Kalita Humphreys

Uptown Players Will Perform the World Premiere of STAR OF WONDER: A CAROL ANN CHRISTMAS
by Stephi Wild - Nov 5, 2025

This December, Uptown Players will begin its 24th season with a sparkling world premiere that’s equal parts musical revue, madcap backstage comedy, and heartfelt holiday celebration.

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.

Stage West and Dallas Theater Center to Present Regional Premiere of FAT HAM
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 15, 2025

Stage West Theatre, in association with Dallas Theater Center, will present the regional premiere of James Ijames’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play Fat Ham, running August 28–September 14, 2025, at Stage West (821 W. Vickery Blvd., Fort Worth).

THE COLOR PURPLE to be Presented at Urban Arts Collective
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 12, 2025

Urban Arts Collective will present The Color Purple, a musical reimagined through the lens of female power and perspective. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE to be Presented at Uptown Players
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 2, 2025

Uptown Players will present the Southwest premiere of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, a fearless, feel-good musical celebrating the joy of self-expression and the power of unconditional love. Learn more!

Disney's THE LITTLE MERMAID to be Presented at The Hopeful Theatre Project
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 6, 2025

The Hopeful Theatre Project will present Disney's The Little Mermaid directed by Jessica Holt at the Kalita Humphreys Theater in Dallas, Texas. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.

Uptown Players & Bruce Wood Dance Present IMAGINE
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2025

Uptown Players and Bruce Wood Dance will join creative forces for the first time to present IMAGINE, an entertaining and yet poignant new performance celebrating love, identity, and the transformative power of song and dance. This limited engagement will take place on Friday, August 9 at 8:00 PM and Saturday, August 10 at 2:00 PM at the Kalita Humphreys Theater.

Dallas Theater Center Announces 2025-26 Season
by Team BWW - May 9, 2025

Dallas Theater Center has announced its 2025–26 season, featuring a mix of beloved classics, regional and world premieres that reflect the company’s commitment to powerful storytelling and community dialogue

Spotlight: XANADU at Uptown Players
by BWW Special Offer - Apr 18, 2025

'XANADU' Brings the Magic to Dallas

FAT HAM and More Set For Dallas Theater Center 25-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 28, 2025

Dallas Theater Center has revealed the titles for the 2025-26 season, including Noises Off, a classic British farce and a play-within-a-play; Fat Ham, a Pulitzer Prize-winning hit Broadway comedy that reinvents Shakespeare’s Hamlet; and more!

XANADU Coming to Dallas' Uptown Players in April
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 21, 2025

Uptown Players will present Xanadu, the campy, high-energy roller-disco musical that promises to bring neon lights, leg warmers, and a whole lot of fun to the Kalita Humphreys Theater from April 25 – May 4, 2025.

Spotlight: BROADWAY OUR WAY at Uptown Players
by BWW Special Offer - Mar 21, 2025

Join an unforgettable evening where revelry meets harmony, tradition meets modernity, and every performance is fit for royalty. Dust off your crowns and prepare to be enchanted as Uptown Players announced the return of its beloved annual fundraiser, Broadway Our Way,

Video: Sasha Maya Ada Unpacks PRIMARY TRUST at Dallas Theater Center
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - Mar 13, 2025

A Pulitzer Prize-winning play is now onstage at Dallas Theater Center! Eboni Booth's Primary Trust -a story of friendship, healing, and small chances- is now in performances at Bryant Hall. At the helm is Sasha Maya Ada, who just checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to tell us all about the production. Watch the full interview in this video.

Uptown Players Announces BROADWAY OUR WAY This March
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2025

Uptown Players has announced the return of its beloved annual fundraiser, Broadway Our Way, with an all-new production brimming with creativity, theatrical magic, and a hint of royal mischief.

Review: THE AFRICAN COMPANY PRESENTS RICHARD III at Soul Rep Theatre
by Sam Lisman - Feb 4, 2025

A year or so ago, two DFW theaters in neighboring cities both performed the same play, on the same days, at the same times.  If you were willing to pay to use the Tollway, and depending on traffic, they were about ten minutes aways from each other.  I chock that up to bad timing and poor coordination (although local theater directors tell me that the vast majority of their audiences are exclusive – they don’t go to other theaters – so these kinds of scheduling issues aren’t a big deal), and both groups handled it well (at least publicly).

TUTTI FRUTTI: THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF OF LITTLE RICHARD Makes Dallas Premiere
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 30, 2024

A bevy of musicals, such as 'Jersey Boys' and a love of Motown and Rock and Roll Hits, inspired actor Dedrick Weathersby to tackle the role of the great singer Little Richard.

A QUEER CAROL Announced At Uptown Players
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2024

Uptown Players has announced the regional premiere of A QUEER CAROL, an LGBTQ+ adaptation of the classic tale.

Uptown Players Presents THE BOYS IN THE BAND
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 23, 2024

Uptown Players will present the groundbreaking play The Boys in the Band, a powerful and thought-provoking exploration of friendship, identity, and the struggles faced by gay men in the late 1960s.

Cast Set For The Premiere Of TUTTI FRUTTI- THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF LITTLE RICHARD At The Dallas Theater Center
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 3, 2024

Super Bad Theater Company has announced the cast for TUTTI FRUTTI - THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF LITTLE RICHARD, a new musical starring Dedrick Weathersby.

Uptown Players to Present THE PROM Regional Premiere in July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 13, 2024

Uptown Players will present the regional premiere of the Broadway sensation, The Prom, running in July. Learn how to purchase tickets.