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REVIEWS

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Liberty Balls
Red Hot Patriot: The Kick-Ass Wit of Molly Ivins presented by Stage West
At Stage West, Red Hot Patriot: The Kick-Ass Wit of Molly Ivins stirs the pot, and reminds us how much she is missed.
Traditional Wedding
The Marriage of Figaro presented by Fort Worth Opera
The Fort Worth Opera delivers a conventional but entertaining enough The Marriage of Figaro in its 2012 festival.
Lost in Place
Masters of Film Music: Michael Giacchino presented by Dallas Symphony Orchestra
In the last of the Dallas Symphony's disappointing Masters of Film Music, Michael Giacchino, of Up and Lost, proves he can do big and loud. What else you got?
Remembering December
Three Decembers presented by Fort Worth Opera
Fort Worth Opera's exquisite production of Jake Heggie's Three Decembers is a welcome entry into the canon.
Springing to Action
Spring Celebration presented by Dallas Black Dance Theatre
The excellent Dallas Black Dance Theatre dancers save their Spring Celebration concert from feeling overlong.
Memphis Lives in Them
Memphis presented by Dallas Summer Musicals
Thanks to a solid cast, the entertaining Memphis brings energetic music and dancing to Dallas Summer Musicals.
Civilized War
Shiloh Rules presented by One Thirty Productions
At One Thirty Productions, Shiloh Rules gives women of a certain era room to rebel.
Garden Party
Home and Garden II presented by Orchestra of New Spain
The Orchestra of New Spain presents Baroque music from Mexico, Bolivia and Spain.
Diva on a Mission
Tosca presented by Fort Worth Opera
Tosca soars and seduces as the opening show in the 2012 Fort Worth Opera Festival.
Kit Kat Tango
Maria de Buenos Aires: A Tango Operita presented by Artes de la Rosa
At Artes de la Rosa, Piazzolla's Maria de Buenos Aires: A Tango Operita is missing a crucial choreographic element.
Love Lost
Chamber Music International Concert 6 presented by Chamber Music International
Chamber Music International closes its season with an emotional performance of the Brahms Piano Quartet in C minor.
Uh-Oh Fidelio 
Beethoven's Fidelio presented by Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Despite beautiful playing from the orchestra, the Dallas Symphony chokes on a concert version of Beethoven's only opera.
Punk and Circumstance
American Idiot presented by AT&T Performing Arts Center
Green Day's American Idiot, at the AT&T Performing Arts Center, has a talented cast, but not the punk attitude.
Sound the Horns
Mozart in May presented by Hall Ensemble
The Hall Ensemble enlightens with a house concert featuring works where the violas outnumber the violins, plus hornist Mark Houghton.
Fly Space
Diary of a Worm, a Spider and a Fly presented by Dallas Childrens Theater
The creepy crawlies of Dallas Children's Theater's Diary of a Worm, a Spider and a Fly know how to put on a show.
Change Made Here
Season Finale with Claude Baker presented by Voices of Change
Voices of Change closes the season with the music of contemporary composer Claude Baker.
One Helluva Party
The Birthday Party presented by Undermain Theatre
You'll laugh, cringe, applaud and whistle at Harold Pinter's The Birthday Party, getting a pitch-perfect production at Undermain Theatre.
Doctor Feelbad
The Better Doctor presented by Upstart Productions
At Upstart Productions, Matt Lyle's The Better Doctor limps along; but the group's new home is worth a visit.
My Way or the Highway
Cliburn Gold presented by Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
With the Fort Worth Symphony, young pianist Haochen Zhang does Rachmaninoff his way; while conductor Miguel Harth-Bedoya sticks to his old tricks.
Dance Daredevils
Diavolo Dance Theater presented by TITAS
Diavolo Dance Theater captivates with its large interactive sets and daring movement.
Blazing Cello
Mozart & Tchaikovsky presented by Dallas Symphony Orchestra
The Dallas Symphony and cellist Johannes Moser have a blast with Tchaikovsky, but not so much with Haydn and Mozart.
Invariable Variations
Emanuel Ax presented by Cliburn Concerts
At Cliburn Concerts, acclaimed pianist Emanuel Ax ditches the planned program for an evening of variations.
Piano on the Side
Outstanding Amateurs Concert presented by Cliburn Concerts
The Van Cliburn Foundation presents top performers from its past amateur competitions.
The Art of Song
Voces Intimae Season Closer presented by Voces Intimae
Voces Intimae closes their season with selections from the Broadway and classical canon.
Fierce Flamenco
Paco de Lucia presented by Performing Arts Fort Worth
Spanish guitarist Paco de Lucia and friends show us how it's done at Bass Hall.

