Between dedicated institutions such as the Dallas Symphony Orchestra and an array of independent playhouses with original productions, the vast amount of options for an evening out can feel overwhelming, so we've created a guide to the best upcoming events across dance, opera, theater, and classical music.
Here are the best upcoming events in Dallas this spring.
Dance
Texas Ballet Theatre, International Woman
Feb. 28–March 2
Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre, 2400 Flora St.
The four segments of this performance encompass themes ranging from modern-day connections in a fast-paced world, to a commemoration of 9/11. Experience choreography talents old and new from the legendary Martha Graham’s “Maple Leaf Rag” to Australian choreographer Natalie Weir’s “Jabula,” with a combination of choral, percussion and traditional African music. Tickets start at $20.
Dallas Black Dance Theatre, Dancing Beyond Borders
7:30 p.m. March 8
Charles W. Eisemann Center, 2351 Performance Drive, Richardson
Come ready to enjoy a night of contemporary works including Tyrone C. Walker’s “Prototype,” Floyd McLean, Jr.’s “High Society,” and more, performed by DBDT: Encore! Founded in 2000, DBDT: Encore! is the professional training company for Dallas Black Dance Theatre. Tickets are not yet available for purchase, and streaming options are available for those who’d prefer to watch from home.
A scene from Revenir by the Ballet North Texas. The troupe is now preparing for Don Quixote.
Sharen Bradford - The Dancing Image
April 11–13
Moody Performance Hall, 2520 Flora St.
Based on Miguel de Cervantes’ classic novel, this romantic ballet takes the audience through the Spanish countryside alongside the chivalrous Don Quixote. Under artistic director Nicolina Lawson, this staging features all-new costumes and sets designed by Dallas artists. Additionally, a special sensory-friendly performance will take place April 12.
Purchase tickets (starting at $20) through AT&T Performing Arts Center.
TITAS/Dance Unbound, Whim W’him
8 p.m. April 11
Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora St.
In keeping with its mission to commission extraordinary performances from around the world, TITAS welcomes award-winning Seattle-based dance company Whim W’him to Dallas. Established in 2009, Whim W’him is led by founder and artistic director Olivier Wevers, former Pacific Northwest ballet principal dancer and choreographer. Tickets start at $45 at attpac.org.
Dallas Black Dance Theatre, Rising Excellence
7:30 p.m. April 25–26
Moody Performance Hall, 2520 Flora St.
Celebrate the end of DBDT’s 25th anniversary season with this showcase from DBDT: Encore! the next generation of dance talent in Dallas. The company will return home to the Arts District’s Moody Hall for this final performance.
Tickets start at $25, through AT&T Performing Arts Center.
Texas Ballet Theatre, Giselle
May 16–18
Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora St.
TBT artistic director Tim O’Keefe presents his interpretation of the tragic-yet-romantic tale of Giselle, who dies of heartbreak and enters into a sisterhood of unmarried ghost women betrayed by their lovers. Though these ghosts get their revenge by dancing men to their deaths, Giselle saves her beloved Albrecht from their grasp. Purchase tickets through Texas Ballet Theatre.
Opera
Puccini’s La bohèmeFeb. 28, March 2, March 5, March 8–9
Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora St.
La bohème returns to the Dallas Opera with Uzbekistan-born tenor Bekhzod Davronov in his Dallas debut as Rodolfo alongside American lyric soprano Sylvia D’Eramo as Mimì. Watch their relationship and bohemian lifestyle unfold in Paris’ Latin Quarter and end in tragedy. Tickets start at $19 at dallasopera.org.
Dallas Opera's Lone Star Vocal Competition
7:30 p.m. March 7
Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora St.
Budding talents across Texas will meet at the Winspear Opera House to compete in front of local judges for the chance to take home cash prizes and the People’s Choice award at the end of the evening. Tickets start at $10 at dallasopera.org.
Plays & Musicals
Uptown Players, We Are ContinuousFeb. 7–23
Norma Young Arena Stage, 2688 Laclede St., No. 120
Harrison David Rivers’ play explores the complex relationship between a gay Black son, his devout Christian mother and her husband, Abe. On Feb. 16 and 23, the cast will also host special post-performance talk sessions in partnership with Visions for Change. Tickets start at $40.
Broadway Dallas, Hadestown
Feb. 25–March 2
Music Hall at Fair Park, 909 1st Ave.
The winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical and a Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album, Hadestown intertwines the story of lovers Eurydice and Orpheus with that of King Hades and Persephone in a vibrant retelling of ancient Greek myth. Purchase tickets through Ticketmaster.
Great Scott! Ben Joyce and Cory English of Back to the Future perform onstage in Manchester, England. Broadway Dallas is staging the musical version of the hit movie in March.
Jeff Spicer/Getty Images
March 18–30
Music Hall at Fair Park, 909 1st Ave.
The beloved '80s movie hits the stage in a musical adaptation that won the 2022 Olivier Award for Best New Musical. Whether you’ve seen the original a million times or are introducing your kids to Marty McFly for the first time, this performance series is sure to be one for the ages. Purchase tickets through Ticketmaster.
Dallas Theater Center, Waitress
March 29–April 20
Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre, 2400 Flora St.
With music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles, Waitress follows down-on-her-luck Jenna as she navigates a loveless marriage and an unexpected pregnancy. She’s almost about to abandon her dreams of opening a pie shop, but a new beau and a nearby baking contest present a way out. For ages 13 and up, you won’t want to miss this production in the Arts District’s Wyly Theatre. Purchase tickets through dallastheatercenter.org.
Classical Music
Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Let’s Groove Tonight – Motown & The Philly SoundFeb. 21–23
Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St.
Enjoy Motown classics like “I’m Coming Out” and “I Heard It Through the Grapevine” alongside Philly Sound favorites like “Me and Mrs. Jones” and “You Make Me Feel Brand New.” Chester Gregory, the Broadway star seen in Motown: The Musical, takes center stage with vocalists Cherise Coaches and Brik.Liam. Purchase tickets at dallassymphony.org. Dallas Chamber Symphony, Bizet: Symphony in C
March 4
Moody Performance Hall, 2520 Flora St.
The program begins with Thomas Adès’ Three Studies from Couperin, and Bizet’s Symphony in C follows intermission. Don’t miss DCS concertmaster Kazuhiro Takagi on Saint Saëns’ Violin Concerto No. 3 — the Osaka-born violinist has deep roots in Texas, having studied violin under Eduard Schmieder at Southern Methodist University. Purchase tickets through Dallas Chamber Symphony.
Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3
March 6–9
Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St.
It's considered one of the most difficult piano concertos to master, so you won’t want to miss Rachmaninoff’s "Third" as well as DSO-commissioned works by DSO Composer-in-Residence Sophia Jani and London-based Arlene Sierra. Purchase tickets at dallassymphony.org.
Broadway Dallas, The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra
March 9
Music Hall at Fair Park, 909 1st Ave.
Recognized as one of the all-time best swing orchestras in the world, the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra is remembered for collaborations with Frank Sinatra on songs such as “Stardust” and “I’ll Never Smile Again” as well as the 286 Billboard chart hits from 1935 to 1956. Take a step back in time as the band members pay tribute to Sinatra in Fair Park.
Purchase tickets through Ticketmaster.
Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Brahms and Schumann
March 14–16
Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St.
The night will offer Robert Schumann’s Concerto for Piano and Concerto — including solo work from French pianist Hélène Grimaud — and Johannes Brahms’ Symphony No. 4. There’s also a special pre-concert talk with assistant conductor Shira Samuels-Shragg in Horchow Hall at 6:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Purchase tickets at dallassymphony.org.
