Update: DFW Event Cancellations Due to Coronavirus

The recent outbreak of COVID 19 (Coronavirus) has completely changed things in North Texas. The extremely contagious nature of this pandemic has caused the city of Dallas and the state of Texas to take precautionary measures to stem the tide of this disease.

On March 19, 2020, Dallas City Council has extended the emergency declaration through May 15, 2020. Since Dallas County has banned public gatherings of 10 people or more, sporting events, concerts, festivals, and the performing arts are canceled or postponed. With City, State, and Federal agencies encouraging social distancing to limit our exposure to COVID 19, local attractions, movie theaters, and cultural venues like the Dallas Museum of Art, Dallas Arboretum and Texas Discovery Gardens are also temporarily closed.

Canceled Events in DFW

This is a list of the cancelled or postponed events

Performing Arts

Bass Hall: In light of the continued spread of COVID-19 around the country and now in Tarrant County, and in accordance with mandated government regulations, Performing Arts Fort Worth has made the difficult decision to cancel all events scheduled to be held at Bass Performance Hall, McDavid Studio and the Van Cliburn Recital Hall through May 17, 2020. Canceled or postponed events at Bass Hall.

  • Die Fledermaus, Fort Worth Opera
  • A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Texas Ballet Theater
  • Hamilton: Rescheduled January 18 – February 6, 2022

AT&T Performing Arts Center

To keep everyone safe and healthy, the AT&T Performing Arts Center has closed all of its venues and offices. All performances, rentals, tours, and events are canceled or postponed. We will be back soon! Until then:

*Current ticket-holder’s tickets are valid for the new date with no further actions required.

Dallas Summer Musicals

Come From Away has been rescheduled and will return to the Music Hall at Fair Park on January 5-7, 2021. Please hold on to your tickets. They will be honored for the new performance dates. Since there will not be a Thursday matinee performance of COME FROM AWAY, tickets have been rescheduled for the Sunday, January 10, 2021 evening performance.

RENT and JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR has been postponed. Please hold on to your tickets while DSM works to reschedule these shows.

FROZEN, scheduled for June 17-July 12, 2020, has been canceled. DSM will contact ticketholders about refunds, credits, or donations.  For updates on performance dates and other show information, visit Dallas Summer Musicals.

Dallas Opera

The Dallas Opera has cancelled all performances and programs, both inside and outside the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House, for the remainder of the 2019/2020 Season.

Large public gatherings, such as sporting events are still not permitted. But follow @BigDConcierge on Twitter for more updates on. DFW events.

 

Dallas Summer Musicals presents The Book of Mormon

Book of MormonJanuary 29 through February 3
Music Hall at Fair Park

Presented by Dallas Summer Musicals (DSM) and Broadway Across America (BAA), THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine Tony Awards including Best Musical plays a limited one-week engagement through February 3.

The Book of Mormon features book, music, and lyrics by Trey Parker, Robert Lopez, and Matt Stone. Parker and Stone are the four-time Emmy Award-winning creators of the landmark animated series, “South Park.” Tony Award-winner Lopez is co-creator of the long-running hit musical comedy, Avenue Q.  The musical is choreographed by Tony Award-winner Casey Nicholaw (Monty Python’s Spamalot, The Drowsy Chaperone) and is directed by Nicholaw and Parker.

The Book of Mormon is the winner of 9 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Score, Best Book, Best Direction, Best Featured Actress, Best Scenic Design, Best Lighting Design, Best Sound Design, and Best Orchestrations; the New York Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Musical; five Drama Desk Awards including Best Musical, the 2011 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album; four Outer Critics Circle Awards, including Best Musical, and the Drama League Award for Best Musical.

Book of Mormon Ticket Lottery

In Dallas, the production will conduct a pre-show lottery at the box office, making a limited number of tickets available at $25 apiece.

The producers of THE BOOK OF MORMON are pleased to offer low-priced lottery seats for every city on the National Tour.

  • Entries will be accepted at the box office beginning two and a half hours prior to each performance; each person will print their name and the number of tickets (1 or 2) they wish to purchase on a card that is provided.
  • Two hours before curtain, names will be drawn at random for a limited number of tickets priced at $25 each.
  • Only one entry is allowed per person.
  • Cards are checked for duplication prior to drawing.
  • Winners must be present at the time of the drawing and show valid ID to purchase tickets.
  • Limit one entry per person and two tickets per winner.
  • Tickets are subject to availability.

Get your tickets  at Dallas Summer Musicals

Tickets for The Book of Mormon start at $29 (pricing subject to change) and will go on sale at DallasSummerMusicals.org or by phone at (800) 982-2787. You can also purchase tickets in person at the Music Hall at Fair Park Box Office Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Orders for groups of ten (10) or more may be placed by calling (214) 426-4768 or emailing Groups@DallasSummerMusicals.org

The Lion King: Coming to the Dallas Summer Musicals in June

The Lion King at the Dallas Summer MusicalsGiraffes strut.  Birds swoop.  Gazelles leap.  The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before.  And as the music soars, Pride Rock slowly emerges from the mist. This is Disney’s THE LION KING, making its triumphant return to the Music Hall at Fair Park.  [Read more…]

Waitress: A Little Slice of Heaven at the Fair Park Music Hall

The hit musical, Waitress presented by Dallas Summer Musicals starts March 28 – April 8, 2018 at Music Hall at Fair Park.

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 may offer her a chance at a fresh start, while her fellow waitresses offer their own recipes for happiness. But Jenna must summon the strength and courage to rebuild her own life.

Waitress the Musical DSM

Brought to life by a groundbreaking all-female creative team, this irresistible new hit features original music and lyrics by 6-time Grammy® nominee Sara Bareilles (“Brave,” “Love Song”), a book by acclaimed screenwriter Jessie Nelson (I Am Sam) and direction by Tony Award® winner Diane Paulus (Pippin, Finding Neverland).

It’s an empowering musical of the highest order!” raves the Chicago Tribune.

WAITRESS is a little slice of heaven!” says Entertainment Weekly and “a monumental contribution to 
Broadway!” according to Marie Claire.

Don’t miss this uplifting musical celebrating friendship, motherhood,and the magic of a well-made pie. 

Contact your Concierge or Dallas Summer Musicals to order your tickets for Waitress.
Content Warning: Appropriate for Ages 13 and up
Run Time: 2 hours and 30 minutes (1 intermission)