Dallas Summer Musicals

We thoroughly enjoyed the show! We've been watching White Christmas on TV for years but seeing the live performance was just fabulous!!!

The Lord Of the Rings, In Concert with the Dallas Pops was truly a work of art. the care and energy that went into the music was obvious, and extremely impressive. We especially enjoyed how the soloist stood out in constume. The actual voiceover of the movie could have been louder, and the upper reserve was very warm - like sweat in your seat warm, which was not pleasant. Thank goodness for playbill/fans. I would definitely recommend this to others. My family and I found the score amazing and it was incredible to watch it being played out live as the movie progressed. Nice job, Dallas Pops.

My family and I absolutely loved the performance of the Fellowship of the Ring. We went on Saturday Night and it was amazing. We truly enjoyed the music, choir, and having the movie on the big screen. We will definitely attend future performances like this one! Great job!

Not quite like the original. Several of the actors were a little over the top and not quite rooted in what they were saying; they were "acting" it. Dancing was great. You could see the dancers were giving it their all. Singing great. I did think a few points were a little too "choral" sounding....too much concern with crescendos. Also one actor felt the need to over enunciate and kept saying "It twas" this and "it twas" that; over emphasizing his "t's". I also didn't care for some of the "updating" and changes that were made; it made some of the tension of an audition disappear. I didn't want to see the director. And why oh why would the "director/choreographer" dance the final dance with everyone? I know it's the curtain call, but I just thought it wasn't right for that charcter to be in that number...at least not the whole thing. Some musicals need to stay written and sung the way they were originally intended. I'd recommend it to anyone who has never seen this musical simply because you won't have a comparison and you'll enjoy it. Especially if you love theatre - the songs speak for themselves. But the script and the direction just left me just saying "ok".

My family and I typically only buy tickets to one musical per year due to cost and schedules, but this year was an exception. My niece called me up a couple of weeks ago and said she had to attend a play of some sorts for her English class. She has to write a paper about her theatre experience to turn in the first day of school. A Chorus Line was the only show playing at a time convenient for the both of us. I've seen the movie many times, but she hadn't so she didn't know what to expect. I thought this musical was PERFECT for her! She recently auditioned and made the senior dance team of her school, so the whole audition setting was dead-on. Also, she's 15 so the scenes about puberty and first loves struck a chord with her. She was cracking up at times and made comments about asking her boyfriend if he ever experienced what the men mentioned...I won't repeat it in a review. :0) Anyway, after the show we decided that she can put a personal spin on the paper as far as not just writing about her theatre experience, but actually relating some parts to her real-life experiences. We're both glad this was the only show playing at a time convenient to us.

I expected the dancing to be spectacular, but was also pleasantly surprised at the great acting. I highly recommend this show!

A Chorus Line was excellent and brilliantly played. So happy I could share with my daughters.

This classic show has withstood the march of time. It's got incredable choreography...hard to remember when those moves were revolutionary. And a superb cast. No one can forget "What I did for love" or "One" once you've heard them. Brilliant.

I wasn't sure what to expect going into this performance, and I was blown away with how incredible it was. I would like to personally thank the musical talent that brought this performance together. The music is a huge part of what makes the LOTR movie, and hearing performance live playing off of the emotion in the movie was an incredibly experience. I would highly recommend this performance to any LORT lovers, or anyone who hasn't seen the movies but can appreciate a good performance. You will not be disappointed. I love the concept of having the live performance to a movie, and I hope this trend will expand and there will be more opportunities like this one.

My husband really enjoyed the show. I know the movie was an integral part of the show, but it was distracting from the incredibly beautiful music. As time went on , though, I became comfortable with the dual attraction and ended up loving it. Best part, however, was when they ran the credits and you could really focus on the music.

We loved the Lion King. What i really liked was the actors in the costumes. Amazing. It was so cool. Really great.

This was my second play in life I attended and it was great! The production, acting, singing and makeup was fantastic.

What a Blessing to my Heart and Soul! As I watched my two Grandsons ( 17 &12) reaction to THE LION KING Tears fell from my eyes! Their first stage play. They were amazed by the singing, costumes, humor and Drama. Lion King CAST AND CREW THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS YOU !

It was Amazing! Very colorful designs in costumes as well as the stage setting, it really captured the story and your imagination. A must see show!

Great show, my kids and I loved it. The puppets made the show come to life. It astonished me how true to the story the play was.

Saw the movie in '94, and show topped it. Tres fab!

This was one of the best shows I have ever seen. Music, costuming and dialogue. I do not remember more than five minutes where I or someone was not laughing.

