The Dallas Theater Center

This is a beautiful theater house, amazing architecture and atmosphere. They have two (I think only two) different theaters inside the building, both have an intimate feel. The staff are all very friendly and helpful. The pricing for the seats surprised me as there was a large price gap between the bottom middle section and the «back». The «back» was slightly farther back from the middle, and I was actually glad that I bought those «cheap-​seats» because they were the best seats in the house! The concessions /​drinks were also over priced, but thats not uncommon in performance halls. Overall, I had a great experience. Love that area of town!

Don’t bother going to see Book Club. I went last night and the lead actress read the script from the Ipad she was holding. Major fail, I thought I was in High School!

I love this theater. I just enjoy being in the building, aside from the amazing productions the company is capable of… and they are amazing! It’s a small, intimate setting where the best seats are anywhere and everywhere. There’s not a bad seat in the house. The stage itself is reconstructed every time there’s a show for a whole new environment that matches the feeling/​atmosphere of the performance.
We saw Les Misérables here and I constantly look for upcoming shows now because it’s just a magical experience. Great for date night, and any offbeat aunt of yours will love it too.
Their Pay-​What-​You-​Can program allows you to pay as little or as much as you can if you purchase tickets through their website up to 4 days prior to a Pay-​What-​You-​Can performance. It’s a very generous program allowing individuals the opportunity to purchase up to 4 tickets this way.
I can’t recommend The Dallas Theater Center enough, it’s an experience. Everyone should go see a performance there– at least once!

The facility is great. Not a bad seat in the house generally. The auditorium level seating is fully customizable and refigureable for difference stage productions with always introduces an element of surprise. Seating is comfortable and the productions are always very well done. I love having season tickets.

Love coming here! Saw the Rocky horror picture show last night and it was great! Can’t wait til next time

First time at this theatre and the performance was great. It was my first musical and we watched Les Miserable. There is valet and underground parking available but i’d suggest going to a 5 dollar lot located in the rear. They sell drinks/​snacks during intermission. Lines for the bathroom can be pretty bad. Great date idea.

We recently saw Fortress of Solitude here, and we were really impressed with the performance. The actors did a great job. We loved the size of the theatre. It was fairly small and when I was into watching the musical, I barely remembered there were other people there! The only thing I don’t like is that they don’t allow you to bring drinks into the theatre unless you buy their special spill-​free cups which cost extra. I know it keeps the theatre much cleaner, but drinks are already very expensive. Overall, I think this theatre puts on quality performances and I will be back to see more.
Also, very walkable from the DART!

I am fascinated by this building! Endless configurations, the architecture nerd in me just squeals with delight whenever we get tickets here :)
We have seen about 10 shows here so far and the have all been fantastic. This is my favorite venue in the Arts District. Only gripe is the seats aren’t super comfortable but seeing as they are made to be moved around they won’t be as nice as say, the Winspear’s seats. Patrons are usually well behaved and respectful (except at The Odd Couple, people all around us talked constantly, what gives?) Drinks and parking are expensive. Lexus silver parking garage is never very full, I guess people have figured out cheaper places to park ;)
Highly recommended.

This is a one-​of-​a-​kind, world class theater. I have attended four productions here: Tigers Be Still, King Lear, Red, and The Odd Couple. I plan to see the rest of the productions this season.
What amazes me most is the actual stage. It is completely transformative. Every play I have seen, the scale and intimacy morphs according to the play’s theme and personality. I just love it. Imagine sitting in a tiny, intimate space with several graduating rows the first time you see a play, and then for your second play, entering the same space, which now has rows and rows of seats, including box seats that extend into a mezzanine all the way up to the ceiling. Impressive!
There are so many things I love about this theater. The modern architecture, the quality of theater, its downtown Dallas location, the pay-​what-​you-​can theater nights. I just love it! The Pay-​What-​You Can is really DTC’s best kept secret. For as little as pennies or a few dollars a ticket, you can see world class theater. (A theater professor of mine suggested though that you pay at least $ 3-​$ 6 for each ticket – still can’t beat it!) For those of us with a budget, that’s a blessing! Of course, you want to buy your tickets online early because usually the seats are filled first come first serve.
Oh DTC, I heart you! I think I’ll become a DTC friend and supporter very, very soon…
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We saw The Odd Couple on Friday evening and it was fantastic! I really like the Wyly Theater, it feels like there isn’t a bad seat in the house, however I wish said seats weren’t quite so small and crowded in. The production is 2 ½ hours with 2 intermissions which I’m certain was to buy time for set maintenance. The entire play takes place in Oscar Madison’s New York Apartment. The set is designed so that the dining room and living room are open, out the dining room window you can see into the kitchen window and down the hall of the flat. It was a very interesting design.
The lead actors playing Oscar and Felix were incredible. My 12-​year-​old son said it best. «They were both lovable and hate-​able.» They did a wonderful job of making their characters endearingly annoying. Check this one out if you get a chance, it’s a really fun production!

Everything is done with such professionalism and polish. There is rarely anything other than a fantastic show coming out of Dallas Theater Center. There are a couple great restaurants in the area if you are interested in grabbing a bite to eat before the show. Make sure to go and see «Fly»; it’s suppose to be the show of the season!

