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Solo Exhibit By Artist Melanie Brannan To Raise Funds For AIM At Melanoma Foundation
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2021
How do we honor the meaning of friendship and the potential loss of that relationship? Dallas artist Melanie M. Brannan struggles with this question while presenting a vulnerable yet joyful series of paintings which are on display in the Forrest and Virginia Green Mezzanine Gallery at the Charles W. Eisemann Center for Performing Arts March 2 - May 31, 2021.
Dallas Children's Theater Opens Its Doors For In-Person Summer Classes
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2021
Summer has always been a special and busy time for Dallas Children's Theater (DCT) and this year will be no exception. While the setup will be adjusted to suit the safety and health requirements of the times, DCT will be reopening its doors for limited in-person classes this summer, as well as offering virtual classes for families who would prefer that option.  Interested persons can go to dct.org to check out the lineup.
Theatre Wesleyan To Present Original Musical BIBLIOPHILIA
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2021
Theatre Wesleyan will present a Senior BFA Project production of Bibliophilia, or The Orature Festival at the Thad Smotherman Theatre at Texas Wesleyan University (1205 Binkley Street, 76105) from March 12-14. This new original musical will also be available as a live stream.
Texas Ballet Theater's Fort Worth Facility Suffers Winter Storm Damage
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2021
Texas Ballet Theater sustained catastrophic damage to its Fort Worth facility due to a water pipe break during Winter Storm Uri, the company announced in an email to patrons Wednesday.
MainStage Irving-Las Colinas presents LIVES OF THE SAINTS: A Collection of Six Short Plays
by BWW News Desk - February 26, 2021
Streaming on demand March 12-27, audiences can expect a darkly chaotic selection of plays filled with thoughtfulness, silly wordplay, metaphysical questions and dark humor. Please be advised the plays include strong language and adult situations.
Theatre Arlington Receives $80,000 Operational Grant
by BWW News Desk - February 24, 2021
The Arlington Cultural Tourism Council has awarded Theatre Arlington an $80,000 Downtown Arlington Cultural Arts Grant. ACTC has been a longstanding source of funding for Arlington's cultural tourism program development, expansion and operations.
Diamond Schmitt Completes Buddy Holly Hall In Lubbock, Texas
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2021
It is West Texas' largest dedicated performance venue--bringing the city's vibrant performing arts community including the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra, Ballet Lubbock, and the Lubbock Independent School District, along with a variety of professional touring productions, under one roof. 
The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences Now Completed
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2021
The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences, a new state-of-the-art performance venue in Lubbock, Texas, recently inaugurated its landmark building with a series of socially-distanced, limited capacity performances.
Stage West Announces Winners of Neighborhood Play Competition
by BWW News Desk - February 21, 2021
Stage West has announced pieces which will make up the 12th annual Festival of the Kid performances, which will take place virtually again this year. 
Dallas Children's Theater Social Justice Plays Launch As Catalysts For Community Wide Youth Conversations
by BWW News Desk - February 18, 2021
In an areawide call to action, Dallas Children's Theater (DCT) and partners are bringing youth groups together to watch three DCT-produced short plays about race and to share experiences and thoughts on how to eradicate the societal challenges associated with racism. 
Repertory Company Theatre Presents New Socially Distant Version of SPAMALOT
by BWW News Desk - February 16, 2021
Repertory Company Theatre presents Spamalot. To address social distance restrictions during the pandemic this 'concert' version of SPAMALOT is intended to be played to a socially separated audience by a cast of socially separated actors, appropriately placed.
Jefferson's Opera House Theatre Plans For Three-Day Labor Day Festival
by BWW News Desk - February 14, 2021
Jefferson's Opera House Theatre is planning for a three-day Labor Day festival.
David Lomelí Named Artistic Consultant for The Dallas Opera
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2021
Ian Derrer, The Dallas Opera's Kern Wildenthal General Director and CEO, today announced that David Lomelí, currently director of artistic administration for The Dallas Opera, is assuming the new role of artistic consultant for TDO effective May 1, 2021, when he assumes the position of chief artistic officer for The Santa Fe Opera.
