The Music of Sam Cooke starring Bradd Marquis: A fantastic new show depicting the life and music of one of America’s most iconic and talented performers, the Legendary Sam Cooke. A rip-roaring soulful performance brought to you alongside a live big band. Sam Cooke became the most important Soul singer in history. He was also the inventor of soul music and the most popular and beloved performer of his time. Cooke bridged the gap between black and white audiences and crossed generations. He is commonly known as The King of Soul for his distinctive vocal abilities and influence on the modern world of music. Sam Cooke appealed to everyone. He pioneered soul by melding elements of R&B, Gospel and Pop into a sound that was new and still coalescing at the time. His pioneering contributions to soul music led to the rise of Aretha Franklin, Al Green, Curtis Mayfield, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, and popularized the likes of Otis Redding and James Brown. This world premiere concert features the greatest hits from the Legend of Soul including “You Send Me”, “Only Sixteen”, “Cupid”, “Chain Gang”, “Twistin the Night Away”, “A Change is Gonna Come”, “Wonderful World” to name a few. Beginning with the gospel music that formed the foundation of Sam Cooke’s career, and spanning his success as a pop star, its pure magic from beginning to end. He is “Forever Mr. Soul”.
MJ (5/13/25-5/18/25)
Moulin Rouge! (6/10/25-6/15/25)
Shucked (7/29/25-8/3/25)
The Book of Mormon (Non-Equity) (8/8/25-8/10/25)
Life of Pi (9/23/25-9/28/25)
A Beautiful Noise (10/28/25-11/2/25)
SIX (Boleyn Tour) (2/10/26-2/15/26)
Back to the Future: The Musical (3/24/26-3/29/26)
Some Like It Hot (4/14/26-4/19/26)
The Notebook (6/23/26-6/28/26)
Hamilton (Angelica Company) (7/14/26-7/26/26)
Suffs (8/4/26-8/9/26)
Bass Performance Hall is at 525 Commerce Street, Fort Worth, TX.
Robert Earl Keen (3/7/25-3/7/25)
Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical (11/19/24-11/24/24)
Lyle Lovett and his Large Band (10/22/24-10/22/24)
Mariachi Herencia de México (10/8/24-10/8/24)
Bass Hall Party on the Stage (8/27/24-8/27/24)
Sister Act (8/15/24-8/18/24)
The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's All The Good Times: The Farewell Tour (7/27/24-7/27/24)
Mamma Mia! (7/16/24-7/21/24)
Bluey's Big Play (3/23/24-3/24/24)
The Simon & Garfunkel Story (3/21/24-3/21/24)
Videos
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The Mocky Horror Picture Show's Christmas Special with Jack Frost
Texas Theatre (12/28 - 12/28) | |
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CLUE
The Buddy Holly Hall (5/8 - 5/10) | |
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The Importance of Being Earnest
Alley Theatre (3/6 - 3/29) | |
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The Sleeping Beauty: International Ballet Stars in Texarkana, TX! On March 27, 2026
Perot Theatre (3/27 - 3/27) | |
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Anne of Green Gables
Mid Cities Arts Collective (3/14 - 3/22) | |
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FLOAT
Bishop Arts Theatre Center (5/28 - 6/14) | |
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Diversions
Texas Ballet Theater (2/27 - 3/1) | |
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