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THEATER
Teach It Forward
At the Dallas Theater Center, the world premiere of Miller, Mississippi reveals dark secrets and painful truths that need to be said.
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THEATER
Living Theatre, Part 6
In this edition of his column about starting a theater company, Aaron Zilbermann writes about future projects, including the first meeting of the Dallas Playwrights' Collective.
read in FEATURES & INTERVIEWS
THEATER
Playing By Their Rules
As Echo Theatre has begun its 20th season, here's a look at the history of a company that has stayed devoted to women playwrights.
read in FEATURES & INTERVIEWS
PERFORMING ARTS
Places! Sept. 21-27, 2017
Here's the week's best bets for theater, dance, classical music, opera, comedy, spoken word, cabaret and other performing arts in North Texas.
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MUSIC
Auxiliary Input: September 2017
Andrew Anderson reviews releases by local groups Ensemble75 and North Texas Wind Ensemble; plus a 2015 release of early music called Love & Lust.
read in FEATURES & INTERVIEWS
MUSIC
Where Are the Live Audiences?
Introducing Guts & Rosin, a classical music column by violinist Gary Levinson of the Dallas Symphony and the Chamber Music Society of Fort Worth.
read in FEATURES & INTERVIEWS
THEATER
Q&A: Chita Rivera
The Tony-winning actress joins another Broadway legend, Tommy Tune, for a show at the Eisemann Center on Friday.
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THEATER
Q&A: Kate Shindle
The actress and president of Actor's Equity Association on playing the main character as an adult in the tour of Fun Home, now at AT&T Performing Arts Center.
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CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK
CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK
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Luke of the Lake and Will of the Woods (a cartoon fantasy) presented by Hip Pocket Theatre
Luke of the Lake and Will of the Woods (a cartoon fantasy)
Presented by Hip Pocket Theatre

Open now through Sun, Oct 8
Next performance on Sun, Sep 24 at 8:15pm
Parents' Evening presented by Proper Hijinx Productions
Parents' Evening
Presented by Proper Hijinx Productions

Closing on Sun, Oct 1
Next performance on Thu, Sep 28 at 8pm
Titus Andronicus presented by Shakespeare Dallas
Titus Andronicus
Presented by Shakespeare Dallas

Open now through Sun, Oct 15
Next performance on Sun, Sep 24 at 8pm
Goosebumps the Musical: Phantom of the Auditorium presented by Dallas Childrens Theater
Goosebumps the Musical: Phantom of the Auditorium
Presented by Dallas Childrens Theater

Open now through Sun, Oct 29
Next performances are on Sun, Sep 24 at 1:30pm and 4:30pm
Bus Stop presented by Theatre Arlington
Bus Stop
Presented by Theatre Arlington

Open now through Sun, Oct 22
Next performance on Sun, Sep 24 at 2pm
Tom Kellogg in B Flat presented by Theatre TCU
Tom Kellogg in B Flat
Presented by Theatre TCU

Opening tomorrow and playing through Sun, Oct 1
First performance on Tue, Sep 26 at 7:30pm
Broadway's Leading Ladies presented by Backstage Access
Broadway's Leading Ladies
Presented by Backstage Access

One day only! Thu, Sep 28
Performance at 7:30pm
Hair presented by Dallas Theater Center
Hair
Presented by Dallas Theater Center

Opening on Thu, Sep 28 and playing through Sun, Oct 22
Preview performances are on Sun, Sep 24 at 2pm and 7:30pm
JVZ Conducts Beethoven's Emperor Symphony presented by Dallas Symphony Orchestra
JVZ Conducts Beethoven's Emperor Symphony
Presented by Dallas Symphony Orchestra

Limited engagement, Thu, Sep 28 through Sun, Oct 1
First performance on Thu, Sep 28 at 7:30pm
Beauty and the Beast presented by Texas Ballet Theater
Beauty and the Beast
Presented by Texas Ballet Theater

