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Stage Notes Calendar
Opening this week:
SheDFW Arts: Summer Theater Festival, opened Tuesday-Sunday at UT Arlington Fine Arts Building.
Broadway Dallas: Life of Pi, opened Tuesday-Aug. 17 at the Winspear.
Broadway at the Bass: The Book of Mormon, Friday-Sunday.
The Firehouse Theatre: Rock of Ages, Friday-Aug. 24.
Stolen Shakespeare Guild: My Fair Lady, Friday-Aug. 24.
Theatre Arlington: I’m Proud of You, Friday-Aug. 24, pictured.
Theatre Coppell: The Trip to Bountiful, Friday-Aug. 24.
Jubilee Theatre: Bob Marley’s Three Little Birds, Friday-Aug. 31.
Richardson Theatre Centre: Be My Baby, Friday-Aug. 31.
Dry Clean Only!: Spark: Where Every Suggestion Ignites Laughter, 8 p.m. Saturday at Theatre Three.
Uptown Players: Imagine with Bruce Wood Dance Dallas, Saturday and Sunday.
AUDITION: Pocket Sandwich Theater: The Phantom of the Opera, Saturday and Monday.
Onstage now:
McKinney Repertory Theatre: Barefoot in the Park, through Saturday.
NTPA Repertory: Footlose, through Saturday.
Runway Theatre: Kodachrome, through Sunday.
Theatre Frisco: Disaster! The Musical, through Sunday, pictured.
McKinney Repertory Theatre: Barefoot in the Park, through Aug. 16.
Rover Dramawerks: Murder at the Orient Burlesque, through Aug. 16.
Amphibian Stage: The Heart Sellers, or White Lies, through Aug. 17.
Onstage in Bedford: Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood, through Aug. 17.
Lakeside Community Theatre: Carrie the Musical, through Aug. 23.
Pocket Sandwich Theatre: Star Trip: A Tale of Two Captains, through Aug. 23.
Hip Pocket Theatre: Old Mother West Wind, through Aug. 24.
The Classics Theatre Project: Glengarry Glen Ross, through Aug. 31 at The Stone Cottage.
Dallas Symphony supporter and philanthropist Morton H. Meyerson has died
On Aug. 5, Dallas Symphony supporter, philanthropist and the name behind Dallas’ symphony hall, Morton H. Meyerson passed away on Tuesday. He was 87.
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra posted this remembrance on Wednesday.
Local arts leaders and community members all took to social media to post their own commemorations.
With deep gratitude and heartfelt remembrance, the Turtle Creek Chorale honors the life and legacy of Morton H. Meyerson.
His generous spirit gave rise to one of the most beautiful performance spaces in the world, our beloved Meyerson Symphony Center. It has been our home, our sanctuary, and the stage for countless moments of joy, reflection, and transformation.
Thank you, Mr. Meyerson, for creating a space where music and community could truly shine. Your legacy will continue to echo in every note we sing.
–Turtle Creek Chorale
We are deeply saddened by the loss of Morton H. Meyerson, a visionary leader and unwavering advocate for the arts. His extraordinary generosity and dedication were instrumental in transforming Dallas’s cultural landscape.
Through his contributions, he helped create an exceptional performing arts space, bringing music and community together to celebrate the beauty of the arts. The Meyerson Symphony Center stands as a lasting tribute to his profound passion and enduring legacy.
At TITAS, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the Meyerson family during this time.
–TITAS
This morning, Dallas lost a giant.
Not long after settling into Dallas in 2007, my phone rang. A deep, calm voice introduced itself: “This is Mort Meyerson.” He told me about a choir he supported at The Stewpot, a place serving Dallas’ unhoused community. He thought I should take it over – more like he instructed me to. And just like that, Mort nudged me into a calling I never saw coming but one that has defined so much of my life ever since.
Mort and I stayed in touch over the years. He loved choral music deeply, singing in the Dallas Symphony Chorus, and sharing updates on concerts, favorite pieces, and also the ones he could do without. His family foundation supported more than one of my musical endeavors over the years, and I always appreciated how he could say so much with so few words.
I’m grateful for all Mort did for Dallas, and I’m especially grateful that he saw something in me. He opened a door to a community I couldn’t have imagined being so passionate about. His legacy lives on in the music, in the people, and in the anonymous ways he made this city better.
–Jonathan Palant, Associate Dean of the Arts and Director of Choral Activities at UT Dallas ; founder and conductor of Credo community choir, and the Dallas Street Choir (post edited for space)
The North Texas theater community has lost two of its own
On July 28, actor and former Shakespeare Dallas production manager Adrian Churchill died from his battle with colorectal cancer. Upon his passing, numerous posts bloomed on social media by actors and theater companies across North Texas with fond memories of working with him as well as their friendships. Lauren Smart at D Magazine published this notable piece about Churchill two days after his passing.
On July 17, Pegasus Theatre managing director John Harvey passed away. But, really, he was a jack of all theater trades who served as props manager, graphic designer along with stage managing and sound effects design. Executive Director Barbara Weinberger and Pegasus founder and Artistic Director Kurt F. Kleinmann posted this about Harvey: The world just lost a good man and Pegasus Theatre lost a piece of its heart and soul. John Harvey wore many hats in his 20-year career with Pegasus Theatre, but above all he was a dear friend and a purveyor of kindness to everyone he met.
A Celebration of Life for Harvey will be held on Aug. 23 at Dallas College-Eastfield’s Performance Hall.
Theatre Frisco announces the shows for its 2026 season
Earlier this week, Theatre Frisco revealed its schedule of productions for next year. The season will feature four shows beginning in February 2026. The company will present two plays and two musicals. Artistic Director Andi Allen will also helm the direction for TF’s May show.
All performances are held in the Frisco Discovery Center.
The season includes:
Working the Musical. Based on Studs Terkel’s best-selling book of interviews with American workers, this classic has been updated for a modern age, featuring new songs by Tony Award-winning Lin-Manuel Miranda, as well as favorites by Stephen Schwartz, Craig Carnelia, James Taylor, Micki Grant, and more. Feb. 13-March 1.
Sylvia. Greg and Kate move to Manhattan as Greg transitions into retirement. Greg meets Sylvia, a street-smart poodle mix, in Central Park and brings her home to Kate – causing chaos, hilarity, and asking the question who really is man’s best friend. May 1-17.
Big Fish. This musical is based on the novel by Daniel Wallace and the 2003 film directed by Tim Burton. It tells the story of Edward Bloom, a traveling salesman known for his fantastical tales, and his son Will, who seeks to uncover the truth behind his father’s larger-than-life stories. July 24-Aug. 9.
The Cottage. The true meaning of fate, identity, and marriage are called into question as a web of secrets unravels in this uncharacteristically feminist, 1923 British tale of sex, betrayal and love. Oct. 30-Nov. 15.
Tickets are available now for purchase.
Circle Theatre will host Iconic, its special season reveal event in September
The Fort Worth theater announced the date for its season reveal party and fundraiser. On Sept. 6, Circle will host Iconic at its theater space which will include the reveal of its 2026 season artwork and productions, live musical performances, wine and whiskey pull and auction with cocktails and light bites.
Click here for tickets and more information.
–Rich Lopez