The Most Flavorful Performing Arts in Dallas

Geppetto's Theater & Workshop

★★★★★ 4.7 (17)

"What a surprise to find such a quaint little place in the bowels of the Hilton Anatole. Took the grandcub to see Jack and the Beanstalk and we both had a great time. The ambiance is great-they obviously took a lot of time designing their space, and it was worth it. The staff are all extremely friendly and love showing the kids how the puppets and marionettes work. The show itself is fun and not long, so little ones do not have the opportunity to become bored. After the show the kids were taken on stage for pictures with the marionettes and then backstage to see how things worked. They all seemed to be having a great time.Also make sure to get the reduced parking pass-takes the parking down to 5 bucks!Can't wait for the next production!"

Greater Lewisville Community Theatre

★★★★☆ 4 (7)

"Went to opening night of Meet me in St. Louis and loved it!This is one of me and my fiance's favorite musicals so we bought tickets immediately when we heard it was coming to the community theater! We were able to pick up our tickets at will call inside relatively quickly upon entering. The staff greeted us and were very friendly and informative. We were given our programs and made aware that it can be a bit chilly inside the theater but that there were blankets available for use set up just outside where you would enter. There is a small snack bar in the lobby area. I believe you can take drinks in but not the food (can't remember 100%) there was a 15 minute intermission in between acts to be able to go to the restroom or grab a quick snack/drink. The actors were great, each very into their part. For it being open night there was only one line flub that I noticed BUT we have watched the movie about a million times so I'm sure anyone who hadn't did even catch it. Very happy with the entire production! I'm was nervous when picking seats because I couldn't find any information on if the seats were all the same level or not. For those wondering themselves, they were not it was raised like stadium seating. The theater itself is pretty small so seats go right up to the stage. The floor at the very front is reserved as a handicap area. At the end if the show we were all invited by the staff to stay for wine and cake to celebrate opening night with the cast. I highly recommend coming to see a show here if you have a chance, totally worth it for the price! ( My fiance proposed outside just after the show that night ^_^ )"

Rodeo Exchange

★★★★☆ 4 (24) • $

"Came for the rodeo. Thought it was bulls that they were riding but it was mostly horses. It was a good show. But it felt repetitive cause there was a lot of riders. I did leave early after other people left too. The people that did leave early did come to the show often and knew when stuff will happen and what they will show."

Metropolitan Classical Ballet

★★★★★ 5 (1)

"Go over to UTA to see the Nutcracker! Do it! Do it! Take your sweetheart, your wife, your kids, your neighbors, your cat, everyone. Go go go.... breathtaking sets. Amazing Dancing. I'm not big on ballet but I thought... wow.. this is in Arlington??? How did we get so lucky? and how did I not know about this sooner?Ticket prices range from 30 to 10 dollars. Don't miss out on a great opportunity to surprise your loved ones this Christmas! and no... they didn't pay me to write this. I just liked the show that much and I think others should support this cultural gem this weekend."

Plaza Theatre Garland

★★★★☆ 4.2 (5)

"The Plaza Theater is a former movie theater that's been converted to a space for live shows. They rent out to a number of different groups. Check out shows from the Company of Rowlett Performers, or CORP (full disclosure, I just performed in one of their shows!) It's a great space to see a show. The acoustics are good, and the movie-theater style seats are comfortable and wider than many theater seats. There's no designated parking lot, but there's usually plenty of free street parking around the theater in the downtown Garland square. From the acting/backstage side: there's not a ton of space in the wings, and only a very small dressing room, since it was built as a movie theater originally. But it's otherwise a great theater space, and you can make it work for any show!"

Uptown Theater

★★★★★ 4.5 (20)

"This place is a hidden gem I think. Just by visiting one time here I became a fan. Honestly there does not seem to be a bad seat in the place. The theater is a nice size with cushioned seating. The stage is plenty big for whatever kind of show they are doing there. What really stands out to me is that they place is very open to sharing with the local School District. The GP district is big on Arts and alot of talent gets to be shown off here which is a HUGE thing for kids. There is plenty of room in the lobby for art shows or whatever. I hopefully will be able to go to many different things here in the upcoming years with my kids going through school in the district. This place is like in the middle of town on the main strip and parking can be tricky but if you drive around a bit you can find it no problems. Thank you Uptown for being a huge support for your local school's."

