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Awards and Nominations


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Drama Desk Awards - 1977 - Best New American Play

Preston Jones, A Texas Trilogy


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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 1977 - John Gassner Playwriting Award

Preston Jones, A Texas Trilogy

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Dallas Theater Center's Resident Playwright Jonathan Norton Named Interim Artistic Director

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.
Dallas Theater Center To Host Annual RENAISSANCE CENTERSTAGE Gala

Dallas Theater Center's annual fundraising gala, Renaissance Centerstage, will take place on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at the Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre.
Dallas Theater Center To Host Annual Centerstage Gala This May

Tickets are now available for Dallas Theater Center's annual fundraising Gala, Renaissance Centerstage, to take place at the Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre on Saturday, May 13, 2023.
DTC Executive Director Kevin Moriarty Reflects On The Life Of Former DTC Artistic Director Adrian Hall

In light of the death of former Dallas Theater Center Artistic Director, Adrian Hall, Executive Director, Kevin Moriarty offers words of perspective, comfort and hope. Read his full statement here.
Dallas Theater Center Names Kevin Moriarty Executive Director

Kevin Moriarty, who has served as Dallas Theater Center's  Enloe/Rose Artistic Director for 15 years, has been named Executive Director, following the recent announcement of the retirement of DTC managing director Jeffrey Woodward, who has served in that  position for eight years.
TCU Horned Frogs Invade Dallas Theater Center in THE SUPREME LEADER

Dallas Theater Center's (DTC) newest production, The Supreme Leader, celebrates its Texas Christian University (TCU) cast with a special night! The show stars TCU alumni Oscar Seung and Garrett Weir, with fellow graduate Ashlie Whitworth as an understudy. To celebrate, DTC hosted a TCU night on November 19 at the Kalita Humphreys Theater
Dallas Theater Center Welcomes New Resident Artists

Dallas Theater Center has announced the addition of several full-time resident artists!
Dallas Theater Center Announces THE SUPREME LEADER Beginning October 28th

Dallas Theater Center (DTC) proudly presents the world premiere of The Supreme Leader. The new comedy by Don X. Nguyen begins performances on October 28 at the Kalita Humphreys Theater.
NEW FREE FALL WORKSHOPS AVAILABLE FROM Comes To Dallas Theater Center

Dallas Theater Center's (DTC) city-wide community engagement program, Public Works Dallas, offers free fall workshops starting this month. The workshops will be aimed at people of all ages and offered at different locations around the city.
Liz Mikel Celebrates 30 Anniversary at Dallas Theater Center

Dallas Theater Center (DTC) celebrates 30 years with one of the city's most talented actors, Liz Mikel. She made her debut on the DTC mainstage in 1991, appearing in A Midsummer Night's Dream. Since then, Mikel has been featured in multiple DTC productions and currently features in Cake Ladies at the Dee & Charles Wyly Theatre as Tweedy-Bird, a character written specifically for her.
Photos: World Premiere of TRUMP L'OEIL Opens Tonight

The world premiere concert presentation of Trump L'oeil, a musical experience blending the elements of the Trompe-l'œil art form with the dizzying narratives to have come out of the previous administration, begins performances tonight, Friday, September 24 at 8pm, at Florence Gould Hall at the French Institute-Alliance Française.
World Premiere of TRUMP L'OEIL to Begin Performances Tomorrow

The world premiere concert presentation of Trump L’oeil, a musical experience blending the elements of the Trompe-l'œil art form with the dizzying narratives to have come out of the previous administration, begins performances tomorrow, Friday, September 24 at 8pm, at Florence Gould Hall at the French Institute-Alliance Française.
Dallas Theater Center WELCOMES ESSENTIAL WORKERS WITH COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS

Dallas Theater Center (DTC) is thrilled to offer Dallas’ dedicated essential workers complimentary tickets to their upcoming shows! Cake Ladies and Tiny Beautiful Things will run in repertory beginning September 8 at the Dee & Charles Wyly Theatre. 
World Premiere Concert Presentation of TRUMP L'OEIL Announced

