215 S Tyler St
Dallas, TX 75208
Bishop Arts Theatre Center is a theatre in Dallas, TX.
FADE by Tanya Saracho, directed by Dr. Marta Torres, follows Lucia, a Mexican-born novelist who lands her first television writing job in Los Angeles, and Abel, the Mexican American custodian working in her office building. As Lucia navigates a predominantly white Hollywood...
A beloved holiday tradition returns to Bishop Arts Theatre Center this December. Black Nativity, written, adapted, and directed by Rickey Wax and inspired by Langston Hughes, returns to the BATC stage for the 2026 holiday season. Celebrate the season with this cherished...
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What did our critic think of THE MONSTERS at Dallas Theater Center - Dee & Charles Wyly Studio Theater? Akron Watson and Tiana Kaye dive deep into the roles in this tour de force production.…
When people hear about Idlewild, the first thing that comes to mind is the 2006 drama film with a musical score produced, written, and mostly performed by the Grammy award winning hip-hop duo Outkast. Set in fictional Idlewild, Georgia, the film focuses on the seedier side of the music business rath…
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Experience the transformative power of storytelling at Bishop Arts Theatre Center’s Banned Books Festival , an electrifying evening of theatre inspired by Ijeoma Oluo’s groundbreaking book So You Want to Talk About Race . This year’s festival features six bold, original short...
August Wilson’s King Hedley II is a raw, lyrical, and unflinching portrait of Black life in 1980s Pittsburgh, part of Wilson’s legendary American Century Cycle . The play follows King, an ex-convict trying desperately to rebuild his life, stake a claim to dignity, and create a...
A Dallas Hedda is Bishop Arts Theatre Center’s playwright-in-residence Franky D. Gonzalez's re-imagining of Ibsen’s Hedda Gabler explored the psyche of a woman whose labyrinthine soul and longing for freedom from a world that sought always to control her. Franky’s concept will...
The Stamped Project is a collection of short plays penned by six local playwrights inspired by Jason Reynolds's searing book Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You. The book is adapted from the work of Dr. Ibram X. Kendi. The production will include audience talkbacks led by...
Inspired by Langston Hughes’s 1960 Broadway production, Black Nativity returns with hand-clapping, toe-tapping, and finger-snapping theatrical wonderment for our 20th-year anniversary. This holiday favorite is the heartwarming retelling of the Nativity story that includes Gospel...
Patches: A Black Gay Man’s Journey to the Moon is a captivating theatrical experience that seamlessly blends poetry, music, performance, and storytelling. This enchanting show takes you through a day-long date between two Black men, exploring deep and heartfelt conversations...
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the world of elite sports with Amy Evans' groundbreaking new play. Inspired by the extraordinary tale of Olympic sprinter Caster Semenya, this captivating production casts a brilliant spotlight on the intricate intersections of gender...
DTC Brierley Resident Acting Company member, Liz Mikel, returns to Dallas after a year performing on Broadway to play the legendary 1960’s civil rights activist, Fannie Lou Hamer in this regional premiere. Fannie: The Music and Life of Fannie Lou Hamer celebrates the woman whose...
Our 3rd annual banned books festival continues with THE SUM OF US ONE-ACT FESTIVAL inspired by Heather McGhee's book that outlines what racism costs everyone and how we can heal together. Six local playwrights have penned a short play that will have you on the edge of your...
BATC’s annual holiday production of Black Nativity inspired by Langston Hughes’s 1960 Broadway production, returns with hand-clapping, toe-tapping, and finger-snapping theatrical wonderment for our 19th year anniversary.
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Spunk Bryant Hall (10/23-11/01) |
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Singin' In The Rain Plaza Theatre Company (10/16-11/14) |
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The Mummy Plaza Main Street Theatre (10/09-10/31) |
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The Rocky Horror Show North Texas Performing Arts Community Theatre (10/29-11/01) |
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The Visit The University of Texas at Austin College of Fine Arts Theatre and Dance (10/29-11/07) |
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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Runway Theatre (12/04-12/20) |
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The Book of Mormon Music Hall at Fair Park (6/01-6/06) |
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The Carpenters Songbook: A Live Celebration Bass Performance Hall (11/10-11/10) |
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You're A Good Man Charlie Brown Runway Theatre (5/21-6/06) |
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Ain't Misbehavin' The FATS WALLER Musical Show Circle Theatre (10/01-10/25) |
