JAMES BOWIE HIGH SCHOOL

by Sam Lisman - January 23, 2025

Those who knock Shakespeare like to say that his plays aren’t relevant to our lives or our society – what I think they really mean is that the language he uses is challenging for us, and thus doesn’t seem relevant, but let’s give them the benefit of the doubt.  Rather than point them to Anthony Jese...

by Theresa Bertram - November 11, 2024

Going to MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL 2: CRUISING THROUGH THE CHANGE at the AT&T Performing Arts Center in Dallas, which was presented November 1-3, was like joining a big party bound by women who were embracing the aging process and laughing in the face of every hot flash, mood swing, and memory lapse! Ba...

by Pati Buehler - September 12, 2024

There's a ''Whole Lotta Shakin' Going On' under the Dome at Casa Manana as Rock'n Roll hits Fort Worth!...

by Pati Buehler - August 05, 2024

The Ridglea theater in Fort Worth hosted a world class orchestra in a special sold-out event that combined classic hit songs with a show stopping tribute to a popular 2017 hit movie....

by Theresa Bertram - July 18, 2024

The cast was everything I thought a cast near Dallas would be. They were dynamic, the music was executed well, and the storytelling flowed from beginning to end....

by Emily Short - June 22, 2024

Don't miss out on an energetic evening of singing, dancing, fun, and reflection. HAIRSPRAY is at Music Hall at Fair Park June 18-30....

by Pati Buehler - June 10, 2024

I will be the first to admit that I am NOT a big fan of this show, so BOO! HISS! if you like...BUT I will admit this cast has SO much fun and energy and talent. I won't argue with a cheering SOLD OUT Show....

by Pati Buehler - April 22, 2024

Mary Poppins is pretty much a familiar name among parents and children everywhere. Disney's film is the Halmark of popular children's films. However, seeing this as a live theater production is a thrilling experience for young and old. Having seen this gem live onstage three times, I never tire of i...

by Sam Lisman - April 19, 2024

Girl from the North Country fails to deliver on the promise of a Bob Dylan-Conor McPherson collaboration. Dylan famously asked, how does it feel? In this play, not so good....

by Sam Lisman - March 21, 2024

I'm very thankful MainStage Irving-Los Colinas decided to include Dear Brutus in this year’s season, as many people (myself included) would otherwise never experience its magic. And it is magical, both in its setting and in this performance....