly comic exploration of identity and sexuality, will begin with previews on January 29 and will run through February 22 at Bryant Hall on the Kalita Humphreys Campus. Tickets to Cock are on sale now.
Amphibian Stage Productions Announces Casting for Premiere of BANK JOB by John Kolvenbach
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2014
Amphibian Stage Productions (Kathleen Culebro, Artistic Director) today announced casting for its first main stage production of the 2014 season, Bank Job, a world premiere by award-winning playwright John Kolvenbach. Leicester Landon, Alexandra Lawrence, Michael Muller, William Earl Ray, and Marshall York will star in this comedy, running Thursday, February 13 through Sunday, March 2 at Amphibian's theater at 120 S. Main Street. Jessica Bauman will direct the production.
Jason Wooten, John Cudia, Josh Tower & More Set for Casa Manana's BAD BOYS OF BROADWAY Concert, Now thru 1/12
by BWW News Desk - January 10, 2014
Casa Mañana will debut an original production, Bad Boys of Broadway In Concert, during a limited engagement today, January 10 through 12, 2014, in Fort Worth. The new show brings the brightest talent direct from Broadway to sing memorable, villainous songs from award-winning Broadway and West End musicals. Single tickets are on sale now through the Casa Box Office and Ticketmaster.
WaterTower Theatre to Present THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER, 1/24-2/16
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2014
THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER will play WaterTower Theatre, January 24- February 16, 2014.
AVENUE Q Kicks Off Today at Stage West
by BWW News Desk - January 09, 2014
This is Avenue Q, a very different neighborhood, no less fun, but not for children! Stage West is importing the long-running Theatre 3 production of this mega-hit from Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx (Music & Lyrics) and Jeff Whitty (Book), featuring a brand-new set, for a 6-week run at Stage West beginning tonight, January 9.
Liz Mikel to Perform at WaterTower Theatre's 2014 Spotlight Gala, 2/22
by BWW News Desk - January 07, 2014
WaterTower Theatre's 2014 Spotlight Gala will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2014 at 7 pm. The Gala is chaired by Barbara Daseke. The committee chairs are April Bosworth, Live and Silent Auction Chair; Derek Blount, Underwriting Chair and Corky Pledger, Cuisine Chair. The theme for this year's Gala is "What the World Needs Now: A Tribute to Burt Bacharach." Singer/Actress Liz Mikel will perform an evening of well-known Bacharach hits along with some very "special friends."
Rover Dramawerks' ONE DAY ONLY 24-Hour Play Festival Calls for Participants; Set for 1/25
by BWW News Desk - January 04, 2014
Rover Dramawerks' highly anticipated 24-hour play festival, One Day Only is back! The TWENTY-SECOND installment of 'seven short plays from concept to curtain in just one day' returns on January 25 at the Courtyard Theater of Plano!
Dallas Theater Center Patrons Donate Almost $58K to North Texas Food Bank
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2014
Dallas Theater Center patrons donated $57,993.81 to the North Texas Food Bank during DTC's annual production of A Christmas Carol. During the six-year partnership with NTFB, DTC patrons have donated $297,912.16 to the organization.
Uptown Players to Host 12th Annual Fundraiser BROADWAY OUR WAY, 1/17-26
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2014
Uptown Players presents its 12th annual fundraiser Broadway Our Way '14, running January 17 through 26, 2014 at the Kalita Humphreys Theater.
Patrick Bynane & Nolan Chapa to Star in Amphibian Stage Productions' THE NORTH POOL, 1/19-20
by BWW News Desk - January 02, 2014
Amphibian Stage Productions today announced casting for its first staged reading of the 2014 season, The North Pool by Rajiv Joseph. Patrick Bynane and Nolan Chapa will star in this drama, running Sunday, January 19 and Monday, January 20 at Amphibian's theater at 120 S. Main Street. Linsey Retcofsky will direct the reading.
Audacity Theatre Lab & Fun House Theatre and Film to Present THE LAST CASTRATO, 1/14-26
by BWW News Desk - December 31, 2013
Dallas-based Audacity Theatre Lab teams up with Fun House Theatre and Film to present Jeff Swearingen in Andy Eninger's weird and wonderful one-man show 'The Last Castrato.'
