[ June 30, 2010 8:00 pm to July 18, 2010 10:00 pm. ] Now, if you have read the theater section for any length of time, you probably know that, even when I am bestowing praise on a recent work, I try not to be overwhelming with how much I lavish it on the actors, cast, and crew. This will not be one of those times...dreamgirls was nothing short of amazing. From the opening number of "I'm Lookin' for Something," the cast of this long-running stage play had the audience captivated. Their energy, their ability to connect with each other and the audience, and their sheer talent were enough to make the hours of the show pass by in mere minutes.

[ May 26, 2010 7:00 pm to June 27, 2010 10:00 pm. ] Yes, Wicked fever had certainly been caught all across the city. One might think that maybe the hype was a little overplayed, that perhaps the stories people from all across the country had shared about their experiences with this (as some have said) "life-changing" show might be more hyperbolic than truth. If you thought that however...you'd be wrong.

[ May 16, 2010 11:00 am to May 23, 2010 5:00 pm. ] Walking into 909 1st Ave. on Tuesday, you'd think for a moment that Dallas' early days had suddenly made a pronounced resurgence.  Peeking out from amongst the concrete and glass, chuckwagons and cowboys emerged, entertaining Dallasites who were obviously enthralled by a life they knew little of, save what they had seen on television.  As [...]

[ April 16, 2010 to April 18, 2010. ] The 33rd Annual Dallas International Guitar Festival kicks off and continues throughout the weekend, bringing world renowned musicians, and scores of fans to the city for what is sure to be a weekend full of amazing memories and even more amazing music.  The festival is the world's largest and oldest guitar festival, and annually draws tens of thousands of attendees, last year drawing 20,000 people to Dallas Market Hall, where the event will be held again this year. 

[ April 6, 2010 8:00 pm to April 18, 2010 5:00 pm. ] On Tuesday, April 6, Fair Park in Dallas was overrun by teased hair, short shorts, and some of the brightest colors in the metroplex. No, this wasn't a concert for some punk rock band- it was Xanadu. As mysterious and cryptic as the name of this critically acclaimed musical is, the actors and [...]

[ February 17, 2010 10:00 am to March 14, 2010 10:00 am. ] As the lights dimmed at The Music Hall at Fair Park, the familiarly haunting opening refrain of one of America's most famous contributions to musical theater began to fill the air. As the richness of the pipe organ soared above the crowd, the eyes of all were drawn upward as the stage and the room were magically transformed into an opera house reminiscent of early 20th century France; as the all too famous chandelier took its place above the crowd, it became suddenly and undeniably clear- the Phantom of the Opera had once again arrived in Dallas.

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It was a beautiful night that found people of all ages making their way towards the historic Majestic Theatre this past Tuesday.  As the lights went dim and the crowd silent, a solitary figure could be seen on the stage.  He began to talk...and it was then that the audience knew they were in for [...]

[ December 19, 2009; 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] This Saturday, December 19, at 8:00, the Black Academy of Arts and Letters at the Dallas Convention Center will host "Slow Children Crossing," a sketch comedy troupe that hails from Los Angeles, California.  Described as "inappropriate Humor for all," this troupe consists of 5 comedians from across the country who bring their unique blend of [...]

[ October 5, 2009; 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm. October 12, 2009; 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm. October 19, 2009; 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm. October 26, 2009; 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ] Every Monday, Lower Greenville is home to some of the best and brightest musical talent in the city of Dallas; but it's not coming from one of the countless bars that line its streets, and the songs aren't sung by some indie, pop-rock, jam band. No- these songs are sung by a group that the Dallas Observer has called the "Best Belters" in the city. This is Mama's Party.

[ September 3, 2009; 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] The much anticipated release of Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey's (JFJO) newest project, the One Day in Brooklyn EP, was released today all over the country and has already been met with rave reviews. To highlight the release of this newest project, the boys from Tulsa, OK are playing this Thursday night at the Granada Theater (3524 Greenville Ave.) The Kansas City Star calls JFJO "creative and adventurous," and the NY Times and Village Voice have been all but effusive with their praise of the new EP. Their concerts are part music, part party, part transcendent experience, and if their last trip to Dallas is any indication, this Thursday is sure to be an amazing night.