Into the Breeches!

Into the Breeches!, a heartwarming and hilarious comedy by George Brant, directed by Lisa Devine. Set during World War II, Oberon Play House's director and leading men are off at war with the Axis. Determined to press on, the director's wife sets out to produce an all-female version of Shakespeare's Henry V, assembling an increasingly unexpected team united in desire, if not actual theatre experience. Together they deliver a delightful celebration of collaboration and persistence when the show must go on!

THE HAT BOX

Thu Mar 6, 2025 - Sat Mar 22, 2025

The Hat Box, by Eric Coble, directed by Charlotte Taylor, March 6-22, 2025 (comedy)

Do we ever really know our parents? Do we want to? Really? Two sisters are about to find out when they discover a hat box hidden in the back of their recently deceased father's closet. What sits inside sends them off on an impromptu road trip to visit eccentric Aunt Esther and on an increasingly wild ride down memory lane. With surprising twists and hilarious turns, this brand-new comedy of family lore revels in the bizarre and beautiful mysteries that make up a life.

Little Shop of Horrors

March 6th-9th, 2025
at Mainstage 222
in Irving, TX

To benefit
The Hopeful Theatre Project

“The meek floral assistant Seymour Krelborn stumbles across a new breed of plant he names ‘Audrey II’ - after his coworker crush. This foul-mouthed, R&B-singing carnivore promises unending fame and fortune to the down and out Krelborn as long as he keeps feeding it, BLOOD. Over time, though, Seymour discovers Audrey II's out of this world origins and intent towards global domination!”

This production marks an exciting new chapter for The Hopeful Theatre Project as our "After Dark" series will serve as benefit productions for us and our mission of bringing hope, love, and aid to the community through the performing arts.

As this is an After Dark event, expect an edgier, more immersive experience designed for mature audiences. Whether you're a longtime supporter or new to our community, we promise an evening filled with excitement, heart, and a few surprises along the way.

Rated PG-13. Parental Discretion Advised.
Moments of moderate and domestic violence, brief strong language, thematic elements that could be disturbing for younger children, suggestive content, and drug use.

The Stamped Project

Six Plays. One Book. Many Perspectives.

ANNUAL BANNED BOOKS FESTIVAL

Bishop Arts Theatre Center proudly presents The Stamped Project, our annual Banned Books Festival.This year, six playwrights explore Stamped from the Beginning by Ibram X. Kendi, transforming its powerful themes into six unique plays that offer fresh perspectives on history, race, and identity. Dr. Ibram X. Kendi will attend the March 1st performance and participate in a talkback. 

Join us as we bring bold voices to the stage and celebrate the freedom to read, share, and reflect.

This production is presented by The Addy Foundation.

They’re Playing Our Song

Book by Neil Simon
Music by Marvin Hamlisch
Lyrics by Carole Bayer Sager

Directed & Choreographed by Andi Allen
Music Direction by M. Shane Hurst

Based on the real-life relationship between Hamlisch and Sager, opposites attract when a wisecracking composer teams up with a new, offbeat lyricist to write songs. It takes a while for the two to make beautiful music together, both on the music page and in love.

Show Dates
February 14 - 8:00 PM
February 15 - 8:00 PM
February 16 - 2:30 PM
February 21 - 8:00 PM
February 22 - 2:30 PM
February 28 - 8:00 PM
March 1 - 2:30 PM
March 1 - 8:00 PM
March 2 - 2:30 PM

Tickets
Adults $35 | Seniors & Veterans $30 | Teachers, Active Military, & Students $25

BLACK BOX THEATER | Frisco Discovery Center | 8004 N. Dallas Parkway | Frisco, Texas

A Memorial Service for Lily Evergreen

In the style of productions like Sleep No More, Outcry Theatre presents a new immersive theatrical experience, A Memorial Service for Lily Evergreen. You are invited to attend the celebration of life for a young woman who died under very mysterious circumstances. At the service, you will meet the honored guests: Lily's family, friends, lovers, and more, all of whom have their own complicated relationships with Lily. The honored guests will wander both inside and outside the Stone Cottage, where the memorial is being held, and if you follow them around, you may discover more about their connection to Lily. The more you learn, the more you will wonder if the killer is in attendance. At the same time, these events are highly spiritual, and there’s always a chance that the dead will be watching.

Performance Location:
Stone Cottage
​The Addison Performing Arts Centre
​15650 Addison Rd.
Addison, TX 75001

All guests must be at least 12 years of age. The show contains adult themes and language.