VENUS IN FUR, THE OTHER PLACE & More Set for Circle Theatre's 2014 Season
by BWW News Desk - December 30, 2013
Circle Theatre, a professional regional theatre located in Fort Worth's Sundance Square, is proud to announce its upcoming 33rd season. The Theatre will feature one north Texas premiere and four southwest premieres in its play schedule for 2014.
AVENUE Q to Kick Off 1/9 at Stage West
by BWW News Desk - December 28, 2013
This is Avenue Q, a very different neighborhood, no less fun, but not for children! Stage West is importing the long-running Theatre 3 production of this mega-hit from Robert Lopez and Jeff Marx (Music & Lyrics) and Jeff Whitty (Book), featuring a brand-new set, for a 6-week run at Stage West beginning Thursday, January 9.
Dallas Theater Center to Bring OEDIPUS EL REY to Studio Theatre, 1/16-3/2
by BWW News Desk - December 23, 2013
Dallas Theater Center returns to the Studio Theatre for the first time since 2012 with Latino playwright Luis Alfaro's sizzling, sexy and startlingly contemporary play Oedipus el Rey, which features an all-Latino cast. DTC Artistic Director Kevin Moriarty will direct the play, an adaptation of Sophocles' timeless Greek tragedy Oedipus Rex and set in the vicious reality of today's L.A. barrios.Oedipus el Rey opens in previews on Thursday, January 16, 2014 with a Pay-What-You-Can performance and runs through March 2, 2014.Tickets to Oedipus el Rey are on sale now at www.DallasTheaterCenter.org and by phone at (214) 880-0202.
STAGE TUBE: Highlights from RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER, Now Playing at Majestic Theatre Through 12/29
by Tyler Peterson - December 23, 2013
Wishing Star Productions, in association with the AT&T Performing Arts Center, presents Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer the Musical at the Majestic Theatre in downtown Dallas through December 29, 2013. Check out a first look at the cast in action below!
Photo Flash: First Look at RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER, Now Playing at Majestic Theatre Through 12/29
by BWW News Desk - December 22, 2013
Wishing Star Productions, in association with the AT&T Performing Arts Center, presents Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer the Musical at the Majestic Theatre in downtown Dallas through December 29, 2013. Check out a first look at the cast in action below!
STOMP to Join Ivete Sangalo in Brazil; Show Set for Univision's TELETON USA, 12/14
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2013
International sensation STOMP will be seen in two high profile international events tomorrow, Saturday, December 14.
CHRISTMAS BELLES Opens Tonight at Runway Theatre
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2013
Christmas Belles will host an Opening Night Celebration tonight, December 13, 2013 at the Runway Theatre.
Photo Flash: WaterTower Theatre's THE GAME'S AFOOT Begins Tonight
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2013
WaterTower Theatre Producing Artistic Director Terry Martin presents Ken Ludwig's The Game's Afoot (or Holmes for the Holidays) running tonight, December 13 - January 5, 2014 on the Main Stage at the Addison Theatre Centre. The cast features Greg Holt as William Gillette; Allyn Carrell as Martha Gillette; Randy Pearlman as Felix Geisel; Emily Scott Banks as Madge Geisel; Christian Genco as Simon Bright; Kaycee Reininger as Aggie Wheeler; Krista Scott as Inspector Goring and Sherry Hopkins as Daria Chase. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek below!
Photo Flash: Garret Storms Stars in WaterTower Theatre's THE SANTALAND DIARIES, Beg. Tonight
by BWW News Desk - December 13, 2013
Garret Storms will make his WaterTower Theatre debut as David (Crumpet the Elf) in the David Sedaris holiday season comedy The Santaland Diaries, tonight, December 13 to 29, 2013, in the Studio Theatre at the Addison Theatre and Conference Centre. Kelsey Ervi, Assistant to the Producing Artistic Director at WaterTower Theatre, directs. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at Storms in costume below!

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