Plaza Arts Center

★★★★☆ 4.1 (11) • $$

"Awesome event venue and rental space in a prime location in downtown Carrollton. The venue used to be a historic movie theater and has been converted into an event hall, while retaining the cool movie theater marquee outside and theater feel. (I've seen couples put their names up on the movie theater marquee when they hold weddings there, which is really unique and neat!) I've always had a great experience with the Plaza Arts Center team and would highly recommend this place to anyone looking to rent space for a performance, corporate event, special event, etc. I believe they also do rentals for dance classes and other ongoing activities, in addition to weddings and parties. Compared to other event spaces I've looked into in the area, their rates are definitely very reasonable. Great venue with affordable rental prices = awesome!"

Sanders Theater

★★★★★ 4.5 (2)

"We got tickets for a production of "Our Town" by the Stolen Shakespeare Guild. What a wonderful, thought provoking play! Well acted, you could clearly picture everything happening even with its minimal sets. A really lovely evening.This location was a little confusing to me at first, so let me make it easier for anyone else going. You are looking for the Fort Worth Community Arts Center building, inside is an art gallery (which you can peruse for free beforehand) and two theater spaces, the Sanders Theater and The Scott Theater. Parking was right across the street in the Will Rogers Coliseum parking lot. Hardly any walking required, it really is right across the street. It did say special event parking $10, but when we went the gates were up and it was free parking.The Sanders Theater is very small, about maybe 6 or seven rows of seats going up, so very close and personal performances here. There is just something wonderful about smaller live productions that people really put their time and heart into. No dress code here, come as you are and enjoy. Would be a wonderful night out with the girlfriends, drinks after to discuss. "Oh, earth, you're too wonderful for anybody to realize you." ― Thornton Wilder, Our Town"

Eisemann Center

★★★★☆ 4.2 (42)

"Eisemann theater is a medium sized auditorium perfect for small performances. I've been here several times over the years and always enjoyed.The acoustics and lighting are great,seats comfortable and plenty of close parking. I wish there were more functions here,I would definitely come.Tonight I saw Bill Gates talking about his new book Source Code. About his early life leading up to Microsoft. Very interesting."

Dance Industry Performing Arts Center

★★★★★ 4.9 (9)

"Great staff, always busy. My daughter loves her instructors."

McKinney Performing Arts Center

★★★★☆ 4.2 (11)

"Old courthouse turned into an intimate music venue, this little place rocks. Literally tonight it rocked with blues revival artist Jax Hollow.She was born and raised in New York City by a firefighter father( injured in 911 and school teacher mother.After appearing on and doing well on the 14 Season of American idol, she's worked hard getting her musical career up to speed.Great performance tonight and after her very first Texas Performance,the Lone Star state wishes her all the best.The system keeps giving me error messages I apologize if this gets posted more than once"

Runway Theatre

★★★★★ 4.5 (17)

"Wait. Stop. Omg. How have I not reviewed this theater before??? I've been coming for at least 20 years. It brings out the inner thespian in me and makes me wish I had pursued acting like I once wanted to. The actors are all just wonderful and I've never seen a bad show here. The line for the bathroom does get long at intermission with only three stalls and lots of ladies, but if that's the worst thing that happens here, we're good. Snacks are inexpensive and beer and wine are complimentary. Make sure to tip the snack bar. I like to buy popcorn and shake m&m's in the box. Parking fills up really fast but there is a strip shopping center next door that you can park in and walk over. This has to be one of the best if not THE best community theater in the area."

Repertory Company Theatre

★★★★☆ 4.1 (9)

"I took a gamble on a small, local theater that was performing the musical stage production of the popular Mel Brooks film Young Frankenstein. My husband and I love and often quote the cult classic film, so I optimistically bought tickets through RCT website for the last weekend the stage production was playing. The theater is tucked into a rarely visited strip mall. There was lots of parking. The entrance lobby was quite plain, but spacious. At the end of the hall, we picked up our tickets at will call. Around the corner was a small concession stand selling cute, small buckets of old, stale popcorn, cookies, soda as well as beer and wine. The theater area has old cinema seats on a raked platform. You could clearly see the stage since the seats were well staggered so you weren't looking at the back of someone's head. Unfortunately , the seats never seem wide enough, and you always find yourself fighting for the shared armrest. At least the bottom cushion was supportive and comfortable. I could have easily sat there through both acts and the intermission. The cast was phenomenal! They sang beautifully, danced with decent precision, strutted around in some amazing costumes while taking us on a near perfect rendition of the actual movie. Lighting and background sets were somewhat limited, but what they had worked great and didn't detract from the show. The comedy was there and they even threw in a few extra jabs at local politicians to the delight of the audience. It appears they focus on some classic theater productions throughout the year. Shows that are known and loved by everyone (White Christmas, Annie, Mamma Mia, etc.). It seems like a winning formula that is working for them. I wouldn't hesitate to come back for another date night."

