BJ Cleveland

RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER Comes to Casa Mañana This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 4, 2025

Casa Mañana will ring in the holiday season with Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, running November 22–December 23, 2025. The show continues Casa Mañana’s tradition of family-friendly holiday programming under the Dome.

Uptown Players Announces Two Bonus Productions For The 2025�"2026 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 29, 2025

Uptown Players has added two new productions to its 2025–2026 season: Together, a Pride cabaret collaboration with Bruce Wood Dance running June 20–21, 2026, and the live remount of Application Pending starring BJ Cleveland, running August 20–30, 2026.

JUNIE B. JONES, THE MUSICAL to Kick Off Casa Mañana 2025-26 Children's Theatre Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 16, 2025

Casa Mañana will kick off its 2025-26 Children's Theatre season with Junie B. Jones, The Musical. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets here!

Photos: A TUNA CHRISTMAS At Casa Mañana
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 8, 2024

Casa Mañana continues its 24-25 Broadway season with the seasonal play A Tuna Christmas, See photos from the production.

CINDERELLA Opens Casa Mañana's Children's Theatre Season
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2024

Casa Mañana will open its 2024-25 Children’s Theatre season with Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella: Youth Edition. The show runs October 11-27 and is suitable for all audiences. Tickets are on sale now. 

Review: GREASE AT CASA MANANA Ft. Worth TX
by Pati Buehler - Jun 10, 2024

I will be the first to admit that I am NOT a big fan of this show, so BOO! HISS! if you like...BUT I will admit this cast has SO much fun and energy and talent. I won't argue with a cheering SOLD OUT Show.

Review: MARY POPPINS JR. at Casa Manana, Ft. Worth TX
by Pati Buehler - Apr 22, 2024

Mary Poppins is pretty much a familiar name among parents and children everywhere. Disney's film is the Halmark of popular children's films. However, seeing this as a live theater production is a thrilling experience for young and old. Having seen this gem live onstage three times, I never tire of its popularity and life lessons.

MARY POPPINS JR. Brings a Spoonful of Sugar to Casa Mañana
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 3, 2024

Discover the magic of MARY POPPINS JR. at Casa Mañana. Experience the enchanting world of a classic children's tale brought to life on stage. Perfect for all ages.

THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER: THE MUSICAL Rings in the Holidays at Casa Mañana
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2023

​​​​​​​Casa Mañana continues its Children's Theatre season with The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical, presented by Happy State Bank and sponsored by Frank Kent Cadillac.

Theatre Arlington Will Open A CHRISTMAS CAROL: THE RADIO PLAY
by Stephi Wild - Nov 10, 2023

Theatre Arlington has announced the final performance of its 50th Anniversary Season - 'A Christmas Carol: The Radio Show,' featuring the remarkable talent of BJ Cleveland and directed by Theatre Arlington Executive Producer, Steven D. Morris. 

JADA BELLS - A HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA Comes to Uptown Players Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 3, 2023

Brace yourselves for the most spectacular musical holiday event of the year! Uptown Players will present 'Jada Bells - A Holiday Extravaganza,' starring the sensational Lee Walter as the vivacious Jada Pinkett Fox.

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

Lyric Stage to Present CINDERELLA in August
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 11, 2023

Lyric Stage will present Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella (Broadway Version) August 24-27, 2023 at the Majestic Theatre.

Uptown Players Unveils Thrilling 2023-2024 Season With THE BOYS IN THE BAND, THE PROM, And More
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 30, 2023

Uptown Players, a professional theater located in the Uptown area of Dallas, has unveiled its highly anticipated 2023-2024 season.

Uptown Players Presents 20th Annual Fundraiser BROADWAY OUR WAY!
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 4, 2023

Uptown Players presents its 20th annual fundraiser Broadway Our Way '23. This year's production is written and directed by B.J. Cleveland, choreographed by Jeremy Dumont with music direction by Kevin Gunter and Vonda K Bowling and musical arrangements by Adam C. Wright. Broadway Our Way will run Apriil 20 - 23, at the Kalita Humphreys Theater.

Theatre Arlington To Unveil New Walk Of Fame Honoring Artists
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 17, 2023

Broadway, television, opera, broadcast news … even a New York Times bestselling author! A great deal of talent has made its way across the Theatre Arlington stage and into the world outside our area over the theater's 50 years.

Casa Mañana Presents A CHRISTMAS CARO: A NEW MUSICAL COMEDY
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2022

Casa Mañana gets in the holiday spirit and continues its Children’s Theatre season with A Christmas Carol: A New Musical Comedy.

Casa Mañana Presents MADAGASCAR Beginning This Weekend
by Stephi Wild - Oct 5, 2022

Casa Mañana opens its Children’s Theatre season, presented by Happy State Bank and sponsored by Frank Kent Cadillac, with Madagascar – A Musical Adventure, October 8-23, 2022. Tickets are on sale now.

Uptown Players Presents BROADWAY OUR WAY 2022
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2022

Uptown Players presents its 19th annual fundraiser Broadway Our Way '22. This year's production is written and directed by B.J. Cleveland, choreographed by Andrew Coopman with music direction by Kevin Gunter and Kelley Poche Rodriguez and musical arrangements by Adam C. Wright. Broadway Our Way will run June 9 - 12, at the Kalita Humphreys Theater. This year's event includes the return of two special guests, Emerson Collins and Black McIver

BWW Interview: Doug Fowler of ME & JEZEBEL at MainStage ILC
by Lorens Portalatin - Jul 7, 2021

After a long year of streaming, MainStage Irving-Las Colinas returns to performing in-person productions with Me & Jezebel, running July 23-August 7. This three-week run of full-capacity, ticketed shows is directed by B.J. Cleveland and stars Doug Fowler and Bailey Maxwell. Me & Jezebel is a hilarious play based on a true story about Elizabeth Fuller spending four weeks with Bette Davis in her home during a hotel strike in Manhattan.