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XANADU Coming to Dallas' Uptown Players in April
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 21, 2025

Uptown Players will present Xanadu, the campy, high-energy roller-disco musical that promises to bring neon lights, leg warmers, and a whole lot of fun to the Kalita Humphreys Theater from April 25 – May 4, 2025.

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 announces the return of its beloved annual fundraiser, Broadway Our Way,

Video: Sasha Maya Ada Unpacks PRIMARY TRUST at Dallas Theater Center
by Backstage Live with Richard Ridge - Mar 13, 2025

A Pulitzer Prize-winning play is now onstage at Dallas Theater Center! Eboni Booth's Primary Trust -a story of friendship, healing, and small chances- is now in performances at Bryant Hall. At the helm is Sasha Maya Ada, who just checked in with BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge to tell us all about the production. Watch the full interview in this video.

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.

Review: THE AFRICAN COMPANY PRESENTS RICHARD III at Soul Rep Theatre
by Sam Lisman - Feb 4, 2025

A year or so ago, two DFW theaters in neighboring cities both performed the same play, on the same days, at the same times.  If you were willing to pay to use the Tollway, and depending on traffic, they were about ten minutes aways from each other.  I chock that up to bad timing and poor coordination (although local theater directors tell me that the vast majority of their audiences are exclusive – they don’t go to other theaters – so these kinds of scheduling issues aren’t a big deal), and both groups handled it well (at least publicly).

TUTTI FRUTTI: THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF OF LITTLE RICHARD Makes Dallas Premiere
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 30, 2024

A bevy of musicals, such as 'Jersey Boys' and a love of Motown and Rock and Roll Hits, inspired actor Dedrick Weathersby to tackle the role of the great singer Little Richard.

A QUEER CAROL Announced At Uptown Players
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 7, 2024

Uptown Players has announced the regional premiere of A QUEER CAROL, an LGBTQ+ adaptation of the classic tale.

Uptown Players Presents THE BOYS IN THE BAND
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 23, 2024

Uptown Players will present the groundbreaking play The Boys in the Band, a powerful and thought-provoking exploration of friendship, identity, and the struggles faced by gay men in the late 1960s.

Cast Set For The Premiere Of TUTTI FRUTTI- THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF LITTLE RICHARD At The Dallas Theater Center
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 3, 2024

Super Bad Theater Company has announced the cast for TUTTI FRUTTI - THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF LITTLE RICHARD, a new musical starring Dedrick Weathersby.

Uptown Players to Present THE PROM Regional Premiere in July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 13, 2024

Uptown Players will present the regional premiere of the Broadway sensation, The Prom, running in July. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Dallas Theater Center's Resident Playwright Jonathan Norton Named Interim Artistic Director
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 18, 2024

Playwright Jonathan Norton steps into the role of Interim Artistic Director at Dallas Theater Center, bringing his unique vision and experience to the renowned institution.

WAITRESS, PRIMARY TRUST & More Set for Dallas Theater Center 2024-2025 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 10, 2024

Dallas Theater Center has revealed the titles for the 2024-2025 season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Dallas Theater Center Announces WAITRESS And More For 2024-2025 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 6, 2024

Dallas Theater Center has announced titles for the 2024-2025 season, including Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors, a fang-tastic comedy full of clever wordplay and quick-change antics; Shane, the Wild West story of heroism and family; Primary Trust, a story of friendship, healing and small chances; Waitress, serving satisfaction, one slice at a time; and Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, a reimagined biblical story for audiences of all ages. A Christmas Carol will return and dazzle as a holiday add-on.

Uptown Players Host CABARET WEEKEND in May
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2024

Uptown Players has announced a Cabaret Weekend taking place May 10th through May 12th, featuring the renowned Dragapella sensation, The Kinsey Sicks, and the two-act cabaret show, Simply the Best -- A Tribute to the Greatest Artists of Our Time.

Video: Get A First Look at I AM DELIVERED'T! at Dallas Theater Center
by Joshua Wright - Feb 8, 2024

Get a first look at I AM DELIVERED'T! at the Dallas Theater Center in an all-new video. Celebrate the power of being your authentic self. Everybody knows that all the drama takes place on the church parking lot. Sis, vice-president of usher board #1, and her protege Pickles find themselves at the center of the commotion when her long lost love – Sister Breedlove – returns stirring up church gossip.

Photo: Get a First Look at Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Hopeful Theatre Project
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2024

The Hopeful Theatre Project is presenting Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST for their 5th Annual Valentine's Production. See photos!

Dallas Theater Center to Receive $25,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 25, 2024

Dallas Theater Center has announced that it has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a Grants for Arts Projects award of $25,000.

Del Shores To Direct Off-Broadway Debut Of WOUNDED At SoHo Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 12, 2023

Del Shores directs the Off-Broadway debut of the award-winning play WOUNDED, opening Jan. 24 at SoHo Playhouse, NYC. Inquire for interview opportunities with the creative team and cast.

JADA BELLS - A HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA Comes to Uptown Players Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 3, 2023

Brace yourselves for the most spectacular musical holiday event of the year! Uptown Players will present 'Jada Bells - A Holiday Extravaganza,' starring the sensational Lee Walter as the vivacious Jada Pinkett Fox.

Regional Premiere of CHICKEN AND BISCUITS Comes to Uptown Players This Month
by Stephi Wild - Jul 7, 2023

Uptown Players presents the regional premiere of Chicken and Biscuits, a side-splitting family comedy written by the brilliant Douglas Lyons. Set to captivate audiences with its irresistible charm, uproarious humor, and heartwarming moments, this production promises an unforgettable theatrical experience.