Uptown Players 2017 Dallas Season: Theater & LGBTQ+ Advocacy
Prepare for extended applause and standing ovations—Uptown Players launches the remainder of its 2017 season on March 2.
Uptown Players, a Dallas‑based non‑profit, offers an impressive slate of plays and musical productions while championing LGBTQ+ visibility through the performing arts. The company’s home is the historic Frank Lloyd Wright‑designed Kalita Humphreys Theatre, located near the Uptown and Oak Lawn neighborhoods; it also hosts shows at other venues throughout Dallas.
Broadway Our Way
March 2‑5
Next on the lineup is Broadway Our Way, a two‑day benefit featuring classic numbers, returning performers, and previews of upcoming shows. The event pits men against women in a light‑hearted competition, making it one of the most entertaining fundraisers in Dallas.
It Shoulda Been You
March 24‑April 9
The first main‑stage production is the regional premiere of It Shoulda Been You, a musical comedy that follows a disastrous wedding day filled with secrets, schemes, and heartfelt moments.
Titanic
May 5‑7
At City Performance Hall, the troupe presents a concert version of the Tony‑Award winner Titanic. Joined by the Turtle Creek Chorale, more than 100 voices will bring the dramatic story of disaster and survival to life.
La Cage Aux Folles
July 14‑30, 2017
The 2010 Tony‑Award‑winning revival La Cage Aux Folles arrives in Dallas, delivering two hours of uproarious laughter. The classic tale follows two gay men who run a drag nightclub in St. Tropez and the chaos that ensues when their world is turned upside down.
The Tribute Artist
August 25‑September 10, 2017
The season concludes with the regional premiere of Charles Busch’s farce The Tribute Artist. The comedy follows an out‑of‑work female impersonator who impersonates her recently deceased landlady to keep her Manhattan townhouse.
Season tickets are now available; individual tickets range from $25 to $55 depending on the show. Secure your seats today!
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