I've seen it on Broadway 3 times, the production at Music Hall Fair Park in Dallas was excellent !!!! Absolutely. Loved the leads, the cast, chorus, all of it ! Incredible. Thank you!

Wicked is amazing. The cast was outstanding and the vocals flawless. This was much better than I expected it to be. I felt like I was in NYC watching a Broadway play. Wonderful! Thank you for a great evening!

Great performance only they tweaked the ending since I last saw it 2 years ago and I was worried that they were actually killing off the main character. Big sigh of relief when I realized that all was well in Oz.

What an amazing show! The set was so colorful and unique, the costumes were detailed and extravagant, the orchestra played every note to perfection, accompanying absolutely beautiful vocals. The actors had not only perfect comic timing, but every voice was spectacular. I took my children, who are 11, 18, and 21, and they talked about it all the way home, and were still singing the songs two days later! We loved every moment!

From beginning to end, it was a total blast! Elphaba was phenomenal!

This was my 2nd time seeing wicked. First time at the Music Hall at fair Park Such a wonderful story. A beautiful prologue to wizard of oz... in corporation of wizard of oz... and an amazing epilogue. The music is astounding. You can't help but get a few songs stuck in your head. Dee roscioli played elphaba and she's is amazing. She killed it on no good deed and defying gravity. I can't praise this show and its production enough. If you liked the wizard of oz you MUST see wicked.

They play itself was fantastic. I wish the venue had more restroom facilities though.

BEST PLAY EVER! It was even better than when I saw it on Broadway! The actress playing Glinda was by far the best in the show. Her comedic timing, girly voice and mannerisms were just perfect! The whole cast was exceptional! Loved every minute of the show and would LOVE to see it again!

This was my first time seeing Wicked and now I'm hooked. Dee Roscioli (Elphaba) has the voice of an angel. The story line was pleasantly different than what I had expected. Wonderful performance that I cannot wait to see again and again.

We had great seats and loved every minute. I wish the playbill had pictures of the actors. It would have made it easier to imagine the up close expressions.

This show was absolutely a-mazing! The costumes and sets were vibrant and engaging. The performers were top notch. Glinda & Elphaba have unbelievable voices and their acting skills were on point! Wicked is my new favorite musical production and I can't wait to see it again (and again and again)!

Everything I thought it would be plus some!! It was absolutely unforgettable!! I loved every minute of it! She flys several times throughout the performance and the tap scene was awesome!!!

Overall this was a great musical that I would go see again. The set designs were beautiful, magical and had me sitting up in my seat wide eyed like a child. The songs were memorable from my childhood and some of them you were able to sing along. It was cute & catchy & delivered a message about family as most of us are so busy with trying to keep our heads above water that we forget the little things that makes life important.

I took my daughter to see Bring It On: The Musical and she had a blast. It was nothing like I had expected and it kept us both entertained throughout the entire performance. We had a great time and would go again anytime.

First time for my daughter and I to attend a play and it was wonderful. Halloween is our favorite holiday and have loved the Addams Family since I was a Kid. Heard others around us mention this is one of the best that they have seen.

Not my 2.5 -yr-old's first live production but the first of this caliber and length. She was mesmerized by the action, singing and dancing. The production was absolutely top-notch and fabulous!

The show was my three year old daughters first performance and what a treat it was.

Truly a delightful evening for my Friend's daughters (8 & 10yrs) to experience their very first musical professional touring company. A wonderful opportunity to dress up for the THEATRE! Peter Pan is such a terrific, energetic show, and the flying Cathy Rigby as Peter Pan is amazing!

Started with dinner in the Music Hall dining room, which was amazing, as always. Then we were reminded about how wonderful it is to be a child again. The performances were wonderful, the sets amazing, and music and songs were a reminder of our youth. It filled all of our senses with child like wonder. I would recommend this performance to children of all ages, including us "mature" ones. My daughter and I smiled through the entire play and we are still talking about it. DSM never disappoints and they just keep getting better and better. Hats off to everyone who was involved with this performance.

Great acting and fantastic singing by leading lady!!!!!

I saw the Beatles in Memphis, Tn in the 60's. Rain captured the Beatles so well they took me back in time to that event. I was 15 and still recall the sights and sounds of the Beatles live performance, Rain duplicated that moment in time. A truly, amazing live performance. Rain exceeded my expectations since they performed live music that even the Beatles could not do in the 60's and 70's. That was one of the reasons they stopped touring, because they could not reproduce live what they created in the studio. Rain through technology and amazing musical skill were able to re-create in a live setting what the Beatles could not do.