Stage West To Present New Virtual Piece From Moonrise Initiative
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2021
You're on the run; you're chasing a feeling - any feeling. You stop to catch your breath. Suddenly, you are on a stage, surrounded by four peculiar strangers and a cheeky announcer who are trying to conjure something...monumental. And they can't do it without you. 
Texas Ballet Theater Announces Spring Digital Performances
by BWW News Desk - February 12, 2021
Texas Ballet Theater will digitally present four world premiere ballets this spring, all choreographed by company dancers. The nonprofit ballet company previously announced a shift to digital programming to replace its originally scheduled in-person mixed repertoire performances.
The Dallas Opera Announces Free TOSCA Simulcast Stream
by BWW News Desk - February 10, 2021
The Dallas Opera will make the company's gripping 2015 production of Giacomo Puccini's immortal Tosca available free of charge for home viewing. This passionate, star-studded production was originally simulcast live in high definition to a North Texas audience at Klyde Warren Park.
Robert Spano Appointed Music Director Of Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 2021
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra President and CEO Dr. Keith Cerny and Board Chair Mercedes T. Bass today announced the appointment of conductor Robert Spano as the orchestra's next Music Director. His initial three-year term will begin with the 2022–23 season. Having worked with the orchestra as Principal Guest Conductor since 2019, Robert Spano will become Music Director Designate on April 1, 2021, and will serve in this capacity until assuming the title of Music Director on August 1, 2022.
Performing Arts Fort Worth Announces New Streaming Production of DIXIE'S HAPPY HOUR
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 2021
Performing Arts Fort Worth announced today a brand-new digital streaming show from the creators of the smash off-Broadway tour DIXIE’S TUPPERWARE PARTY, which has played to sold-out houses at Bass Hall’s McDavid Studio.
Robert Spano Appointed Music Director of Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 2021
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra President and CEO Dr. Keith Cerny and Board Chair Mercedes T. Bass today announced the appointment of conductor Robert Spano as the orchestra’s next Music Director.
Zachary James Welcomes Jackie Hoffman, Kevin Chamberlain, Carolee Carmello, Sara Mearns & More On New Online Talk Show
by BWW News Desk - February 09, 2021
Broadway and opera star Zachary James (THE ADDAMS FAMILY, SOUTH PACIFIC, AKHNATEN at Metropolitan Opera) will host the best of Broadway and beyond in his new weekly online talk show, WHAT HAPPENED WAS...
Dallas Children's Theater Social Justice Plays to be Presented as Catalysts for Community Wide Youth Conversations
by BWW News Desk - February 08, 2021
In a three-week areawide call to action, Dallas Children’s Theater and partners are bringing youth groups together to watch three DCT-produced short plays about race and to share experiences and thoughts on how to eradicate the societal challenges associated with racism. 
Luckenbooth Theatre Presents BEAUTY AND THD BEAST LIVE!
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2021
Like most famous fairy tales given the Hollywood treatment, it's hard to imagine Beauty and the Beast had a life before the big screen; however, the original story is a different beast indeed!
Pandemic-Related Dallas Arts Losses Top $99.5 Million
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2021
The pandemic-related impact for the nonprofit arts community within the city of Dallas has reached $95,545,710 in financial losses, including 3,145,209 in lost or deferred attendance, and more than 1,000 jobs lost.
ReflectUS Coalition Launches The 'From The Ground Up' State Network
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2021
​​​​​​​ReflectUS, a national, nonpartisan coalition of the nine leading women's representation organizations working together to increase the number of women elected to office, announced today the launch of the 'From the Ground Up' State Network powered by the ReflectUS Coalition members.
Theatre Three Presents LOVE & KINDNESS IN A TIME OF QUARANTINE
by BWW News Desk - February 05, 2021
In a celebration of connection and community, Theatre Three is proud to present Love & Kindness in a Time of Quarantine, a compilation of songs and monologues about life during the coronavirus pandemic. Curated and directed by Regina Taylor, the virtual production replaces the previously announced production of Oo-Bla-Dee. 

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