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Best Upcoming Theater Productions In DFW

The Dallas 2015 theatre season is teeming with original productions, award-winning musicals and well-known actors. Some of the shows have a short run, so you will want to be sure to get your tickets early.


'I Love You. You're Perfect. Now Change.'

Theatre Too
2800 Routh St.
Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 871-3300
www.theatre3dallas.com

Date: Jan. 8 - Feb. 15, 2015

Theatre Three is celebrating the 15th anniversary of "I Love You. You're Perfect. Now Change." in its Theatre Too (smaller space).  The musical about dating, love, romance and marriage stars Kim Borge, Sonny Franks, Amy Mills and Max Swarner. The production is directed by Jac Alder.

'Tru'
Theatre Three
2800 Routh St.
Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 871-3300
www.theatre3dallas.com

Date: Jan. 8 – Feb. 8, 2015

In the Norma Young Arena Stage, Theatre Three presents a one-man show about Truman Capote called "Tru." Jaston Williams (known for his role in "Greater Tuna" will play the noted writer. Marty Van Kleeck directs the show. This is a not-to-miss production that should definitely be added to your list of theatrical delights.

'The Book Of Mormon'
Winspear Opera House
2403 Flora St.
Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 880-0202
www.attpac.org

Date: Feb. 10 - Feb. 22, 2015

If you missed out on seeing the award-winning musical "The Book of Mormon" earlier this year, you will get your chance again in February. The show, back by popular demand, returns to Dallas at the Winspear Opera House. Winner of nine Tony Awards (Best Musical, Best Score, Best Book, Best Direction [Casey Nicholaw and Trey Parker], Best Featured Actress [Nikki M. James], Best Direction, Best Scenic Design, Best Lighting Design, Best Sound Design and Best Orchestration) as well as a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, "The Book Of Mormon" is one production that you'll definitely want to see.

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'La Wally'
Winspear Opera House
2403 Flora St.
Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 443-1000
www.dallasopera.org

Date: Jan. 30, Feb. 1, 4 and 7, 2015

In a rare double-bill, The Dallas Opera is presenting two productions: "La Wally" and "Everest." Sung in Italian with English supertitles, "La Wally, Act IV," by Alfredo Catalani, is set in the The Austrian Alps around the 1800s. The conductor is Anthony Barrese.

'Everest'
Winspear Opera House
2403 Flora St.
Dallas, TX 75201
(214) 443-1000
www.dallasopera.org

Date: Jan. 30, Feb. 1, 4 and 7, 2015

After an intermission, the Dallas Opera world premier of Joby Talbot's first opera "Everest" will be performed. Set in the Death Zone on Mount Everest during current times, an ill-fated expedition confronts weather, strokes of luck and tragedy. The modern day opera is in English with English supertitles. Contemporary musical artist Nicole Paiement conducts the production.

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Robin D. Everson is a native Chicagoan who resides in Dallas, Texas. Her appreciation for art, food, wine, people and places has helped her become a well-respected journalist. A life-long lover of education, Robin seeks to learn and enlighten others about culture. You can find her work at Examiner.com 

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