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March 30, 2023 by Concierge Connection

Arts & Letters Live Spring 2023 Lineup

Featuring Gabrielle Zevin, Colson Whitehead, Abraham Verghese, and more!

The Dallas Museums of Art’s Arts & Letters Live is a literary and performing arts series featuring award-winning authors and performers of regional, national, and international acclaim. This year’s spring lineup of authors includes Colson Whitehead, Abraham Verghese, and more

April 4 – New York Times best-selling author of Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, Gabrielle Zevin

April 11 – Author of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, V. E. Schwab [SOLD OUT]

April 16 – Master of satire and one of today’s most observant writers, David Sedaris. This popular event will sell out fast!

April 19 – Great (Women) Painters: In conversation with four artists featured in the book, Jennifer Guidi, Tschabalala Self, Genesis Tramaine, and Lisa Yuskavage.

April 25 – New York Times bestselling author of The Wager, David Grann. (Ticket prices include a hardcover copy of The Wager.

May 9 -Author of Cutting for Stone and The Covenant of Water, Abraham Verghese (Optional ticket + book bundle VIRTUAL)

May 18 – R. F. Kuang, author of the New York Times bestselling book Juniper Song. (All tickets include a hardcover copy of Yellowface.)

June 7 – National Book Award winner and New Yorker essential read, The Rabbit Hutch, Tess Gunty: In conversation with Ben Fountain

July 25 -Acclaimed author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning The Nickel Boys, The Underground Railroad, and his latest work, Crook Manifesto, Colson Whitehead. (This event does not include a book signing; however, all copies of Crook Manifesto purchased as part of a book bundle will be pre-signed by the author.)

For more information and to order tickets for Arts & Letters LIVE!

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March 3, 2023 by Concierge Connection

The Thorn Theatrical Event Comes to Music Hall at Fair

Deeply Moving Theatrical Event THE THORN
Opens Soon for Limited Run
March 8 & 9 at the Music Hall at Fair Park

For more than 25 years, in front of more than 1 million people, THE THORN has shared history’s most epic story spectacularly: God’s love for the world amidst the spiritual battle for all of humanity. Best described as cirque meets the passion of Jesus, THE THORN is an immersive stage show featuring emotionally powerful music, drama, aerial acts, movement arts, modern dance, and big visual effects.

March 2, 2023 by Concierge Connection

Broadway Dallas Announces 2023 Gala

Featuring MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL

Broadway Dallas will hold its 2023 Gala featuring a full performance of MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL on Saturday, April 1 at the Music Hall at Fair Park. The event will be hosted by Gala Co-Chairs Jolie Humphrey and Gail Plummer with Honorary Co-Chairs Ambassador Kathryn Walt Hall and Craig Hall.

The Broadway Dallas 2023 Gala is the organization’s annual celebration of the best of Broadway. Guests will enjoy a cocktail reception and pre-show dinner, and premium tickets to the full performance of MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL, intermission cocktails, access to the MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL After-Hours Fête post-performance party, and complimentary valet parking.

Single tickets are available for the full gala evening as well as the MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICALAfter-Hours Fête. The After-Hours Fête ticket includes the full performance of MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL, complimentary intermission cocktails, and a spectacular after-hours celebration featuring French-inspired fare, a full flowing bar, tunes spun by DJ Sheka, plus a special performance by Trap Opera Star Madelyn Brené, a late-night snack from Fletcher’s Original Corny Dogs, and complimentary valet parking. Tickets to the after-hours event are available at bit.ly/broadwaydallasafterhours.

Benefitting Broadway Dallas’ Give A Kid A Seat Program

Gala proceeds support the nonprofit’s mission to spread the gift of Broadway to more than 40,000 students and their families each year, including 3,400 Dallas ISD students and more than 5,000 students from 72 schools who participate in the High School Musical Theatre Awards.

“Broadway Dallas is a true historical treasure for Dallas and surrounding communities, bringing the best of Broadway in live musical theater right to our back door,” said Gail Plummer. “One passionate mission for the organization is to give aspiring performers in our local high schools the opportunity to highlight their talents through the High School Musical Theater Awards, and our raised funds go to university scholarships for many of the program’s participants. Through Broadway Dallas’ Give A Kid A Seat program, young students are given the opportunity to attend a performance, many for the first time. The magic and wonder in the eyes of these kids is something I will never forget!”