I went to see MDQ with my family and a friend of my sister's. What a wonderful story about a special day that so many people don't know about. The picture of the real MDQ brought tears to our eyes. We had an awesome time! Elvis even picked me out of the audience at the end of the show to recieve a scarf and a kiss! (not the first I'm sure. : ). We really enjoyed it and would go again if it came back through Dallas. What a beautiful voice you have, 'Dyanne". Keep up the good work! Y'all are a wonderful cast.

It was a great production very funny and entertaining. A+

Really good performance. Very lack-luster audience but my daughter and I tried to make up for it.

If you get a chance go see it! "Tony" has a wonderful singing voice and is a great actor.. as well as the rest of the cast.

We laughed from the time it started til an hour and a half after it ended! Absolutely loved it!!! It's so impressive to watch these incredible performers live. They were so in sync and never missed a beat. The timing was unbelievable. I could've sat there and watched it entirely over again.

Two of my children got together to get tickets to this event. They didn't tell me anything about it, they just told me that on June 12th I had to be at their house by noon "and dress nice" , they told me. When we walked into the Music Hall and I saw the playbill for Stomp I was really excited. I have rented every one of their performances on DVD and had wanted to see them when I was in New York last time but it was sold out. The live performance was everything I had hoped it would be - energetic and engaging. Without ever using words, the dance leader got the audience to clap and snap fingers in set rhythms and patterns on command. Believe it or not, the routines were humerus as well. These performers are athletes as well as dancers. Even the women have well developed muscles for all the hard work they put into the show. The only bad thing was that the performance ended to soon. I wish it had gone on longer.

Tommy Tune is timeless. From the first time I saw him on the Broadway stage in My One and Only, I have loved him. I have seen him on Broadway, in concert in Fort Worth and Dallas, in Las Vegas and on Crystal Cruises. He never fails to give a great performance, but I think this one was one of his best--Very touching yet exciting and fun.

I HAVE ALREADY RECCOMMENDED THIS SHOW TO EVERYONE I KNOW. THIS IS ONE OF MY GREATEST EXPERIENCES AND I MIGHT GO BACK. BEFORE THEY LEAVE.

The movie was so good, you were afraid that the singers would not be as good. But to my surprise, it was absolutely surpurb! The choreography, the characters, especially Effie and J.T Early, the stage special effects was all so mind boggling. I wanted to see it again the minute I left music hall. Great work to all the production cast. I WILL spread the word!

The play was great. My 9 year old daughter said it was better than the movie. We loved the comedy aspect of it.

Xanadu was amazing and hilarious!! This was one show that I'd see again!

I do typically like very big, gay, campy musicals. So, if you like campy, passé musicals, then this is the musical for you. If you are looking for a big, gay, fabulous musical, then don't go to this production of Xanadu. The acting in the performance I saw on on Wednesday night was not even close to being a Broadway production. The cast's vocal performance was not up to par either. You could not prove Michael Jenkins' claim that Dallas Summer Musicals is Dallas' premiere Broadway production company, if you watched Wednesday night's performance. This is evidenced by only about 1000 seats sold out of 3400 seats.

what a great time and what a fabulous show. not a second wasted and their attention to detail is scary. One of the best event's i've ever witnessed. I play lefthanded guitar and cover the beatles also but my oh my i will now break my guitar. go don't wait go so you can go again. doesn't matter where you sit wooooooooooooooooooo!

I had heard it was good but it was GREAT! They sounded great and man could they play!!!! After the show we waited outside the stage door and got autographs and visited with the guys, super nice. I hope they come back soon. PEACE OUT!!!!

I really enjoyed the show! The cast and venue were very good last night. The only thing that kept it from being amazing is that the sound system appeared to be a little off last night. I have seen many musicals at Fair Park and this ranks as my 2nd one behind Fiddler on the Roof last year!

I can't believe it's not coming back to Dallas again. After it was over, I wanted to see it again! The music was unbelievable, the cast fit together so perfectly! The stage and props completed it! The boat scene was incredible-all of it was amazing! I laughed and cried-I got very into it. I'm coming back again later this week to see it again! This show should come back every year!

It was my second time to this show and it's even better the second time. We had balcony seats and we could see everything that went on during the show. The musical was amazing and worth driving two hours to see! Don't miss out on seeing the Phantom while it's in town!

