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CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK
CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK
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Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol presented by Stage West
Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol
Presented by Stage West

Open now through Sun, Dec 23
Next performance on Thu, Dec 13 at 7:30pm
Fetch Clay, Make Man presented by Dallas Theater Center
Fetch Clay, Make Man
Presented by Dallas Theater Center

Open now through Sun, Jan 13
Next performance on Tue, Dec 11 at 7:30pm
Solstice: A New Holiday Adventure presented by Theatre Three
Solstice: A New Holiday Adventure
Presented by Theatre Three

Opening today through Sun, Dec 30
First performance today at 7:30pm
DSO To Go: Big Brassy Christmas and Organ Extravaganza presented by Dallas Symphony Orchestra
DSO To Go: Big Brassy Christmas and Organ Extravaganza
Presented by Dallas Symphony Orchestra

Tomorrow only! (Dec 11)
Performance at 7:30pm
A Christmas Story, the Musical presented by AT&T Performing Arts Center
A Christmas Story, the Musical
Presented by AT&T Performing Arts Center

Opening on Wed, Dec 12 and playing through Sun, Dec 16
First performance on Wed, Dec 12 at 7:30pm
Have Yourself a Broadway Little Christmas presented by Mainstage Irving-Las Colinas
Have Yourself a Broadway Little Christmas
Presented by Mainstage Irving-Las Colinas

Limited engagement, Wed, Dec 12 through Fri, Dec 14
First performance on Wed, Dec 12 at 7:30pm
Sounds of the Season presented by Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
Sounds of the Season
Presented by Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra

Opening on Thu, Dec 13 and playing through Fri, Dec 21
First performance on Thu, Dec 13 at 7pm
Sandi Patty: Christmas Blessings presented by Casa Manana
Sandi Patty: Christmas Blessings
Presented by Casa Manana

One day only! Thu, Dec 13
Performance at 7:30pm
For the Time Being presented by The Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture
For the Time Being
Presented by The Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture

One day only! Thu, Dec 13
Performance at 6:30pm
The Nutty Nutcracker presented by Texas Ballet Theater
The Nutty Nutcracker
Presented by Texas Ballet Theater