Keith & Margo's Murder Mystery Texas

★★★★☆ 3.7 (28) • $$$

"We had a great time very entertaining . We had a group of six people everybody loved it and the people there were very nice and polite."

Steps A Dance Studio

★★★★★ 4.7 (3)

"My nine-year-old daughter had a great first class experience in her hip hop class last Wednesday night. It was very nice to meet the instructor Teresa she was Very friendly and seems great with the kids. There's plenty of room to sit and wait for your child during class and it looks like all the children dancing really enjoyed going there. They start on time and end on time which is great for me as a working parent. Thank you for offering something fun for my daughter to do. Really loved the music that you guys chose for the class routine! Felt very welcomed by other parents as well. It seems like a really nice environment all around. I'm kind of jealous I wasn't able to dance too! It sounds like so much fun!"

Frisco School of Music

★★★★☆ 3.5 (23) • $$

"The Frisco School of Music is an artist's gem! My daughter has been coming here for over a year and she loves it!They offer a variety of lessons from music, dance, art, and acting. My daughter has taken dance, art, and acting. They offer group and private lessons in pretty much whatever your child has an interest in.They even have an awesome preschool/kindergarten program, The Musical Arts Schoolhouse. I would've sent my daughter there for preschool but I needed longer hours. The director of the preschool, April, is so sweet. The facilities are phenomenal. They have two buildings, one for their preschool and music program and the other for Performing Arts. All in all, I have been very happy with the Frisco School of Music. Their prices aren't the cheapest, but my daughter loves it and her acting teacher Shelby is awesome!"

Arts Mission Oak Cliff

★★★★★ 4.7 (3)

"This a beautiful venue in Dallas. We caught a comedy show here, but I could see anything from a wedding to a Halloween party. The old church has the original stained glass intact, beautiful vintage bathrooms with clean white tile, and exposed rafters that add some dimension and texture on the ceiling. (Although I read that they might not keep them that way)"

Prodigy Dance and Performing Arts Centre

★★★★☆ 4 (11)

"Really great staff! My 7 year old daughter just started with Prodigy a few months ago and she really enjoys it. Owner is very friendly and accommodating."

Red Tail Pavilion

★★★★★ 4.8 (4)

"Awesome park to come out and walk, jog, or run out! Come solo, bring some friends, enjoy the outdoors!"

Theatre Three

★★★★★ 4.5 (45)

"Jon and I like to get weekend matinee tickets for Theatre Three and spend the afternoon in Dallas. A little bite to eat and a cocktail either before or after supporting some local talent. We've seen a handful of performances here, both musicals and plays. I love the intimate setting and there's really no bad seat in the house. Actors get close to you and it's kind of exciting to be so near the stage.I love that during intermission you can buy some basic wine or beer and have it in a plastic cup with a lid to take back into the theatre. They also sell a few simple snacks like candy and chips, but don't eat during the performance because no one wants to listen to you messing with a crackling candy wrapper! Tickets aren't too expensive, about $35ish. The staff is friendly and casual."

Courtyard Theater

★★★★☆ 4.1 (8)

"I saw a dance recital in this theater and there really isn't a bad seat in the entire house!Parking was more than ample and the seats and interior are well maintained."

Circle Theatre

★★★★☆ 4.4 (12)

"This is our third time to purchase season tickets and we couldn't be happier with the performances, quality of productions, the venue, and staff at Circle Theater. Not to mention the price! Ridiculously inexpensive, especially when purchasing during preseason sale, 5 shows for the price of 3! But wait, there's more! Circle Theater is conveniently located in Sundance Square, walking distance to lovely indoor/outdoor dining and specialty shops if you happen to get downtown before the show. The theater is intimate and comfortable, the restrooms are clean and the other theater watchers range from young to seasoned. We have had some wonderful chats and have enjoyed people watching while sipping wine or coffee in the waiting area before the doors open. A couple tips if you're new to the theater or their season ticket holder experience... its a small operation (hence the great prices and quality of performances) so please be patient if there are initial misunderstandings. Once you get the hang of it, it's easy. You won't get anything in the mail except maybe a calendar of shows. All ticket reservations are online or over the phone. Season ticket holders can reserve seats a week or two(?) prior to the show going on sale to the public - do it then to get good seats (although they're all good seats, it's intimate). We always reserve our seats for the next show while at the theater during the current show :) If you won't make a show and you have seats reserved - call before the show!! Or you'll lose your tickets. Lastly, there's different season rates based on day, time and area you want to sit in. Website has details if you drill downHope this helps! We love Circle Theater and I know you will too!"

