As the vibrant arts scene in Dallas continues to flourish, this week is set to showcase an array of theater, music, and dance events that promise to entertain and inspire audiences.
Kicking off the week, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra will present Respighi’s grand composition, ‘Fountains of Rome’, available for performances from Thursday to Sunday.
The Soul Rep Theatre has opened its poignant production titled ‘King Hedley II’, which will run until October 26 at the Bishop Arts Theatre.
Circle Theatre is also debuting its unique rendition of ‘Mac Beth’, which will be available to audiences until November 1.
Adding to the theatrical offerings, Theatre Three is featuring ‘The Trade: A Tragedy in Four Quarters’, a performance that will run through November 2.
For those interested in dance, Ballet Papillon is set to delight audiences with ‘Après Deux|Darkness Undone’, scheduled for performances on Friday and Saturday at The Grand.
Additionally, the Sundown Collaborative Theatre will host its Short Works Festival this Friday, continuing until October 19, while Family Music Theatre presents the much-loved musical ‘Into the Woods’ this Friday at the New Vida Center, which will continue its run until October 25.
Garland Civic Theatre will stage Agatha Christie’s classic ‘The Mousetrap’ starting Friday, with performances continuing until October 26.
The Lyric Stage is set to delight audiences this Friday with the much-anticipated production of ‘The Rocky Horror Show’, also running until October 26.
Meanwhile, Repertory Company Theatre will light up the stage with ‘The Wedding Singer’, also debuting on Friday and running through October 26.
In the realm of friendship and humor, Theatre Coppell will bring ‘Rumors’ to the stage, starting Friday, while Hip Pocket Theatre’s Frankenstein continues its engagement through November 2.
The Richardson Theatre Centre will unveil ‘Let’s Murder Marsha’ this Friday, running through November 2, while the Stolen Shakespeare Guild presents its festival ‘Stolen Shakespeare Festival 2025: Twelfth Night’, also starting on Friday and continuing until November 2.
For music aficionados, the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra will host a special event titled ‘Yacht Rock Symphony’ on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at Will Rogers Auditorium.
The Eisemann Center will feature ‘Yavanikā’ by Priyadarsini Govind this Saturday at 8 p.m., a performance that promises to showcase the beauty of dance.
The Irving Symphony Orchestra invites families this weekend to enjoy ‘One Enchanted Evening’ on Saturday, while the Arts District Chorale prepares to present Brahms’ Requiem on Sunday at 3 p.m. at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church.
Looking ahead to next week, Second Thought Theatre will showcase ‘Incarnate’, an intriguing production running through November 1.
Current offerings on stage include Theatre Three’s thought-provoking ‘The Niceties’, which continues its run through Sunday in Theatre Too.
Soul Rep Theatre is presently hosting Audition Technique & Scene Study Intensive with Jemal McNeil, which runs through Monday at the Kalita Humphreys Theater, providing invaluable skills for aspiring performers.
For those who enjoy a unique twist on classic tales, Allen Contemporary Theatre presents ‘Dracula: A Comedy of Errors’, continuing through October 19.
Art Centre Theatre is displaying ‘Misery’, running through October 19, while The Core Theatre features ‘Inferno: Fire at the Cocoanut Grove 1942’, also available until October 19.
Lewisville Playhouse is offering its rendition of ‘Young Frankenstein’, slated to run through October 19, while Mesquite Arts Theatre features ‘Misery’, also through October 19.
The Shakespeare Dallas company is presenting ‘The Taming of the Shrew’, open for viewing at Samuell-Grand Park through October 19.
WaterTower Theatre is celebrating local talents with ‘Broadway by North Texas’, also running through October 19.
MusicalWriters.com Productions presents ‘cleaVage’, running until October 25 at Lakeside Community Theatre, while Upright Theatre Company is showcasing ‘Young Frankenstein’ through November 2.
In addition to these events, the Dallas Theater Center continues to thrill audiences with ‘Noises Off’, which will be staged through October 26 at the Kalita Humphreys Theater.
Pocket Sandwich Theatre is continuously pushing the boundaries of storytelling with ‘The Phantom of the Opera’, running until November 15.
In other noteworthy news, a distinguished figure in the dance community, Moses Pendleton, founder and artistic director of MOMIX, is set to receive the prestigious 2025 Richard Brettell Award in the Arts at The University of Texas at Dallas.
Pendleton, renowned for his inventive choreography since founding MOMIX in 1980, will showcase highlights from the company at this award presentation in November.
He expressed excitement about the opportunity to be recognized by the university, with Dr. Nils Roemer, dean of the Bass School, praising Pendleton as a transdisciplinary artist.
Adding to the anticipation in the arts community, Broadway Dallas has announced its 2026 Gala celebrating the Music Hall’s 100th anniversary, featuring a full performance of ‘The Great Gatsby’ on February 21 at the Music Hall at Fair Park.
This milestone event is designed to honor both the centennial anniversary of the Music Hall and F. Scott Fitzgerald’s iconic novel, embodying the spirit of the Roaring Twenties.
Broadway Dallas president Ken Novice highlighted the significance of this gala as a celebration of both culture and community support, with proceeds going towards arts education efforts that benefit thousands across North Texas each year.
In another significant development, the Eastfield Dance Department will host the inaugural Dallas College Faculty Dance Concert at the Eastfield Performance Hall on October 23 and 24 at 7:30 p.m., with free admission.
The concert will showcase the works of esteemed faculty members and guest artists, highlighting a diverse array of dance styles and themes.
Among the featured pieces is Danielle Georgiou Dance Group’s ‘Golden Apparition’, combining contemporary movement with theatrical design, while Tessa Salomone’s ‘On Limerence and Liminality’ explores the complexities of relationships and friendships.
Roberto Alvarez, Jr. and other faculty members will present collaborative pieces that challenge societal norms and identities through dance, making this concert an exciting addition to Dallas’s cultural offerings.
With so much happening in the Dallas arts scene this week, there’s something for everyone to enjoy, whether through theatre, music, or dance.
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