“We have a beautiful and exciting evening to look forward to, but it’s important to remember that beneath all the glamour, we are gathering to support Broadway Dallas’ ability to make a difference in the lives of children and families throughout our community. I’m grateful to this year’s Co-Chairs, Jolie Humphrey and Gail Plummer, for their planning and leadership to ensure we’re able to continue spreading the spirit of Broadway throughout North Texas and beyond.”
Ken Novice, president and CEO of Broadway Dallas

About Moulin Rouge The Musical

Enter a world of splendor and romance, of eye-popping excess, of glitz, grandeur, and glory…

…a world where Bohemians and aristocrats rub elbows and revel in electrifying enchantment.

Pop the champagne and prepare for the spectacular…

Welcome to MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL

Baz Luhrmann’s iconic film comes to life onstage, remixed in a new musical mash-up extravaganza. MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL is a theatrical celebration of Truth, Beauty, Freedom, and – above all – Love. MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL is more than a musical; it is a state of mind.

As in the film, MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL celebrates over 160 years of music – from Offenbach to Lady Gaga. The stage musical features many of the iconic songs from the movie and also includes recent hits released since the movie premiered 21 years ago.

MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL is the winner of ten 2021 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, two Drama League Awards including Outstanding Production of a Musical, five Drama Desk Awards and ten Outer Critics Circle Award Honor citations including New Broadway Musical.

“Spectacular! Euphoric! In MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL, life is beautiful,MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL is a fabulous new musical. The high begins the instant you walk into the theatre,” said the New York Post. Entertainment Weekly concludes that “it’s easy to believe that MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL could run for 50 years.”
The New York Times

MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL is directed by Tony Award winner Alex Timbers and with a book by Tony Award winner John Logan, choreography by Tony Award winner Sonya Tayeh and music supervision, orchestrations, and arrangements by Tony Award winner Justin Levine.

For event information, visit BroadwayDallas.org/shows/broadway-dallas-2023-gala.

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February 16, 2023 by Concierge Connection

Dallas Arboretum Presents Dallas Blooms: Great Contributors

More than 500,000 spring-blooming flowers celebrate spring!

The Dallas Arboretum ushers in spring with the annual floral festival Dallas Blooms: Great Contributors from February 25 to April 16, 2023.

Named by Southern Living as one of “The Best Places to See Stunning Spring Blooms Across the South,” Dallas Blooms, features 500,000 spring-blooming flowers from more than 120 varieties. Of that total, 350,000 are tulips, and the others are hyacinths and daffodils.

Dallas Blooms also features an abundance of music, food, and events throughout the garden. The family-friendly festival includes the return of the Cool Thursdays Concerts series. On the weekends at noon and on other select dates, you can enjoy live and piano performances in Jeanne’s Pavilion. Or head over to the Martin Rutchik Concert Stage and Lawn on Saturdays and Sundays for the perfect place to picnic – and listen to the sounds of North Texas’ best party bands.

Gary Lee Price Bronze Statues

Back by popular demand is renowned sculptor Gary Lee Price, who returns with a new collection of Great Contributors realistic bronze statues displayed alongside the flowers, hundreds of Japanese cherry trees, and thousands of azaleas.

Joining the resident sculpture of William Shakespeare are eight additional statues: Amelia Earhart, Harriet Tubman, Joan of Arc, Mother Teresa, Ruby Bridges, Albert Einstein, Benjamin Franklin, and Mark Twain. A fellow of the National Sculpture Society and recognized worldwide for his bold work lifting and celebrating the human spirit, Price makes his third appearance in the garden.

Dallas Blooms Events

On Dallas Blooms’ opening day—Saturday, Feb. 25 at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.—Price will sculpt in clay and talk about his work. This event is included with paid garden admission.

A Shakespeare Dallas appearance, a Window to the Wild bird show, garden markets, and special events during holiday weekends add to the festival offerings.

Special Day Ticket Discounts

Discounts include BOGO (Buy One, Get One Free) on Wednesdays (except for March 15) and CC Young Senior Living Thursdays (those who are 65 years and older receive discounted admission and 20% off in the Gift Store).

Dallas Arboretum Ticket Information

Tickets range from $12 to $20 and can be purchased online at www.dallasarboretum.org or by calling 214-515-6615. Parking is $11 when purchased online or $15 at the gate.

For the latest information, visit www.dallasarboretum.org/blooms.

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