september SEPTEMBER MARCH30 17,- 19, OCTOBER 22 & 2523
march Winspear Fair Opera ParkHouse
MARCH 23
House of Blues
Maren Morris
a governess is hired is hired to care for a pair of children at Bly, a mid-19th century English country house. The position, which initially seemed promising, soon turns puzzling when the governess sees what she believes to be a ghost. Strange and sinister, the dark, gripping tale is based on Henry James’ historic gothic novel.
MARCH 10-11
Divalo, TITAS City Performance Hall
With its large interactive sets and stunning athletics, the audacious dance company returns performing L.O.S.T [Losing One’s Self Temporarily]; Act 1: Passengers, Act 2: Cubicle. MARCH 10, 12, 15, 18, 24 & 26
Madame Butterfly, The Dallas Opera Winspear Opera House
With its emotional melodies and characters, and a storyline to match, the opera has captivated audiences and dampened handkerchiefs for more than a hundred years. MARCH 10-11
Ella & Louis, DSO Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center
Jeff Tyzik conducts singer Marva Hicks & trumpeter/vocalist Byron Stripling, sitting in for Ms. Fitzgerald and Mr. Armstrong respectively. MARCH 11
Dancing Beyond Borders, Dallas Black Dance Theatre W.E. Scott Theatre (Fort Worth)
The celebrated dance company travels west of the Trinity to deliver a special 40th anniverary season of crowd favorites. MARCH 12-14
King Lear, The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Hamon Hall
Weary of royal duties, the king divides his kingdom and begins a legendary descent into madness in the Bard’s production for the ages.
THROUGH NOVEMBER 12
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State TheFair Turn of of Texas the Screw, The Dallas Opera
CALENDAR
it was a cool breath of fresh air when the CMA’s crowned the spunky, 26-year old DFW singer New Artist of the Year last fall. Her honest, down-to-earth songs including “My Church,” “80’s Mercedes” and more represent a new movement in Nashville’s country music scene. She’s toured with superstar Keith Urban, and is now hitting her own stride with tons of critical acclaim and positive press. MARCH 17
MARCH 18
Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie
Poor David’s Pub
Featuring nearly 50 works, the exhibit explores the culture of cocktails and the ways in which they were prepared and served.
As one of his generation’s greatest urban funneymen, the stand up comic guarantees ane xperience to encourage further conversation after the curtain call.
Don’t let the broad smile and sunny musical hooks fool you; the singer-guitarist is one serious songwriter who’s been playing to enthusiastic audiences for years.
MARCH 13
MARCH 17
Tommy Dorsey Orchestra
MARCH 19
We Are Here: The Worship Tour Majestic Theatre
Arlington Music Hall
Majestic Theatre
Still recognized as one of the best dance ensembles of the Big Band era, this classical orchestra is still at it, all in the name of the “Sentimental Gentleman of Swing.”
The husband/wife rockers bring radio hits “Love is a Battlefield” and “Hit Me with Your Best Shot” for an acoustic show.
Shaken, Stirred, Styled: The Art of the Cocktail Dallas Museum of Art
Feel the inspiration when Travis Greene, Anthony Brown & group therAPy and Jonathan Mcreynolds bring their gospel music tour to Dallas. MARCH 14
Rickie Lee Jones, Madaleine Peyroux Majestic Theatre
The Grammy winning pop/jazz singer teams up with the masterful interpreter of classic songs for a memorable evening of music.
Katt Williams
Sarah Hickman
Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo
MARCH 19 MARCH 17-19
Dances at Gathering Eisemann Center (Richardson)
Trout Fishing in America Poor David’s Pub
This talented folk duo plays an afternoon show for kids, showcasing songs such as “My Hair Had a Party Last Night.”
MARCH 15
The quintessential piano ballet distills the spectrum of human interaction into the most natural of movements, a landmark for its invention, virtuosity, & constantly shifting emotions.
Bass Performance Hall (Fort Wroth)
MARCH 17-19
Poor David’s Pub
His songs dot the soundtrack of generations of American music lovers, especially the signature “I Left My Heart in San Francisco.”
Improv (Addison)
The talented folk duo plays an afternoon show for kids, showcasing songs such as “My Hair Had a Party Last Night.”
Tony Bennett
Bill Bellamy
MARCH 16-18
For years he was an MTV staple. A biting stand up comedian, he’s also credited with coining the pop culture phrase “booty call.”
Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center
MARCH 18
Jaap van Zweden conducts violinist Alexander Kerr performing Prokofiev’s “Violin Concerto No. 1,” and Brahms’ “Symphony No. 2.”
Eisemann Center (Richardson)
Brahms II, DSO
Women of Ireland This innovative concert production highlighs the next generation of the country’s top female performers.
MARCH 19
Shawn Phillips
MARCH 20
Roomful of Teeth, Dallas Chamber Music Caruth Auditorium (SMU)
The 2014 Grammy winning vocal ensemble features nine classically trained singers, expertly performing a variety of music. *Editor’s Choice Selection D A L L A S H OT E L M A G A Z I N E
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