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The Cliburn, Without Van Cliburn
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Giveaway: This House
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Slideshow: Cliburn Competitors
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Q&A: Octavio Solis
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The Last Night of Ballyhoo presented by ICT Mainstage
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The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley presented by Dallas Childrens Theater
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The Cliburn Match Game
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Q&A: Matt Ransdell Jr.
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The Cliburn, Without Van Cliburn
KERA’s Bill Zeeble reports on changes to one of the world’s most prestigious music contests that brings the classical music focus to Fort Worth. From content partner Art&Seek.
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Giveaway: This House
Win tickets to the National Theatre of London's screening of James Graham's play at the Angelika Film Centers in Dallas and Plano.
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Slideshow: Cliburn Competitors
We have profiled all 30 pianists in the 14th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Added May 22: Claire Huangci, Giuseppe Greco and Yury Favorin.
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Q&A: Octavio Solis
University of North Texas professor Teresa Marrero chats with the California-based playwright whose career began in Dallas. Solis' newest play, Se Llama Cristina, opens at Kitchen Dog Theater this week.
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Night Moves
At ICT Mainstage, Alfred Uhry's The Last Night of Ballyhoo offers a powerful look at cultures in conflict.
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Going Postal
Dallas Children's Theater goes on some delectable Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley.
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The Cliburn Match Game
Choosing host families for the Cliburn competitors is an event all in itself. Here's how it's done.
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Q&A: Matt Ransdell Jr.
The University of North Texas alum on playing Usnavi in the regional premiere of In the Heights for Artes de la Rosa.
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Iliad
Knock Me a Kiss
Cirque Musica
Last Night of Ballyhoo
Black Tie

REVIEWS
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Night Moves
The Last Night of Ballyhoo presented by ICT Mainstage
At ICT Mainstage, Alfred Uhry's The Last Night of Ballyhoo offers a powerful look at cultures in conflict.
Going Postal
The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley presented by Dallas Childrens Theater
Dallas Children's Theater goes on some delectable Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley.
Choral Castles
Carmina Burana presented by Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
The Fort Worth Symphony closes its season with a splendid performance of Orff's Carmina Burana, and a new work from composer Jimmy Lopez.
Springtime Hit
Spring Celebration presented by Dallas Black Dance Theatre
Dallas Black Dance Theatre closes its season on a high note, thanks to some well-done comedy, with Spring Celebration.
Riding High
Die Walküre presented by Dallas Symphony Orchestra
The Dallas Symphony magnificently performs a concert staging of parts of Die Walkure, with other Wagner music, too.
They Love the Nightlife
Priscilla, Queen of the Desert presented by Dallas Summer Musicals
They get to boogie, too, those performers in the tour of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert at Dallas Summer Musicals.
Crazy Good
Just a Closer Walk With Patsy Cline presented by Theatre Arlington
Once again, Jenny Thurman proves she's a perfect match for the role of a certain country legend, this time in Just a Closer Walk With Patsy Cline at Theatre Arlington.
Stately Hall
The Harmony of Spring presented by Hall Ensemble
Fort Worth's Hall Ensemble closes its 2012-13 season with another tight and entertaining concert.
Most Happy Fela!
Fela! presented by AT&T Performing Arts Center
At the Winspear Opera House, the tour of Fela!, about Afrobeat sensation Fela Kuti, is more than worth the admission price.
Closing Time
Daffodil Girls, Inspired by David Mamet's Glengarry Glen Ross presented by Fun House Theatre and Film
Jeff Swearingen has pulled off an astounding feat with Daffodil Girls, Inspired by David Mamet's Glengarry Glen Ross for Fun House Theatre and Film.
The Cat Comes Calling
Cat Calls with Derek Bermel presented by Voices of Change
The Voices of Change 2012-13 season closed on a high note, with the music of Derek Bermel, who also performed on clarinet.
Magic in Dance
Frida presented by Anita N. Martinez Ballet Folklorico
Anita N. Martinez presents a colorful and passionate tribute to Frida Kahlo. Review in English and Spanish.
Island in a Dream
Ariadne auf Naxos presented by Fort Worth Opera
The Fort Worth Opera goes for the comedy gold with Richard Strauss's Ariadne auf Naxos.
The Night the Lights Went Out
Fly by Night presented by Dallas Theater Center
Dallas Theater Center has a hit on its hands with Kim Rosenstock, Michael Mitnick and Will Connolly's sweet and funny musical Fly by Night. 
Book of Revelations
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater presented by TITAS
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater gives TITAS audiences what they crave at the Winspear Opera House.
Spring in their Steps
Springfest Weekend 1 presented by Texas Ballet Theater
The Texas Ballet Theater opens its Springfest with Glen Tetley's Voluntaries, Val Caniparoli's Lambarena and other works.
Walkin' on Wall Street
Enron presented by Theatre Three
At Theatre Three, Lucy Prebble's Enron sets up an epic story of corporate deceit that doesn't follow through.
When Gus Met Amanda
Southern Comforts presented by One Thirty Productions
One Thirty Productions offers up a touching and funny love story with Kathleen Clark's Southern Comforts.
Meadows Rising
Meadows at the Winspear presented by SMU Meadows School of the Arts
Southern Methodist University's Meadows Dance Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra give a rousing performance at the Winspear Opera House.
On the Concord
Ives' Concord Sonata and the Poetry of E.E. Cummings presented by Soundings: New Music at the Nasher
The Nasher Sculpture Centert's Soundings series offers Charles Ives' Concord Sonata and e.e. cummings poetry as played by pianist Gilbert Kalish and the ensemble Tin Hat.
Blasting Off
Professor Blastoff with Tig Notaro presented by Parade of Flesh
Comedian Tig Notaro and the crew of the Professor Blastoff podcast talk, which makes the audience laugh, at Sons of Hermann Hall.
Mac Daddy
The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs presented by Amphibian Stage Productions
At Amphibian Stage Productions, Steven Young delivers Mike Daisey's thought-provoking monologue The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs.
Their Own Beat
Brahms, Beethoven & A DCS Competition Winner presented by Dallas Chamber Symphony
The Dallas Chamber Symphony closes its first season with repertoire usually reserved for bigger orchestras, with a standout young pianist and bland conducting.
First Regiment
The Daughter of the Regiment presented by Fort Worth Opera
The Fort Worth Opera mostly hits with a rousing production of Donizetti's The Daughter of the Regiment.
The Thinks They Think
Seussical Jr. presented by Casa Manana
Casa Manana Children's Theatre does an appropriately colorful and silly production of Seussical Jr.