Hands down a great member of the dallas arts district. I have seen two shows here that couldn’t have been more different, and the theater accommodated the needs of both shows impeccably. The first show was when Chicago-​based improve troupe Second City came to Dallas, and DTC transformed the entire inside into a comedy house, complete with 4-​person tables in the front, and auditorium seating in the back. Every seat in the house was a great seat. The second show I saw was a play: The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity, about pro-​wrestling, and DTC was turned into a wrestling ring. Seating was around all 4 sides of the ring, and I really felt like I was transformed to a ringside WWE match! Again, every seat had a great view! The bar is a great feature as well. The drinks are pricey, but expected. They let you reserve a drink for intermission, and they’ll have it ready when you come out. No waiting in line!
The best thing about the DTC for me is that they frequently do «pay what you can» dates for their plays. Both shows I’ve seen here have been very affordable in this respect. It’s just a beautiful theater and it’s chameleon-​like way of transforming itself to whatever a play requires is very commendable.

The location of the Theater Center is nicely set in downtown Dallas on the newer, nicer end. The architecture of this building is contemporary and eclectic. As you are entering the doorway, you will have to go down a steep hill… so ladies, be careful walking in your high heels.
I came here for a comedy show that took place in one of the auditoriums. The ceiling had about 20 different chandeliers placed all around… it was weird, but in a cool way.
I enjoyed my time here and would love for a reason to come back again.

I saw To Kill A Mockingbird here and sat about a three feet from the actors. COME ON, where else can you do that? It was fantastic! Everyone is friendly, the space changes shape YES– SHAPE according to the needs of the production. It has to be seen to be believed. Here’s a great tip. The first show of a run is pay what you can. YES really! Amazing right? Be sure and check out the bathrooms. They are LIME green and the walls going up the stairs are chain mail. This is another venue supporting the work of Booker T Washington for the Performing and Visual Arts publics school students so giant KUDOS to them for nurturing the next generation of talent.

Saw the Second City touring company’s Christmas show. Amazing theater, modern and comfortable. Great ambiance and atmosphere. Note to self: get famous and perform here.

Great place! I went to see Cabaret and the pace is amazing. Cool design and I liked the fact that the small size makes every seat a good seat.

This theater is so cool on so many levels… I honestly don’t even know where to begin on how awesome it is. I shouldn’t have to tell you how beautiful, contemporary, sleek, and visually stunning the building façade is. Every minute aspect of the architecture is so intricate and thought provoking. I mean… wow…like wow… loss for words.
And it ain’t just pretty on the outside. The performing company is a theatrical powerhouse. I don’t think I can ever look and think about theater in the same way. I saw «A Midsummer Night’s Dream» and «Henry IV» here. AMAZING. Great acting… ridiculously creative sets. I haven’t even began to go through the diverse seating variations/​arrangements. The possibilities are endless. The Wyly is a destination not to be missed.
I almost forgot to mention the best part! Both times after the performance, there’s a complimentary tour of the building where one one of players is the docent for a small group from the participating audience!!! It might be well into the evening, but worth it 120% if you’ve never done it before!

Magnifico!
This theatre house is über modern! The design will blow your mind! It’s small enough to make any performance quaint and intimate. I don’t think there’s a bad seat in the house.
There is plenty of space on the upper floors for private functions including an outside terrace.
In the lobby you can find a concession bar that sells cocktail and finger foods.
Support the Dallas Arts and see a show!

My first production at the theater shaped like a cube out of the new Arts district, Dallas. I love the arts, been to a whole lotta theaters. Worked some productions here and there. To some, I am known as a Drama Queen, diva, and/​or Prima Donna. Anyway, I love this place. I was fortunate to catch Arthur Millers enduring classic: Death of a Salesman. I read the play in high School but never actually seen it. This production takes full advantage of the space. By the end of the show the skeleton of the theater is showing. The walls are coated with a metalic mesh. The seats could be a little more comfortable but they serve their purpose. Looking foward to seasons of productions and exploring!

A friend of mine took me to see the DTC’s production of a Midsummer Night’s Dream at this brand-spankin’-new theater in downtown Dallas. Now, I’ve only ever been to one other play in my life and I absolutely ADORED this production and would love to go back to see more.
The new theater sports a number of production floors with various events happening simultaneously. Not only is the theater beautifully modern, it’s fully functional in that all the moveable spaces in the building are continuously being modified to suit the currently running event. Post-​production, we took the building tour and got to see the costume shop, practice hall, and two terraces that offer visitors an absolutely fabulous view of downtown Dallas. Additionally, the building is equipped with exterior doors that open straight into downtown, and with extraordinarily long window shades that, with a push of a button, can be lifted to give passers-​by an opportunity to peek into the play while it’s happening. We were told that, currently, there is no other facility like this in the world.
If you have an opportunity to go see a Midsummer Night’s Dream while it’s running, I HIGHLY recommend you grab a friend, or take yourself out, for a night of completely frivolous fun. You won’t be sorry!
One architectural flaw that really can’t be helped: the theater for the play was up on the third floor and the only available restroom is on the first floor. You have the choice of packing yourself into a crowded elevator or attempting to go down a flight of stairs to get to it, and the intermission is only 15 minutes. It took me about 10 to wait in line, use the facilities, and walk back out. By the time I found my friend and found a seat in the lobby, they started flickering the lights to get everyone back upstairs. It’s doable but there is no «grazing time».