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How the McKinney Repertory Theatre’s ‘Christmas Carol’ Became a Tradition

Zoe Roberts — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 17:40:00 +0000

The story of how the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge transforms from a cold-hearted curmudgeon to someone who embraces the joys of the holiday season with a hearty “Merry Christmas” has become a tradition for many around McKinney this time of year. Since 2006, the McKinney Repertory Theatre (MRT) has produced Andrew B. Harris’ one-hour adaptation of … Continued

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How David Gordon Green Recaptured His Richardson Youth with Nutcrackers

Zoe Roberts — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 16:27:00 +0000

It’s set in the present day, but for filmmaker David Gordon Green and his Generation X peers, Nutcrackers is a nostalgia trip. The Richardson native affectionately recalls the coming-of-age movies he watched at grungy, defunct multiplexes like the Promenade and the Loews Park Central, from The Bad News Bears to Uncle Buck to Home Alone. … Continued

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A First Glance at Theatre Three and SMU’s Co-Production “Carrie: The Musical”

Zoe Roberts — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 17:34:00 +0000

Horror isn’t exactly a genre known for making someone break out in song. That is, unless you’re Jordan Lage. The SMU sophomore is the star of “Carrie: The Musical” at Dallas-based Theatre Three. The show, which runs through November 4, is a production of the 2012 adaptation of the classic Stephen King story following the … Continued

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Devo’s Gerard Casale Will Be at the Texas Theatre This Weekend

Zoe Roberts — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 19:23:26 +0000

Devo has always defied characterization within genres. Some stick it in the new wave aisle alongside Duran Duran, the B-52s, and the Talking Heads for its distinctive sound and aesthetic. Others stick it on the retail island with the punk albums made by the likes of The Ramones, The Misfits, and Black Flag, considering their … Continued

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Make Your Next Event Rock

Ricky Ferrer — Wed, 11 Sep 2024 18:34:46 +0000

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Why Comedian Justin James is Returning to Dallas to Film His First Special

Zoe Roberts — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 18:52:38 +0000

In Los Angeles, comedian Justin James made a name for himself by working his love of cooking and music into his stand-up sets. His weekly shows attracted attention from big names such as Rory Scovel, Christopher Titus, and Dan Cummins, each of whom invited him to open for them. But the 38-year-old got his start … Continued

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Come Party With Us at the Zac Crain Film Fest!

Tim Rogers — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 17:23:10 +0000

First, thank you to everyone who joined us Saturday at the Texas Theatre for Zac’s celebration of life. It was great to see old friends and also folks who’d never met Zac and who came just because they dug his writing. One person emailed to say: “The vibe at the Texas Theatre was incredible, and … Continued

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Kordell Beckham’s Time Is Now

Mike Piellucci — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 14:43:24 +0000

Kordell Beckham knew he’d messed up well before Serena Page walked over to him at the dock in Fiji. Soon enough, the rest of the cast of Love Island USA would, too, as Page tore into him in front of everyone because he had kissed and dry-humped another woman outside of show-mandated “challenges,” despite saying … Continued

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Laura Harris-Means and Patrick Means to Serve as 2024 DSO Gala Co-Chairs

Ben Swanger — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 13:30:00 +0000

One of the first dates that NBC5 morning anchor Laura Harris-Means and her now-husband Patrick went on was at the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. So, it was fitting that the couple were married at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center this past December. Given such a strong personal connection, the newlyweds were an ideal fit to … Continued

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A Conversation With Stars President Brad Alberts About the Team’s TV Gambit

Mike Piellucci — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 16:08:50 +0000

On Monday, the Stars announced the boldest sports TV news to hit Dallas in decades: they’ll move away from longtime rights holder Bally Sports Southwest to launch a free, direct-to-consumer app called VICTORY+. It’s a potentially industry-changing model that also figures to come with growing pains, which is why I called Stars president Brad … Continued

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25 Years Later, Nora Zehetner Is Still Following Her Hollywood Dreams

Zoe Roberts — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 16:01:30 +0000

Nora Zehetner doesn’t hail from an artistic family, and didn’t have any industry connections when she relocated from Richardson to Los Angeles in 1999 with only a dream and a non-professional headshot. A quarter century later, she’s still working steadily as an experienced character actor, including a key role in the crime thriller Boneyard, which opened … Continued

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The Stars Are Going to Free TV

Mike Piellucci — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 16:29:25 +0000

If you frequent these parts often, you’re aware that we’ve been monitoring the local teams’ broadcast futures amid Diamond Sports’ slow death rattle. The question was not if the bankrupt regional sports network’s current arrangement with the Mavericks, Rangers, Stars, and Wings would fall through—that’s been inevitable for a while—so much as what the endgame … Continued

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