The Last Night of Ballyhoo

Presented by ICT Mainstage

The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley

Presented by Dallas Childrens Theater

Carmina Burana

Presented by Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra

Spring Celebration

Presented by Dallas Black Dance Theatre

Die Walküre

Presented by Dallas Symphony Orchestra

Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

Presented by Dallas Summer Musicals

Just a Closer Walk With Patsy Cline

Presented by Theatre Arlington

The Harmony of Spring

Presented by Hall Ensemble

Fela!

Presented by AT&T Performing Arts Center

Daffodil Girls, Inspired by David Mamet's Glengarry Glen Ross

Presented by Fun House Theatre and Film

Cat Calls with Derek Bermel

Presented by Voices of Change

Frida

Presented by Anita N. Martinez Ballet Folklorico

Ariadne auf Naxos

Presented by Fort Worth Opera

Fly by Night

Presented by Dallas Theater Center

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

Presented by TITAS

Springfest Weekend 1

Presented by Texas Ballet Theater

Enron

Presented by Theatre Three

Southern Comforts

Presented by One Thirty Productions

Meadows at the Winspear

Presented by SMU Meadows School of the Arts

Ives' Concord Sonata and the Poetry of E.E. Cummings

Presented by Soundings: New Music at the Nasher

Professor Blastoff with Tig Notaro

Presented by Parade of Flesh

The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs

Presented by Amphibian Stage Productions

Brahms, Beethoven & A DCS Competition Winner

Presented by Dallas Chamber Symphony

The Daughter of the Regiment

Presented by Fort Worth Opera

Seussical Jr.

