Teenagers can be mean to one another. Add to that the stress and fear of war, as well as the traditions of their fathers, and it can turn downright cruel. Yet, cruelty doesn't have to be the end result: it can lead to teachable moments, understanding and love. That's the foundation for the plot of D... (more...)
Scrolling through the nearly 900 musical theatre albums in my iTunes library, it's easy to confirm that Broadway seldom features banjo-led scores, although rare exceptions on and off-Broadway might include MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, ALWAYS PATSY CLINE, THE SPITFIRE GRILL and THE ROBBER BRIDEGROOM. And... (more...)
Composer and prodigy Jason Robert Brown made his mark in the theatre world with his debut song cycle, SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD, which played Off-Broadway in 1995 and continues to be produced by/for theatre enthusiasts. And, although he's since had a handful of celebrated, yet unsuccessful Broadway atte... (more...)
Lyric Stage closes their 25th season with an ambitious Guys and Dolls that shows off some incredible voices, but misses timely opportunities.... (more...)
If it's Friday night, the lights are low, and you're looking out for a place to go, catching a musical at Casa Manana is generally a pretty solid option. In all honesty, there are few US theatre companies who can compete with their ability to bring Broadway-caliber entertainment to a regional stage.... (more...)
At nearly 60 years old, GYPSY still has a story to tell - and the story being told at Firehouse Theatre now through Sunday, June 17th should not be missed! From lead players to ensemble, this bold musical fills every inch of the theatre with big talent, beautiful costumes, and impressive choreograph... (more...)
Aaron Loeb's new play The Trials of Sam Houston directed by Kevin Moriarty seeks to rediscover the narrative of one of this period's most notorious figures.... (more...)
Unemployment is on the minds of many worldwide, and while rates continue to fluctuate many people are turning to alternative methods to pay the bills. Making light of this contemporary struggle, The Full Monty explores the tale of six unemployed Buffalo steelworkers who have exhausted their cash res... (more...)
Marking the musical debut of Dallas' hottest new theatre company, Imprint Theatreworks' MURDER BALLAD opened last weekend in an intimate, in-your-face presentation. It's an edgy, racy immersive rock show, and whether or not the style matches your taste, the impressive cast is not to be missed.... (more...)
Love is love. That is the overarching message to the storyline of MEMPHIS. Love who you love: male, female, black or white. In the case of this particular show, the historically societal boundary being crossed is one of race. However, the words and songs in the script could apply to many current-day... (more...)
LITTLE WOMEN at The Firehouse Theatre in Farmers Branch is a nuanced and timely production. Watch the actresses shine under the guidance of a female directing team!... (more...)
Nearly two hundred years ago, a small, two-day revolution in Paris (The June Rebellion of 1832) brought together crowds of students and working-class French citizens who could no longer stay silent and were prepared to fight to the deaths over working wages and conditions. And, whether you're famili... (more...)
The world premiere of BREAD by, Dallas-based playwright Regina Taylor, is a snapshot in the life of the Bakers - an African American family living in Dallas' South Oak Cliff neighborhood.... (more...)
At first glance (or at least throughout the first act), Broadway's hit musical WAITRESS, which opened last week at the Musical Hall at Fair Park, seems to be sugar-coated and overstuffed. With its country-pop tunes and slow-but-sweet pacing, the first course lacks substance, instead offering just en... (more...)
Join Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman the Giraffe, Gloria the hip hip Hippo and, of course, those hilarious, plotting penguins as they bound onto Casa's stage in the musical adventure of a lifetime. Based on the smash DreamWorks animated motion picture, MADAGASCAR - A MUSICAL ADVENTURE follows... (more...)
If you are a lover of dance, be sure to catch this show as it continues on its 20th-anniversary tour through April 8th! The skill displayed by these dancers is something you do not want to miss.... (more...)
The Texas Wesleyan University Department of Theatre's production of 'OKLAHOMA!' will be performed at the W. E. Scott Theatre for one weekend only, April 19-22, 2018.... (more...)
It is the story of a brilliant leader, masterful negotiator, and egotistical political figure who presided over the United States during a period of incredible transformation.... (more...)
I'm not sure that Broadway, or anyone for that matter, was asking for a jukebox musical about Gloria and Emilio Estefan's lives to take the stage in 2015, but after the success of musicals about Carole King (BEAUTIFUL) and recording industry legend Berry Gordy (MOTOWN: THE MUSICAL), I suppose you ca... (more...)
This show is well worth the trip to the Campus Theatre. Whether it is your first experience traveling back to the time of Eva Peron, or you are familiar with this particular story, you will likely find yourself questioning the character of the famous figure.... (more...)
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 twi... (more...)
Before American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance opened a window into entertainment industry auditions, it was Broadway's A CHORUS LINE that was inviting audiences behind the curtain for a raw glimpse into the life of aspiring performers. And, just as the original 1975 New York production took th... (more...)
BWW Review: DOGFIGHT at Onstage In Bedford
BWW Review: BRIGHT STAR at Winspear Opera House
BWW Review: THE LAST FIVE YEARS at WaterTower Theatre
BWW Review: GUYS AND DOLLS at Lyric Stage
BWW Review: MAMMA MIA at Casa Manana
BWW Review: Let GYPSY Entertain You at The Firehouse Theatre
BWW Review: THE TRIALS OF SAM HOUSTON at Dallas Theater Center
BWW Review: THE FULL MONTY at Mainstage Irving Las Colinas
BWW Review: MURDER BALLAD at Imprint Theatreworks
MTD's MEMPHIS has powerful message, but lacks heart
BWW Review: LITTLE WOMEN at The Firehouse Theatre Inspires Dallas
BWW Review: LES MISERABLES at Music Hall At Fair Park
BWW Review: World Premiere of BREAD at WaterTower Theatre
Circle Theatre Announces Finalists and Semi-Finalists for 2018 High School Playwriting Project
BWW Reviews: Denton Community Theatre's HEATHERS Belting Vocals and Black Humor Make for Big Fun
BWW Review: TITAS PRESENTS: LOS ANGELES DANCE PROJECT at Moody Performance Hall
BWW Review: WAITRESS at Music Hall At Fair Park
BWW Review: MADAGASCAR A MUSICAL ADVENTURE at Casa Manana Theatre
BWW Review: RIVERDANCE at AT&T Performing Arts Center
Theatre Wesleyan to present 75th Anniversary Production of 'OKLAHOMA!' at the Scott Theatre
BWW Review: THE GREAT SOCIETY Shines at Dallas Theater Center
BWW Review: ON YOUR FEET! at Music Hall At Fair Park
BWW Review: EVITA at MUSIC THEATRE OF DENTON
BWW Review: FRANKENSTEIN at Dallas Theater Center
BWW Review: A CHORUS LINE at Uptown Players