Red Hot Patriot: The Kick-Ass Wit of Molly Ivins

Presented by Stage West

The Marriage of Figaro

Presented by Fort Worth Opera

Masters of Film Music: Michael Giacchino

Presented by Dallas Symphony Orchestra

Three Decembers

Presented by Fort Worth Opera

Spring Celebration

Presented by Dallas Black Dance Theatre

Memphis

Presented by Dallas Summer Musicals

Shiloh Rules

Presented by One Thirty Productions

Home and Garden II

Presented by Orchestra of New Spain

Tosca

Presented by Fort Worth Opera

Maria de Buenos Aires: A Tango Operita

Presented by Artes de la Rosa

Chamber Music International Concert 6

Presented by Chamber Music International

Beethoven's Fidelio

Presented by Dallas Symphony Orchestra

American Idiot

Presented by AT&T Performing Arts Center

Mozart in May

Presented by Hall Ensemble

Diary of a Worm, a Spider and a Fly

Presented by Dallas Childrens Theater

Season Finale with Claude Baker

Presented by Voices of Change

The Birthday Party

Presented by Undermain Theatre

The Better Doctor

Presented by Upstart Productions

Cliburn Gold

Presented by Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra

Diavolo Dance Theater

Presented by TITAS

Mozart & Tchaikovsky

Presented by Dallas Symphony Orchestra

Emanuel Ax

Presented by Cliburn Concerts

Outstanding Amateurs Concert

Presented by Cliburn Concerts

Voces Intimae Season Closer

Presented by Voces Intimae

Paco de Lucia

Presented by Performing Arts Fort Worth

STAGE WHISPERS
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Giveaway: Kristin Chenoweth
Giveaway: Kristin Chenoweth Win tickets to hear the Tony-winning musical theater star at the AT&T Performing Arts Center.
Win tickets to hear the Tony-winning musical theater star at the AT&T Performing Arts Center.
Theatre Three Gets Managing Director
Theatre Three Gets Managing Director Assistant producer Cory Norman promoted to Managing Director.
Assistant producer Cory Norman promoted to Managing Director.
Connolly and Hobbs Join DTC Company
Connolly and Hobbs Join DTC Company The Dallas Theater Center adds Kieran Connolly and Tiffany Hobbs to Diane and Hal Brierly Resident Acting Company. Cedric Neal, Matthew Gray and Abbey Siegworth leave company.
The Dallas Theater Center adds Kieran Connolly and Tiffany Hobbs to Diane and Hal Brierly Resident Acting Company. Cedric Neal, Matthew Gray and Abbey Siegworth leave company.
Dallas Opera Commissions Everest
Dallas Opera Commissions Everest The one-act work about a Mount Everest expedition, by British composer Joby Talbot and librettist Gene Scheer, will debut in 2015.
The one-act work about a Mount Everest expedition, by British composer Joby Talbot and librettist Gene Scheer, will debut in 2015.
Giveaway: Broke-ology
Giveaway: Broke-ology Win tickets to see the area premiere of Nathan Louis Jackson's play at Jubilee Theatre in Fort Worth.
Win tickets to see the area premiere of Nathan Louis Jackson's play at Jubilee Theatre in Fort Worth.
Giveaway: Betty Buckley's Ah, Men
Giveaway: Betty Buckley's Ah, Men Win tickets to see the Tony winner in her acclaimed concert Tuesday at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth.
Win tickets to see the Tony winner in her acclaimed concert Tuesday at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth.
Giveaway: Memphis
Giveaway: Memphis Win tickets to the tour of the Tony-winning show at Dallas Summer Musicals
Win tickets to the tour of the Tony-winning show at Dallas Summer Musicals
Giveaway: Maria de Buenos Aires
Giveaway: Maria de Buenos Aires Win tickets to opening night of Piazzolla's Maria de Buenos Aires: A Tango Operita at Artes de la Rosa in Fort Worth.
Win tickets to opening night of Piazzolla's Maria de Buenos Aires: A Tango Operita at Artes de la Rosa in Fort Worth.
Patti and Mandy Returning to Eisemann
Patti and Mandy Returning to Eisemann Broadway stars Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin will perform for the 10th anniversary of the Eisemann Center in Richardson.
Broadway stars Patti LuPone and Mandy Patinkin will perform for the 10th anniversary of the Eisemann Center in Richardson.
Dallas Hotel Tax Could Go Towards Arts
Dallas Hotel Tax Could Go Towards Arts The hotel sales tax might be used for promoting Dallas arts and culture in 2013; public hearing and vote to come.
The hotel sales tax might be used for promoting Dallas arts and culture in 2013; public hearing and vote to come.
Giveaway: God of Carnage
Giveaway: God of Carnage Win tickets to the area premiere of the Yasmina Reza play at Dallas Theater Center.
Win tickets to the area premiere of the Yasmina Reza play at Dallas Theater Center.
Sheilah Walker Takes Casa Post
Sheilah Walker Takes Casa Post She becomes Music Supervisor at Casa Manana in Fort Worth.
She becomes Music Supervisor at Casa Manana in Fort Worth.
Joel Ferrell Moves Up at DTC
Joel Ferrell Moves Up at DTC He becomes Associate Artistic Director of Dallas Theater Center.
He becomes Associate Artistic Director of Dallas Theater Center.
Giveaway: American Idiot
Giveaway: American Idiot Win tickets to opening night of the musical based on the Green Day album at the AT&T Performing Arts Center.
Win tickets to opening night of the musical based on the Green Day album at the AT&T Performing Arts Center.
Amphibian Gets New Home
Amphibian Gets New Home Fort Worth theater Amphibian Stage Productions will take ownership of a new space. The capital campaign is chaired by actor Kevin Kline.
Fort Worth theater Amphibian Stage Productions will take ownership of a new space. The capital campaign is chaired by actor Kevin Kline.