Uptown Players

★★★★★ 4.6 (8)

"This company has the snarkiest, funniest, most compelling, well-funded, professionally cast and staged performances in the greater Austin area. OK, I am biased because I actually performed for them twice. The company draws a diverse crowd because they choose sexually and issue-relevant shows, most of which convert to the rather compact space really well.Some of my faves from the past:Pageant: 2006 Thrill Me: 2006Love, Valour ComapssionThe Broken HeartRuthlessRed Scare on SunsetDie Mommie DieThe owners have found a great niche, and they manage it well, all the way around. This theatre company should be on your list."

Cirque Italia

★★★★☆ 4.2 (5)

"My husband and I took our kids (4 and 6 years old) to the Water Circus/Silver Unit of Cirque Italia performance in Katy, TX. It was excellent! We thoroughly enjoyed it. Only the 4yo didn't enjoy all the pirate themed stuff as much because she's more timid and also missed her nap so she was tired. It was a bit chilly inside the tent (bc the outdoor temp was around 45 degrees) so I'd definitely recommend bringing a jacket if you're going in cold weather. I'd also recommend bringing your own water and snacks, but they have snacks and drinks available for sale as well. Very entertaining- total performance lasted 2 hours (including an intermission)."

The Actors Conservatory Theatre

★★★★★ 4.9 (7)

"We came to see Peter Pan Jr., and really enjoyed it. They have a nice building and we heard they just built risers for their new seats which I'm sure was a huge added benefit . The seats are spacious and comfy, and we had a great view of the stage. The show was pretty impressive for being performed completely by kids and all the crew being kids. The sets were bright and looked professional. The audio was good quality. The kids were well rehearsed and did a great job. They had a huge cast and I'm blown away that they could manage that many kids to do such a great job. They even had some tiny little pirates!The show itself had a nice creative aspect to it. I have seen Peter Pan before and it was fun to see a different view and showing of it. The only negatives, and these are probably because it's all kids, some of the acting isn't great and the choreography was a little basic and not perfectly performed. Again, it's all kids and they did a really good job. My 5 year old daughter really enjoyed it. Prices are good and you can pick your seats online which is nice. We had a lot of fun and I'm sure we will go again."

Dallas Childrens Theater

★★★★★ 4.7 (24)

"We went here for Circus Metropolis and had a great time. The production is perfect for kids--a variety of acts to keep them interested. We saw juggling, magic, acrobatics, playing with giant soap bubbles, and tap dancing. The whole show lasted just over an hour, which is just right for kids. The "adult stuff" was well-organized: buy tickets online, check in upon entry, seating is general admission. Tons of free parking. Seats were comfortable.It was Covid time so you could not take pictures with the clowns or performers after the show but they said that they would send by email a photo of everyone.Overall, it's a great way to spend part of a weekend afternoon."

Lone Star Circus School

★★★★★ 4.8 (6)

"OMG the aerial silks class is SO MUCH FUN! You have to try it! It was a great workout-- your upper body will for sure feel sore the next day. I was able to do most tricks on first time, but not all. The staff are super nice and really flexible. It was raining like crazy outside when I went, and they were no biggy about people showing up late. The instructor managed the room well giving both 1:1 and full-group help time. You've got to try aerial silks and this is the place to do it in Dallas!"

Bishop Arts Theatre Center

★★★★☆ 3.7 (7)

"One-man act, Thurgood, is excellent performance. Highly recommend anyone interested American History and law and the evolution of educational equality should see this show. Highly recommend for high school and college students, as well as anyone who votes in America."

Lakeside Community Theatre

★★★★★ 5 (1)

"My husband and I went to "Sylvia" yesterday; it was our first time at this community theater. This is a Black Box Theater meaning that it is a small, intimate setting. This production of "Sylvia" was very entertaining with lots of laughs. The actors were all first-rate with much experience. They offered a free glass of wine before the play began. Everyone was very friendly. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience there and plan to return for future productions."

