Wednesday 29 May 2013

Dallas Top Theaters

By Jerry Hammond


Broadway, Texas? You could call it that. Lots of the theaters in Dallas rival the best Broadway show in New York when talking about talent, opulence and showmanship. From Les Miserables to West Side Story, should you be looking for a star in Texas, you will find it at one of the spectacular theaters Dallas has to give.

Music Hall at Fair Park

Gripping audiences for at least 85 years with impressive classics, such as "Aida", "Phantom of the Opera", and "Miss Saigon", the Music Hall at Fair Park boasts opulent Western european architecture including six surging stair columns and seating for over 3,200 folks. The high-quality acoustics are often praised by musicians who play there. The Music Hall at Fair park offers dining at the Crystal Terrace Restaurant and headphones for the hearing-impaired.

Winspear Opera House

Part of the 10-acre AT&T Performing Humanities Center in downtown Dallas, the new Winspear Opera House seats 2,200 amid a marvel of modern design. Its glass facade creates a microclimate round the breathtaking venue while its 318-rod chandelier twinkles over the sounds of The Dallas Opera and illuminates the complicated steps of the Texas Ballet Theater. Recent performances include "Otello" and "Les Miserables".

McFarlin Auditorium

Located on the grounds of the Southern Methodist University in Dallas, the McFarlin Memorial Auditorium holds the privilege of being on the National Historic Register and hosts dignitaries and crucial ceremonies as well as global dance corporations and world-renown entertainers, including the Houston Ballet, the St. Louis Symphony and the band Tool. One of the most lovely concert halls in Dallas, the McFarlin seats more than 2,300 in the orchestra, first and 2nd balcony.

Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre

Finished in 2009, this vertical theater in Dallas situated in the AT&T Performing Arts Center features a 12-story construction, hiding the supporting structures from view and opening up the performance space. In addition, this tall, box-like structure allows performers to open the blinds to reveal the city of Dallas behind the performers. The Wyly Theater also has Pay-What-You-Can tickets, allowing penny-pinching theatergoers to name their own ticket price during the week before a performance.

Take some time to vist at least one of the incredible theaters in Dallas and enjoy great live performances.




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