A Memorial Service for Lily Evergreen is an indoor and outdoor promenade experience. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and warm clothes. During the event we encourage you to be a proper detective, following the family and friends and listening in on conversations to try to uncover the truth behind Lily's death. However, we ask that you keep a respectful distance from the bereaved. Guests attend A Memorial Service for Lily Evergreen entirely at their own risk.

Once you have completed your ticket order, be sure to check your receipt to confirm your date and time. You will not be issued physical tickets. You may check in at the venue as early as 7pm. We require the name on the reservation to match one of the guests in attendance.

All purchases for A Memorial Service for Lily Evergreen are final. We do not offer refunds. Exchanges may be possible depending on availability. In the event weather causes a cancellation, you will be offered an exchange or refund.

Shakespeare in Love

Shakespeare in Love is a play by Lee Hall adapted from the 1998 film of the same title by Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard.​

In 1593 London, Will Shakespeare has writer’s block. Low on funds and out of ideas, the young playwright finds his muse in Viola de Lesseps, a wealthy merchant’s daughter with dreams of the stage.

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A Midsummer Night’s Dream

We are THRILLED to announce the cast of our first production of the 2025 season, Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, directed by Jason Craig West!

A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder

Repertory Company Theatre celebrates Valentine Weekend with the murderous Tony Award winning musical! Based on the comedic novel by Roy Horniman and brought to life by the brilliant minds of Robert L. Freedman (Book and Lyrics) and Steven Lutvak (Music and Lyrics), A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder directed by Debra Carter is set to captivate audiences with its witty humor, unforgettable music, and captivating storyline.  “He will laugh out loud.”  “She will fall in love with the suspense!” Perfect weekend fun.

Twelfth Night

Twelfth Night (Or What You Will) is Shakespeare’s final exploration of the comic realm before his greatest tragedies and more complex experiments in genre. Viola finds herself shipwrecked off the coast of Illyria and fears she has lost her twin brother Sebastian at sea forever. Dressed in his clothing, and determined to survive, she disguises herself as a young boy to serve the Duke Orsino. While on an errand to win the love of the Lady Olivia on Orsino’s behalf, Viola (now Cesario) wanders into a harrowing love triangle. Set on the Twelfth Day of Christmas, this mischievous feast of epiphanies explores questions of love, identity, grief, revenge, and the nature of desire. Co-Directed by Sara Romersberger and Mac Welch with original music by Ivan Dillard, this production marks Fair Assembly’s fifth anniversary.


Disclaimer: Arts Mission Oak Cliff (AMOC) serves as the ticketing platform for this event but is not responsible for the content, messaging, or production of this program. For all inquiries, including details about the performance, artist lineup, or any other related questions, please contact the presenting organization directly.

Location

Arts Mission Oak Cliff, 75208

Phantom in Concert

Book by: Arthur Kopit

Music & Lyrics By: Maury Yeston

Based on Gaston Leroux’s novel The Phantom of the Opera

Directed By: Michael Serrecchia

Music Directed By: Adam C. Wright

Phantom has appeared in over 1,000 productions worldwide, across America, Japan, Korea, the UK, Germany, Poland, Australia, Finland, Estonia, The Philippines and other countries. Written by Yeston and Arthur Kopit, their Phantom relates the heart-rending 19th century tale of Eric – disfigured from birth yet as beautiful on the inside as he is misshapen on the outside. Raised from youth and hidden in the crypts and lagoons beneath the Paris Opera, the adult Eric has an inner beauty reflecting the music that all his life has wafted down from the stage above to his secret crypt below, and has sustained him. When an untalented egomaniacal Diva takes over the Opera House the musical environment so dear to his life, on which he subsists, is shattered. He seeks a voice and a singer to restore the only beauty he’s ever known – and finds it in the astonishingly gifted young soprano Christine Daiae, with whom he falls deeply in love.

Fate Complete

FATE COMPLETE, written and directed by our own Kevin Grammer, is a beguiling piece of theater where loyalty, love, and compassion are in the blender.

Set in the historic 1960’s, Evelyn Forsyth is a committed war protester/actress whose grit and talent propelled her to the movies’ stratosphere. At the peak of her fame, she gives it all up to be with the love of her life, William Forsyth, an established Hollywood movie mogul. If you buy the publicity, their union has them on top of the world.

But don’t believe everything you read in the trades. As the bard wrote, “all that glitters ain’t gold.” An abusive cycle lurks beneath the surface, leaving Evelyn with difficult choices.

