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DTC Announces FLY BY NIGHT Cast, Featuring Whitney Bashor
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2013
Dallas Theater Center announced today the complete cast and creative team for the new rock musical, Fly By Night, directed by Bill Fennelly. This often funny and sometimes deeply moving tale follows a group of New Yorkers during the 1965 blackout. Will Connolly, Michael Mitnick and Kim Rosenstock's vivid characters question the direction of their lives, try to make their dreams come true and fall in love all to the tune of fresh, catchy and original songs. Fly By Night opens with previews on Friday, April 26 and runs through Sunday, May 26 at the Kalita Humphreys Theater. Tickets to Fly By Night are on sale now and can be purchased online at www.DallasTheaterCenter.org or by phone at (214) 880-0202.
TRAV'LIN - THE NEW 1930s HARLEM MUSICAL Opens Tonight in Fort Worth
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2013
Following development in New York City and Washington, D.C., including a sold-out run at the New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF), Trav'lin - The New 1930s Harlem Musical receives its Regional Premiere at Fort Worth's Jubilee Theatre, the original home of African-American theater in North Texas,beginning Friday, March 29, 2013. Opening Night is Friday, April 5, and the show runs through April 28, 2013.
TRAV'LIN - THE NEW 1930S HARLEM MUSICAL Premieres at Jubilee Theatre, Now thru 4/28
by BWW News Desk - March 29, 2013
Trav'lin - The New 1930s Harlem Musical, will receive its Regional Premiere production at Fort Worth's Jubilee Theatre in Spring 2013. The musical, which received a developmental production in 2010 as part of the New York Musical Theatre Festival (NYMF), runs tonight, March 29, 2013 through April 28, 2013.
Photo Flash: Klein Oak High Readies for 2013 Tommy Tune Awards
by BWW News Desk - March 27, 2013
The Klein Oak Fine Arts Department, whose recent production of SWEENEY TODD: THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET, earned Tommy Tune Award nominations in 14 of the 15 categories will participate in the Awards show on April 16. Below, we bring you a look back at the production and cast which played in early January.
Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at Stage West's 4000 MILES
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2013
Only it's not the home he grew up in that Leo Joseph-Connell turns to, but the home of his grandmother, Vera. He thinks he's just looking for a place to crash for a couple of days - but his needs go much deeper, in Amy Herzog's 4000 Miles, beginning a 5-week run at Stage West on April 4. Get a sneak peek at the cast below!
2013-2014 Broadway Season Renewals and Season Tickets are On Sale Now at Casa Manana
by BWW News Desk - March 25, 2013
President and Executive Producer Wally Jones is excited to announce the 2013-2014 Broadway season at Casa Mañana. "We are thrilled to celebrate our 55th season under the dome with a diverse collection of locally produced Broadway shows for our loyal Casa Mañana family," says Jones. Broadway season renewals and new season ticket packages are on sale now.
WaterTower Theatre Hosts Saturday Morning Drama Classes for Children, Beg. Today
by BWW News Desk - March 23, 2013
WaterTower Theatre Producing Artistic Director Terry Martin today announced a series of new Today morning acting classes for children. The 7-week course, designed for children in grades 1 through 4, starts today, March 23 and goes to Saturday, May 4, 2013. The cost is $315 per child.
THE AWAKENING Debuts at the Naomi Bruton Theater Tonight
by BWW News Desk - March 22, 2013
The Awakening is described as 'a psychological love story told through a medium called 'the fashion opera' that explores the power of The Language of Perception as it relates to people of African descent and an endless battle at the doorsteps of White Approval.'
Sarah Marie Dickerson, Joshua Sherman and More Join Artes de la Rosa's IN THE HEIGHTS; Full Cast Announced!
by BWW News Desk - March 20, 2013
Artes de la Rosa can now confirm that casting is complete for the Fort Worth Premiere of the Tony award winning musical, In the Heights. Directed by artistic director Adam Adolfo, the Lin Manuel Miranda musical will run May 17 - June 9 at The Rose Marine Theatre. Previously announced star, Matthew Ransdell, who will play Usnavi, will be joined by costars Sarah Marie Dickerson as Vanessa, Joshua Sherman as Benny, and Lorens Portalatin as Nina. Also starring as Grafitti Pete is Michael Anthony Sylvester and Rashaun Sibley as Sonny, both of whom are making their Artes de la Rosa debut.
Uptown Players Present RE-DESIGNING WOMEN, 4/5-5/19
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2013
Uptown Players presents the world premiere of Re-Designing Women, a new play by Jamie Morris, creator of The Facts Of Life: The Lost Episode, Mommie Queerest, and Silence of the Clams. This unauthorized parody of the popular 1980's sitcom runs April 5 through May 19, 2013 at the Rose Room Theater inside S4 Night Club on Cedar Springs.
ELEPHANT IN MY CLOSET, UGLY ONE and NOBODY'S HART Win WaterTower Theatre's 2013 'Best of Loop' Awards
by BWW News Desk - March 17, 2013
WaterTower Theatre Producing Artistic Director and Festival Producer Terry Martin today announced the winners of the 'Best of Loop' for the 2013 Out of the Loop Fringe Festival.
Stage West to Open New Studio Space
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2013
Stage West has announced the opening of a second performance space. The new Stage West Studio Theatre is located within the space which houses the group's offices and rehearsal hall, at 823 W. Vickery Blvd., and is a three-sided thrust stage, with seating for 61 patrons. The additional performance space will allow Stage West to offer its audiences productions which might not fit into its regular season, and could also be of use in its educational programs.
