Anything Goes, the “glorious and exuberant” (USA Today) “musical comedy joy” (The New York Times) sails to Dallas in late winter for a two-week run at the Winspear Opera House of the AT&T Performing Arts Center from February 13 to 24. DEETS: Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora St. 8 p.m. Through Feb. 24. Buy tickets [...]
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Patti LaBelle at American Airlines Center for Valentine’s Day
All Aboard the Love Train! Old School 94.5 brings all your favorite artist for a night full of love with Patti Labelle, Heads of State featuring Bobby Brown, Johnny Gill, Ralph Tresvant and special guest: Phil Perry, Tony Terry, Michael Cooper, Larry Dodson, Glen Jones. Patti LaBelle performs at the American Airlines Center. For something [...]
“Catch Me If You Can” opens 2-week run at Music Hall
Catch Me If You Can is a Broadway Musical written by Marc Shaiman and Scott Whittman, featuring a book by Terrence McNally. The show is based on the 2002 film of the same name which starred Leonardo DiCaprio and follows the story of con man Frank Abagnale Junior. Mc Nally’s libretto is also based on Abagnale’s [...]
“Memphis” begins run at Bass Hall
Inspired by actual events, Memphis is about a white radio DJ who wants to change the world and a black club singer who is ready for her big break. Come along on their incredible journey to the ends of the airwaves – filled with laughter, soaring emotion and roof-raising rock n’ roll. Winner of four [...]
“Texas Bound” at the Dallas Museum of Art
Texas-connected actors bringing stories by Texas-connected authors from the page to the stage in the series “Texas Bound” as part of the Arts & Letters Live series. Reis McCormick reads her essay “The Shape of Things to Come.” Rob McCollum reads Ron Carlson’s “Milk.” Allison Pistorius reads Siobhan Fallon’s “Gold Star.” Stephen Tobolowsky reads his essay [...]
Lily Tomlin performs at the Winspear
Lily Tomlin brings Ernestine, Edith Ann and friends to Dallas. See Arnold Wayne Jones story here. DEETS: Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora St. at 7:30 p.m. Buy tickets here.
Dash for the Beads begins Oak Cliff Mardi Gras celebration
Dash for the Beads begins and ends at Kidd Springs Park this year and benefits Fidoakcliff, which is raising money to build a dog park. Ocarnivale Masquerade Ball takes place tonight at the Kessler Theater. Live New Orleans-style swing music will be provided by Club Wood and the Inner City All Stars. Tomorrow, the Mardi [...]
Turtle Creek Chorale and Uptown Players present “Ragtime”
Turtle Creek Chorale and Uptown Players join forces for a concert version of this powerful Broadway hit and Tony Award winner (for best musical score). This snapshot of American history is told through the stories of a Harlem musician, a wealthy matriarch, and a Jewish immigrant. It parades various musical styles from the early 20th [...]
“Red” at Dallas Theater Center
New York. 1958. Mark Rothko — uncompromising, volatile, brilliant — undertakes a new commission. His newly hired assistant challenges the master’s theories. This production turns the 9th floor of the Wyly Theatre into Rothko’s studio for a thrilling bio-drama as vivid as any primary color. The show is a collaboration with the Dallas Museum of Art. Tonight’s [...]
Librarian Peter Coyl talks about Stonewall Book Award winners
Dallas Public Library’s Audelia Road Branch manager Peter Coyl was on the committee that selected the Stonewall book award winners. He’ll speak about the winners and honorable mentions at the Oak Lawn Branch tonight and Audelia Road and North Oak Cliff branches later this week. More info here. DEETS: Coyl speaks tonight at Oak Lawn [...]







