Posted March 10, 2026
ICYMI: North Texas Ballet Folklorico Contest 2026
Color, rhythm, and tradition filled the stage at the 5th Annual North Texas Ballet Folklórico Contest!
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Posted February 24, 2026
Michelle N. Gibson on Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Dallas treasure and Professor of Dance Practice at SMU, Michelle N. Gibson stopped by to talk about what the Alvin Ailey® American Dance Theater means to her ahead of their performance in Dallas. The iconic company will be in the Winspear Opera House Tuesday, March 10 at 7:30.
Posted February 21, 2026
Charles Santos previews Alvin Ailey® American Dance Theater
TITAS/DANCE UNBOUND Artistic Director Charles Santos gives a preview of the legendary Alvin Ailey® American Dance Theater ahead of their March 10th performance in the Winspear Opera House. One night only!
Posted February 19, 2026
AAPI Festival Returns to the Center
One of our favorite annual traditions returns May 9! Join us in Sammons Park for cultural performances, vendors and more as we celebrate AAPI Heritage Month.
Posted January 23, 2026
Interview: Sam Cormier on REMEMBER ME
We spoke with musician, Sam Cormier, about his upcoming Elevator Project show "Remember Me"
Posted January 15, 2026
Roll for Friendship: Building Community Through Playing a Game
Playing Dungeons & Dragons is often dismissed as escapism, but in this four-minute 'mini-documentary', we found the opposite to be true.
Posted January 9, 2026
Charles Santos on Flamenco Vivo Carlotta Santana
TITAS/DANCE UNBOUND Artistic Director Charles Santos tells us what to expect from the extraordinary Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana when they perform in the Moody Performance Hall February 6 - 7.
Posted January 9, 2026
Interview: The Flame Foundation
Producer Delilah Buitron and director Matthew Posey share the inspiration for The Flame Foundation's upcoming Elevator Project production MACHO FLAMENCO: BOYS DON'T DANCE.
Posted January 8, 2026
We Saved the World: Thoughts after watching The Twenty-Sided Tavern
The Twenty-Sided Tavern is part improv comedy, part Dungeons & Dragons campaign, and one of the most genuinely fun nights you can have in a theater without rolling for initiative.
Posted January 6, 2026
Interview: Mac Welch and Emily Bernet
Real life newlyweds, Director Mac Welch and Choreographer Emily Bernet talk about their unique approach to Duncan MacMillan's two-person play about newlyweds...
Posted March 9, 2026
This Week: One Degree from The Music Man
The Center has a VERY close tie to the classic film of THE MUSIC MAN. One of the child stars of the movie grew up to have a son named Bill Spellman who grew up to become the Center's Director of Marketing Operations! Wowee! That's cool. Check out the classic photos and learn about the show here!
Posted February 6, 2026
This Week: The Call Center Crew in... "Answering the Call"
Under cool fluorescent lights and hot pressure, an elite ticketing unit keeps this city moving one seat at a time. They don’t carry badges—they carry headsets. They are... The Call Center Crew. This is their story.
Posted January 23, 2026
This Week: Will Brought a Sword to Work: An Epic HR Adventure
Sometimes being an HR professional means empowering employees to be their full selves at work and sometimes it means the exact opposite. Ukari finds out the hard way when our Box Office Manager, Will gets a little too into Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern (running in the Wyly Theatre through February 1).
Posted December 5, 2025
This Week: A Muppet Christmas Carol II - Way Less Muppets
This week, Dallas Theater Center's A Christmas Carol sparks a dramatic fight between friends. Sparks fly and the relationship comes CRASHING to the ground!
Posted November 17, 2025
This Week: A Leg Lamp Story
This Week we welcome A Christmas Story: The Musical to the Center. Unfortunately, Paul Cathey has a tragic issue with his Leg lamp...
Posted October 20, 2025
This Week: A Very Taylor Pace Halloween
This week Taylor Pace plays a free concert on Thursday and MAY(?) wear a very confusing costume for our Free Halloween Family Weekend on Saturday
Posted October 3, 2025
This Week: A Twilight-Style Vampire in the Office
Someone in the office has a terrible secret! And that reminds us. We love TWILIGHT! Ahhh!!!
Posted September 12, 2025
This Week: Beef with Tink
Our Front of House Fairy, Anastasia Mora gives us a preview of Texas Ballet Theater's PETER PAN playing at the Winspear Opera House September 19 - 21. Her and Tinkerbell have... history.