Giveaway: Kristin Chenoweth

Theatre Three Gets Managing Director

Connolly and Hobbs Join DTC Company

Dallas Opera Commissions Everest

Giveaway: Broke-ology

Giveaway: Betty Buckley's Ah, Men

Giveaway: Memphis

Giveaway: Maria de Buenos Aires

Patti and Mandy Returning to Eisemann

Dallas Hotel Tax Could Go Towards Arts

Giveaway: God of Carnage

Sheilah Walker Takes Casa Post

Joel Ferrell Moves Up at DTC

Giveaway: American Idiot

Amphibian Gets New Home

FEATURE ARTICLES
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The Woman Who Would Be Ruth
The Woman Who Would Be Ruth As local playwright Vicki Caroline Cheatwood prepares for the world premiere of her play Ruth at Kitchen Dog Theater, she reflects on its relevance to her own life.
As local playwright Vicki Caroline Cheatwood prepares for the world premiere of her play Ruth at Kitchen Dog Theater, she reflects on its relevance to her own life.
Stars in the Making
Stars in the Making Video: Five performers in the Fort Worth Opera's The Marriage of Figaro discuss being in a production of the Mozart opera with age-appropriate casting.
Video: Five performers in the Fort Worth Opera's The Marriage of Figaro discuss being in a production of the Mozart opera with age-appropriate casting.
Q&A: Leslie McDonel
Q&A: Leslie McDonel The Dallas native who's currently appearing in Green Day's American Idiot on tour, talks about the show and meeting Billie Joe Armstrong.
The Dallas native who's currently appearing in Green Day's American Idiot on tour, talks about the show and meeting Billie Joe Armstrong.
Artists at Work
Artists at Work Choreographer Christopher Huggins and the Dallas Black Dance Theatre prepare for Alvin Ailey’s Escapades as part of the 2012 Spring Celebration Series. Plus ticket giveaway.
Choreographer Christopher Huggins and the Dallas Black Dance Theatre prepare for Alvin Ailey’s Escapades as part of the 2012 Spring Celebration Series. Plus ticket giveaway.
Science as Theater Catalyst
Science as Theater Catalyst Author and physicist Alan Lightman, speaking at Arts & Letters Live this week, on collaborative theater, science and rascal gods
Author and physicist Alan Lightman, speaking at Arts & Letters Live this week, on collaborative theater, science and rascal gods
Rivers and Deltas of Musical Time
Rivers and Deltas of Musical Time In his fifth Off the Cuff column, the Dallas Opera's Keith Cerny looks at the origins of modern opera.
In his fifth Off the Cuff column, the Dallas Opera's Keith Cerny looks at the origins of modern opera.
Betty Buckley and the Boys of Broadway
Betty Buckley and the Boys of Broadway At her ranch, the Tony-winning actress talks musicals, American Idol, Smash and her show Ah, Men, returning to the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth this week.
At her ranch, the Tony-winning actress talks musicals, American Idol, Smash and her show Ah, Men, returning to the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth this week.
All That Tango
All That Tango Is Piazzolla's Maria de Buenos Aires opera, dance or theater? All of the above, says Adam Adolfo, who's directing it for Artes de la Rosa.
Is Piazzolla's Maria de Buenos Aires opera, dance or theater? All of the above, says Adam Adolfo, who's directing it for Artes de la Rosa.
Cowboying Up at the Opera
Cowboying Up at the Opera Commentary and video: Gregory Isaacs on the Dallas Opera's Magic Flute simulcast at Cowboys Stadium, with video footage and interviews.
Commentary and video: Gregory Isaacs on the Dallas Opera's Magic Flute simulcast at Cowboys Stadium, with video footage and interviews.
