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.
Based on the original Hunger Games story, this gripping tale of courage, defiance and unbreakable human spirit, follows the fearless heroine Katniss Everdeen on her journey of self-discovery, as she emerges as a beacon of rebellion and hope. Multi award-winning playwright Conor McPherson (Girl from the North Country, The Weir) and Director Matthew Dunster (2:22 – A Ghost Story, Hangmen, The Pillowman), will bring this powerful story to life on stage, using extraordinary stunts and illusions in an epic, unforgettable, theatrical experience.
Dallas is never lacking outstanding theatre, whether epic Broadway shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. BroadwayWorld is rounding up our top recommended theatre every month. Selections for November 2025 include Ride The Cyclone & more.
Stage West in Fort Worth will present Totally Made-Up Musical on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, as part of its First Tuesday series. The fully improvised show invites audience members to suggest a title that becomes the basis for a brand-new musical created live on stage.
Stage West’s latest production of Misery, directed by J.J. Gordon, delivers a tense and atmospheric reimagining of Stephen King’s classic psychological thriller. Performed in Stage West’s cozy 50-seat thrust-style theatre, this production transforms intimacy into intensity, placing the audience mere feet away from the unfolding nightmare.
The Sexton Institute for Musical Theatre offers conservatory-style training within SMU’s liberal arts education. Our small classes and one-to-one mentorship ensure that each student is seen and supported as an individual. We combine rigorous training in acting, voice, and dance with a strong liberal arts foundation, so students graduate as adaptable, employable, and collaborative artists.
Stage West, in association with Theatre TCU, will present the regional premiere of Ride the Cyclone with Book, Music, and Lyrics by Jacob Richmond and Brooke Maxwell.
A man-eating plant, doo-wop harmonies, and a quirky love story take root this fall as Valley Youth Theatre presents the cult-classic musical Little Shop of Horrors. Learn more!
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).
I’ll be honest—Green Day was never really my thing. At least, not until 2016, when I experienced the Act Up Theatre production of American Idiot. That show completely flipped the switch for me, blending the raw energy of a rock concert with the emotional depth of musical theater.
Undermain Theatre has announced that Christina Cranshaw will join the company as its new Artistic Associate. A longtime collaborator and respected figure in the Dallas/Fort Worth theater community, Cranshaw will work alongside Producing Artistic Director Bruce DuBose to help curate future seasons and will direct selected productions for Undermain’s upcoming 2025–2026 season.
The St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival's 2025 season brings Sherlock Holmes to the river in a new adaptation created exclusively for the Festival. Learn more about the season here!
Director Adam Pankow and the talented artistic team at Stage West have once again brought the heart and hustle of Newsies to life under the summer sky.
Stage West will present the regional premiere of Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Fallen Souffle, the second part of a delightful trilogy by David MacGregor. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
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
Anthology Theatre has announced the full cast for the London premiere of Tim Firth's Award-winning musical This Is My Family. Learn more about the upcoming production here.
The Old Globe is currently presenting the pre-Broadway engagement of the world premiere of Regency Girls, starring Krystina Alabado, Kate Rockwell, Isabelle McCalla, and Ryann Redmond. Check out what the critics are saying about the new musical!
A new report this week highlights the economic impact of the arts on the US economy. In New York, we spotlight the influx of Olivier Award-winning productions, and a significant shift in audition practices by Equity. Regionally, we examine leadership transitions at theaters in Dallas, Maine, and Boston, and internationally, we delve into the latest Olivier Award winners and infrastructure investments in Canadian theatre, alongside a report on stabilizing West End audience numbers.
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!
Stage West Theatre has announced its 2025 Youth Summer Camps, offering opportunities for young performers to learn, create, and shine on stage! Learn more about the camp lineup here!
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