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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.

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,

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.

Lyric Stage Presents LYRIC UNDER THE STARS, A Free Concert Series Kicking Off June 22
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 14, 2024

Enjoy a free concert series with Lyric Stage's Lyric Under the Stars, starting June 22 at 8:30 p.m..

Uptown Players Presents BROADWAY OUR WAY This May
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 9, 2024

Uptown Players has announced the return of its annual fundraiser, Broadway Our Way. This highly anticipated event showcases the remarkable talent and creativity of past Uptown Players' cast members, presenting a weekend of Broadway music with a contemporary twist.

WaterTower Theatre Announces Cast & Creative Details for the Regional Premiere of CHAPLIN THE MUSICAL 
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 30, 2023

WaterTower Theatre Producing Artistic Director Shane Peterman and Associate Producer Elizabeth Kensek have announced casting and creative details for the regional premiere of CHAPLIN, presented with a newly updated script by Christopher Curtis and Thomas Meehan.

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.

Uptown Players Present HEAD OVER HEELS
by Stephi Wild - Nov 16, 2022

The Uptown Players 2022/2023 season will open the the bold new musical comedy Head Over Heels, by Jeff Whitty & James McGruder, featuring the music of the Go-Go's.

Cast & Creative Details For THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY at WaterTower Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 14, 2022

WaterTower Theatre Producing Artistic Director Shane Peterman today announced casting and creative details for The Bridges of Madison County in Concert. 

Photos: WaterTower Theatre Raises Thousands for Local Theatre Professionals and Education Partnerships at Annual Gala
by Marissa Tomeo - May 12, 2022

WaterTower Theatre (WTT) celebrated their new season along with the success and growth of their community, with their “New Works. New Voices. New Light.” Spring Gala. This was the organization’s first gala event in over 3 years. The celebration was held Saturday, April 23, 2022, at the elegant Venue Forty 50, in Addison, Texas. 

Uptown Players Announces Two New Streaming Shows
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 11, 2020

Join Uptown Players for this special holiday edition of Sister Helen Holy's 701 club, starring Paul J. Williams as his most popular 'altar' ego, Sister Helen Holy of the First Southern Fried Self-Satisfied ‎'Babatist' Church.

Cast And Creative Announced For LIZZIE at The Bath House Cultural Center
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2019

IMPRINT Theatreworks has announced the cast & creative teams for LIZZIE By Steven Cheslik-DeMeyer and Alan Stevens Hewitt, opening October 31st at The Bath House Cultural Center.

The Firehouse Theatre Presents OSWALD, Starring Tony LePage
by Stephi Wild - Apr 30, 2019

The Firehouse Theatre today announces the cast of its new developmental musical, OSWALD, which runs May 3-5, 2019 at The Firehouse Theatre in Farmers Branch, Texas. The all-star cast includes three Equity actors from New York City for the special three-day presentation: Tina Stafford, who will play Marina Oswald-Porter, will be joined by two Broadway veterans, Justin Mortelliti, and Tony LePage, one of the show's writers, who will play out two possible versions of Lee Harvey Oswald's story simultaneously.

BWW Review: DISASTER! Delights in Destruction at Uptown Players
by Zac Thriffiley - Mar 23, 2019

The electrically energetic cast of Uptown Players' DISASTER has fun with tropes from 70's disaster movies, reveling in the ridiculous and happily taking the audience aboard for the ride.

Talk Back Announced At Uptown Players DISASTER!
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 26, 2019

Uptown Players is proud to present the hilarious musical Disaster! This side-splitting musical celebrates the era of bell-bottoms, platform shoes and the hustle. Written by Seth Rudetsky and Jack Plotnick, with concept by Seth Rudetsky and Drew Geraci, the production runs March 22 through April 7 at the Kalita Humphreys Theater.

Imprint Theatreworks Season Announce 2018/19 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 10, 2018

It's time to announce what's next, and we're doing it BIG - with a party you do not want to miss. Join us on August 27th for an exclusive celebration featuring incredible performances and the grand reveal of IMPRINT Theatreworks' highly anticipated second season. Come early for our opening reception and silent auction and stay late to hang out with the performers and celebrate the year ahead with us at Stomping Ground Comedy Theater.

BWW Review: PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT at Uptown Players
by Kyle Christopher West - Jul 21, 2018

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.

Complete Casting Announced for PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT at Uptown Players
by Kyle Christopher West - Jun 26, 2018

Uptown Players and director Ann Nieman have cast an array of celebrity divas to star in Priscilla Queen of the Desert, running July 13-July 29, 2018. Jack Donahue and Blake McIver enthusiastically come to Dallas to make their Uptown debut, leading the cast alongside Dallasites Dana Harper and Kelly Groves, bringing a wide array of illustrious performance experience to the Kalita Humphreys Theater this summer.

BWW Review: MURDER BALLAD at Imprint Theatreworks
by Kyle Christopher West - May 6, 2018

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.

Photo Flash: Imprint Theatreworks' Presents MURDER BALLAD
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 25, 2018

Imprint Theatreworks' production of the sexy, immersive musical, Murder Ballad, opens this Friday, April 27th, at the Margo Jones Theatre! Do not miss this non-stop rock and roll experience!