Presented by Casa Manana

STAGE WHISPERS
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Giveaway: This House
Giveaway: This House Win tickets to the National Theatre of London's screening of James Graham's play at the Angelika Film Centers in Dallas and Plano.
Win tickets to the National Theatre of London's screening of James Graham's play at the Angelika Film Centers in Dallas and Plano.
Giveaway: In the Heights
Giveaway: In the Heights Win tickets to opening night of Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tony-winning musical at Fort Worth's Artes de la Rosa.
Win tickets to opening night of Lin-Manuel Miranda's Tony-winning musical at Fort Worth's Artes de la Rosa.
A Change in the Cliburn Lineup
A Change in the Cliburn Lineup Two new faces join the 2013 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, after two previously announced competitors drop out.
Two new faces join the 2013 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, after two previously announced competitors drop out.
Betty Buckley Brings Vixens to Modern
Betty Buckley Brings Vixens to Modern Lots of news from our local Broadway star: The Vixens of Broadway and her song interpretation workshop come to the Modern before she heads off-Broadway for a Horton Foote play.
Lots of news from our local Broadway star: The Vixens of Broadway and her song interpretation workshop come to the Modern before she heads off-Broadway for a Horton Foote play.
Giveaway: Fela!
Giveaway: Fela! Win tickets to the national tour of the afrobeat musical Fela!, featuring Michelle Williams of Destiny's Child.
Win tickets to the national tour of the afrobeat musical Fela!, featuring Michelle Williams of Destiny's Child.
Dallas Opera Selects New Music Director
Dallas Opera Selects New Music Director Frenchman Emmanuel Villaume becomes only the third music director in the group's 56 years.
Frenchman Emmanuel Villaume becomes only the third music director in the group's 56 years.
Maria Tallchief, 1925-2013
Maria Tallchief, 1925-2013 Beauty in Motion
Beauty in Motion
Comedy Central?
Comedy Central? Dallas needs lots more comedy venues, and Alternative Comedy Theater hopes to open a new one this summer--with a little help from friends.
Dallas needs lots more comedy venues, and Alternative Comedy Theater hopes to open a new one this summer--with a little help from friends.
Giveaway: The Grapes of Wrath
Giveaway: The Grapes of Wrath Win tickets to WaterTower Theatre's production of Frank Galati's adaptation of the John Steinbeck novel.
Win tickets to WaterTower Theatre's production of Frank Galati's adaptation of the John Steinbeck novel.
Giveaway: Wit
Giveaway: Wit Win tickets to the production of Margaret Edson's Pulitzer Prize-winning play at Theatre Arlington.
Win tickets to the production of Margaret Edson's Pulitzer Prize-winning play at Theatre Arlington.
Giveaway: The Futility of Hope
Giveaway: The Futility of Hope Win tickets to see the latest new play from Mark-Brian Sonna at MBS Productions in Addison.
Win tickets to see the latest new play from Mark-Brian Sonna at MBS Productions in Addison.
Giveaway: People
Giveaway: People Win tickets to the National Theatre of London's screening of Alan Bennett's People, starring Frances de la Tour, at the Angelika Film Centers in Dallas and Plano.
Win tickets to the National Theatre of London's screening of Alan Bennett's People, starring Frances de la Tour, at the Angelika Film Centers in Dallas and Plano.
Lee Trull Promoted at Dallas Theater Center
Lee Trull Promoted at Dallas Theater Center He'll become the Dallas Theater Center's Director of New Play Development.
He'll become the Dallas Theater Center's Director of New Play Development.
Giveaway: Ballet Ensemble of Texas
Giveaway: Ballet Ensemble of Texas Win tickets to the group's Spring Performance at Irving Arts Center, which features works by George Balanchine, Gordon Pierce Schmidt and Margo Sappington.
Win tickets to the group's Spring Performance at Irving Arts Center, which features works by George Balanchine, Gordon Pierce Schmidt and Margo Sappington.
Giveaway: RX
Giveaway: RX Win tickets to see Kitchen Dog Theater's area premiere of the Kate Fodor comedy.
Win tickets to see Kitchen Dog Theater's area premiere of the Kate Fodor comedy.

Giveaway: This House

Giveaway: In the Heights

A Change in the Cliburn Lineup

Betty Buckley Brings Vixens to Modern

Giveaway: Fela!

Dallas Opera Selects New Music Director

Maria Tallchief, 1925-2013

Comedy Central?

