It is always difficult to list my favorite theater experiences. i saw 73 productions and I’m always afraid I will leave out something or someone who brought me joy. I appreciate being a part of the DFW theater community so much and would like to celebrate all of you. Here’s to more great theater in 2023!
My Unforgettable Theater Experiences of 2022
THE MUSICALS
Stede Bonnet A F*cking Pirate Musical at Theatre Three- Seeing this exciting new work from Nicole Neely and Clint Gilbert was the highlight of my year. Wonderful songs. Wonderful story. Wonderful staging.
Kinky Boots at Uptown Players - Pure theater euphoria
The SpongeBob Musical at NTPA - That exuberant young cast captured my heart (three times)
The Bridges of Madison County at WaterTower Theatre - That cast. That music. Three tissue experience.
Next to Normal at Upright Theatre Co - Next to perfect.
Cabaret at Grand Prairie Arts Council - a fresh look at a classic that brought out all the darkness of the era
Jesus Christ Superstar at WaterTower Theatre - Superbly staged and rethought
Heathers the Musical at NTPA - A thrilling cast brought their all to this disturbing musical
Catch Me If You Can at the Firehouse Theatre - Great direction and casting made this Broadway dud a winner
The Rocky Horror Show at Lyric Stage - Rowdy, bawdy, and I’m still time warping
Beauty and the Beast at the Firehouse Theatre - Disney downsized but elevated by a stellar cast and thoughtful direction.
42nd Street at Garland Summer Musicals- So polished. So professional. It could have toured.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at Theatre Arlington - Saw the original. Enjoyed this much more. Laughter and tears.
Rent at NTPA - Gripping and raw and some powerhouse performances.
The Sound of Music at Dallas Theater Center - Beautifully staged and soaring vocals
THE PLAYS
Big Scary Animals at Theatre Three - Provocative and honest with many “uncomfortable” laughs
Trouble In Mind at Dallas Theater Center - A play about racism from the 1950’s with a message for today.
Clue at Dallas Theater Center - Terrific performances and staging made this farce gold.
Rage at The Elevator Project - Janelle Gray’s compelling and visceral play about the plight of Black Women both past and present.
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof at The Classics Theatre Project - A searing, sexy production that made me want a cigarette and I don’t smoke
Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? at Theatre Three - This troubling evening with George and Martha filled with humor and despair was an emotional roller coaster.
The Little Dog Laughed at Uptown Players - A witty and engrossing tale of show biz with appealingly unethical characters.
Sherwood at Mainstage Irving-Las Colinas - Robin Hood with humor, romance, and adventure
The Picture of Dorian Gray at Outcry Youth Theatre - A totally enthralling revision of Wilde’s novel.
Between Riverside and Crazy at StageWest - a family comedy/drama with incredible staging and acting
