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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.

by Katie Dravenstott
published Monday, May 14, 2012

After watching the company rehearse small sections of the piece Friday afternoon, it's easy to see that Alvin Ailey's Escapades and... read more

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Science as Theater Catalyst

Author and physicist Alan Lightman, speaking at Arts & Letters Live this week, on collaborative theater, science and rascal gods

by Amy Martin
published Monday, May 14, 2012

Science abounds with popularizers, the astro seers Neil deGrasse Tyson and Brian Cox, the physics spinners Brian Greene and Michio Kaku. They educate and... read more

photo: Edward Drantler via WikiMedia Commons

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.

by Keith Cerny
published Sunday, May 13, 2012

One of our goals as a world-class performing arts organization is to present a range of repertoire, reflecting dif read more

photo: Robert Hart for TheaterJones

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.

by Mark Lowry
published Saturday, May 12, 2012

Editor's Note: This story was originally posted on April 16, to preview Betty Buckley's first series of concerts of her acclaimed... read more

photo: Shannon Atkinson

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.

by Gregory Sullivan Isaacs
published Wednesday, May 9, 2012

What is María de Buenos Aires?

Well, that's a bit hard to answer. As to the cold facts, it is easy. María de... read more

photo: The Dallas 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.

by Gregory Sullivan Isaacs
published Monday, April 30, 2012

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The Dallas Opera pulled off something quite remarkable on Saturday. They presented a simulcast of a live opera to an audience of more... read more

photo: Karen Almond

Q&A: Shawn Mathey

The lyric tenor talks about being in Dallas Opera's Magic Flute and keeping a busy schedule.

by Gregory Sullivan Isaacs
published Friday, April 27, 2012

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Tenor Shawn Mathey is on a roll. Since his graduation from the prestigious Academy of Vocal Arts in Philadelphia, he has sung leading lyric tenor roles... read more

Finding His Passion

Texas Ballet Theater dancer Peter Zweifel discusses his latest work The Finding, in the Portraits Ballet Festival.

by Katie Dravenstott
published Wednesday, April 25, 2012

The second weekend of the Portraits Ballet Festival, presented by Texas Ballet Theater, features a new piece by company member Peter Zweifel... read more

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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.

by Cathy O'Neal
published Sunday, April 22, 2012

In the 1970s, during the height of the disco era, Mark Lewis was the keyboardist in a southern California bar band that played some of their own music,... read more

photo: Robert Hart

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.

by Mark Lowry
published Friday, April 20, 2012

The Dallas Theater Center's current production, of Geoffrey Nauffts' Tony-nominated play Next Fall,... read more

photo: Courtesy TBT

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.

by Katie Dravenstott
published Thursday, April 19, 2012

Texas Ballet Theater Company member Carl Coomer has a lot to be excited about this weekend at the company's first Portraits... read more

photo: Blue Logic Photography

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!

by Alexandra Bonifield
published Thursday, April 19, 2012

Speak the name "Georgia O'Keeffe" aloud, quietly, distinctly. Do you feel the mystery it evokes? Do you smell the New Mexico desert in bloom, face... read more

photo: Karen Almond/The Dallas Opera

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.

by Gregory Sullivan Isaacs
published Thursday, April 12, 2012

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If there is such a thing as a biography about a fictional character, Laurent Naouri could certainly write one about Giorgio Germont. In... read more

photo: Robert Hart for TheaterJones

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.

by Mark Lowry
published Thursday, April 12, 2012

Not every playwright thinks with the kind of scope that goes beyond just one play, but lauded experimental writer Erik Ehn has done that... read more

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.

by Gregory Sullivan Isaacs
published Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Child prodigies have a hard row to hoe. When a violinist is invited to play in concert with professional orchestras at the age on nine, it is difficult... read more

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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.

by Katie Dravenstott
published Monday, April 9, 2012

For more than 30 years DanceBrazil has been dazzling audiences across the U.S. and around the world with its unique fusion of Afro-Brazilian,... read more

photo: Alan E. Muraoka/Long Beach Opera

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.

by Keith Cerny
published Sunday, April 8, 2012

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Many leaders in the opera field, including myself, are regularly asked the question, "How can we develop the read more

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Leslie Jordan on the Road

The Emmy-winning actor on performing all over the country, taking Lily Tomlin's advice, and his latest show Fruit Fly, which plays Contemporary Theatre of Dallas this week.

by Mark Lowry
published Sunday, April 8, 2012

As oxymorons go, Leslie Jordan has a mother of one when he calls himself a "gregarious recluse." He's referring to the one week a year, after Christmas,... read more

John Michael Colgin Takes Dallas

The young solo performer discusses his work, influences, bullying and The A-Gays: Stillwater, Oklahoma, his latest show. With video interview and review of the performance.

by Mark Lowry
published Friday, April 6, 2012

Since being introduced to the work of John Michael Colgin in January, thanks to an encore performance of his solo show read more

photo: Scooter Smith

Laughter Through a Megaphone

Comedy writer Amy Martin reflects on the Dallas Comedy Festival and wonders what's next for the local comedy scene.

by Amy Martin
published Wednesday, April 4, 2012

A week's immersion in stand-up, sketch and improv comedy, most of it from Dallas, at the Dallas Comedy Festival was inspiring, and... read more

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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.

Science as Theater Catalyst

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

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

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

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

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

The lyric tenor talks about being in Dallas Opera's Magic Flute and keeping a busy schedule.

Finding His Passion

Texas Ballet Theater dancer Peter Zweifel discusses his latest work The Finding, in the Portraits Ballet Festival.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Leslie Jordan on the Road

The Emmy-winning actor on performing all over the country, taking Lily Tomlin's advice, and his latest show Fruit Fly, which plays Contemporary Theatre of Dallas this week.

John Michael Colgin Takes Dallas

The young solo performer discusses his work, influences, bullying and The A-Gays: Stillwater, Oklahoma, his latest show. With video interview and review of the performance.

Laughter Through a Megaphone

Comedy writer Amy Martin reflects on the Dallas Comedy Festival and wonders what's next for the local comedy scene.

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