Giveaway: The Grapes of Wrath

Giveaway: Wit

Giveaway: The Futility of Hope

Giveaway: People

Lee Trull Promoted at Dallas Theater Center

Giveaway: Ballet Ensemble of Texas

Giveaway: RX

FEATURE ARTICLES
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Q&A: Octavio Solis
Q&A: Octavio Solis University of North Texas professor Teresa Marrero chats with the California-based playwright whose career began in Dallas. Solis' newest play, Se Llama Cristina, opens at Kitchen Dog Theater this week.
University of North Texas professor Teresa Marrero chats with the California-based playwright whose career began in Dallas. Solis' newest play, Se Llama Cristina, opens at Kitchen Dog Theater this week.
Q&A: Matt Ransdell Jr.
Q&A: Matt Ransdell Jr. The University of North Texas alum on playing Usnavi in the regional premiere of In the Heights for Artes de la Rosa.
The University of North Texas alum on playing Usnavi in the regional premiere of In the Heights for Artes de la Rosa.
A Brave New Frontier
A Brave New Frontier An overview of the inaugural year of the Fort Worth Opera's bravo-worthy Frontiers initiative, with analysis of the program and works. Plus, thoughts on the experience from the composers. With video.
An overview of the inaugural year of the Fort Worth Opera's bravo-worthy Frontiers initiative, with analysis of the program and works. Plus, thoughts on the experience from the composers. With video.
Ryan Stiles Plays Nice
Ryan Stiles Plays Nice An interview with the lanky star of Whose Line is it Anyway?, who is in town for his own version of the show, called Whose Live Anyway?
An interview with the lanky star of Whose Line is it Anyway?, who is in town for his own version of the show, called Whose Live Anyway?
Q&A: Wade McCollum
Q&A: Wade McCollum The actor, who local audiences will remember from DTC's Cabaret, talks about starring in the tour of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, now at Dallas Summer Musicals.
The actor, who local audiences will remember from DTC's Cabaret, talks about starring in the tour of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, now at Dallas Summer Musicals.
Winning the Red Queen's Race
Winning the Red Queen's Race In his latest Off the Cuff, The Dallas Opera's Keith Cerny looks at opera marketing strategies and ticket sales in a fast-changing world.
In his latest Off the Cuff, The Dallas Opera's Keith Cerny looks at opera marketing strategies and ticket sales in a fast-changing world.
Avenging, Their Own Way
Avenging, Their Own Way How Jeff Swearingen and Bren Rapp are taking a new approach to children's theater (Mamet, anyone?) with their Fun House Theatre and Film.
How Jeff Swearingen and Bren Rapp are taking a new approach to children's theater (Mamet, anyone?) with their Fun House Theatre and Film.
Q&A: Michelle Williams
Q&A: Michelle Williams The singer and member of Destiny's Child talks about performing in the tour of Fela!, which opens at the AT&T Performing Arts Center this week.
The singer and member of Destiny's Child talks about performing in the tour of Fela!, which opens at the AT&T Performing Arts Center this week.
Q&A: Robert Battle
Q&A: Robert Battle The artistic director of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater on his new position, his plans for its future and Ailey’s masterpiece, Revelations.
The artistic director of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater on his new position, his plans for its future and Ailey’s masterpiece, Revelations.
Master of Choruses
Master of Choruses An interview with Alexander Rom, the Dallas Opera's chorus master.
An interview with Alexander Rom, the Dallas Opera's chorus master.
Lighting the Fusebox
Lighting the Fusebox Lauren Smart catches four shows at Austin's Fusebox Festival. Here's the report.
Lauren Smart catches four shows at Austin's Fusebox Festival. Here's the report.
Q&A: Cameron Cobb
Q&A: Cameron Cobb The actor and director talks about the local theater scene and playing Tom Joad in WaterTower Theatre's The Grapes of Wrath.
The actor and director talks about the local theater scene and playing Tom Joad in WaterTower Theatre's The Grapes of Wrath.
Q&A: Shirley Jones
Q&A: Shirley Jones The movie musical queen and Oscar-winner talks about her career and her upcoming Dallas benefit concert.
The movie musical queen and Oscar-winner talks about her career and her upcoming Dallas benefit concert.
Zero Dark City
Zero Dark City Preview: Dallas Theater Center brings a fresh new musical to town with Fly By Night.
Preview: Dallas Theater Center brings a fresh new musical to town with Fly By Night.
Q&A: Val Kilmer
Q&A: Val Kilmer The Hollywood star talks about his obsession with Mark Twain and his one-man show Citizen Twain, playing at the Wyly Theatre.
The Hollywood star talks about his obsession with Mark Twain and his one-man show Citizen Twain, playing at the Wyly Theatre.
Q&A: Tina Vernon
Q&A: Tina Vernon The Dallas-raised, New York-based playwright and actress talks about her one-woman show Wanted, which she performs at the South Dallas Cultural Center this weekend.
The Dallas-raised, New York-based playwright and actress talks about her one-woman show Wanted, which she performs at the South Dallas Cultural Center this weekend.
Pianist at an Exhibition
Pianist at an Exhibition Orli Shaham's solo recital at Hamon Hall (in the Winspear Opera House) will let audiences stop, look and listen.
Orli Shaham's solo recital at Hamon Hall (in the Winspear Opera House) will let audiences stop, look and listen.
The Big Gunn
The Big Gunn Baritone Nathan Gunn talks about singing in The Aspern Papers for The Dallas Opera.
Baritone Nathan Gunn talks about singing in The Aspern Papers for The Dallas Opera.
Ahn The Town
Ahn The Town TITAS brings the innovative Ahn Trio to the Winspear Opera House in a program of music old and (very) new.
TITAS brings the innovative Ahn Trio to the Winspear Opera House in a program of music old and (very) new.
Q&A: Carla Maxwell
Q&A: Carla Maxwell The Artistic Director discusses the Limón Dance Company’s upcoming Dallas performance and preserving Limón’s legacy.
The Artistic Director discusses the Limón Dance Company’s upcoming Dallas performance and preserving Limón’s legacy.

