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Video: Shooting Star

Diana Sheehan and James Crawford, appearing in Steven Dietz's play at WaterTower Theatre, on their real-life chance encounters.

by Mark Lowry
published Saturday, May 28, 2011

Steven Dietz's play Shooting Star, which is making its area premiere at WaterTower Theatre this week (it's in previews now and opens... read more

Cliburn Videos

We're capturing video interviews with some of the Amateur Piano Competition contestants. Keep up.

by Mark Lowry
published Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Want to know why Scriabin is a popular choice in the preliminary rounds, or what it's like for one competitor to be a page turner for another? Those... read more

photo: WikiMedia Commons

State of the Arts, Part 3

"Lesser of two evils” voted through for Texas Commission on the Arts. An update.

by Emily Trube
published Sunday, May 22, 2011

A select committee made up of State Representatives and State Senators have been racing against the clock to get a state budget hammered out. The goal... read more

photo: Robert Hart for TheaterJones

William the Conqueror

For former Dallas actor and singer William Blake, New York life is a cabaret.

by Kris Noteboom
published Sunday, May 15, 2011

1 comment

Inspirational stories are few and far between for those who toil away in the performing arts. Along the desolate road to success, each performer is met... read more

photo: Matt Mzorek

State of the Arts, Part 2

Local administrators say the arts aren't just a luxury. Budget cuts impact more than we think.

by Emily Trube
published Friday, May 13, 2011

1 comment

Do you announce a season when you are not sure if you can pull it off? What if you’ve already announced your season, only to learn that you will... read more

photo: Anya Klepikov

Risky Business

Fort Worth Opera takes chances in festival season.

by Mark Lowry
published Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Darren Woods, General Director of the Fort Worth Opera, is used to hearing congratulations about the work his organization produces. Pats... read more

Video: Drew Wall

The actor discusses baring his soul (and more) for Second Thought's Red Light Winter.

by Mark Lowry
published Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Some consider onstage nudity to be the ultimate in daring or edge. But, it's not.

Sure, hype around nudity can sell beaucoup tickets, such as... read more

photo: Crab Tree Farm

State of the Arts, Part 1

Can Texas Commission on the Arts leave the light on? We catch up with the latest developments.

by Emily Trube
published Thursday, May 5, 2011

2 comments

A recent editorial in the Houston Chronicle broke down how much Texans spend on state arts funding every year. According to their numbers, each... read more

photo: Robert Hart

Q&A: Gene Scheer

The librettist on researching August 4, 1964, which the Dallas Symphony will perform at Carnegie Hall.

by Gregory Sullivan Isaacs
published Thursday, May 5, 2011

In 2008, the Dallas Symphony commissioned a work from composer Steven Stucky to commemorate the centennial of President Lyndon Johnson. Other than that,... read more

photo: Mark Harrison

Q&A: Barry Douglas

The Irish pianist on conducting, playing and performing in Fort Worth this weekend.

by Gregory Sullivan Isaacs
published Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Irish pianist Barry Douglas will appear with the Fort Worth Symphony this weekend. It is a bit of a homecoming for him in that he won... read more

photo: Joan Marcus

Q&A: Don Roy King

The Saturday Night Live director on filming the Tony-winning musical Memphis live on Broadway.

by Mark Lowry
published Thursday, April 28, 2011

3 comments

It's no news that the way we watch entertainment is drastically different than it was just 10 years ago. We no longer have to be at home when our... read more

photo: Courtesy

Q&A: Shirley MacLaine

The Oscar-winning actress talks about her show in Fort Worth this weekend.

by Mark Lowry
published Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Shirley MacLaine is an Oscar- and award-winning performer who has earned the term "legend," even if she has become just as famous for her beliefs about... read more

photo: Joan Marcus

Video: Anya and Pasha

The dance duo, currently in Burn the Floor, on their appearance at Dance Planet 15.

by Mark Lowry
published Saturday, April 16, 2011

Pasha Kovalev and Anya Garnis were finalists in season three of So You Think You Can Dance, and their popularity... read more

photo: Robert Hart for TheaterJones

Video: Shirley Jones

The Oscar-winning actress discusses her career, musicals and Dallas Theater Center's 2010 revival of Superman.

by Mark Lowry
published Friday, April 8, 2011

1 comment

Shirley Jones has had a remarkable career in show business, which trickled down to her children and grandchildren.