Join us as we plunge into the dark underbelly of the movie industry where up is down, left is right, and right is wrong. Music, dance, and spectacle intensify the evening. It’s the kind of inventive, trailblazing theater you’ll only find at the Ochre House.

Tina’s Journey/El Viaje de Tina

A Cara Mia Theatre Classic Back on Stage!

An international co-production with Laboratorio de la Máscara from Mexico City.

Performed in contemporary and Mexican folk masks, Tina’s Journey is a visually stunning, heartfelt and moving production that is a treasure for all ages. Originally created for families and young audiences, Tina’s Journey is also a joyful and accessible way for young people to learn about the migration of children into the United States.

Tina’s Journey is about a young girl, her family and her ancestors who hope to cross the U.S.-Mexico border before the Day of the Dead holidays. For safe-keeping, Tina takes a piece of her native land in her pocket and her personal history in her heart. She also leaves a trail of marigolds for her ancestors to safely follow her family across the border. However, Tina’s new reality in the United States makes her ill to the edge of death. She believes that her past has abandoned her, but her eldest ancestor helps her understand that the coexistence of the two cultures will form part of her new identity.

Appropriate for all ages.
Bilingual play with Spanish and English subtitles.

We Are Continuous

Experience a poignant exploration of family, self-identity, and love in Harrison David Rivers' gripping play,  'we are continuous'. This deeply personal story delves into the dynamics between a mother, her son, and his husband as they navigate the perplexities of their interconnected lives. This powerful play illustrates the difficult journey of acceptance and the immense strength needed to mend what is shattered.

Simon, a gay Black man, and his devout Christian mother, Ora, have always been close. Despite knowing Simon is gay, Ora has avoided discussing his sexuality since he came out at sixteen. Through richly drawn characters and evocative storytelling, Rivers crafts a narrative that resonates with universal themes of human connection and the ever-evolving nature of family. Join us for a compelling theatrical experience that reminds us of the enduring ties that bind us.

The Murder of Roger Ackroyd

In this thrilling stage adaptation of Agatha Christie’s ingenious 1926 novel, the tiny village of King’s Abbot is rocked by scandal when Roger Ackroyd, the wealthiest man in town, is found dead shortly after the apparent suicide of his fiancée.

Directed by Rachael Lindley
Cast: Kate Crawford, Sue Goodner, KJ James, Karen Jordan, Douglas Kent, Johnathan Luce, Budd Mahan, David Noel, Penelope Richards, Molly Rose, Lucia Welch, and Jeff York

Thursdays, 7:30 pm, $22
Fridays and Saturdays, 8 pm, $24, Sunday matinees, 2 pm, $22

You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown

Based on the beloved Charles Schulz comic strip, Charlie Brown and the entire Peanuts bunch explore life's great questions as they play baseball, struggle with homework, sing songs, swoon over their crushes, and celebrate the joy of friendship.

In The Heights

Set against the beats of salsa and hip-hop, this acclaimed musical tells the story of Usnavi, who longs to pick up his roots and move away from Washington Heights, the tight-knit New York City neighborhood that shaped him. This vibrant show will fill your heart with its spellbinding infectious energy.

Wakey, Wakey

Kitchen Dog Theater kicks off its “Under Construction” season with the Area Premiere of Wakey, Wakey by Pulitzer Prize finalist Will Eno, who The New York Times dubbed “a Samuel Beckett for the Jon Stewart generation”. An intimate, existential stand-up routine, the first words of Wakey, Wakey are spoken by Guy, a man who knows, like all of us, on some level, that he is about to die. This play questions why we are here and the journeys that everyone takes to eventually get to the same place. Eno challenges what is worth celebrating in life and what is worth treasuring in this moving and funny play. KDT Co-Artistic Director Tina Parker directs.

Kitchen Dog Theater facts at your fingertips:

Production: Wakey, Wakey by Will Eno *Area Premiere*

Performance Dates & Times: February 6 - 23, 2025

Preview: Thursday, February 6, 2025, at 8:00pm

Opening: Friday, February 7, 2025, at 8:00pm

Closing: Sunday, February 23, 2025, at 8:00pm

Unless otherwise stated, performances will occur weekly as follows:

All Thursdays – Saturdays at 8pm; Sundays at 2pm

Performance Location: Expo Park

840 Exposition Avenue

Dallas, TX 75226

Ticket Prices: Adults: $30

KERA/KXT, NNPN, TCG members, Students & Seniors (65+): $25

Admit: ALL Free Ticket Program: 6 Free Tickets will be available to all who would

otherwise be unable to attend, on a first-come, first-

serve basis in person at the box office, 30 minutes

before EVERY performance of SHAPE.