One day only! Fri, Dec 14
Performance at 8pm
REVIEWS
REVIEWS
Dec 10 2018
Dec 10 2018
Ernie Kovacs Award: Amy Sedaris presented by Video Association of Dallas
Heart of Comedy Gold
Kevin Beane reports on Amy Sedaris receiving the Ernie Kovacs Award from the Dallas VideoFest on Saturday.
REVIEWS
REVIEWS
Dec 10 2018
Dec 10 2018
The Santaland Diaries presented by Casa Manana
A Crumpet with Some Tea
At Casa Mañana's Reid Cabaret Theatre, Zak Reynolds delivers the biting wit of David Sedaris' The Santaland Diaries.
FEATURES & INTERVIEWS
FEATURES & INTERVIEWS
Dec 10 2018
Dec 10 2018
An Auden Christmas
An Auden Christmas
An interview with Justin and Katy Lemieux about W. H. Auden's For the Time Being, which Justin performs this week, directed by Katy.
REVIEWS
REVIEWS
Dec 9 2018
Dec 9 2018
The Dork Knight presented by Amphibian Stage Productions
Holy Self-Reflection, Batman!
Jason O'Connell channels his inner nerd in a search for bigger questions in The Dork Knight at Amphibian Stage Productions.
FEATURES & INTERVIEWS
FEATURES & INTERVIEWS
Dec 8 2018
Dec 8 2018
Q&A: Lawrence Loh
Q&A: Lawrence Loh
The conductor talks about the Dallas Symphony's Christmas Pops concerts, which run through Dec. 16.
REVIEWS
REVIEWS
Dec 8 2018
Dec 8 2018
Svabhava presented by Indique Dance Company
Transcending Style
Indique Dance Company's SvaBhava, in the AT&T Performing Arts Center's Elevator Project, marvelously takes a new spin on classical Indian technique.
FEATURES & INTERVIEWS
FEATURES & INTERVIEWS
Dec 7 2018
Dec 7 2018
Snowed In
Snowed In
ImPULSE Dance Project prepares for its fifth annual Snow performance at the Medical City of Lewisville Grand Theater this weekend.
REVIEWS
REVIEWS
Dec 7 2018
Dec 7 2018
The Nutcracker presented by Ballet Ensemble of Texas
Sprinkle of Magic
Relying mostly on local talent, Ballet Ensemble of Texas presented a Nutcracker that had magical moments.
FEATURES & INTERVIEWS
FEATURES & INTERVIEWS
Dec 6 2018
Dec 6 2018
Dinner and a Show
Dinner and a Show
Introducing a bi-weekly feature, in which we'll pair a performing arts event with a nearby restaurant, reviewed by Kelly Kirkendoll of Kitchen Gone Rogue.
FEATURES & INTERVIEWS
FEATURES & INTERVIEWS
Dec 6 2018
Dec 6 2018
They're Here, They're Queertown
They're Here, They're Queertown
Catching up with the improv troupe Queertown, making a return after 12 years, for a show at Stomping Ground Comedy Theater.
REVIEWS
REVIEWS
Dec 6 2018
Dec 6 2018
A Christmas Survival Guide presented by One Thirty Productions
Laughs in the Afternoon
Hot cast delivers funny, classy A Christmas Survival Guide from One Thirty Productions at the Bath House
REVIEWS
REVIEWS
Dec 6 2018
Dec 6 2018
The Nutcracker presented by Ballet North Texas
Work in Progress
Ballet North Texas' first outing with The Nutcracker comes with mixed results.
FEATURES & INTERVIEWS
FEATURES & INTERVIEWS
Dec 6 2018
Dec 6 2018
Match Pointe
Match Pointe
Emily Dixon Alba of Avant Chamber Ballet on dancing to live vocalists in The Little Match Girl Passion, featuring Verdigris Ensemble at Moody Performance Hall. 
NEWS & NOTES
NEWS & NOTES
Dec 5 2018
Dec 5 2018
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REVIEWS
REVIEWS
Dec 5 2018
Dec 5 2018
A Very Judy Christmas presented by Uptown Players
Judy, Judy, Judy!
Uptown Players has a hit with the original show A Very Judy Christmas, starring the inimitable Janelle Lutz and a host of surprise guests.
REVIEWS
REVIEWS
Dec 5 2018
Dec 5 2018
The First Noel presented by Jubilee Theatre
Family and Song
At Jubilee Theatre, The First Noel as problems, but succeeds at joy, mirth, and terrific singing.
REVIEWS
REVIEWS
Dec 5 2018
Dec 5 2018
Miracle on 34th Street presented by Theatre Arlington
Kringle's Got It
Santa is a treat in Theatre Arlington's Miracle on 34th Street, but the production is uninspired.
FEATURES & INTERVIEWS
FEATURES & INTERVIEWS