This was my first time seeing Phantom and it was such an amazing show! I'm glad I was able to see it during its last tour. The sets were awesome! The lighting was great! The cast was the best! Thanks DSM for hosting a great show!

I enjoyed 39 Steps because of its simple yet in the face comedy....the creativity and effects made this play! The cast of four did an outstanding job in holding the attention of the audience! Everyone loved the slip ins of Hitchcocks movie titles! The talent of the hat exchange and character changes made us LOL! Great job!

I took my nieces twin 11 year olds, an 8 year old and a 6 year old and we had a great time! From the minute the actors stepped on stage we were mesmerized. Really who can't resist a singing, dancing dog family?! We're all "a little bit braver" now! Wish the songs were available on CD.

At first glance, you wouldn't think that a show where the dogs are played by people and their human companions are played by much taller people walking around on stilts could possibly work, but it does. This charming adaptation of one of the world's favorite dog stories takes its inspiration from the original 1956 book by British author Dodie Smith. Even if you've seen all the Disney movies twice, you'll find something fresh and original in this production. Rachel York is fabulous as an over-the-top Cruella De Vil. I never thought anyone could top Glen Close in this role, but Rachel comes close. The music is irresistible! Dennis DeYoung, founder of the legendary rock group "Styx" brings an energy and pop sensibility to the score that will keep you humming the tunes long after the show is over. When Julie Foldesi, as Perdita, sings "One True Love" it's easy to imagine this song becoming a top-ten hit. The ensemble of children playing the puppies are inspiring as they sing their signature anthem "Break Out." Best of all, of course, are the 15 real Dalmatians who steal the show with their amazing grand finale. This classic tale of good and evil is something children, their parents, and dog lovers everywhere will all enjoy.

Mary Poppins was captivating! This play exceeded my expectations! The costumes, the set design, and the coreography were spectacular; acting was superb!

Mary Poppins is a WONDERFUL play. All ages will enjoy this one. The Special Effects are thrilling; the Dancing,Singing and Music wonderful, and Audience Participation really added to this fantastic play. I could see it every week for 52 weeks and enjoy it each time. Wow!!

I heard Mary Poppins was coming to DSM and it's my mother's favorite movie! I bought the tickets and surprised her with the show. The story line was a bit different from the movie but moved along well. All the important songs were there and sung beautifully! Great, gorgeous cast! Amazing sets and dancing!

Mary Poppins was an amazing production. The set, lighting, and special effects were incredible but add in an awesome cast and you have a very memorable show. I would definintely recommend it to my friends and may go see it again. It was just that good. I smiled the entire way through. I just couldn't wipe the grin off my face. The Music Hall at Fair Park is also a great venue.

I took my daughter to see Legally Blonde the Musical. The production started on time. It was a high energy musical with never a dull moment. The chorography was outstanding and the actors' timing was on the mark. A lot of work and time went into this musical. We enjoyed the actors and actresses' performance. We especially liked Elle Woods. She was in almost every number and never missed a beat. The dogs were cute and were on their mark. Afterwards, we got several autographs at the stage entrance door. The actors were very generous and pleasant to all the fans. They took time to sign all autographs, very gracious people.

My daughter has been a long-time fan of Elle! She and I enjoyed the musical another friend and her daughter. Thanks for an entertaining, exciting time!

Legally Blonde was so amazing!! it kept close to the movie and the actors and actresses were so friendly! Everyone in the audience was always laughing! I wish I could go see it again!!

Had enjoyed the original when it played on TV. The characters in the show were much like the original. The actor who portrayed Fonzi was my favorite, but the others were much like the TV show.

What a great event with horrible sound. We sat in the balcony and heard about 1/3 of the performers due to their mics being so low and the orchestra high. The best actor that won had zero mic at all. Heartbroken for his parents that did not get to hear him at all

I thought the singing was amazing. The lead woman, her voice was so wonderful and Sweet. The music was fantastic and the acting was great. The woman who played oda Mae brown was perfect.

Followed along mostly with movie script. Loved the music. Will b purchasing the cd. The illusions were unexpected and spectacular. Cant say enough good things about Ghost the Musical.

We went to this musical feeling a little trepidation, but was simply blown away! The whole spectacle was exhilarating. And the special effects were beyond belief. I want to see it again.

Amazing technology with great music and performance.

Ghost is a great show. Must see! Great cast. The visual effects are very good.

Amazing special effects and the singing and choreography was well worth it !!