Bath House Cultural Center

★★★★★ 4.6 (13)

"Seems I often end up here on sunny spring and fall days. The combination of the lake combined with some art and a lazy stroll around the shore of White Rock lake is always life afirming"

Magic Mike Live: The Tour

★★★★★ 4.7 (75)

"The highly hyped Magic Mike Tour - Live was finally in Miami over at Key Biscayne ready to go, and we went last Sunday nite! Previous to the show, we had dinner next door at the Wildflower restaurant (see seoarate review for that).The boys were wild and did their best to entice the ladies and men in the audience! They were in great shape and had their smooth and sexy moves down pat. You could make it rain for them with special dollar bills also. We were in the second row and had a great view, and some of the dancers came over to us to do their Magic! The show was great, especially the couple with their sensual acrobatic performance...wow! Hot music, talented live performers other than the dancers, great stage sets, costumes, lighting... all we were hoping for was presented. We got what we came for and more. It was worth the amount of the tickets ($120 per seat). If you get the chance, go see the show!"

Amphibian Stage

★★★★★ 4.8 (15)

"OH MY STARS! This is the place to be my friends! If you have not checked out this haven of a theater, you need to. They are inclusive, innovative and illuminating in every which way. You are bound to walk out after seeing your first show saying one of three things, 1. "Woah, that was awesome!" 2. "I can't wait to come back!" 3. "I'm signing up for their newsletter!" Or, if you're like me, you'll say and do all three!"

Kalita Humphreys Theater

★★★★☆ 4.4 (18)

"I was born and raised in the Dallas area and my parents have been bringing us to Dallas Theater Center shows here since literally before I can remember. My earliest memories of the place are of the insanely steep and jagged carpeted steps that led downstairs to the "lounge" style (old school) bathrooms downstairs that my sister and I would race up and down no doubt upsetting many an old lady there for an afternoon matinee. As I grew up I began to find my place in the world and whether it was the influence of the seasons of shows we had seen or the weird welcoming family that is Theatre people I found my place was in the theatre. So, I will admit that this review is mostly nostalgic. As I do not live in the area anymore I do not frequently attend shows at this magical space and sadly upon my most recent visit to the area it appears that the Kalita Humphreys is need of a little TLC. It appears like the Dallas Theater Center has abandoned its old hallowed halls for a more chic venue. This happens and I am not bitter. I understand that sometimes a space outlives its intention. What I cannot understand is why this building seems to have been forgotten. The ol gal needs a bit of help. A little bit of history of this building reveals that it has a very famous architect! The only theatre that was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and actually he never got to see it finished, sadly dying before construction was done. It evokes all of that style with its bold lines and crazy shapes. Its a ONE-of-a kind as all Frank Lloyd Wrights are. Upon my most recent visit to this space for an event I was ecstatic to show my husband the Theater that inspired and fueled my love and career for the arts. He had a great time exploring the funny shaped hallways, lower lobby, and the interesting windows that open into the theater. Who ever heard of such a thing? Windows in a theatre? I love it! As a little weird theater kid growing up in Texas this was our church. It will forever have a place in my heart and hopefully it will be preserved for others to enjoy the strange mysteries of the arts. Now get out there and see a show!"

Theatre Arlington

★★★★☆ 3.7 (13)

"This is the place to go for some great local theater!!! I have come here off and on for years! Thankfully they send me emails, bc I tend to forget about this place! The most recent play we came to was "Dead mans cell phone". It was an enjoyable and comical production. They offer student discounts 30 min before the play. If the production is not sold out, you can buy a student ticket for only $5!!! What a great deal! Regular priced tickets are around $25. This is still a reasonable price for an enjoyable afternoon/ evening of local theater! Sign up for emails to be updated on future plays!"

Rover Dramawerks

★★★★★ 4.5 (10)

"UPDATE Jan 2020 Back for the fun of it. You have to hand it to the actors and all backstage that make it real to see 'Sherlock Holmes and the Portal of Time'. You bring the imagination and they will bring the entertainment. The show takes place in three eras; 1918, 1936 and 1939 across England, Germany, Scotland and a final scene in Switzerland in about 800 square feet. Trust me it works. For our show the best laughs were for the shadow casting on the back wall."