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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.

Uptown Players Presents 20th Annual Fundraiser BROADWAY OUR WAY!
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 4, 2023

Uptown Players presents its 20th annual fundraiser Broadway Our Way '23. This year's production is written and directed by B.J. Cleveland, choreographed by Jeremy Dumont with music direction by Kevin Gunter and Vonda K Bowling and musical arrangements by Adam C. Wright. Broadway Our Way will run Apriil 20 - 23, at the Kalita Humphreys Theater.

Uptown Players Presents BROADWAY OUR WAY 2022
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 1, 2022

Uptown Players presents its 19th annual fundraiser Broadway Our Way '22. This year's production is written and directed by B.J. Cleveland, choreographed by Andrew Coopman with music direction by Kevin Gunter and Kelley Poche Rodriguez and musical arrangements by Adam C. Wright. Broadway Our Way will run June 9 - 12, at the Kalita Humphreys Theater. This year's event includes the return of two special guests, Emerson Collins and Black McIver

MainStage Irving-Las Colinas Announces Cast Of Summer Musical, WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN
by Stephi Wild - May 25, 2022

MainStage Irving-Las Colinas is pleased to announce the cast and performance dates for the upcoming production of Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown. Based on the film by Pedro Almodóvar, this zany musical features a book Jeffrey Lane and music and lyrics by David Yazbek.   

Cast Announced for WOMEN ON THE VERGE OF A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN at MainStage Irving-Las Colinas
by A.A. Cristi - May 25, 2022

MainStage Irving-Las Colinas is pleased to announce the cast and performance dates for the upcoming production of Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown.

BWW Review: BRIGHT STAR shines at The Firehouse Theatre
by Jo-Jo Steine - May 30, 2019

'Bright Star,' by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell is billed as 'an uplifting musical journey.' The story sprawls over decades, steeped in the history and culture of the American south, accompanied by the most beautiful, toe-tapping, heart-breaking folk music you've ever heard. A story rooted in family, tradition, and home deserves a venue as homey as The Firehouse Theatre.

BRIGHT STAR Comes To The Firehouse Theatre Next Month
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 30, 2019

The Firehouse Theatre is proud to present the regional premiere of Bright Star May 23 - June 9, 2019. Inspired by real events of the 1940s, Bright Star tells a tale of love and redemption told through a Grammy-nominated bluegrass score. Written by Texans Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, Bright Star premiered on Broadway in 2016. Local favorite Lucy Shea will return to Dallas from Chicago to star as Alice Murphy in Bright Star. Tyler Jeffrey Adams directs.

Uptown Players Presents BROADWAY OUR WAY
by Julie Musbach - Apr 25, 2019

Uptown Players presents its 17th annual fundraiser Broadway Our Way '19. This year's production is written by B.J. Cleveland, directed and choreographed by B.J. Cleveland and Jeremy Dumont with Music Direction by Kevin Gunter and will run May 10 - May 12, 2019, at the Moody Performance Hall.

Brick Road Theatre to Present MAMMA MIA! This October
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 2, 2018

Brick Road Theatre will present the hit musical Mamma Mia! at Courtyard Theatre (1509 H Ave in Plano, Texas) October 19 - 28, 2018 directed by Katharine Quinn with music direction by Isaac Leaverton. Show times are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 2:30 pm. Tickets cost $30 and can be purchased at the Box Office or online at brickroadtheatre.org.

BWW Review: Let GYPSY Entertain You at The Firehouse Theatre
by Amanda England - Jun 7, 2018

At nearly 60 years old, GYPSY still has a story to tell - and the story being told at Firehouse Theatre now through Sunday, June 17th should not be missed! From lead players to ensemble, this bold musical fills every inch of the theatre with big talent, beautiful costumes, and impressive choreography that does not miss a beat.

