Dallas Theater Reviews

Disney's HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME plays at the Uptown Theater, Grand Prairie, TX
by Pati Buehler - October 23, 2023

What makes a monster and what makes a man? This is the central theme of The Hunchback of Notre Dame, a sweeping, grand-scale musical from Disney Theatrical....

Review: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN at NTPA Repertory Theater
by Korri Romero - October 10, 2023

Taking on a Mel Brooks classic certainly isn’t without risk. For decades, his work has left audiences with painfully awkward side eyes and awkwardly painful side stitches. Without a doubt, NTPA's rendition of Young Frankenstein leaves viewers feeling the latter....

Review: DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR. at Casa Manana , Ft. Worth TX
by Pati Buehler - October 10, 2023

As expected, Casa was packed with excited children, several little girls dressed as Belle and happy parents. This classic 'Tale as Old as Time' and this production did not disappoint.  The audience was definitely engaged with this young, talented cast....

Review: KING LEAR at Shakespeare Dallas
by Sam Lisman - October 04, 2023

With temperatures finally dropping, now is the perfect time to go to the Park and see this outstanding cast bring this drama to life with passion and verve. This production is simply too good to miss....

Review: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD at Bass Hall
by Sam Lisman - September 30, 2023

Bass Hall is a lovely host for an excellent recreation of Harper Lee’s seminal work....

Review: THE ADDAMS FAMILY MUSICAL at The Firehouse Theatre
by Lindsay Hayward - September 18, 2023

Make sure to catch this spirited seasonal offering while you can, since much like pumpkin spice there is a limited run. Firehouse’s The Addams Family delivers much heart and haunted humor for a ghoulish good time....

Review: JERSEY BOYS at Casa Mañana
by Korri Romero - September 11, 2023

The silvery surface of Casa Mañana’s signature dome is reflecting the lights and star power of Jersey Boys through September 17. Featuring an all-star cast and a get-up-and-dance soundtrack, audience eyes are sure to adore the story of Franki Valli and the Four Seasons....

Review: AVENUE Q at Theatre Arlington
by Sam Lisman - September 08, 2023

Avenue Q at Theatre Arlington remains as fresh, funny, and feisty as it’s ever been...

Review: THE OTHER JOSH COHEN at Circle Theatre
by Sam Lisman - September 07, 2023

The Other Josh Cohen is a delightful musical with a light-hearted tone that belies its deep morality, all while boasting a great cast a strong musical book....

Review: THE MUSIC MAN at Granbury Theatre
by Pati Buehler - August 15, 2023

What's not to like about a clever, likeable scoundrel/scammer who captures a town through song and dance and eventually wins over fair maiden?...

Review: GOIN' HOLLYWOOD at WaterTower Theatre
by Sam Lisman - August 04, 2023

Although Goin' Hollywood was wonderfully performed, the ambitious new musical's story just couldn't match the efforts of its designers and actors....

Review: MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at Shakespeare Dallas
by Korri Romero - July 13, 2023

What did our critic think of MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING at Shakespeare Dallas? For those who would endure the Texas heat, Shakespeare Dallas spins brings to life one of theater’s much-beloved comedies – and in platform heels....

Review: Disney's NEWSIES at the Plaza Theater Cleburne, Texas
by Pati Buehler - July 03, 2023

The beautiful Plaza Theatre uses its 276 seat ‘in-the-round’ seating to capture all the action (and there’s plenty) for this “Little Train That Could” themed production of NEWSIES....

Review: TARZAN at Lyric Stage
by Korri Romero - May 22, 2023

What makes us human? Is it our outward appearance – our features, clothing or even language? Or is it something a bit deeper – a study of what’s in our hearts? In a nod to the nostalgia of the 90s, Lyric Stage explored those questions – and a few more – in its production of Disney’s Tarzan. c St...

Review: SIX THE MUSICAL at Winspear Opera House
by Lorens Portalatin - December 09, 2022

What did our critic think of SIX THE MUSICAL at Winspear Opera House?...

Review: BIG SCARY ANIMALS Tackles Big Scary Topics at Theatre Three
by Emily Short - September 15, 2022

BIG SCARY ANIMALS invites you to Oaklawn where a small group of unlikely neighbors share drinks with a side of damning glares and dark secrets. Theatre Three September 1-25....

Review: Broadway's AIN'T TOO PROUD: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS Brings Motown to Music Hall
by Emily Short - September 10, 2022

Watch The Temptations’ journey through the limelight and witness them change the music industry forever. Origin story, history lesson, live concert–this is AIN’T TOO PROUD: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS. Music Hall at Fair Park. September 6-18....

Review: CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF Transforms Tragedy To Tolerance
by Emily Short - September 05, 2022

Raw inner turmoil leads to familial corrosion in CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF by Tennessee Williams. Get up close and personal with The Classics Theatre Project as they tell this tale of jealousy, disgust, tolerance, and trust. Addison Theatre Center. August 26-September 11....

Review: KINKY BOOTS at Kalita Humphreys Theater
by Buster Spiller - July 31, 2022

Uptown Players delivers a ROUSING production of the Award-Winning musical Kinky Boots!...

Review: Disney's FROZEN Warms Hearts at Fair Park
by Emily Short - July 23, 2022

Disney’s FROZEN is a family-friendly show that awes adults and children alike. Take a break from the heat to build a snowman, sing, dance, and fall in love. Music Hall at Fair Park July 20-August 7....

Review: THE SECRET COMEDY OF WOMEN Unboxes Truths Through Wit and Laughter
by Emily Short - July 25, 2022

THE SECRET COMEDY OF WOMEN is an interactive performance that will have you laughing so hard, you’ll think you just completed an ab workout. This show is inspiring, honest, outrageously funny, and exactly what women need right now. Eisemann Center for the Performing Arts July 6-31. Don’t miss it!...

Review: Mesquite Arts Theatre Gives a Beaming Performance of LIKE KISSING MOONLIGHT
by Emily Short - June 21, 2022

Mesquite Arts Theatre’s LIKE KISSING MOONLIGHT is a tale full of sorrowful twists and heartfelt turns. There are only a few more moons until it’s gone. Mesquite Arts Center Black Box Theatre June 10-26. Don’t miss it! ...

BWW Review: Broadway's OKLAHOMA! Leaves the Audience Less Than OK!
by Emily Short - June 04, 2022

Leave all expectations at the door and prepare for Daniel Fish’s new interpretation of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s musical. OKLAHOMA! is at the Winspear Opera House May 31-June 12. Whether you love it or hate it, it’s an experience you won’t forget....

BWW Review: UNDER THE MOON Enchants with Comedy and Complexity
by Emily Short - June 02, 2022

Ochre House Theater’s Under the Moon is brief but bold. In their last installation of their IN THE GARDEN series, Ochre House Theater is finishing strong with captivating characters and malicious magic. May 25-May 28 and June 1-June 4. Go see Under the Moon before it’s too late!...

BWW Review: SEX, GUNS, AND VODKA Intoxicates with Intimacy and Inner Turmoil
by Emily Short - May 22, 2022

The Classics Theatre Project's Joey Folsom adapts and directs Anton Chekhov's untitled first play, giving it the name it deserves–Sex, Guns, and Vodka. Buy a ticket and raise a glass to this rejuvenation of a classic. The Margo Jones Theatre May 20-June 11....