Limited engagement, Fri, Sep 29 through Sun, Oct 1
First performance on Fri, Sep 29 at 8pm
REVIEWS
REVIEWS
Sep 23 2017
Sep 23 2017
Miller, Mississippi presented by Dallas Theater Center
Teach It Forward
At the Dallas Theater Center, the world premiere of Miller, Mississippi reveals dark secrets and painful truths that need to be said.
FEATURES & INTERVIEWS
FEATURES & INTERVIEWS
Sep 23 2017
Sep 23 2017
Playing By Their Rules
Playing By Their Rules
As Echo Theatre has begun its 20th season, here's a look at the history of a company that has stayed devoted to women playwrights.
FEATURES & INTERVIEWS
FEATURES & INTERVIEWS
Sep 22 2017
Sep 22 2017
Living Theatre, Part 6
Living Theatre, Part 6
In this edition of his column about starting a theater company, Aaron Zilbermann writes about future projects, including the first meeting of the Dallas Playwrights' Collective.
FEATURES & INTERVIEWS
FEATURES & INTERVIEWS
Sep 21 2017
Sep 21 2017
Places! Sept. 21-27, 2017
Places! Sept. 21-27, 2017
Here's the week's best bets for theater, dance, classical music, opera, comedy, spoken word, cabaret and other performing arts in North Texas.
FEATURES & INTERVIEWS
FEATURES & INTERVIEWS
Sep 21 2017
Sep 21 2017
Q&A: Chita Rivera
Q&A: Chita Rivera
The Tony-winning actress joins another Broadway legend, Tommy Tune, for a show at the Eisemann Center on Friday.
FEATURES & INTERVIEWS
FEATURES & INTERVIEWS
Sep 20 2017
Sep 20 2017
Q&A: Kate Shindle
Q&A: Kate Shindle
The actress and president of Actor's Equity Association on playing the main character as an adult in the tour of Fun Home, now at AT&T Performing Arts Center.
REVIEWS
REVIEWS
Sep 20 2017
Sep 20 2017
The Magic Flute presented by Opera Philadelphia
Strange Magic
Opera Philadelphia's import of British theater group 1927's production of Mozart's The Magic Flute is trippy, in the best of ways.
FEATURES & INTERVIEWS
FEATURES & INTERVIEWS
Sep 20 2017
Sep 20 2017
Auxiliary Input: September 2017
Auxiliary Input: September 2017
Andrew Anderson reviews releases by local groups Ensemble75 and North Texas Wind Ensemble; plus a 2015 release of early music called Love & Lust.
REVIEWS
REVIEWS
Sep 19 2017
Sep 19 2017
In the Tall Grass presented by Bishop Arts Theatre Center
Word for Fervent Word
Compelling and moving In the Tall Grass at Bishop Arts Theatre Center reveals the violent fate of many transgender women of color, and how they are seeking community and a better life.
REVIEWS
REVIEWS
Sep 19 2017
Sep 19 2017
Elizabeth Cree presented by Opera Philadelphia
Murder, She Sang
The world premiere of Kevin Puts and Mark Campbell's Elizabeth Cree at Opera Philadelphia is grisly, and brilliant.
REVIEWS
REVIEWS
Sep 19 2017
Sep 19 2017
No Translation Necessary presented by Chamber Music Society of Fort Worth
Chamber Perfect
The Chamber Music Society of Fort Worth opens its 30th season with a beautifully programmed and played concert.
FEATURES & INTERVIEWS
FEATURES & INTERVIEWS
Sep 19 2017
Sep 19 2017
Kim Abel, 1952-2017
Kim Abel, 1952-2017
Mary Jacobs writes an appreciation for the beloved local dance teacher and supporter. 
REVIEWS
REVIEWS
Sep 18 2017
Sep 18 2017
Luke of the Lake and Will of the Woods (a cartoon fantasy) presented by Hip Pocket Theatre
Over the Lake and Through the Woods
Hip Pocket sends off its 2017 summer season of plays with a Johnny Simons piece of nostalgia.
FEATURES & INTERVIEWS
FEATURES & INTERVIEWS
Sep 18 2017
Sep 18 2017
Where Are the Live Audiences?
Where Are the Live Audiences?
Introducing Guts & Rosin, a classical music column by violinist Gary Levinson of the Dallas Symphony and the Chamber Music Society of Fort Worth.
FEATURES & INTERVIEWS
FEATURES & INTERVIEWS
Sep 16 2017
Sep 16 2017
In Her Words
In Her Words
How a British writer created a play about the killing of a transgender woman in Dallas. In the Tall Grass premieres this weekend at Bishop Arts Theatre Center.
REVIEWS
REVIEWS
Sep 16 2017
Sep 16 2017
Masquerade: Opera Cabaret presented by American Baroque Opera Company
Masked Ball
The American Baroque Opera Company debuts with the beautifully sung, and fun, Masquerade as part of the AT&T Performing Arts Center's Elevator Project.
REVIEWS
REVIEWS
Sep 16 2017
Sep 16 2017
Ballet Hispánico presented by TITAS Presents
Passion in the Dance
For TITAS Presents, the New York-based Ballet Hispánico shows range and emotion at Moody Performance hall.
REVIEWS
REVIEWS
Sep 15 2017
Sep 15 2017
Fun Home presented by AT&T Performing Arts Center
The Heart in Home
The tour of Fun Home at AT&T Performing Arts Center reveals that the show is a successful adaptation of a literary masterpiece.
REVIEWS