Dec 5 2018
Dec 5 2018
Dance is Life
Dance is Life
Latha Shrivatsa of Indique Dance Company talks about the company's Svabhava, playing this week in the AT&T Performing Arts Center's Elevator Project.
FEATURES & INTERVIEWS
FEATURES & INTERVIEWS
Dec 5 2018
Dec 5 2018
An Open Letter to the WaterTower Board
An Open Letter to the WaterTower Board
Seven theater artists write a letter to the board of directors at Addison's WaterTower Theatre regarding the recent resignation of Joanie Schultz.
REVIEWS
REVIEWS
Dec 5 2018
Dec 5 2018
A Night in Berlin presented by Opera in Concert
Berlin Stories
Opera in Concert kicks off its fifth season with A Night in Berlin, including Weill/Brecht's Mahagonny Songpiel. 
FEATURES & INTERVIEWS
FEATURES & INTERVIEWS
Dec 5 2018
Dec 5 2018
The WaterTower Board Responds
The WaterTower Board Responds
The Board of Addison's WaterTower Theatre responds to the open letter by seven theater artists.
REVIEWS
REVIEWS
Dec 5 2018
Dec 5 2018
Handel's Messiah presented by Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra
Hallelujah!
The Fort Worth Sympnony and the University of North Texas A Cappella Choir delivered a powerful Messiah at Bass Hall.
REVIEWS
REVIEWS
Dec 4 2018
Dec 4 2018
Irving Berlin's White Christmas presented by The Firehouse Theatre
Snow Feels
At the Firehouse Theatre, Irving Berlin's White Christmas is perfect holiday cheer.
REVIEWS
REVIEWS
Dec 4 2018
Dec 4 2018
The Nutcracker presented by Dallas Ballet Company
Mice and Men
Dallas Ballet Company shows the value added with male dancers of all ages and abilities in its annual Nutcracker performance at the Granville Arts Center in Garland
REVIEWS
REVIEWS
Dec 4 2018
Dec 4 2018
The Nutcracker presented by Collin County Ballet Theatre
Star Quality
Collin County Ballet Theatre, with help from Plano Symphony Orchestra, deliver one of the year's best Nutcrackers.
FEATURES & INTERVIEWS
FEATURES & INTERVIEWS
Dec 3 2018
Dec 3 2018
Film Notes 2.2
Film Notes 2.2
Bart Weiss' monthly column returns with news about the Kovacs Award, tributes to two directors recently passed, and praise for a local film writer.
REVIEWS
REVIEWS
Dec 2 2018
Dec 2 2018
A Christmas Carol presented by Dallas Theater Center
Pity the Scrooge
Family, love, and joy overcome poverty and fear in a vivid production of A Christmas Carol at Dallas Theater Center.
REVIEWS
REVIEWS
Nov 30 2018
Nov 30 2018
The Great Distance Home presented by WaterTower Theatre
Going Home Again
At WaterTower Theatre, The Great Distance Home returns, and it might be the perfect holiday theatrical experience.
REVIEWS
REVIEWS
Nov 30 2018
Nov 30 2018
Elf, The Musical presented by Dallas Summer Musicals
Who's Your Buddy?
The tour of Elf the Musical, presented by Dallas Summer Musicals, delivers the right amount of holiday feels.
FEATURES & INTERVIEWS
FEATURES & INTERVIEWS
Nov 30 2018
Nov 30 2018
New Nut in Town
New Nut in Town
For its premiere season, Ballet North Texas is taking its Nutcracker production on the road to venues in Dallas, Terrell and Palestine.
REVIEWS
REVIEWS
Nov 30 2018
Nov 30 2018
The Pearl Fishers presented by The Metropolitan Opera
A Musical Gem
At the Metropolitan Opera, Dallas Opera Music Director Emmanuel Villaume delivers a musically brilliant The Pearl Fishers.
SEASON ANNOUNCEMENTS
SEASON ANNOUNCEMENTS
Nov 30 2018
Nov 30 2018
2019 for Classics Theatre Project
2019 for Classics Theatre Project
The group's first full season will include works by American masters Neil Simon, Arthur Miller and Tennessee Williams.
REVIEWS
REVIEWS
Nov 29 2018
Nov 29 2018
The Nutcracker presented by LakeCities Ballet Theatre
Mice, Soldiers and Flowers, Oh My!
LakeCities Ballet Theater's annual The Nutcracker welcomes back live music, thanks to the Lewisville Lake Symphony.
FEATURES & INTERVIEWS
FEATURES & INTERVIEWS
Nov 29 2018
Nov 29 2018
Dallas Cultural Plan Passes
