Bravo! A Benefit Supporting The AT&T Performing Arts Center

Proceeds from the event help fund the Center’s education and community engagement initiatives, ensuring that the performing arts remain accessible to all. Learn more about their impact here.

Barbara Thomas Lemmon is a beloved and respected arts advocate, civic leader, and Dallas philanthropist, whose vision and generosity have helped shape the cultural landscape of the city for decades. A Founding Member of the AT&T Performing Arts Center and a dedicated member of its Board of Directors since 2007, Barbara has played a pivotal role in advancing the Center’s mission to make world-class performing arts accessible and welcoming to all. Through her leadership, counsel, and steadfast support, she has helped guide the Center’s growth and strengthened its position as a vibrant cultural landmark in the heart of the Dallas Arts District. The Mark and Barbara Thomas Lemmon Rooftop Terrace at the Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre honors the legacy of support from Mrs. Lemmon and her late husband and stands as a lasting testament to their belief in the power of the arts to inspire, connect, and enrich lives.

Born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, Barbara attended Texas Woman’s University and Henderson College before making Texas her home. Beyond the AT&T Performing Arts Center, Barbara has dedicated her time and resources to numerous organizations across North Texas. Her civic and philanthropic involvement includes leadership and support for the Meadows School of the Arts and several Southern Methodist University initiatives, the Dallas Museum of Art, the Dallas Historical Society, UT Southwestern Medical Center, and M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. Her commitment to strengthening institutions and creating opportunities for future generations has left an indelible mark throughout the region. She is admired not only for her generosity and leadership, but also for the warmth, grace, and genuine care she brings to every endeavor.