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Emotions Abound in Undermain Theatre’s “Ages of the Moon”

Emotions Abound in Undermain Theatre’s

Undermain Theatre's production of "Ages of the Moon" takes the audience on an emotional ride fueled by liquor and conversation as two old friends reunite and remember.

Addison’s Watertower Theatre Stages Beautiful “Spring Awakening”

Addison’s Watertower Theatre Stages Beautiful “Spring Awakening”

If you haven’t had a chance to see "Spring Awakening" live, make a trip to Watertower Theatre. The show's become a pop culture phenomenon and Watertower’s production does the music and the story more than justice. You’ll love every minute.

Dallas Theater Center and AT&T Performing Arts Kick Off the Season with Classics

Dallas Theater Center and AT&T Performing Arts Kick Off the Season with Classics

[ September 25, 2011; ] Over the next few weeks, two world-class and very different performances will be on stage right across the street from each other in Dallas' beautiful Arts District.

Kitchen Dog Theater Opens Season with “In the Next Room” and a Few Laughs Too

Kitchen Dog Theater Opens Season with “In the Next Room” and a Few Laughs Too

[ September 20, 2011; ] Kitchen Dog Theater has never been one to shy away from controversial subject matter and the kick-off to their 21st season is no exception. Co-Artistic Directors Tina Parker and Chris Carlos opened the season with the regional premier of “In the Next Room or the Vibrator Play,” by Sarah Ruhl.

Theatre Three opens 50th Season with ‘Wild Oats’

Theatre Three opens 50th Season with 'Wild Oats'

[ August 19, 2011; ] Probably the best way to describe Theatre Three’s recently opened production of James McClure’s “Wild Oats” is fun - good, old-fashioned fun, and if that’s your thing you probably won’t be disappointed.

Musical Season: ‘Billy Elliot,’ ‘Next to Normal,’ ‘Pippin’ take Dallas Stages

Musical Season: 'Billy Elliot,' 'Next to Normal,'  'Pippin' take Dallas Stages

Three very unique musicals have taken Dallas stages and stolen the hearts of local audiences with stellar singing and dancing.

Undermain Theatre’s ‘The Shipment’ delivers big laughs, relevant issues

Undermain Theatre's 'The Shipment' delivers big laughs, relevant issues

[ June 8, 2011 8:00 pm to June 25, 2011 8:00 pm. ] There’s nothing quite like seeing “The Shipment” at Undermain Theatre. This 'variety show' has dancing, stand-up comedy and skits that have side-splitting laughs and biting messages.

Broken Gears Project Theatre caps off strong season with ‘The Hand’

Broken Gears Project Theatre caps off strong season with 'The Hand'

[ June 5, 2011; ] “The Hand,” currently onstage at Broken Gears Project Theatre, is a pseudo- absurdist satiric play that is certain to keep the audience on the edge of their seats.

The Dallas Comedy House Has a Breakaway Hit in “Buddies!”

The Dallas Comedy House Has a Breakaway Hit in

[ October 22, 2010; 10:00 pm to 11:00 pm. ] I gave up on sitcoms (which I define as 30 minutes, a laugh track, and a living room set) close to a decade ago, but that was before I knew they could be improvised. "Buddies!" is a parody of a mid-1990s sitcom which is made up on the spot every Friday night at the Dallas Comedy House.

Blue Men Invade Dallas

Blue Men Invade Dallas

[ September 20, 2010 8:00 am to September 26, 2010 8:00 am. September 20, 2010 8:00 am to September 26, 2010 8:00 am. ] What happens when you put a room full of people- all of varied ages, experiences, and cultural backgrounds- with a trio of hairless, painted men with no ears?  Awesomeness.  That is what I experienced this past Wednesday as the Blue Man Group took to the stage at the Winspear Opera House and converted one of [...]