Music & Theater
in Dallas, TX (showing 1 - 7 out of 7)

Step into a world of modern dance, where you'll enjoy the high-energy interpretation of the art of movement. The professionals at the Dallas Black Dance Theatre present a mixed repertory of modern, jazz, ethnic and spiritual works by nationally and internationally known choreographers.

Dallas Children's Theater, headquartered in the Rosewood Center for Family Arts, is a regional powerhouse training ground for young performers. The theater was rated as one of the top 5 theaters in the nation by Time magazine. Each year, they feature 11 main stage productions that showcase the talented youth of the Dallas area.

In addition to education and outreach programs, the theather also supports a national touring company. From its inception in 1984, the Dallas Children's Theater has focused on collaboration - drawing local talent from artists, designers, playwrights and educators.

Laugh it off at the Dallas Comedy House, with performances by the in-house troupe and special guests each week. If you're dying to get up on stage, take a few classes during the week at the venue and strut your stuff on stage during the next open mic night.

Dallas Comedy House, proudly located in the heart of Deep Ellum, is the premier training center and performance venue for comedy in Dallas! They have affordable, quality shows five nights a week, and a training center with classes in improv, sketch, stand-up, and storytelling. Their corporate team hosts everything from workshops for small, local businesses to custom entertainment for Fortune 500 companies.

Enjoy the hot weather with even hotter entertainment at the Dallas Summer Musicals series. The best Broadway shows come to the stage, with performances like "Stomp," "West Side Story" and "Burn the Floor." Shows run from March through October.

Dallas Summer Musicals is rooted in the tradition of summer-stock performances, where actors stretch their wings and audience members are receptive to a unique and exciting atmosphere. Excellent and thrilling performances are the norm, especially for this well-established group. In the early 1980s, they established a national reputation, creating touring productions such as "Peter Pan" starring Sandy Duncan, and "Hello Dolly!" starring Carol Channing.

Today, the theater has re-established its roots, producing local shows of such well-known plays like "The Music Man", "Oklahoma!" and "South Pacific." The theater group also experiments with cutting-edge and modern plays, satisfying its audience's thirst for provocative and lively entertainment, emphasizing family entertainment.

Enjoy the sweeping sounds of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, where there's always an interesting twist on classical presentations. Plan a romantic date to experience events like the Halloween Spooktacular, a New Year's Eve concert, or pops presentation with recording artists like Chicago.

Catch a performance at the Majestic Theater, listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the last theater to comprise theater row in Deep Ellum. After being transformed from a vaudeville venue to a movie theater to a performing arts center, today's Majestic Theater is the go-to playhouse for exciting entertainment.

Shakespeare Dallas is rooted in the tradition of summer stock and Shakespeare in the Park productions. Eager audience members can experience the Bard of Avon in a casual setting, encouraging young and old alike to appreciate one of the greatest writers in the English language. Since its inception, it is now a year-round company that has expanded its focus and uses the works of William Shakespeare to teach theater and arts to up-and-coming youth.

In all, Shakespeare Dallas is responsible for coordinating its Shakespeare in the Park outdoor productions, Shakespeare on the Go! educational programs for youth, and Shakespeare Unplugged for young adults ages 18 and older.