Dallas Cultural Plan Passes
The Cultural Plan that the Office of Cultural Affairs has been working on for more than a year passed with a unanimous vote from Dallas City Council.
NEWS & NOTES
NEWS & NOTES
Nov 29 2018
Nov 29 2018
Hugh Jackman Coming to Dallas
Hugh Jackman Coming to Dallas
The award-winning actor brings his show The Man. The Music. The Show to American Airlines Center on June 19.
REVIEWS
REVIEWS
Nov 28 2018
Nov 28 2018
Twas the Night Before Christmas presented by Casa Manana
Good Night
Casa Mañana Children's Theatre starts the holiday theater season off with the entertaining Twas the Night Before Christmas.
REVIEWS
REVIEWS
Nov 28 2018
Nov 28 2018
The Nutcracker presented by Texas Ballet Theater
Primo Nut
The grandest local Nutcracker of them all, from Texas Ballet Theater, is quite the spectacle at Winspear Opera House.
REVIEWS
REVIEWS
Nov 28 2018
Nov 28 2018
Sasheer Zamata presented by Amphibian Stage Productions
Comedy at the Theater
Amphibian Stage Productions' ambitious comedy series is on fire this week, with SNL alum Sasheer Zamata.
REVIEWS
REVIEWS
Nov 28 2018
Nov 28 2018
The Nutcracker presented by Chamberlain Performing Arts
Holiday Highs
Chamberlain Performing Arts delivers another delightful showing of The Nutcracker to a packed audience at the Eisemann this past weekend.
REVIEWS
REVIEWS
Nov 26 2018
Nov 26 2018
Brilliant Traces presented by Endeavor Cinema Group and Funkytown Festival Productions
Fevered Cabin
A bride on the run and a wary hermit collide amidst a howling blizzard in the touching and funny Brilliant Traces at Addison's Stone Cottage.
FEATURES & INTERVIEWS
FEATURES & INTERVIEWS
Nov 26 2018
Nov 26 2018
Season One and Done
Season One and Done
In the latest Square One column, Joe Messina looks back after wrapping up the first season for Imprint Theatreworks.
FEATURES & INTERVIEWS
FEATURES & INTERVIEWS
Nov 24 2018
Nov 24 2018
Four Day Moves East
Four Day Moves East
Four Day Weekend, a Fort Worth improv staple for 21 years, now has a weekly show in its Dallas home.
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Garland Symphony Orchestra Uptown Players UNT Dance and Theatre Watertower KD Studios Dallas Opera Melinda Massie Open Classicial Dallas Symphony Titus Artsong Granville MCL Grand The Ten Tenors Indique Dance Dallas Theatre Center White Christmas The Dork Night Black Nativity Cliburn Holiday Concert Package CCBT The Nutcracker Shimmer and Shine MCL Grand Marley SMU Meadows Garland Symphony Orchestra Uptown Players UNT Dance and Theatre Watertower KD Studios Dallas Opera Melinda Massie Open Classicial Dallas Symphony Titus Artsong Granville MCL Grand The Ten Tenors Indique Dance Dallas Theatre Center White Christmas The Dork Night Black Nativity Cliburn Holiday Concert Package CCBT The Nutcracker Shimmer and Shine MCL Grand Marley SMU Meadows Garland Symphony Orchestra Uptown Players UNT Dance and Theatre Watertower KD Studios Dallas Opera Melinda Massie Open Classicial Dallas Symphony Titus Artsong Granville MCL Grand The Ten Tenors Indique Dance Dallas Theatre Center White Christmas The Dork Night Black Nativity Cliburn Holiday Concert Package CCBT The Nutcracker Shimmer and Shine MCL Grand Marley SMU Meadows Garland Symphony Orchestra Uptown Players UNT Dance and Theatre Watertower KD Studios Dallas Opera Melinda Massie Open Classicial Dallas Symphony Titus Artsong Granville MCL Grand The Ten Tenors Indique Dance Dallas Theatre Center White Christmas The Dork Night Black Nativity Cliburn Holiday Concert Package CCBT The Nutcracker Shimmer and Shine MCL Grand Marley SMU Meadows Garland Symphony Orchestra Uptown Players UNT Dance and Theatre Watertower KD Studios Dallas Opera Melinda Massie Open Classicial Dallas Symphony Titus Artsong Granville MCL Grand The Ten Tenors Indique Dance Dallas Theatre Center White Christmas The Dork Night Black