Full Program Details Here: Admit:ALL — KITCHEN DOG THEATER

For more information specific to this unique performance, please visit kitchendogtheater.org

or call 214-953-1055.

Please Note: This performance contains adult language. Seating in this venue will be very limited.

Photo by Jordan Fraker

Million Dollar Quartet

The Tony® Award-nominated musical Million Dollar Quartet is set on December 4, 1956, when an extraordinary twist of fate brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley together at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions ever. Million Dollar Quartet features an incredible score including “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Fever,” “Walk the Line,” “Sixteen Tons,” “Who Do You Love?,” “Great Balls of Fire,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On,” “Hound Dog,” and more.

The Movement

Playwright: Kathy D. Harrison

Director: D. Wambui Richardson

Immerse yourself in the powerful rhythms and resonant harmonies of Kathy D Harrison’s The Movement at Jubilee Theatre. This captivating acapella musical transports audiences back to the pivotal year of 1963, as it chronicles the inspiring journey of the Children’s Movement. Through stirring vocal performances and evocative storytelling, the play captures the essence of a transformative era in American history. AS the voices of the past echo through the present, The Movement serves as a poignant reminder that unity and determination can ignite change. With its timely message of hope and solidarity, this musical masterpiece reinforces the belief that when we stand together, anything is possible.

SHANE

One of the greatest Westerns of all time finds new life on the stage! Shane, a mysterious ex-gunfighter, is a man with a dangerous past. Yet, the Starrett family finds kinship with him, and Shane helps protect their Wyoming farm. Their story sheds new light on the allure, mythos, and values of the Wild West — a chapter in history that still has many tales to tell. Based on the classic novel by Jack Schaefer, acclaimed playwright Karen Zacarías brings an exciting, fresh perspective to an extraordinary American genre.

Show Details: Recommended for ages 11 and up. This Western drama contains cowboys, gun violence and saloon showdowns.

Run Time & Intermission:
90 minutes with no intermission

Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill

To honor Black History Month, Lyric Stage will present Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill. Presented at the Lyric Studios Space, with both general admission and reserved café tables.

In 1959, in a small, intimate bar in Philadelphia, Billie Holiday puts on a show that unbeknownst to the audience, will leave them witnesses to one of the last performances of her lifetime. Through her brilliant voice and sometimes haunting songs, one of the greatest jazz singers of all time shares her loves and her losses.

The production is rated R.

Rooted

by Deborah Zoe Laufer

“Rooted validates that nature, theater, and human connection can be healing for the soul.” -Linda Chin, New England Theater Mirror

Who knew a love for plants could grow… a cult following?

Emery’s devotion to her plants takes an unexpected turn when a mass of unwanted fans gather outside her treehouse, convinced she’s their new savior. Now she’s dodging her sister Hazel’s big dreams of cashing in while her followers worship every leaf she drops. Don’t miss this quirky, laugh-out-loud comedy about fame, family, and the roots we grow.

New York-based guest artist Scott Evans directs this satisfyingly strange and offbeat comedy. Rooted runs January 31 through February 16.

Runtime: 100 minutes with intermission

• Thursday/Monday

• Friday/Saturday/Sunday

Our Thursday night and Monday night (Industry Night) performances are Pay-What-You-Want with tickets starting at $7. Tickets increase by increments of $5 online–for more options, purchase at the Box Office. The suggested ticket price is $25.

PRIMARY TRUST

Kenneth lives in a small town in upstate New York. By day, he works at a local bookstore - by night, he sips mai tais at his favorite bar with his best friend Bert. But when Kenneth is unexpectedly laid off, the quiet life he knows is thrown into a tailspin, as he sets out on a journey of self-discovery. Courage gives way to transformation in this story about old friends, new beginnings, and the good in being there for one another. Visit the show page. Visit the show page.

If you need wheelchair seating, please call the Box Office to arrange (817-784-9378).

Reservations are required for the Lobby Cafe. Please call or email the Box Office to make a reservation. Several days are sold out for the Cafe.

The African Company Presents Richard III

Written by Carlyle Brown

Directed by Lisa Cote

“…the personal and the historical, the comic and the angry propels THE AFRICAN COMPANY…theatrical and social concerns entwine with powerful resonances to today…Mr. Brown is a writer with a distinct voice and a powerful story to tell.”

—Washington Post.