Posted September 5, 2025
This Week: Extra Extra!
Hot scoop, Dallas! The Center is hoppin’ like a kangaroo on goofballs! We’ve got a comedy/mystery in black & white, toe-tappin’, science, jazz hotter than a jalapeño trumpet, and a Broadway legend whose high notes can activate your chakras! Your ticket to razzle-dazzle awaits!
Posted August 21, 2025
Meet the Team! | Education and Community Engagement at the AT&T Performing Arts Center
The Center is blessed with a FANTASTIC Education and Community engagement team. Through a range of donor and sponsor-supported programs each year, they help thousands of students and Dallas families explore the arts. And they do it all with smiles on their faces!
Posted January 28, 2026
The Dallas Arts District Holds Its Breath
When the winter storm of 2026 froze Dallas in its tracks, the Arts District fell unusually silent. Photographer Joseph Haubert captured that stillness, just before the city began to move again.
Posted October 29, 2025
First Saturday Tours
On the first Saturday of every month, Volunteer Docents lead tours of the Winspear Opera House and Wyly Theatre.
Posted December 20, 2023
The Moody Foundation Chandelier special performance
The Moody Foundation Chandelier in the Winspear Opera House is missing the crowds almost as much as we are! Here is a special performance showcasing the amazing capabilities of our beloved chandelier.
Posted April 9, 2023
Way Behind the Scenes | The Elephant Doors
How are enormous set pieces moved into and out of the Winspear Opera House?
Posted December 21, 2021
Time Lapse Transformation - Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre
The Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre at the AT&T Performing Arts Center in Dallas is an iconic architectural structure that is one of the most versatile theatrical performing spaces in the world.
Posted November 2, 2020
Winspear Opera House in Dallas, TX - showcasing the power of live performance
We asked our staff, volunteers, board members and patrons to tell us why they can't wait to experience live performing arts again in the Winspear Opera House.
Posted September 29, 2020
VIDEO: Sammons Park Features
Our newest donor recognition pieces were recently installed alongside the Donor Reflecting Pool in the Elaine D. and Charles A. Sammons Park.
Posted August 17, 2020
Tour | Sammons Park & Strauss Square
Take a video tour of Sammons Park and Strauss Square with Volunteer Docent, Linda Flynn!
Posted March 31, 2020
Winspear Chandelier Accompanied By Student Composition
Composed and Performed by Students at Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts
Posted January 21, 2020
Way Behind the Scenes | The Sky Canopy at the Winspear Opera House
Learn more about the architectural wonder, "The Sky Canopy" at the Winspear Opera House in Dallas, TX.
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Posted December 31, 2025
Looking Back: 2025 at the Center
What a year! 2025 was truly a year to remember at the AT&T Performing Arts Center.
Posted August 27, 2025
Welcome to the AT&T Performing Arts Center!
We're glad you're here! The AT&T Performing Arts Center’s mission is to be a vibrant cultural hub that provides, operates and activates exceptional spaces for artists, artistic organizations and our community. We are proud to serve Dallas!
Posted August 25, 2025
Interview: Talking with Jeff Goldblum about Jazz, acting, and life!
Jeff Goldblum is coming to the Winspear Opera House with his Mildred Snitzer Orchestra on September 13th! Matt Lyle chats with Jeff about jazz, the show, Jeff's musical history, and his thoughts on acting and living a happy life!
Posted July 15, 2025
New Elevator Project Announced!
This season of The Elevator Project features nine productions, including six first-time participants and three returning companies, showcasing a mix of artistic styles from different genres of dance to theater and music.
Posted June 15, 2023
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Posted June 10, 2023
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Posted August 17, 2022
Moody Fund for the Arts – Five Years of Supporting Small Dallas Arts Groups
Posted August 17, 2022
ArtsBridge Kids Show Off Hula Moves and Ukuleles
Posted December 9, 2020
Raise the Curtain Update
Posted December 9, 2020
Dallas Zoo Artists
Posted December 6, 2025
A Christmas Story | "Counting Down to Christmas"
The ENTIRE cast of the National Tour of The Christmas Story gave us a spirited rendition of "Counting Down to Christmas" from the hilarious musical.
Posted April 25, 2025
Mean Girls | "Fearless"
Go backstage at the Winspear Opera House with the cast of Mean Girls Musical as they serve a stripped-down, acoustic version of “Fearless”!
