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THEATER PREVIEWS & OPENINGS
ABRAHAM ZOBELL’S HOME MOVIE: FINAL REEL … This world premiere from playwright Len Jenkin, directed by Katherine Owens, tells of a man making the journey backward through the last 70 years of his life. Presented by Undermain Theatre.
Jan. 16-Feb. 2 at Dallas City Performance Hall, 2520 Flora St., Dallas. $10 for previews Jan. 16-17; $30-$50 for opening night Jan. 18; $15-$30 for all other shows. 214-747-5515. undermain.org.
ON THE EVE Following a late 2012 debut by Spacegrove Productions and Nouveau 47, the new musical by Seth and Shawn Magill (music) and Michael Federico (book) arrives for a new production at Theatre Three, directed by Jeffrey Schmidt. Dallas Morning News critic Lawson Taitte called the 2012 version “one of the most exciting and exhilarating theatrical events of the year.” The “almost entirely true” story tells of Marie Antoinette and the first time-traveling hot-air balloon, moving from pre-revolutionary France to a bureaucratic, totalitarian future. Yowza.
Jan. 16-Feb. 9 at 2800 Routh St. (in the Quadrangle), Dallas. $15-$50. 214-871-3300. theatre3dallas.com.
CLASSICAL MUSIC
DALLAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: NEW WORLD SYMPHONY Jaap van Zweden conducts a program that features Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 2, with guest soloist Hélène Grimaud, and Dvorák’s “love letter to America,” Symphony No. 9 from the New World Symphony.
Jan. 16-18 at 8 p.m. at the Meyerson Symphony Center, 2403 Flora St., Dallas. $19 and up. 214-692-0203. dallassymphony.com.
OTHER MUSIC
ELVIS, THE EXPERIENCE Tribute artist David Allen and the group Fever bring the music, look and energy of the king of rock ’n’ roll to Garland’s Plaza Theatre.
Jan. 11 at 7:30 p.m. at 521 W. State St., Garland. $20-$25. 817-422-6914. yourelvis.com.
A GALA NIGHT WITH DAVID GARRETT The German violinist, known for his fusions of rock and pop with symphonic or baroque traditions, will perform in the glorious sound environs of the Winspear Opera House. He studied at Juilliard, supplementing his income by working as a model, and at the tender age of 32 has recorded 16 albums and received a Stradivarius-load of awards.
Jan. 14 at 8 p.m. at 2403 Flora St., Dallas. $33-$43. 214-880-0202. attpac.org.
COMEDY
COLIN QUINN The Saturday Night Live veteran funnyman brings his Unconstitutional tour to town. He takes on 226 years of American history in 70 minutes, starting with the preamble to the U.S. Constitution and going through the various amendments. He’s “like the best teacher you’ve ever had, only a heck of a lot funnier,” says a press release.
Jan. 10 at 8 p.m. at the Wyly Theatre, 2400 Flora St., Dallas. $30-$40. 214-880-0202. attpac.org.
CONTINUING THEATER
BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY This bio-theatrical piece tells the story of the three years in which the native Texan rocker became the world’s top recording artist. The show features more than 20 of his hits including “Peggy Sue,” “That’ll Be the Day” and “Not Fade Away,” and Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper also make appearances. The Boston Globe said the show “sends people out of the theater on an unstoppable high.”
Through Feb. 1 at Artisan Center Theater, 418 E. Pipeline Road, Hurst. See website for ticket prices. 817-284-1200. artisanct.com.
LAST CHANCE 50 SHADES! THE MUSICAL The original parody of the erotic Fifty Shades of Grey book trilogy continues at Dallas City Performance Hall. The musical-comedy parody centers around a women’s book club whose members are reading the notoriously racy Fifty Shades books. Recommended for mature audiences.
Through Jan. 11 at 2520 Flora St., Dallas. $45. 214-880-0202. attpac.org.
COMING SOON
BRIAN REGAN The comedian, who recently appeared in Jerry Seinfeld’s comedy web series Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, arrives for a gig at Fair Park Music Hall. Regan recently made his 26th appearance on Late Show With David Letterman, and has released two CDs.
Jan. 17 at 8 p.m. at 909 First Ave., Dallas. $62.50-$74. Ticketmaster.
PILOBOLUS The ingenious, funny and intriguing troupe returns to the Dallas Arts District, courtesy of TITAS. Pilobolus has appeared on shows as diverse as the 79th annual Academy Awards and 60 Minutes, and it’s always surprising and exciting.
Jan. 17-18 at 8 p.m. at the Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora St., Dallas. $12-$135. 214-880-0202. attpac.org.
BROADWAY OUR WAY Uptown Players stages its annual fundraising songfest of men singing songs originally written for women, and vice versa. The show features selections from the Great White Way, past and present.
Jan. 17-26 at the Kalita Humphreys Theater, 3636 Turtle Creek Blvd. (entrance on Blackburn Street), Dallas. $40-$50. 214-219-2718. uptownplayers.org.
ATOMIC FROLIC: NAUGHTY NEW YEAR BURLESQUE Java of Bachelor Pad magazine will host the show, in partnership with La Divina Productions. Featured performers are Ms. Redd and Shannon Doah, along with La Divina, Minxie Mimeaux, Violet Devine, Marilyn Monrouge and others. For ages 21 and older only.
Jan. 18 at 8 p.m. at the Kessler Theater, 1230 W. Davis St., Dallas. $25-$33. 214-272-8346. thekessler.org.
BLACK MUSIC & THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT CONCERT WITH PEABO BRYSON The two-time Grammy Award winner performs at the 31st iteration of this Emmy Award-nominated program by the Black Academy of Arts and Letters.
Jan. 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St., Dallas. $21.40-$38.40. Ticketmaster.
THE NORTH POOL Amphibian Productions presents this staged reading of a play by Rajiv Joseph. It’s about a teenage boy who has no idea why he’s been called to the principal’s office at his high school, but then gets caught in a series of lies about crimes he may (or may not) have committed.
Jan. 19 at 2 p.m., Jan. 20 at 7 p.m. at 120 S. Main St., Fort Worth. $15; discounts available. 817-923-3012. amphibianproductions.org.
TONY BENNETT The legendary crooner and 17-time Grammy Award winner appears with the Dallas Pops orchestra, along with special guest Antonia Bennett, his daughter.
Jan. 21 at 8 p.m. at the Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora St., Dallas. $80-$100. 214-880-0202. attpac.org.
ALONZO KING LINES BALLET The celebrated contemporary company’s “works draw on a diverse set of deeply rooted cultural traditions, imbuing classical ballet with new expressive potential,” according to its host, TITAS.
Jan. 25 at 8 p.m. at the Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora St., Dallas. $12-$135. 214-880-0202. attpac.org.
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