Q&A: Shawn Mathey
Q&A: Shawn Mathey The lyric tenor talks about being in Dallas Opera's Magic Flute and keeping a busy schedule.
The lyric tenor talks about being in Dallas Opera's Magic Flute and keeping a busy schedule.
Finding His Passion
Finding His Passion Texas Ballet Theater dancer Peter Zweifel discusses his latest work The Finding, in the Portraits Ballet Festival.
Texas Ballet Theater dancer Peter Zweifel discusses his latest work The Finding, in the Portraits Ballet Festival.
He Loves Them, Yeah Yeah Yeah
He Loves Them, Yeah Yeah Yeah Mark Lewis, a founder of Rain, A Tribute to the Beatles, talks about the act, coming to Dallas Summer Musicals this week.
Mark Lewis, a founder of Rain, A Tribute to the Beatles, talks about the act, coming to Dallas Summer Musicals this week.
Taking the Fall Together
Taking the Fall Together Dallas Theater Center's Next Fall features four local artitsic directors working together. A conversation with Kevin Moriarty, Terry Martin, Steven Walters and Tre Garrett.
Dallas Theater Center's Next Fall features four local artitsic directors working together. A conversation with Kevin Moriarty, Terry Martin, Steven Walters and Tre Garrett.
Evolving Into Apollo
Evolving Into Apollo Texas Ballet Theater dancer Carl Coomer talks about the premiere of his piece Evolving and his debut in Balanchine's Apollo, in the Portraits Ballet Festival.
Texas Ballet Theater dancer Carl Coomer talks about the premiere of his piece Evolving and his debut in Balanchine's Apollo, in the Portraits Ballet Festival.
Georgia On Their Minds
Georgia On Their Minds Actress Carolyn Wickwire and director Ouida White talk about the one-woman show O'Keeffe, which plays this weekend at Theatre Three's Theatre Too!
Actress Carolyn Wickwire and director Ouida White talk about the one-woman show O'Keeffe, which plays this weekend at Theatre Three's Theatre Too!
A Family Affair
A Family Affair French baritone Laurent Naouri discusses playing Giorgio in the Dallas Opera's La Traviata, a role he usually plays opposite his real-life wife.
French baritone Laurent Naouri discusses playing Giorgio in the Dallas Opera's La Traviata, a role he usually plays opposite his real-life wife.
How Erik Ehn Documents Genocide Through Drama
How Erik Ehn Documents Genocide Through Drama The playwright discusses his Soulographie cycle and the play Diamond Dick, which deals with the Tulsa Race Riots, at Project X: Theatre.
The playwright discusses his Soulographie cycle and the play Diamond Dick, which deals with the Tulsa Race Riots, at Project X: Theatre.
From Baseball to Violin
From Baseball to Violin Violin prodigy Will Hagen, who plays with the Fort Worth Symphony this weekend, on studying with Itzhak Perlman, baseball and the lack of sports at Juilliard.
Violin prodigy Will Hagen, who plays with the Fort Worth Symphony this weekend, on studying with Itzhak Perlman, baseball and the lack of sports at Juilliard.
Q&A: Jelon Vieira of DanceBrazil
Q&A: Jelon Vieira of DanceBrazil The artistic director and choreographer of DanceBrazil talks about the company’s broad appeal and the Capoeira dance style.
The artistic director and choreographer of DanceBrazil talks about the company’s broad appeal and the Capoeira dance style.
The New Opera Audience
The New Opera Audience In his fourth Off the Cuff column, the Dallas Opera's Keith Cerny discusses the ever-perplexing question of finding new opera fans.
In his fourth Off the Cuff column, the Dallas Opera's Keith Cerny discusses the ever-perplexing question of finding new opera fans.

