The weather outside was indeed frightful, a 70 degree day followed by fitful storms, but White Christmas inside the Firehouse Theatre was, exactly as their curtain speech quipped, simply delightful.... (more...)
For those in the musical theatre world, you have probably heard of BLOOD BROTHERS, even if you don't really know the music or the plot. It is the third longest-running show in the West End (after Les Miz and Phantom), and played for over 10,000 performances! Imprint Theatreworks has taken on this sh... (more...)
THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW is really what you make of it! So whether you're a regular patron or a virgin, come prepared to shout loudly, clap your hands, and laugh along with this cult classic.... (more...)
I have to admit, when I first saw that WaterTower Theatre's season touted a modern adaptation of A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen, I was wary. Modernizing a classic is a risk whose success depends largely on motive. If done as a conscious and careful choice, it can deepen an audience's understanding o... (more...)
One sure sign of a troubled musical is the inability to recall a single tune from the twenty listed in the show's program immediately following the performance. But that's not all that needs adjusting in Pegasus Theatre's ambitious new work, THE CUBAN AND THE REDHEAD, onstage at the Charles W. Eise... (more...)
The recent revival of HELLO DOLLY may have just left the Great White Way and, sure, there's a fresh tour starring Broadway legend (and Fort Worth native) Betty Buckley just around the corner…but the production currently on stage in Fort Worth is worth putting on your Sunday clothes for with a dazzli... (more...)
With back to school season upon us, students young and old are eagerly anticipating their first day of classes. But, for two handfuls of miniature musicians, the major assignment this school year is rocking around the country in the first national tour of SCHOOL OF ROCK, now onstage at the Music Hal... (more...)
The fun, fast-paced musical - THE MUSIC MAN - ends its run at The Firehouse Theatre this Sunday! It's the tale of the smooth-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill, and it's fun for the whole family!... (more...)
From WTT's hilarious PR over the last month I knew what I would find in the space: a catholic schoolchurch basement filled with debaucherous puppetry. What I didn't know, however, was how compellingly performed and joyously inquisitive Joanie Schultz's staging would be.... (more...)
BRING BACK BIRDIE, THE BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE GOES PUBLIC, and both ANNIE II and ANNIE WARBUCKS all famously failed at recreating the success of the musicals for which they produced sequels. And now, riding on the coat tails of mega-musical THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, LOVE NEVER DIES is touring the wo... (more...)
Life isn't always rainbows, sequins, and platform shoes unless of course, you've taken a seat at one of Uptown Players' frequent musical spectacles. And, although this season's PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT could use a pinch of polishing, the over-the-top extravaganza promises a gay old time.... (more...)
Who knew, in 1988, when John Waters debuted his film HAIRSPRAY about life in 1962 Baltimore, that his themes of equal rights acceptance would feel just as urgent in the political and social climate 30 long years later? Fortunately, the hit Broadway musical based on the film, has been belted and blas... (more...)
Sugar. Butter. Flour. We all know the ingredients it takes to make a delicious pie, but what else is tucked away inside? Onstage in the hit musical WAITRESS, it's a dash bit of creativity, a pinch of passion, and a tasty new title wrap around each crust! As presented at Bass Performance Hall (sponso... (more...)
Everyone knows and loved the story of Disney's THE LION KING, with more than 19 million fans catching the touring production on the stage...not to mention the famous Broadway production and award-winning film. Having already played more than 70 cities across North America, THE LION KING now proudly ... (more...)
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...)
BWW Review: WHITE CHRISTMAS Delights at The Firehouse Theatre
BWW Review: BLOOD BROTHERS at Imprint Theatreworks
BWW Review: THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW at North Texas Performing Arts Repertory Theatre
BWW Review: A DOLL'S HOUSE Comes Alive at WaterTower Theatre
BWW Review: THE CUBAN AND THE REDHEAD at Pegasus Theatre
BWW Review: Dolly Dazzles at The Dome
BWW Review: SCHOOL OF ROCK at Dallas Summer Musicals
BWW Review: THE MUSIC MAN Delivers River City, Iowa to The Firehouse Theatre!
BWW Review: HAND TO GOD at WaterTower Theatre
BWW Review: LOVE NEVER DIES at Dallas Summer Musicals
BWW Review: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT at Uptown Players
BWW Review: HAIRSPRAY at Dallas Theater Center
BWW Review: WAITRESS THE MUSICAL at BASS PERFORMANCE HALL
BWW Review: THE LION KING at DALLAS SUMMER MUSICALS
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