Q&A: Octavio Solis

Q&A: Matt Ransdell Jr.

A Brave New Frontier

Ryan Stiles Plays Nice

Q&A: Wade McCollum

Winning the Red Queen's Race

Avenging, Their Own Way

Q&A: Michelle Williams

Q&A: Robert Battle

Master of Choruses

Lighting the Fusebox

Q&A: Cameron Cobb

Q&A: Shirley Jones

Zero Dark City

Q&A: Val Kilmer

Q&A: Tina Vernon

Pianist at an Exhibition

The Big Gunn

Ahn The Town

Q&A: Carla Maxwell

SEASON NEWS
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Theatre Arlington's 41st Season
Theatre Arlington's 41st Season The group's 2013-'14 season includes Altar Boyz, Doubt and Of Mice and Men, all under new leadership.
The group's 2013-'14 season includes Altar Boyz, Doubt and Of Mice and Men, all under new leadership.
2013-14 for Theatre Three
2013-14 for Theatre Three T3's 52nd season is heavy on area premieres, including plays by Theresa Rebeck, Lynn Nottage and Jon Robin Baitz; plus a full run of the Dallas-born rock musical On the Eve.
T3's 52nd season is heavy on area premieres, including plays by Theresa Rebeck, Lynn Nottage and Jon Robin Baitz; plus a full run of the Dallas-born rock musical On the Eve.
Jubilee's 33rd Season
Jubilee's 33rd Season The 2013-14 line-up for Jubilee Theatre has works by August Wilson, Katori Hall and Charlayne Woodard, plus Ain't Misbehavin' and Little Shop of Horrors.
The 2013-14 line-up for Jubilee Theatre has works by August Wilson, Katori Hall and Charlayne Woodard, plus Ain't Misbehavin' and Little Shop of Horrors.
2013-2014 for TITAS
2013-2014 for TITAS The ambitious new season for TITAS includes Pilobolus, Mark Morris, Philip Glass and the Trocks, plus the Dallas debut of Jessica Lang Dance, Kibbutz Contemporary Dance and others.
The ambitious new season for TITAS includes Pilobolus, Mark Morris, Philip Glass and the Trocks, plus the Dallas debut of Jessica Lang Dance, Kibbutz Contemporary Dance and others.
Season 15 for Festival of Independent Theatres
Season 15 for Festival of Independent Theatres The eight shows in the 15th FIT Festival include four local playwrights, four shows by women, and the FIT debuts of John Michael and Rhythmic Souls.
The eight shows in the 15th FIT Festival include four local playwrights, four shows by women, and the FIT debuts of John Michael and Rhythmic Souls.
2014 for the Fort Worth Opera
2014 for the Fort Worth Opera The Fort Worth Opera's 2014 season to include previously announced Silent Night and With Blood, With Ink, plus Cosi fan tutte and Pearl Fishers.
The Fort Worth Opera's 2014 season to include previously announced Silent Night and With Blood, With Ink, plus Cosi fan tutte and Pearl Fishers.
The 55th Season for Casa Manana
The 55th Season for Casa Manana The 2013-14 Broadway roster at Casa brings characters like Patsy Cline, Huck Finn and a bunch of Cats, plus the area premiere of a play about Lee Harvey Oswald.
The 2013-14 Broadway roster at Casa brings characters like Patsy Cline, Huck Finn and a bunch of Cats, plus the area premiere of a play about Lee Harvey Oswald.
Hip Pocket's 37th Season
Hip Pocket's 37th Season At Hip Pocket Theatre, the 2013 summer season brings a rare musical revival, two works from Lake Simons and two from Johnny Simons.
At Hip Pocket Theatre, the 2013 summer season brings a rare musical revival, two works from Lake Simons and two from Johnny Simons.

Theatre Arlington's 41st Season

2013-14 for Theatre Three

Jubilee's 33rd Season

2013-2014 for TITAS

Season 15 for Festival of Independent Theatres

2014 for the Fort Worth Opera

The 55th Season for Casa Manana

Hip Pocket's 37th Season

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