'Twas The Night Before Christmas

Based on the poem by Clement C. Moore
Script & Lyrics by Jennifer Kirkeby
Music by Shirley Mier

November 22 – December 22, 2013
A NEW Holiday Musical based on the most popular Christmas poem ever!  It's four days before Christmas and “The New York Evening Post” needs a holiday feature, but author Clement Moore has writer's block.  To add even more pressure, the President plans on reading it to his family at the White House on Christmas Day! Clement must work at home amongst his five children who are very anxious for the arrival of St. Nicholas.  As Clement's frustration mounts, the magic begins....Watch this classic poem come to life with bells, toys, Sugar Plum Fairies and holiday delight for all.

Enjoyed by ages 5 and up

Kathy Burks Theatre of Puppetry Arts'

The Nutcracker

Adapted for the stage by B. Wolf
Music by P.I. Tchaikovsky

November 29 – December 22, 2013
No holiday season is complete without Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece! Brought to life with dazzling puppetry, this magical interpretation by Kathy Burks and Company is a sumptuous creation and a delicious holiday treat! In the spirit of laughter, wonder and great joy, DCT proudly continues your family holiday tradition!

Enjoyed by ages 4 and up

Go, Dog. Go!

Adapted by Allison Gregory and Steven Dietz
Adapted from the book “Go, Dog. Go!”by P.D. Eastman
Published by Random House Children’s Books, a division of Random House, Inc.
Copyright © 1961 by P.D. Eastman
Copyright © renewed 1989 by Mary L. Eastman.
All rights reserved.
Music Composed by Michael Koerner
“Do You Like My Hat?” Lyrics by Michael Koerner

January 24 – February 23, 2014
Big dogs and little dogs.  Dogs in cars. It's a carnival of color and dance and song! Join the party!  A big dog party!  “Do you like my hat?”

Enjoyed by ages 4 and up

DCT Party and Play Event on January 25. Includes show and a host of other show-themed activities prior to and after the show. Food, fun and much more. The party will be priced separately and will require a separate reservation.

If you'd like to know more about the party, enter "Yes, I want to know more about the January 25 party" in the notes field when you check out.

Kathy Burks Theatre of Puppetry Arts'

Beauty and the Beast

March 7 – 30, 2014
A young girl, a beast, a rose, a curse. Can love break the spell? The classic French fairytale passed down for generations is brought to life through the magic of Kathy Burks’ renowned company of artists. See the story you know told as you’ve never seen it before! Pure joy!

Enjoyed by ages 5 and up

Mariachi Girl

By Roxanne Schroeder-Arce
Music & Lyrics by Hector Martinez Morales

March 21 – 30, 2014
NORTH TEXAS PROFESSIONAL PREMIERE
In this NEW and exciting bilingual musical, young Carmencita dreams about being a mariachi singer, and one day joining in performance with her Father. However, her Father clings to a long-held family tradition of male-only mariachis. Inspired by a book about a famous female mariachi, "Cita" challenges her Father.  Can she celebrate her own heritage and expand his view of the world?  An uplifting and original family drama about reaching for your dreams filled with passion and vibrant mariachi music!

Enjoyed by ages 8 and up

Charlotte's Web

By E. B. White
Adapted by Joseph Robinette

April 25 – June 1, 2014
The best-loved children’s story of all time and winner of The Newbery Honor Medal!  Discover the true meaning of friendship and life’s everyday miracles.  Get caught in Charlotte's web to save Wilbur, the “radiant” and “humble” pig, and make friends once again with all his loveable barnyard neighbors.

Enjoyed by ages 5 and up

DCT Party and Play Event on April 26. Includes show and a host of other show-themed activities prior to and after the show. Food, fun and much more. The party will be priced separately and will require a separate reservation.

If you'd like to know more about the party, enter "Yes, I want to know more about the April 26 party" in the notes field when you check out.

DCT's National Touring Production
Stuart Little

By E. B. White
Adapted by Joseph Robinette

June 13 – July 13, 2014
Another E. B. White classic! It’s big excitement for a little mouse when Stuart leaves his human family in New York and travels across the country in search of the bird that helped save his life. A charming story that proves great things can come in small packages.

Enjoyed by ages 5 and up

Teen Scene Players present

Ghouls & Graveyards

October 18 – 27, 2013
Be afraid! A spine-tingling collection of horror masterpieces and surprises brought to life by an all-teen cast from the works of Edgar Allan Poe, W. W. Jacobs, and our own Texas ghostlore. Just in time for Halloween! Things do go bump in the night!

Regular Single Ticket price: $12. Subscriber price: $10. All seats will be General Seating.

Enjoyed by ages 12 and up

Lone Star Circus' ®

Charivari

December 27, 2013 - January 5, 2014
An all-new show presented for the first time ever in partnership with DCT!  Add on this Season Special for an unforgettable circus extravaganza to celebrate the end of 2013 and the dawn of the New Year!  An international galaxy of acrobats, aerialists, hand balancers, jugglers, clowns, and dogs perform together to create the most sensational and joyous circus spectacular Dallas/Fort Worth has ever seen.

Regular Single Ticket price: $20-$46.
Subscriber price: Section A: $20/$36; Section B: $16/$28.

Enjoyed by all ages

Teen Scene Players present

Little Women

Based on the book by Louisa May Alcott
Script & Lyrics by Linda Daugherty
Music & Lyrics by B. Wolf

February 14 – 23, 2014
A NEW family musical! This spirited and joyous adaptation performed by an all-teen cast celebrates life, love and home set against the background of the American Civil War. A timeless story that has captured the hearts of readers for nearly 150 years! Be inspired by all the adventures, hopes and dreams of unforgettable sisters Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy.

Regular Single Ticket price: $12. Subscriber price: $10. All seats will be General Seating.

Enjoyed by ages 9 and up