"Ghost" was a pretty bad production in general. No fault to DSM but honestly, it should never have been made into a musical. The pit orchestra (which I normally love) seemed to compete with the actor's trying to sing louder and louder. Actors screeching their numbers. Could not understand the reason for the chorus numbers. Missed lots of dialogue because of poor sound quality, it seemed (had not had that in the past). Poor chemistry between the leads. Lighting was HIGHLY annoying. The illusions were amateurish to me. That they stuck to the story was redeeming and some of the acting was good, but overall, I simply could not wait to leave and take something for my headache.

Loved the creativity..set design and vocals. The acting was very good..special effects handled nicely.

The movie was just way better, singing was ok the end was very strange and I expected more.

Show was fantastic. Cast did an excellent job. Music was great.

Singing was off key and acting was bad! A disgrace to the movie!

My wife and I enjoyed the performance. We both agree that Ghost - The Musical was one of the better shows we've seen. Loved the way video and lazers were incorporated in the show. Thank you to all the cast members for a memorable night

We were not expecting the show we saw. We figured it would be a very watered down version of the movie. WOW!! We LOVED IT!! Ghost was the movie my wife and saw on our first official date.

It was absolutely wonderful! Loved every minute of it.!

The sets were awesome. That's the positive review. The songs were too long. Just didn't like it. I saw many people leaving during intermission. This is the only musical I have ever been to when I left before it was over.

My daughter and I flew from Phoenix to Dallas just to see the production of Ghost. We had seen the play both on Broadway and in London and really enjoyed it. The special effects were very well done, but the actors voices and acting was very average.

The stagecraft and visual effects of this show were interesting and at times impressive. The audio engineering was... I have no other word than horrible. Vocals could not be appreciated due to the overwhelming volume of both the vocals and the instruments. My impression of the singing was negative, but the experience may have been different with a more deft touch on the mixing board? It felt like the actors were always shouting rather than projecting.

The casting for this musical was superb. Swayze, Moore, and Goldberg would be proud of those that played their characters. From the opening scene through the closing scene each character added talent to the overall storyline. The choreography was great. I believe the audience was pulled into the story and I know around our row there wasn't a dry eye during some of the scenes. The Fortune Teller was spot on and played the role like it was a natural part filled with a little drama and a lot of laughter.

I thoroughly enjoyed the show. It was very different than other plays I'd seen before. Loved the special effects.

The sound was awful...it was so loud it drowned out the performers while giving the audience a headache. I didn't enjoy all those strobe lights directly in my face...in other plays I have seen they were just used on stage. Overall, I just wouldn't recommend this performance....& those garish backdrops of moving traffic...just awful.

The show was amazing. LED and interactive lighting and graphics made this performance a one of a kind show stopper. Seeing is believing what GHOST is about. Outstanding!!!!

I really enjoyed this musical however the sound was very difficult to hear. I don't know if it was the location of our seats since we sat on the front of the balcony or what, but the words seemed mumbled together with the extreme background music.

This musical was not really what I excepted. I get the movie was never a musical to begin with but I could not hear the singing that well. Molly and Sam are legends when it comes to this movie. The characters were not up to par like the movie. I expected much more. It was good to see but I would not go again.

The audio was way too loud. So much so I found myself putting my fingers to my ears to filter the sound. There was also very little dialog in this play and was about 95% singing. I think it needed much more dialog to get the audience involved in the story line.

I feel on love with the music first and didn't know what to expect on stage. It was incredible! A must see with tremendous talent!

It was great. Special effects were great and the cast.

I attended Ghost The Musical with my family on opening night. We had great seats in the first balcony center section. First off, I must give credit where credit is due, and say that the special effects were extraordinary and the main reason I would recommend this show. The acting was mediocre at best , with the exception of the actors who played Oda Mae and the angry subway ghost. At times it looked like the main characters were running through a dress rehearsal! Their singing was off key and the dancers lacked energy. I will chalk it up to "opening night jitters"

didnt know what to expect. turned out to be rock musical with many special effects cool sets and vdeio screens. I only went b/c it was part of the season package but I can say this show is worth seeing.

Great play, great music. Worked wonderfully in the Fair Park theater. I was not able to see well around the person in front of me, but we moved to empty seats and were able to see just fine. The actors were great, sound was really good, heard every word spoken and we were in the top balcony!

White Christmas was wonderful. We really enjoyed the singing and dancing.

What a great night. As a 30yr dsm season ticket holder one word. SUPER!! Thank you for giving so many teens a reason to attend classes keep their grades in check and be themselves!! Congrats to all nominees!!!

The amount of talent coming out of our high school fine arts programs is showcased in this great show! Couldn't have enjoyed it more......