Nativity Cliburn Holiday Concert Package CCBT The Nutcracker Shimmer and Shine MCL Grand Marley SMU Meadows Garland Symphony Orchestra Uptown Players UNT Dance and Theatre Watertower KD Studios Dallas Opera Melinda Massie Open 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Meadows Garland Symphony Orchestra Uptown Players UNT Dance and Theatre Watertower KD Studios Dallas Opera Melinda Massie Open Classicial Dallas Symphony Titus Artsong Granville MCL Grand The Ten Tenors Indique Dance Dallas Theatre Center White Christmas The Dork Night Black Nativity Cliburn Holiday Concert Package CCBT The Nutcracker Shimmer and Shine MCL Grand Marley SMU Meadows Garland Symphony Orchestra Uptown Players UNT Dance and Theatre Watertower KD Studios Dallas Opera Melinda Massie Open Classicial Dallas Symphony Titus Artsong Granville MCL Grand The Ten Tenors Indique Dance Dallas Theatre Center White Christmas The Dork Night Black Nativity Cliburn Holiday Concert Package CCBT The Nutcracker Shimmer and Shine MCL Grand Marley SMU Meadows Garland Symphony Orchestra Uptown Players UNT Dance and Theatre Watertower KD Studios Dallas Opera Melinda Massie Open Classicial Dallas Symphony Titus Artsong Granville MCL Grand The Ten Tenors Indique Dance Dallas Theatre Center White Christmas The Dork Night Black Nativity Cliburn Holiday Concert Package CCBT The Nutcracker Shimmer and Shine MCL Grand Marley SMU Meadows Garland Symphony Orchestra Uptown Players UNT Dance and Theatre Watertower KD Studios Dallas Opera Melinda Massie Open Classicial Dallas Symphony Titus Artsong Granville MCL Grand The Ten Tenors Indique Dance Dallas Theatre Center White Christmas The Dork Night Black Nativity Cliburn Holiday Concert Package CCBT The Nutcracker Shimmer and Shine MCL Grand Marley SMU Meadows Garland Symphony Orchestra Uptown Players UNT Dance and Theatre Watertower KD Studios Dallas Opera Melinda Massie Open Classicial Dallas Symphony Titus Artsong Granville MCL Grand The Ten Tenors Indique Dance Dallas Theatre Center White Christmas The Dork Night Black Nativity Cliburn Holiday Concert Package CCBT The Nutcracker Shimmer and Shine MCL Grand Marley SMU Meadows Garland Symphony Orchestra Uptown Players UNT Dance and Theatre Watertower KD Studios Dallas Opera Melinda Massie Open Classicial Dallas Symphony Titus Artsong Granville MCL Grand The Ten Tenors Indique Dance Dallas Theatre Center White Christmas The Dork Night Black Nativity Cliburn Holiday Concert Package CCBT The Nutcracker Shimmer and Shine MCL Grand Marley SMU Meadows Garland Symphony Orchestra Uptown Players UNT Dance and Theatre Watertower KD Studios Dallas Opera Melinda Massie Open Classicial Dallas Symphony Titus Artsong Granville MCL Grand The Ten Tenors Indique Dance Dallas Theatre Center White Christmas The Dork Night Black Nativity Cliburn Holiday Concert Package CCBT The Nutcracker Shimmer and Shine MCL Grand Marley SMU Meadows Garland Symphony Orchestra Uptown Players UNT Dance and Theatre Watertower KD Studios Dallas Opera Melinda Massie Open Classicial Dallas Symphony Titus Artsong Granville MCL Grand The Ten Tenors Indique Dance Dallas Theatre Center White Christmas The Dork Night Black Nativity Cliburn Holiday Concert Package CCBT The Nutcracker Shimmer and Shine MCL Grand Marley SMU Meadows Garland Symphony Orchestra Uptown Players UNT Dance and Theatre Watertower KD Studios Dallas Opera Melinda Massie Open Classicial Dallas Symphony Titus Artsong Granville MCL Grand The Ten Tenors Indique Dance Dallas Theatre Center White Christmas The Dork Night Black Nativity Cliburn Holiday Concert Package CCBT The Nutcracker Shimmer and Shine MCL Grand Marley SMU Meadows Garland Symphony Orchestra Uptown Players UNT Dance and Theatre Watertower KD Studios Dallas Opera Melinda Massie Open Classicial
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