Review by Lauryn Angel The stage of the Winspear Opera House was transformed into the streets of Baltimore on Saturday night, as Tracy Turnblad (Michelle Dowdy) and “the nicest kids in town” brought the Broadway musical Hairspray to Dallas. It’s 1962, and Tracy and...
Review by Lauryn Angel If you are a fan of musical theater or of Disney’s The Lion King and you have not yet seen the musical, you need to get to the Music Hall at Fair Park during its four-week run. It is quite simply the most flawless musical I have ever seen....
Review by Lauryn Angel Anticipation was high on the evening of Tuesday, June 12 for the opening of Bright Star, a musical written by native Texans Steve Martin and Edie Brickell. Unfortunately, the performance did not quite meet expectations. That’s not to say that...
Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption – a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. Featuring the thrilling score and beloved...
Review by Monique Thompson Inspired by Adrienne Shelly’s beloved film, WAITRESS tells the story of Jenna – a waitress and expert pie maker, Jenna dreams of a way out of her small town and loveless marriage. A baking contest in a nearby county and the town’s new doctor...
Review by Monique Thompson Drawing on Irish traditions, the combined talents of the performers propel Irish dancing and music into the present day, capturing the imagination of audiences across all ages and cultures in an innovative and exciting blend of dance, music...
Review by Monique Thompson From their humble beginnings in Cuba, Emilio and Gloria Estefan came to America and broke through all barriers to become a crossover sensation at the very top of the pop music world. But just when they thought they had it all, they almost...
Review by Monique Thompson THE COLOR PURPLE is the 2016 Tony Award® winner for Best Musical Revival! Hailed as “a direct hit to the heart” (The Hollywood Reporter), this joyous American classic has conquered Broadway in an all-new “ravishingly reconceived production...
Review by Lauryn Angel “I’ve got to get something off my chest.” Neil deGrasse Tyson began his lecture by getting comfortable, taking off his shoes, and displaying a series of slides: “Pluto. It’s still not a planet. (Get Over It.) These slides set the tone for the...