This powerful historical play is inspired by a true story of the first Black theatrical group in the country, the African Grove Company of New York.  Forty years before the Civil War, the African Grove Theatre Troupe in New York sets about staging a production of Richard III to which black and white audiences flocked. But when a major (and white) New York company scores a big name star to be featured in their own production of Richard III, they are determined to shut down the African company's show at any cost. The play ends with the Company, surviving, its integrity intact, and about to launch an equally progressive new chapter in the American theatre: They’ll soon be producing the first black plays written by Black Americans of their day.

Carlyle Brown is a playwright/performer, curator and artistic director of Carlyle Brown & Company based in Minneapolis. His plays have been produced at theatres across the country and internationally.  He is an alumnus of New Dramatists and a Life Time Core Writer at the Playwrights’ Center. A scholar and historian, Brown has been an artist in residence or visiting professor at several colleges and universities and has worked as a museum exhibit writer and story consultant. He serves on the board of directors of The Playwrights’ Center and is a trustee of The Camargo Foundation.  He is currently an Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Playwright-in-Residence at Illusion Theater in Minneapolis.

Destroying David

DESTROYING DAVID | by Jason Odell Williams

January 30 - February 22, 2025 | Directed by Evan Michael Woods

WORLD PREMIERE​

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Destroying David is a thrilling, funny, and wild journey where art and life collide. What begins as an intriguing exploration of Michelangelo’s masterpiece soon takes an interesting turn as an enigmatic Art Restorer has orchestrated a private tour of the museum and "David" for our audiences. There's more than meets the eye when intentions become clear and the Art Restorer intertwines the statue’s fascinating history with their own deeply personal story.

Destroying David is a high-stakes narrative about the transformative impact of both destruction and creation. This riveting story, lead by powerhouse actor and entertainer Amanda Reyes, kicks off Circle Theatre’s 44th Season by examining perceptions of beauty, resilience, and the quest for redemption, leaving audiences on the edge of their seats as they witness firsthand the confrontation between beautiful artistry and anguish.

 *contains adult language and situations*

JANUARY 30 - FEBRUARY 22, 2025​

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Regular Show Days + Times

Thursdays | 7:30 pm

Fridays | 8:00 pm

Saturdays | 3:00 pm + 8:00 pm

Previews

January 30, 7:30 pm

January 31, 8:00 pm

February 1, 3:00 pm

Opening Night Celebration
Saturday,  February 1, 8:00 pm 

School Nights EVERY Friday Night!
($10 students, faculty & staff)
 

A Life In The Theatre

BY DAVID MAMET

A Life in the Theatre portrays the changing relationship between John and Robert, two actors- one older and experienced, the other a young up-and-comer - working together in a repertory company. Robert, the older man, feels he has a great deal to teach John, and, as they work together in a series of shows, he passes on his wisdom. John, the novice, hangs on Robert's every word at first, knowing that he has a lot to learn about the theatre. As time passes, however, Robert becomes resentful of John's success, and John, ever more confident, tires of Robert's cliche advice. Mamet's play examines our changing roles in life through the metaphor of the theatre's never-ending demand for new roles.

Almost, Maine

A woman carries her heart, broken into pieces, in a small paper bag. A man shrinks to half his former size, after losing hope in love. A woman keeps the love they have given each other in large red bags. These playful and surreal experiences are commonplace in the world of John Cariani’s Almost, Maine, where on one cold and magical midwinter night, the citizens of Almost -- not organized enough for a town, too populated for a wilderness -- experience the life-altering power of the human heart. Relationships end, begin, or change beyond recognition, as strangers become friends, friends become lovers, and lovers turn into strangers. Propelled by the mystical energy of the aurora borealis and populated with characters that are humorous, plain-spoken, thoughtful, and sincere, Almost, Maine is a series of loosely connected tales about love, each with a compelling couple at its center, each with its own touch of magic.

Debbie Does Dallas

Adapted by Erica Schmidt
Music by Andrew Sherman
Conceived by Susan L. Schwartz
Directed by James Chandler
Music Directed by Mark Mullino
Choreographed by Ani Vera

This lively stage adaptation of the infamous 1978 adult film that follows Debbie Benton, a small-town girl with big dreams of becoming a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader. Determined to raise funds for her trip to Dallas, Debbie and her friends embark on a series of misadventures, blending comedy, music, and cheeky humor along the way.

Into the Woods

James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone's favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece... and a rare modern classic. The Tony Award-winning book and score are both enchanting and touching.

The story follows a Baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King's Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the Baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a Witch's curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone's wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results.