Shelby-Martin, Lorentzen, and Pine to Lead the Cast of GYPSY at The Firehouse Theatre
by Kyle Christopher West - Apr 23, 2018

This Summer, The Firehouse Theatre will present the famous musical fable GYPSY from May 31st-June 17th, directed by Derek Whitener, with musical direction by John Norine Jr. and choreography by Kyle Christopher West. Marilyn Setu serves as assistant director; Kim Velten will stage manage; Costume Design is by Victor Newman Brockwell.

IMPRINT Theatreworks to Throw Season Announcement Party
by Julie Musbach - Aug 8, 2017

The moment has come! Join the team behind IMPRINT Theatreworks alongside some AMAZING DFW Artists for a special performance announcing our 2017/18 Season. Come early for our opening reception and silent auction and stay late to hang out with the performers and celebrate the year ahead with us at the Bath House Cultural Center!

CABARET Opens June 23rd at Brick Road Theatre
by Kyle Christopher West - Jun 12, 2017

Cabaret, as they continue their FINDING A VOICE season, and celebrate 50+ years of Kander and Ebb's multi-award winning masterpiece. A musical about finding your voice while the world loses its way, Cabaret includes some of the most memorable songs in music theatre history, such as "Cabaret," 'Mein Herr,' "Willkommen" and "Maybe This Time."

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal For PARADE at WaterTower Theatre
by Kyle Christopher West - Mar 21, 2017

This Saturday, WaterTower Theatre will produce a one-night-only benefit concert production of PARADE, a musical the theatre produced 10 years ago in their 2006-2007 Season. Inspired by the true events surrounding the 1913 murder trial of Leo Frank, a Brooklyn-raised Jew living in Georgia who is wrongly convicted of the murder of 13-year old Mary Phagan, PARADE is filled with soaring music and a heart-wrenching story, offering a moral lesson about the dangers of prejudice and ignorance that should not be forgotten.  Amid religious intolerance, political injustice and racial tension, the stirring Tony Award-winning PARADE explores the endurance of love and hope. 

Uptown Players to Host BROADWAY OUR WAY '17 Fundraiser
by BWW News Desk - Mar 2, 2017

Uptown Players presents its 15th annual fundraiser Broadway Our Way '17, running March 2 - 5, 2017 at the Kalita Humphreys Theater.

Uptown Players to Host BROADWAY OUR WAY '17 Fundraiser
by BWW News Desk - Feb 13, 2017

Uptown Players presents its 15th annual fundraiser Broadway Our Way '17, running March 2 - 5, 2017 at the Kalita Humphreys Theater.

Seth Womack to Star as 'Leo Frank' in WaterTower Theatre's PARADE Benefit Concert
by BWW News Desk - Jan 24, 2017

WaterTower Theatre Artistic Director Joanie Schultz and Managing Director Greg Patterson today announced casting and creative team details for Parade in Concert, Directed by Kelsey Leigh Ervi, with Musical Direction by Scott A. Eckert.

WaterTower Theatre Announces Casting, Creative Team for PARADE IN CONCERT Benefit
by BWW News Desk - Oct 25, 2016

???????WaterTower Theatre Managing Director Greg Patterson and Associate Artistic Director Kelsey Leigh Ervi today announced casting and creative team details for Parade in Concert, Directed by Kelsey Leigh Ervi, with Musical Direction by Scott Eckert. With Music and Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown and a Book by Alfred Uhry, Parade will play a special one-night only performance on Saturday, March 25, 2017 in the Canterbury Family Main Stage at the Addison Theatre Centre.

BWW Review: THE TOXIC AVENGER MUSICAL at Uptown Players
by Kyle Christopher West - Aug 31, 2016

Not every musical leaves you inspired or educated, but that doesn't mean a show written for pure enjoyment can't be fulfilling. In Uptown Player's current feature THE TOXIC AVENGER MUSICAL, a B-list plot creates an A+ evening.

Uptown Players to Host 14th Annual Fundraiser BROADWAY OUR WAY This May
by BWW News Desk - May 5, 2016

Uptown Players presents its 14th annual fundraiser Broadway Our Way '16, running May 5 - 8, 2016 at the Kalita Humphreys Theater.