Christie Vela

Theatre Three To Present THE LION IN WINTER In December
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 19, 2025

Theatre Three will present James Goldman’s THE LION IN WINTER from December 4–28 on the Norma Young Arena Stage. Directed by Matthew Gray, the production will feature Artistic Director Jeffrey Schmidt and Associate Artistic Director Christie Vela.

Theatre Three to Open 2025�"26 Season with Eleanor Burgess’s THE NICETIES
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 27, 2025

Theatre Three (T3) will open its 2025–2026 season in Theatre Too (T2), its intimate downstairs space, with The Niceties, a gripping two-character drama by Eleanor Burgess.

Review: LA TEMPESTAD at Trinity Rep
by Jessica Tabak - Apr 6, 2025

What did our critic think of LA TEMPESTAD at Trinity Rep?

Theatre Three Dallas To Host Prom- Themed Fundraiser To Support Local Arts And Education Programs
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 17, 2024

Theatre Three in Dallas announced its annual fundraiser, T3’s Night of Mystery: Prom Night, on October 28th.

CARRIE to be Presented at Theatre Three This Fall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 27, 2024

Theatre Three in Dallas announced a gripping production of Carrie: The Musical, adapted from Stephen King's novel. Featuring young actors from local universities and a visual art exhibition, this show explores high school bullying and supernatural powers.

Theatre Three Announces NATASHA, PIERRE, AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812 And More 62nd Season
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2024

Theatre Three in Dallas announced its 62nd season featuring 4 musicals and 4 plays, including CARRIE: THE MUSICAL, NATASHA, PIERRE, AND THE GREAT COMET OF 1812, INTIMATE APPAREL, and XANADU.

POTUS, a World Premiere & More Set for Trinity Rep 2024-25 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2024

Trinity Repertory Company has unveiled its 61st season. Learn how to purchase tickets!

Last Chance to Vote for the BWW Dallas Awards; Voting Ends 12/31
by BWW Awards - Dec 26, 2023

It's the final week left to vote for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Dallas Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

2 Weeks to Vote for the BWW Dallas Awards; SCHOOL OF ROCK THE MUSICAL, THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, Grand Prairie Arts Council & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 18, 2023

There's just two weeks left to vote and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 18th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Dallas Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Dallas Awards; SCHOOL OF ROCK THE MUSICAL, THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG, Grand Prairie Arts Council & More Lead!
by BWW Awards - Dec 11, 2023

It's the final 3 weeks and we have the latest standings as of Monday, December 11th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Dallas Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

BroadwayWorld Dallas Awards December 5th Standings; SCHOOL OF ROCK THE MUSICAL Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 5, 2023

It's December, and the first standings of the month have been announced as of Tuesday, December 5th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Dallas Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Latest Standings Announced For The 2023 BroadwayWorld Dallas Awards; THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Leads Best Play!
by BWW Awards - Nov 27, 2023

Happy Holidays! The latest wave of standings have been announced as of Monday, November 27th for the 2023 BroadwayWorld Dallas Awards! Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!

Review: KING LEAR at Shakespeare Dallas
by Sam Lisman - Oct 4, 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.

LIZZIE THE MUSICAL Comes to Theatre Three in September
by Stephi Wild - Aug 29, 2023

Theatre Three opens the 2023/24 Season with a bang, or rather a WHACK! Directed by Shyama Nithiananda with Music Direction by Gary Adler, LIZZIE: THE MUSICAL explores the mind of Lizzie Borden and speculates on the motivations she may have had: overwhelming oppression, abuse and madness.

KING LEAR Comes to Shakespeare Dallas Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Aug 16, 2023

Shakespeare Dallas will present the classic Shakespearen tragedy King Lear this fall starring the company’s beloved Executive & Artistic Director Emeritus Raphael Parry in the titular role. The production, directed by Christie Vela, will run for five weeks Thursday-Sunday at the Samuell-Grand Amphitheater September 13 - October 15, 2023. 

NEXT TO NORMAL Comes to Coppell Arts Center This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jul 6, 2023

Coppell Arts Center presents a limited run of Theatre Three’s emotionally charged Next to Normal from July 21–23.

Cast Announced For Pulitzer Prize-Winning NEXT TO NORMAL At Theatre Three
by A.A. Cristi - May 10, 2023

The emotionally charged musical Next to Normal will conclude Theatre Three's 60th Anniversary Season – starting previews June 1, opening June 5 and closing July 2.

Theatre Three Announces Summer Actor Bootcamp
by Stephi Wild - May 4, 2023

​​​​​​​ Theatre Three's Summer Actor Bootcamp is a three-week intensive starting on July 3 and ending July 22 for students ages 13–18. This camp will introduce basic Acting Methodology, presenting tools to create and sustain a role with authenticity. Students will learn to focus on trusting their instincts and impulses, putting them in pursuit of an objective.

LIZZIE: THE MUSICAL, GOD OF CARNAGE & More Set for Theatre Three 2023/24 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 1, 2023

Choose your weapon! Theatre Three’s passionate and bloody 2023/2024 Season will feature three musicals, three classic and award-winning plays, one hilarious play with music, and the world premiere of an adaption by a local playwright.

THE BUTTERFLY'S EVIL SPELL Cast Announced at Theatre Three
by Stephi Wild - Feb 23, 2023

In a whimsical world of beetles, scorpions, and bugs of all sorts, a beetle falls in love with an injured butterfly. The Butterfly's Evil Spell is a story about unrequited love set on the side of the road in South Texas originally written by Spanish playwright, Federico García Lorca in 1920 and newly translated and adapted by Dante Flores.