The Woman Who Would Be Ruth

Stars in the Making

Q&A: Leslie McDonel

Artists at Work

Science as Theater Catalyst

Rivers and Deltas of Musical Time

Betty Buckley and the Boys of Broadway

All That Tango

Cowboying Up at the Opera

Q&A: Shawn Mathey

Finding His Passion

He Loves Them, Yeah Yeah Yeah

Taking the Fall Together

Evolving Into Apollo

Georgia On Their Minds

A Family Affair

How Erik Ehn Documents Genocide Through Drama

From Baseball to Violin

Q&A: Jelon Vieira of DanceBrazil

The New Opera Audience

SEASON NEWS
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2012-13 for Dallas Children's Theater
2012-13 for Dallas Children's Theater Next season, DCT has a world premiere musical about the teen brain, a special puppet import from Australia, and more.
Next season, DCT has a world premiere musical about the teen brain, a special puppet import from Australia, and more.
Fort Worth Opera's 2013 Season
Fort Worth Opera's 2013 Season Next season, the Fort Worth Opera will have La Boheme, Daughter of the Regiment and Ariadne, plus contemporary opera Glory Denied and the first Frontiers showcase.
Next season, the Fort Worth Opera will have La Boheme, Daughter of the Regiment and Ariadne, plus contemporary opera Glory Denied and the first Frontiers showcase.
2012-13 for Jubilee Theatre
2012-13 for Jubilee Theatre Fort Worth group's new season will feature two world premiere musicals, plus plays by Charlayne Woodard, Frank Higgins and Charles Smith.
Fort Worth group's new season will feature two world premiere musicals, plus plays by Charlayne Woodard, Frank Higgins and Charles Smith.
Gear Up for Big Sexy Improv
Gear Up for Big Sexy Improv Here are the deets on the Alternative Comedy Theater's upcoming festival Big Sexy Weekend of Improv.
Here are the deets on the Alternative Comedy Theater's upcoming festival Big Sexy Weekend of Improv.
2012-13 for Performing Arts Fort Worth
2012-13 for Performing Arts Fort Worth The musicals at Bass Hall next season include Sister Act and Les Mis. Also on an eclectic lineup: puppets, Meredith Viera Productions and celeb chefs Anthony Bourdain and Eric Ripert.
The musicals at Bass Hall next season include Sister Act and Les Mis. Also on an eclectic lineup: puppets, Meredith Viera Productions and celeb chefs Anthony Bourdain and Eric Ripert.
FIT 2012 Announced
FIT 2012 Announced Lineup for the 14th annual Festival of Independent Theatres includes the return of Melissa Cooper and Beverly Daniel, plus Edward Albee and more.
Lineup for the 14th annual Festival of Independent Theatres includes the return of Melissa Cooper and Beverly Daniel, plus Edward Albee and more.
Hip Pocket Theatre's 2012 Season
Hip Pocket Theatre's 2012 Season The 36th season for the Fort Worth outfit will feature adaptations of Herman Melville, Mark Twain and Richard Brautigan, plus Sheena and the return of Molemo.
The 36th season for the Fort Worth outfit will feature adaptations of Herman Melville, Mark Twain and Richard Brautigan, plus Sheena and the return of Molemo.
New Plays, Older Musicals for Theatre Three
New Plays, Older Musicals for Theatre Three T3's 2012-'13 season, its 51st, has new works about Elvis and Freud, topical plays about the Iraq war and Enron, plus Noel Coward, Avenue Q and more.
T3's 2012-'13 season, its 51st, has new works about Elvis and Freud, topical plays about the Iraq war and Enron, plus Noel Coward, Avenue Q and more.

2012-13 for Dallas Children's Theater

Fort Worth Opera's 2013 Season

2012-13 for Jubilee Theatre

Gear Up for Big Sexy Improv

2012-13 for Performing Arts Fort Worth

FIT 2012 Announced

Hip Pocket Theatre's 2012 Season

New Plays, Older Musicals for Theatre Three

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