Dallas Theater Center Presents THE ODD COUPLE, Now thru 4/14
by BWW News Desk - March 15, 2013
Dallas Theater Center presents Neil Simon's classic American comedy, The Odd Couple, directed by DTC Artistic Director Kevin Moriarty. When two men with struggling relationships, neat and particular Felix Ungar and disheveled and rough-edged Oscar Madison, decide to live together, the results are funny and poignant. The Odd Couple opens with previews tonight, March 15 and runs through Sunday, April 14 at the Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre in the AT&T Performing Arts Center.
The Dallas Opera to Present TURANDOT, Opening 4/5
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2013
The Dallas Opera is will present Giacomo Puccini's breathtakingly beautiful 20th century masterpiece, TURANDOT, this sad and powerful opera was Puccini final work. TURANDOT opens on Friday, April 5, 2013 (The Amy and Vernon Faulconer Performance) in theMargot and Bill Winspear Opera House at the AT&T Performing Arts Center in the Dallas Arts District, underwritten in part by TACA.
Artes de la Rosa Announces IN THE HEIGHTS Casting
by BWW News Desk - March 14, 2013
Artes de la Rosa has announced that Matt Ransdell Jr. will star as the coffee serving love sick rapping bodega owner, Usnavi in the Artes de la Rosa production of IN THE HEIGHTS receiving its Fort Worth Premiere this May at The Rose Marine Theater. Adam Adolfo and Elise Lavallee, who previously collaborated on the North Texas premiere of the tango operita Maria de Buenos Aires, reunite as Producer/Director and Associate Director/ Choreographer, respectively. Musical Direction is by Kristin Spires who conducts the 9-piece orchestra featuring the original tour orchestration.
Texas Repertory Theatre Opens COMPANY This Week
by BWW News Desk - March 11, 2013
The Texas Rep Theatre Co., Houston's Uptown Classic Theatre, presents Stephen Sondheim's groundbreaking musical Company in a new production, set to open on March 14th, and running through April 7th.
BWW Review: Teco New Play Competition Grows Artistically But Maintains Its Roots
by Buster Spiller - March 10, 2013
Local playwrights compete for a chance to win $1,000 cash and bragging rights for an entire year. SMU/Meadows Prize Winner Will Power facilitates.
BWW Review: Del Shore's YELLOW is an Emotional Tsunami at Uptown Players
by Buster Spiller - March 08, 2013
As the play opens, all seems right in the Westmoreland household. Dayne prepares for the start of football season, and Gracie and Kendall audition to join the cast of the high school production of 'Oklahoma.' Everything quickly begins to fall apart when an unexpected tragedy rocks the solid foundation of the Westmoreland family to the breaking point. Yellow dives head first into the themes of cowardice, intolerance and the damage caused to families by secrets, rejection and the difficulty of forgiveness.
Dallas Opera Cowboys Stadium Simulcast Receives More Than 10,000 RSVPs
by Kelsey Denette - March 08, 2013
The Dallas Opera, in partnership with Cowboys Stadium and with support from The Dallas Foundation, is delighted to report that the first milestone has been achieved: more than10,000 tickets have been requested for the free April 13th Dallas Opera Cowboys Stadium Simulcast at One Legends Way in Arlington, TX. Of that number, over 40% of the households have no previous purchase history or simulcast history with the Dallas Opera; while more than half of the tickets were requested by households that either attended or requested tickets for the initial simulcast last April.
KD College Hosts Tom Logan's BUSINESS OF SHOW BUSINESS Seminar, Now thru 3/10
by BWW News Desk - March 08, 2013
KD College will host Tom Logan's 'Business of Show Business' seminar, today, March 8-10, 2013.
Dallas Theater Center Announces 2013-2014 Season
by Kelsey Denette - March 04, 2013
Dallas Theater Center Artistic Director Kevin Moriarty announced today the theater's 2013-2014 season, which will take place at the Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre at the AT&T Performing Arts Center. DTC's 55th season will once again include a seven-play subscription season comprised of classic plays and musicals as well as new works, including a world premiere new musical and a new adaptation of A Christmas Carol.
CAMELOT Gets Modern Makeover at Casa Manana, Now thru 3/10
by BWW News Desk - March 02, 2013
The four-time Tony Award-winning classic, Camelot is coming to Casa Mañana Theatre today, March 2 - 10.
Orfeh Hosts 2013 COLUMN Awards in Dallas - Winners Announced!
by BWW News Desk - March 01, 2013
Monday night Tony Award nominee, Broadway sensation Orfeh served as Co-host and performed at the 14th Annual COLUMN Awards Gala. She co-hosted the glittery event with Executive Director/Producer/Founder John Garcia.
Dallas Theater Center to Present THE ODD COUPLE, 3/15-4/14
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2013
Dallas Theater Center announced today the upcoming production of Neil Simon's classic American comedy, The Odd Couple, directed by DTC Artistic Director Kevin Moriarty. When two men with struggling relationships, neat and particular Felix Ungar and disheveled and rough-edged Oscar Madison, decide to live together, the results are funny and poignant. The Odd Couple opens with previews on Friday, March 15 and runs through Sunday, April 14 at the Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre in the AT&T Performing Arts Center.
WaterTower Theatre to Host Saturday Morning Drama Classes for Children, Beg. 3/23
by BWW News Desk - February 28, 2013
WaterTower Theatre Producing Artistic Director Terry Martin today announced a series of new Saturday morning acting classes for children. The 7-week course, designed for children in grades 1 through 4, starts Saturday, March 23 and goes to Saturday, May 4, 2013. The cost is $315 per child.

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