REVIEWS
Sep 14 2017
Sep 14 2017
Winston's Birthday presented by Theatre Britain
Good ol' Winnie
Theatre Britain presents the American premiere of Paul Baker's comedy Winston's Birthday.
REVIEWS
REVIEWS
Sep 14 2017
Sep 14 2017
Rang De! Color Me India! presented by Mainstage Irving-Las Colinas
Indian Flavor
ThinkIndia and Mainstage Irving-Las Colinas partner for an original musical Rang De! Color Me India!
REVIEWS
REVIEWS
Sep 14 2017
Sep 14 2017
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical presented by Performing Arts Fort Worth
Feeling the Earth Move
The tour of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical hits all the right notes at Bass Performance Hall in Fort Worth.
FEATURES & INTERVIEWS
FEATURES & INTERVIEWS
Sep 14 2017
Sep 14 2017
Life is an Opera Cabaret
Life is an Opera Cabaret
The American Baroque Opera Company debuts tonight with Masquerade: Opera Cabaret, kicking off the third season of ATTPAC's Elevator Project.
FEATURES & INTERVIEWS
FEATURES & INTERVIEWS
Sep 14 2017
Sep 14 2017
Places! Sept. 11-17, 2017 
Places! Sept. 11-17, 2017 
Here's the week's best bets for theater, dance, classical music, opera, comedy, spoken word, cabaret in North Texas.
FEATURES & INTERVIEWS
FEATURES & INTERVIEWS
Sep 14 2017
Sep 14 2017
Between the Barlines: Ep. 1
Between the Barlines: Ep. 1
Introducing a podcast by pianist Jonathan Tsay, in which he chats with musicians. Here, he introduces the show, and has a conversation with violinist Gary Levinson.
REVIEWS
REVIEWS
Sep 13 2017
Sep 13 2017
so go the ghosts of méxico, part two presented by Undermain Theatre
A War Closer to Home
At Undermain Theatre, the world premiere of Matthew Paul Olmos' second part of so go the ghosts of méxico is a meditation on the U.S./Mexico drug wars.
REVIEWS
REVIEWS
Sep 13 2017
Sep 13 2017
Ruined presented by Echo Theatre
Women of Will
Echo Theatre opens its 20th season with a strong production of Lynn Nottage's Ruined at the Bath House Cultural Center.
REVIEWS
REVIEWS
Sep 13 2017
Sep 13 2017
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat presented by Casa Manana
Dreaming in Color
Casa Mañana treats Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat to a spirited, finely sung production.
FEATURES & INTERVIEWS
FEATURES & INTERVIEWS
Sep 13 2017
Sep 13 2017
Pages from the Arts: September 2017
Pages from the Arts: September 2017
In this month's review of performing arts books, we look at a Sarah Vaughan biography, a romp through theatrical history, and the script of Martyna Majok's Ironbound.  
REVIEWS
REVIEWS
Sep 13 2017
Sep 13 2017
Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue presented by Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Blue Tones
The Dallas Symphony opens its pops season with a polished but familiar program of Gershwin.
FEATURES & INTERVIEWS
FEATURES & INTERVIEWS
Sep 12 2017
Sep 12 2017
Should We Start a Theater?
Should We Start a Theater?
Introducing Square One, a monthly column in which Ashley H. White and Joe Messina chronicle their experience of starting a new theater company.
FEATURES & INTERVIEWS
FEATURES & INTERVIEWS
Sep 12 2017
Sep 12 2017
The Critics Weigh In
The Critics Weigh In
Here are the results from the Dallas-Fort Worth Theater Critics Forum awards for the 2016-17 season.
REVIEWS
REVIEWS
Sep 10 2017
Sep 10 2017
Beauty and the Beast presented by Texas Ballet Theater
Belle of the Ball
Texas Ballet Theater opens its season with a restaging of Lew Christensen's Beauty and the Beast in Dallas.
REVIEWS
REVIEWS
Sep 10 2017
Sep 10 2017
Hadelich plays Mendelssohn presented by Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
Merry Melodies
In the Fort Worth Symphony's classical series opener, Miguel Harth-Bedoya and violinist Augustin Hadelich gave beautiful melodies.
FEATURES & INTERVIEWS
FEATURES & INTERVIEWS
Sep 9 2017
Sep 9 2017
Q&A: Matt Lyle
Q&A: Matt Lyle
The Dallas-based playwright on his work and the world premiere of Cedar Springs, or Big Scary Animals opening Theatre Three's Theatre Too! season.
REVIEWS
REVIEWS
Sep 9 2017
Sep 9 2017
Baron Vaughn presented by Amphibian Stage Productions
Killing Them with Kindness
Baron Vaughn wraps up his weeklong residency, for the third year, at Amphibian Stage Productions with a solid set.
REVIEWS
REVIEWS
Sep 6 2017
Sep 6 2017
Dallas DanceFest 2017 (Saturday) presented by Dance Council of North Texas
Just Pas de Deux It!
A review of Saturday night at the fourth Dallas DanceFest, with highlights from Texas Ballet Theater, Meadows Dance Ensemble and Dark Circles Contemporary Dance.
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