Announced today is the world premiere concert presentation of Trump L’oeil, a musical experience blending the elements of the Trompe-l'œil art form with the dizzying narratives to have come out of the previous administration.
Dallas Theater Center KICKS OFF ITS SEASON WITH TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS

Tiny Beautiful Things officially marks Dallas Theater Center's (DTC) return to live performances! The production starts September 8 in the Dee & Charles Wyly Theatre. This is the first live, indoor production at DTC since March 2020.
DTC Announces New Diane And Hal Brierley Resident Acting Company Member

2017 Regional Theatre Tony Award Recipient Dallas Theater Center (DTC) announced that Christopher Llewyn Ramirez will be joining the Diane and Hal Brierley Resident Acting Company at the beginning of the 2018-2019 season. 
DTC Presents The World Premiere Of THE TRIALS OF SAM HOUSTON

2017 Regional Theatre Tony Award Recipient Dallas Theater Center (DTC) presents the world premiere of The Trials of Sam Houston by Aaron Loeb at the Kalita Humphreys Theater. Directed by DTC Enloe/Rose Artistic Director Kevin Moriarty, The Trials of Sam Houston begins on April 20 and runs through May 13.
DTC presents THE GREAT SOCIETY, Co-Produced with Houston's Alley Theatre

2017 Regional Theatre Tony Award Recipient Dallas Theater Center (DTC) presents The Great Society at the Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre. A co-production with the Alley Theatre and directed by DTC Enloe/Rose Artistic Director Kevin Moriarty, The Great Society begins on March 9 and runs through April 1. A Pay-What-You-Can performance will be Sunday, March 11 at 7:30 p.m., and Press Night will be Tuesday, March 13 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets to The Great Society are on sale now at www.DallasTheaterCenter.org and by phone at (214) 880-0202.
DTC Announces 2018-2019 Season

2017 Regional Theatre Tony Award recipient Dallas Theater Center (DTC) announces titles for the 2018-2019 season, including the heartwarming, southern comedy Steel Magnolias; the critically-acclaimed Broadway play and winner of the 2017 Pulitzer Prize, Sweat; William Shakespeare's delightful comedy, Twelfth Night; the acclaimed comedy, then film, Real Women Have Curves; a world premiere play set in Dallas, Penny Candy; a new play fresh off the New York theater season, The Wolves, and a fascinating play about the relationship between Muhammad Ali and Stepin Fetchit, Fetch Clay, Make Man. Productions will take place at the Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre at the AT&T Performing Arts Center and at the Kalita Humphreys Theater. Full season subscriptions are on sale now at www.DallasTheaterCenter.org and by phone at (214) 880-0202.
DTC and SMU Meadows Present FRANKENSTEIN at the Kalita Humphreys Theater

2017 Regional Theatre Tony Award Recipient Dallas Theater Center (DTC), in association with the Theatre Division of Meadows School of the Arts at Southern Methodist University (SMU), presents Frankenstein at the Kalita Humphreys Theater. Directed by DTC's Associate Artistic Director Joel Ferrell, Frankenstein begins on Feb. 2 and runs through March 4. A Pay-What-You-Can performance will be Sunday, Feb. 4 at 2 p.m., and Press Night will be Wednesday, Feb. 7 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets to Frankenstein are on sale now at www.DallasTheaterCenter.org and by phone at (214) 880-0202.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Preston Jones written?

Preston Jones has written 3 shows including A Texas Trilogy: Lu Ann Hampton Laverty Oberlander (Playwright), A Texas Trilogy: The Last Meeting of the Knights of the White Magnolia (Playwright), A Texas Trilogy: The Oldest Living Graduate (Playwright).

What awards has Preston Jones been nominated for?

Preston Jones has been nominated for the Best New American Play at the Drama Desk Awards for A Texas Trilogy. He has also received a nomination for the John Gassner Playwriting Award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, also for A Texas Trilogy.

What awards has Preston Jones won?

Preston Jones has won the Best New American Play at the Drama Desk Awards for A Texas Trilogy and the John Gassner Playwriting Award at the Outer Critics Circle Awards, also for A Texas Trilogy.

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