Posted July 23, 2024
Shrek the Musical "Who I'd Be"
Nicholas Hambruch from Shrek the Musical Tour performs "Who I'd Be" from the conductors' suite in the Winspear Opera House!
Posted April 10, 2024
Chicago | "When You're Good to Mama"
And now, ladies and gentlemen... The Keeper of the Keys, the Countess of the Clink, the Mistress of Murderer’s Row - Matron “Mama” Morton and band performing "When You're Good To Mama" from Chicago The Musical On Tour!
Posted December 20, 2023
The Cher Show | "I Got You, Babe"
The cast and band of the national tour of The Cher Show hung out with us backstage to record a VERY fun rendition of "I Got You, Babe"
Posted May 17, 2023
Fiddler on the Roof | "Matchmaker"
The three sisters from Fiddler on the Roof on tour as they bring to life the timeless classic, "Matchmaker."
Posted April 12, 2023
Anastasia the Musical | "My Petersburg"
Willem Butler and Sonia Yung-Hsaun from Anastasia the Musical on tour performing "My Petersburg" from the conductor's dressing room in the Winspear Opera House!
Posted January 24, 2023
Legally Blonde: The Musical | "Legally Blonde - Remix"
The cast of Legally Blonde on Tour performing "Legally Blonde - Remix" from the conductor's dressing room in the Winspear Opera House.
Posted February 19, 2020
The Band's Visit | "Answer Me"
The cast of The Band's Visit performing "Answer Me" from the conductor's dressing room in the Winspear Opera House.
Posted January 11, 2020
The Color Purple | "The Color Purple"
The Color Purple cast sings "The Color Purple" from the conductor's dressing room backstage at the Winspear Opera House in Dallas, TX.
Posted February 26, 2025
Dream Movie | "Under the Skin"
We're thrilled that we got to record Dream Movie's new song, "Under the Skin" for LISTEN. Wow! Described as "Experimental Synth Flavored Ice Cream". Created in 2015, Dream Movie frequented opening mics while writing, recording, and releasing singles on SoundCloud.
Posted October 9, 2024
Sabor Puro | "Mil Gracias
Sabor Puro is a Dallas-based cumbia band whose name translates to “Pure Flavor.” In the past they've headlined the Latinidad Festival and now we were thrilled to record their new song, "Mil Gracias" for LISTEN!
Posted August 6, 2024
David Forsyth | "Fishing is Weird"
Posted April 2, 2024
Jade Flores | "The Ballad of the Letter to Myself"
Posted December 21, 2023
Kira G | "The Millennial Dating Blues"
Posted August 31, 2023
Veteran Children | “Summer of Nicotine”
Posted June 2, 2023
Taylor Pace | "A New Day"
Posted May 23, 2023
Jess Garland | "Glow"
Posted March 15, 2023
Nathan Mongol Wells | “In Years”
Posted March 10, 2023
Remy Reilly | “Bumble Bee”
Posted August 4, 2024
Celebrating AAPI Heritage at Sammons Park
Hundreds of North Texans descended on the AT&T PAC campus for this lively cultural experience.
Posted August 4, 2024
Disney Musicals in Schools Students Dazzle at the Winspear Opera House
Students performed rousing renditions from Disney KIDS musicals.
Posted August 4, 2024
Mayor Annette Strauss’ enduring arts legacy
Celebrating the ongoing impact of Dallas' first arts mayor.
Posted August 4, 2024
Dynamic and Engaging Performances Slated for Elevator Project 2024/2025 Season
Plus, a look back at featured performances from the Elevator Project 2023/2024 Season.
Posted August 4, 2024
Emerging Professionals Rejoice: Turn Up the Lights and Center Social return to the AT&T Performing Arts Center
Join the Center and other young professionals who are passionate about community engagement and the arts.
Posted August 4, 2024
We're Celebrating 15 Years — And You're Invited!
Help us celebrate the AT&T Performing Arts Center’s 15th Anniversary by sharing your memories!
Posted March 12, 2026
Center Snapshots
A look at some incredible and inspiring moments we've helped celebrate in 2024 so far.
Posted March 12, 2026
Season’s Greetings and Happy Holidays from the AT&T Performing Arts Center!
A note from President & CEO Warren Tranquada
Posted March 12, 2026
Posted March 12, 2026
A gift of swirling colors for Jesús Moroles Ballet Folklorico program
Helping students fully experience this lively cultural artform