Wow! I had no idea these guys put on Broadway quality shows. I went to see Hairspray and it was as…read moregood a production as I've seen in New York. Casa Manana and I go way back. Well,sort of. As a child growing up in Dallas,I remember TV and radio ads routinely for Casa Manana Playhouse. After decades,I decided it was way passed time to check it out! Wow! Have I been missing out! We took in Hairspray yesterday and were blown away by the quality of the production. From the actors to the lighting,live music accompanyment, to the comfortable chairs and acoustics- fantastic. If you are in Ft Worth and like plays, you'll love Casa Manana... Go!

Cool place for a show! We've seen a few!…read more The location is centrally located and it offers great snacks and food and drinks while you're there and they added coolness of the way to layout is inside in the theater in the round. It's great. At least I should say used to be a site to behold... You can't see it as a theater in the round anymore because I forgot that they redid it and when they did, they took away the theater poo poo. Still a cool place.

We saw the kids Bluey performance here. It was great. Good ambiance. There are parking garages…read morearound, most are pay to park. Fun time. Clean. Probably harder for tall people to sit for a while.

I visited the Bass Performance Hall in Ft. Worth recently to see a middle of the week, matinee…read moreperformance of Hamilton. It was amazing! Set design, costumes, choreography, singing, music, acting were all top notch. Some of the things you should know before you go. 1) Parking can be a challenge because they don't have their own garage. There are several garages nearby (about a block walking distance), but you will want to arrive really early to make sure you have time to find a space, make your way to the theater, and find your seat before the show starts. We were coming from Richardson, so we knew we would need over an hour to travel there, but because of the parking situation, we left even earlier at 11:30 am for a 1:30pm show time start. 2) The building is quite modern. They have several entrances, but you may be asked to wait on the street in the elements before they open the doors and start scanning tickets. Be prepared to stand in the elements. 3) The seats are quite narrow and the arm rest is shared with your seat mate. If you are an average sized American, you might find the average seats quite uncomfortable. The person next to me was blubbering through her seat into mine. She was also very enthusiastic tapping along with the beat. Both things were unpleasant for me. There are box seats that have independent chairs. If I return to this venue, I will pay for one of these to avoid feeling like a sardine. They have an amazing line up of shows. I wish they were closer because I would definitely be a season ticket holder so that I could enjoy every single one of their amazing shows.

What a great little space. Small stage for intimate shows, good lineup of shows like Rent (what we…read moresaw), and Jagged Little Pill based on Alanis Morissette's music. The staff are really nice and the space is so cute. I didn't order one, but my friend ordered a very small $15 Old Fashioned with a peach nectar ice cube. She said it was delicious, but it was so small, that's a steep price for a drink that small. But I guess it's all in the name of helping out the non-profit. Other than that, it was a great time. Looking forward to Jagged Little Pill in a couple months, will be fun!

I love Circle Theater. They bring all the emotions: i laugh, I cry, it's just great. If you've…read morenever been, you definitely need to check them out!

This is a cute little outdoor theater in the middle of nowhere! The venue is very intimate, it…read moreseats maybe 100 people. Their entire operation is funded very heavily by donations. Prior to doors opening, you can have a alcoholic beverage or burger at the Backyard, which is a small bar under string-up lights. They have live music playing. The artist we saw playing, Don Burke, was very talented. My husband and I watched Pan Arcadia last night, it was a whimsical interpretation of the Peter Pan and Wendy story told by human actors as puppets (but also as themselves). I've got to admit I was very confused as to what was happening for many of the scenes but was able to get the general gist at the end. Let's just say- if you don't already know the Peter Pan story, I imagine you would be hopelessly lost. The live music was wonderful, fitting, soothing, and carried great for being in an outdoor theater. The acting was very sincere. Since you are exposed to the elements you might notice huge insects and spiders but they at least offer complimentary bug spray around the premises. This is a novel way to do date night and definitely worth a try.

We absolutely love this place! It is such a relaxed atmosphere and we enjoyed listening to the live…read moremusic outdoors before the show. They have snacks and drinks that you may purchase prior to the show and even have wine and beer. Everyone including the staff and patrons are all so friendly. We have seen tow plays here now and both were very entertaining.

The venue is well maintained and convenient to get to. The staff is super sweet and helpful! The…read morecafé lobby restaurant has really good food for good prices! The shows are amazing! I have seen two so far and both were excellent! An additional bonus is the seats have cupholders! I have been to venues all over the Dallas Fort Worth area, and none have cupholders! As an older woman traveling alone, I felt completely safe in the parking area of which there is a reasonable amount of parking and in the venue. If you like plays, then this is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy one!