For some, she'll always be... read more

photo: Courtesy

Video: Peter Saul

The male vocalist in Burn the Floor talks about the show, his career and being an actor in England.

by Mark Lowry
published Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Peter Saul, who grew up in Salisbury, England, near Stonehenge, wanted to be a rock singer. He got as far as fronting a band called Vinyl 78 that toured... read more

photo: Courtesy photo

Q&A: Matthew D. Kallis

The director of Most Valuable Players chats about high school musical theater awards. It screens at Dallas International Film Festival.

by Mark Lowry
published Friday, April 1, 2011

2 comments

Matthew D. Kallis and Christopher Lockhart had never made a feature documentary, until they saw something on YouTube in 2007. It was a broadcast of the Freddy... read more

photo: PattiLupone.com

Q&A: Patti LuPone

The Tony-winning star sings out about her career, Barbra and her upcoming Fort Worth appearance.

by Cathy O'Neal
published Monday, March 28, 2011

16 comments

From a humble beginning being dubbed “flannel mouth” by the esteemed John Houseman at Julliard, to being honored in February by the Drama League... read more

photo: Courtesy photo

Champion of the World

Gary Mullen finds that playing Freddie Mercury is more than a job—it's a lifestyle.

by Kris Noteboom
published Thursday, March 24, 2011

Everyone in this world is born to do something. Born with one specific set of skills that will get them through life. It’s discovering those talents... read more

photo: Courtesy photo

Q&A: Harry Silverstein

The director of Dallas Opera's Rigoletto on returning to Big D, Verdi and the Winspear.

by Gregory Sullivan Isaacs
published Monday, March 21, 2011

Harry Silverstein returns to the Dallas Opera to direct the production of Verdi’s Rigoletto opening this week at the Winspear Opera House,... read more

photo: Mark Oristano

Play Ball!

Emphasis on play. Mark Oristano welcomes baseball season with a tribute to the game as portrayed in theater.

by Mark Oristano
published Sunday, March 20, 2011

3 comments

It’s springtime. The days are getting longer. The temperature is getting hotter. And there’s controversy surrounding the Texas Rangers. It’s... read more

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Video: Shooting Star

Diana Sheehan and James Crawford, appearing in Steven Dietz's play at WaterTower Theatre, on their real-life chance encounters.

Cliburn Videos

We're capturing video interviews with some of the Amateur Piano Competition contestants. Keep up.

State of the Arts, Part 3

"Lesser of two evils” voted through for Texas Commission on the Arts. An update.

William the Conqueror

For former Dallas actor and singer William Blake, New York life is a cabaret.

State of the Arts, Part 2

Local administrators say the arts aren't just a luxury. Budget cuts impact more than we think.

Risky Business

Fort Worth Opera takes chances in festival season.

Video: Drew Wall

The actor discusses baring his soul (and more) for Second Thought's Red Light Winter.

State of the Arts, Part 1

Can Texas Commission on the Arts leave the light on? We catch up with the latest developments.

Q&A: Gene Scheer

The librettist on researching August 4, 1964, which the Dallas Symphony will perform at Carnegie Hall.

Q&A: Barry Douglas

The Irish pianist on conducting, playing and performing in Fort Worth this weekend.

Q&A: Don Roy King

The Saturday Night Live director on filming the Tony-winning musical Memphis live on Broadway.

Q&A: Shirley MacLaine

The Oscar-winning actress talks about her show in Fort Worth this weekend.

Video: Anya and Pasha

The dance duo, currently in Burn the Floor, on their appearance at Dance Planet 15.

Video: Shirley Jones

The Oscar-winning actress discusses her career, musicals and Dallas Theater Center's 2010 revival of Superman.

Video: Peter Saul

The male vocalist in Burn the Floor talks about the show, his career and being an actor in England.

Q&A: Matthew D. Kallis

The director of Most Valuable Players chats about high school musical theater awards. It screens at Dallas International Film Festival.

Q&A: Patti LuPone

The Tony-winning star sings out about her career, Barbra and her upcoming Fort Worth appearance.

Champion of the World

Gary Mullen finds that playing Freddie Mercury is more than a job—it's a lifestyle.

Q&A: Harry Silverstein

The director of Dallas Opera's Rigoletto on returning to Big D, Verdi and the Winspear.

Play Ball!

Emphasis on play. Mark Oristano welcomes baseball season with a tribute to the game as portrayed in theater.

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