Best eats in any theater in Fort Worth. This is especially nice because it's in a restaurant desert…read morethat is getting better but still is a long way on vickery. The melted brie appetizer is enough for four. The Montecristo sandwich. And the side salad is enough for two if you don't want to fill up before a show.

We got tickets for a production of "Our Town" by the Stolen Shakespeare Guild. What a wonderful,…read morethought provoking play! Well acted, you could clearly picture everything happening even with its minimal sets. A really lovely evening. This location was a little confusing to me at first, so let me make it easier for anyone else going. You are looking for the Fort Worth Community Arts Center building, inside is an art gallery (which you can peruse for free beforehand) and two theater spaces, the Sanders Theater and The Scott Theater. Parking was right across the street in the Will Rogers Coliseum parking lot. Hardly any walking required, it really is right across the street. It did say special event parking $10, but when we went the gates were up and it was free parking. The Sanders Theater is very small, about maybe 6 or seven rows of seats going up, so very close and personal performances here. There is just something wonderful about smaller live productions that people really put their time and heart into. No dress code here, come as you are and enjoy. Would be a wonderful night out with the girlfriends, drinks after to discuss. "Oh, earth, you're too wonderful for anybody to realize you." ― Thornton Wilder, Our Town

A wonderful establishment, one that makes a man feel humble in heart, as he tours modern art while…read morewaiting for entrance to the auditorium, an analogy that felt a bit like waiting for the Pearly Gates to open. The "Our Town" production was very well done, and I love the minimal sets approach; it certainly lent credence to the production of Thornton Wilder's script. Much like Lars Von Trier's Dogville it was a story larger than life, one that eschewed sets and props because of the blatant humanity that was on stage. Indeed, the very superfluous world melted away as the characters spoke; to add sets would have been meaningless. The fact that we arrived just as it was storming was a bit of serendipity, yes one might say, because instead of feeling afraid at the tentativeness of a passing storm and tornado, I was instead feeling afraid at the frailty of Life itself, coming from the demoralizing but beautiful play. I heard absolutely nothing going on outside, which speaks well to the soundproof walls of the theater. The staff was splendid and provided a nice compliment to the performers, which were nothing less than masterful. You, yes you reading this, ought to go see more small productions as wonderful as this. It is so much more interesting and valuable than a night out at the movies. The Earth itself, in the words of Wilder, give this a hearty recommendation.

This is a small playhouse in South Main. They offer many different types of shows and I always have…read morea good time when I visit. You should definitely check them out and support live local theater!

OH MY STARS! This is the place to be my friends!…read more If you have not checked out this haven of a theater, you need to. They are inclusive, innovative and illuminating in every which way. You are bound to walk out after seeing your first show saying one of three things, 1. "Woah, that was awesome!" 2. "I can't wait to come back!" 3. "I'm signing up for their newsletter!" Or, if you're like me, you'll say and do all three!

So I scored some tickets to see a play here and turns out, I've been here before and had completely…read moreforgotten about it!! About 5 years ago a local nonprofit had one of their fundraisers here and I remember thinking it was a really great venue. We got to wander around the 5 different galleries and watch the harpist they had in what I now know is one of their two theaters. After cocktails we were ushered into a large space that they had cleared out- but left all the paintings on the walls- for dinner. The room had floor to ceiling windows overlooking the rest of the arts district around the building. It would definately be a great wedding reception venue. The play was fantastic- On the Mississippi Delta- and we were able to walk around a few of the exhibits during the intermission. Check their website for upcoming plays!!!

I live in Arlington Heights and I had not been here until just a week ago. Shame on me! I think in…read moremy ignorance I assumed it was part of the museum. I was wrong! It's 2 theaters, an art gallery, local art for sale, etc. There's tons of local community theater projects going on. I came to see a play with a friend and we really enjoyed the experience! I loved the current gnome themed art they have in the gallery entry as well as the wooden pieces. Everything I saw was available for purchase. I'll be back!

What a unique gem Fort Worth has in this place! The wide variety of classes and performances here…read morecan't be beat. As a producer and contributing artist, I am so proud to be associated with this place.

Treat yourself! Take a class in something intriguing. The instructors are all here for the pure…read morepleasure of sharing their particular expertise: Tap, yoga, art, guitar, drums and more. Very laid back alternative art space. Excellent performances: jazz, blues, tap, gypsy jazz, one act plays....each one a gem.